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BREAKING Ursula von der Leyen says that "one third of Africa's total trade is with Europe... we are building new infrastructure together to connect Africa and Europe," and that European companies are providing training, so that "local companies align with European standards." There are reportedly 2 explosions at an oil refinery in Erbil, Iraq No further details about the cause of the explosion Russia has proposed creating a new military alliance as an alternative to NATO Russia has proposed signing a defense pact for "like-minded countries" USA is considering offering Ukraine Tomahawk missiles as an alternative to stronger security guarantees if a peace deal with Russia is reached – WP UK plans to charge tourists staying in London a $1.31 daily tourist tax, which is expected to generate roughly $314 mil.