Europe condemns Russian ‘escalation’ in the West, and other top news stories | Global News Podcast

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The heads of Nato and the European Commission have warned that Russia is growing increasingly reckless in its behaviour toward Ukraine’s Western allies. Mark Rutte and Ursula von der Leyen condemned a series of “malign activities” on European soil, including drones and missiles entering Nato airspace, and fires allegedly set at factories making military equipment for Kyiv. This comes as German authorities said Russia was behind an attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport last month. Russia has rejected the accusations. Also in the Global News Podcast: 04:16 Thousands of American sailors and marines from the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln arrive in Thailand, after more than eight months at sea in the Middle East 09:14 Iran says US strikes hit a wedding, killing five people, as both sides exchange fresh attacks 13:22 A new at-home urine test for bladder cancer could save thousands of lives, experts say 15:58 Tyler Robinson pleads not guilty to killing conservative US activi

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