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Since the end of World War II, there has been relative peace across much of Europe. But Russia's invasion of Ukraine has alerted the continent that its stability is not guaranteed.
Many European countries are now reassessing their defence policies and there have even been calls for a European Union army. Several governments have already increased their military budgets - some of them significantly. Germany alone has announced it will allocate more than $110bn to military funding.
And how is the Ukraine crisis affecting the car industry?
We also look at Google's underwater cable and ask if it will bring cheaper internet connections to millions of Africans.
Many European countries are now reassessing their defence policies and there have even been calls for a European Union army. Several governments have already increased their military budgets - some of them significantly. Germany alone has announced it will allocate more than $110bn to military funding.
And how is the Ukraine crisis affecting the car industry?
We also look at Google's underwater cable and ask if it will bring cheaper internet connections to millions of Africans.
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