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Twelve European countries are ready to supply Ukraine with a total of around 100 Leopard 2 tanks, a senior Kyiv official tells ABC News. The commitment increases pressure on Germany, which as manufacturer of the vehicles has the final say on any deal. Rishi Sunak has ordered an ethics inquiry into Nadhim Zahawi’s tax affairs, saying “there are questions that need answering”. Several Conservative MPs now think the party chairman’s position is untenable. “Forget Fido,” says The Times: pigs show just as much affection for their owners as dogs do, according to new research. Pooches, however, “still have the edge” in communicating effectively with humans.