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    Poland told allies in advance about dismissal of Eurocorps commander, minister says

    Poland notified its NATO allies "well in advance" of the dismissal of a Eurocorps commander over a security matter and they showed no concern, the defence minister said on Thursday. On Wednesday, Poland removed Lieutenant General Jaroslaw Gromadzinski from his position as commander of the European military body, after the country's counterintelligence service launched an investigation into his security clearance. "There is no concern between us and the allies," Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz said on private broadcaster TVN24.

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    King Charles praises 'hand of friendship' in Maundy Thursday message

    King Charles, who is undergoing treatment for cancer, has praised people who "extend the hand of friendship, especially in a time of need", and echoed the pledge to serve the nation that the British monarch made at his coronation last year. Charles delivered the remarks in a recorded message which will be aired at the ancient Maundy Thursday church service at Worcester Cathedral in central England which the 75-year-old king will miss due to his illness. "But over and above these organisations and their selfless staff, we need and benefit greatly from those who extend the hand of friendship to us, especially in a time of need."

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    Tesla deliveries face hit from China slowdown, soft demand

    Tesla is expected to report sluggish first-quarter deliveries next week as the boost from its price cuts wanes and the U.S. automaker grapples with strong competition for buyers in a slowing electric-vehicle market. After years of rapid sales growth that helped turn it into the world's most valuable automaker, Tesla is bracing for a slowdown in 2024. The company has been slow to refresh its aging models at a time high interest rates have sapped consumer appetite for big-ticket items and rivals in China, the world's largest auto market, are rolling out cheap models.