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Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening

WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he has canceled planned strikes aga...

11th June, 2026

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Starmer says he will do what is needed to keep UK safe after defence minister quits

LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he would "always do...

11th June, 2026

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Exclusive-Dassault, Airbus in new Eurodrone row after fighter collapse, sources say

By Tim Hepher, Sabine Siebold and Florence Loeve PARIS/BERLIN, June 11 (Reuters) - Dassault Aviation...

11th June, 2026

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Athletics-Amazing parkrun celebrates millionth event

By Mitch Phillips LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - The cake and balloons will be out again at Bushy Park...

11th June, 2026

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Israeli fire kills three in Gaza amid new ceasefire push

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Ahmed Shalaby CAIRO, June 11 (Reuters) - Israeli strikes killed three peopl...

11th June, 2026

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Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

By Crispian Balmer ROME, June 11 (Reuters) - Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this yea...

11th June, 2026

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Citi hires Ryan Beaupré as MD in consumer and retail investment banking push

By Abigail Summerville NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) - Citigroup has made another hire this week to st...

11th June, 2026

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US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

By Patricia Zengerle and Mike Stone WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Armed Services C...

11th June, 2026

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Brussels court convicts three over Russia sanctions evasion scheme

BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - A Brussels court on Thursday sentenced three men over a scheme to circ...

11th June, 2026

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Israeli firm BlackCore also suspected of meddling in NYC, Scotland votes, French official says

PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) - Israeli firm BlackCore, suspected of interfering in France's local electi...

11th June, 2026

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Slovenia lifts ban on arms trade with Israel

June 11 (Reuters) - Slovenia's government has revoked a 2025 decision banning the export and transit...

11th June, 2026

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LPP first-quarter profit jumps 42% on Sinsay growth

June 11 (Reuters) - Poland's largest fashion retailer LPP reported a near 42% rise in first-quarter...

11th June, 2026

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EU presidency proposes small cut to bloc's 2028-2034 budget to kick off negotiations

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - The European Union's budget for 2028-2034 should b...

11th June, 2026

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Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

By Cecile Mantovani and Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, June 11 (Reuters) - France plays host to a Group...

11th June, 2026

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Palestinian detained pending trial in Greece over suspected Hamas links

By Yannis Souliotis and Renee Maltezou ATHENS, June 11 (Reuters) - Greek judges on Thursday ordered...

11th June, 2026

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Falling births to hit France's pension deficit from 2045

PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) - France's retirement system is set to run larger-than-expected deficits fr...

11th June, 2026

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Siemens Gamesa CEO warns of capacity cutbacks if Europe's offshore expansion falters

HAMBURG, June 11 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy on Thursday warned of possible wind turbine capacity cut...

11th June, 2026

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Novo Nordisk hit by cyber incident, probes data breach

June 11 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk said on Thursday it has identified a security incident involving un...

11th June, 2026

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Partners Group shares at lowest close since 2020, nears June trough after curbs

June 11 (Reuters) - Shares in Partners Group fell 3% on Thursday, marking their lowest close since A...

11th June, 2026

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IMF cuts 2026 euro zone growth forecast with higher inflation, warns  worse could come

By Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund cut its growth for...

11th June, 2026

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US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, June 11 (Reuters) - The United States and the European Union have yet...

11th June, 2026

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Lebanon's Christians flee Tyre, fearing Israel's campaign will prevent return

By Nazih Osseiran and Emilie Madi June 11 (Reuters) - After a ceasefire was announced between Lebane...

11th June, 2026

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UK regulator shutters payments firm on money laundering concerns

LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - Britain's Financial Conduct Authority succeeded in shuttering Euro Excha...

11th June, 2026

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ECB governors eye July pause after first hike, sources says

FRANKFURT, June 11 (Reuters) - European Central Bank policymakers see keeping interest rates on hold...

11th June, 2026

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AI robotics company Theker raises $85 million from investors including LVMH

June 11 (Reuters) - Theker, a Barcelona-based AI robotics company, has raised $85 million in a fundr...

11th June, 2026

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Four developed market central banks are now hiking rates

By Stefano Rebaudo and Alun John MILAN/LONDON, June 11 (Reuters) - The developed market rate-hiking...

11th June, 2026

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UK health regulator approves Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill

By Bhanvi Satija and Christy Santhosh June 11 (Reuters) - Britain's medicines regulator approved Nov...

11th June, 2026

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Polish president vetoes crypto regulation for the third time

WARSAW, June 11 (Reuters) - Polish President Karol Nawrocki vetoed for the third time a bill regulat...

11th June, 2026

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Russian subsidiary of Italy's UniCredit cuts back Moscow branches

MOSCOW, June 11 (Reuters) - The Russian subsidiary of Italian bank UniCredit is closing one of its o...

11th June, 2026

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Netherlands taps Hensoldt for electronic warfare system upgrade

AMSTERDAM, June 11 (Reuters) - The Netherlands has signed German defence firm Hensoldt as its main s...

11th June, 2026

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Northern Ireland's Donaldson takes stand to deny sex offences against two girls

BELFAST, June 11 (Reuters) - Northern Ireland politician Jeffrey Donaldson denied all charges of his...

11th June, 2026

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Airbus, Indra, others offer Spain alternative to FCAS fighter jet project

MADRID, June 11 (Reuters) - Defence companies including European aerospace giant Airbus and Indra si...

11th June, 2026

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Slow exits, tighter cash flow hang over private equity at Berlin conference

By Mathieu Rosemain BERLIN, June 11 (Reuters) - Weak cash distributions to investors in recent years...

11th June, 2026

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Nike's World Cup play: take on Adidas and revitalize the brand

By Danielle Kaye NEW YORK, June 11 (Reuters) - As the World Cup kicks off, Nike and Adidas are compe...

11th June, 2026

Image for Spire Healthcare takeover deadline for Toscafund extended to June 25
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Spire Healthcare takeover deadline for Toscafund extended to June 25

June 11 (Reuters) - Britain's Spire Healthcare said on Thursday that a deadline for Toscafund Asset...

11th June, 2026

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Italy seizes €560 million in tax credit fraud from home renovation incentives

ROME, June 11 (Reuters) - Italy's financial police said on Thursday it had unveiled a large-scale fr...

11th June, 2026

Image for World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets
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World Bank cuts global growth outlook to 2.5%, warns of drop to 1.3% if war fallout spreads to markets

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) - The World Bank on Thursday cut its global growth fo...

11th June, 2026

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Elliott mulls $2.67 billion takeover of UK's The Very Group, Sky News reports

June 11 (Reuters) - U.S.-based investment firm Elliott Advisors has joined bidders considering a tak...

11th June, 2026

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Google in talks with Samsung to make next-generation chips, The Information reports

June 11 (Reuters) - Alphabet's Google is in talks with Samsung Electronics to manufacture part of it...

11th June, 2026

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France floats revamp of EU diplomacy with 'reinforced' role for Kallas, paper shows

By Andrew Gray and John Irish BRUSSELS/PARIS, June 11 (Reuters) - French officials have suggested an...

11th June, 2026