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US-Iran MOU on 60-day ceasefire extension reached, but Trump must approve, source says

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran have reached agreement on a memorandum of understan...

28th May, 2026

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Generic drugmaker Sandoz files anti-dumping complaint about Chinese antibiotics imports

ZURICH, May 28 (Reuters) - Swiss generic drugmaker Sandoz filed a draft anti-dumping complaint with...

28th May, 2026

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Economy minister addressed German companies' concerns with Chinese counterparts

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 28 (Reuters) - Germany's economy minister said that she had raised the...

28th May, 2026

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CTS Eventim revenue boosted by live entertainment demand

May 28 (Reuters) - German ticketing firm CTS Eventim on Thursday said its revenue grew by 23% in the...

28th May, 2026

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Exclusive-Paris prosecutors investigate Swiss lawyer over misappropriation of Hermes shares for benefit of LVMH

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - French prosecutors said on Thursday they had placed Swis...

28th May, 2026

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Microsoft to release new coding model next week, the Information reports

May 28 (Reuters) - Microsoft will unveil a suite of new homegrown AI models next week at its annual...

28th May, 2026

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Europe to incentivise governments to buy made-in-EU chips by startups, document shows

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Commission wants governments to buy chips...

28th May, 2026

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UK's Starmer defends his government against Blair criticism

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer defended his government on Thursday against c...

28th May, 2026

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Romanian prosecutors add hate speech against women to Andrew Tate investigation

BUCHAREST, May 28 (Reuters) - Romanian prosecutors said on Thursday they have extended a criminal in...

28th May, 2026

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US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

WASHINGTON, May 28 (Reuters) - The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned pu...

28th May, 2026

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TotalEnergies made Middle East oil mega-trades after noticing US Navy buildup in Gulf in February, CEO says

By America Hernandez PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - French oil major TotalEnergies made the decision to b...

28th May, 2026

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Goldman Sachs says on track for near-record M&A volumes in 2026

NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs' merger and acquisition volumes this year are on course t...

28th May, 2026

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Germany's RWE mulls raising stake in Amprion, source says

May 28 (Reuters) - RWE, Germany's biggest power producer, is considering buying further shares in po...

28th May, 2026

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EU sanctions Israeli settlers, expands sanctions to Hamas' Politburo members

BRUSSELS, May 28 (Reuters) - The EU Council on Thursday imposed sanctions on four entities and three...

28th May, 2026

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Italy court extends widow pension rights to same-sex couples married abroad

ROME, May 28 (Reuters) - Italy's Constitutional Court said on Thursday that widow pension rights app...

28th May, 2026

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Latvia parliament approves new government after drone row topples coalition

RIGA, May 28 (Reuters) - Latvia's parliament on Thursday approved the formation of a new government,...

28th May, 2026

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Russia sends first LNG tanker this year eastward along the Arctic, data shows

MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - A liquefied natural gas carrier has departed from a Russian outlet and sa...

28th May, 2026

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EU Commission says goal is to pay out EU's remaining 3 billion euros to Bulgaria

BRUSSELS, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Commission welcomed on Thursday Bulgaria's progress in est...

28th May, 2026

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Armenia parades foreign-made weaponry as tensions with Russia rise

YEREVAN, May 28 (Reuters) - Armenia held a Soviet-style military parade on Thursday, showcasing its...

28th May, 2026

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Tennis-Ailing Sinner falls to Cerundolo in French Open second-round shock

By Shrivathsa Sridhar PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title a...

28th May, 2026

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EU import cuts threaten Ukraine's battered steel sector, Interpipe CEO says

By Olena Harmash KYIV, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's plan to slash steel imports will hit...

28th May, 2026

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E6 countries want to find a common position on supervision

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 28 (Reuters) - The finance ministers of the six biggest European econo...

28th May, 2026

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Anthropic to boost hiring in Europe after opening Milan office

MILAN, May 28 (Reuters) - Anthropic will continue expanding in Europe after opening its sixth office...

28th May, 2026

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French parliament backs repeal of slavery-era edicts, dodges reparations call

By Layli Foroudi PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - French lawmakers voted on Thursday to formally repeal sla...

28th May, 2026

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On the ground with Ukraine's drone forces targeting Russia's battlefield rear

By Vladyslav Smilianets and Valentyn Ogirenko EASTERN UKRAINE, May 28 (Reuters) - In a corn field in...

28th May, 2026

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Crypto companies without EU licences face prosecution, French regulator warns

PARIS, May 28 (Reuters) - France’s top markets regulator warned crypto companies they could be black...

28th May, 2026

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EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus

May 28 (Reuters) - The first doses of an experimental antiviral for hantavirus treatment are being d...

28th May, 2026

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Uniper taps SEFE CFO for leadership job

FRANKFURT, May 28 (Reuters) - German state-owned utility Uniper has appointed Christian Ohlms, finan...

28th May, 2026

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Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that allowing U.S. missile sys...

28th May, 2026

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Bulgaria aims to raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, PM Radev says

SOFIA, May 28 (Reuters) - Bulgaria is keen to respect its commitment to NATO and increase its defenc...

28th May, 2026

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Baton Rouge to Melbourne: Iran war and rising prices upend jet fuel trade

By Seher Dareen and Shariq Khan LONDON/NEW YORK, May 28 (Reuters) - From Antwerp to the Seychelles,...

28th May, 2026

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Rome Pride bars Jewish LGBT group from parade over Gaza stance

ROME, May 28 (Reuters) - Rome Pride has barred Italy's only Jewish LGBT group from joining its annua...

28th May, 2026

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Hungarian PM Magyar says deal on EU funds close

BUDAPEST, May 28 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar on Thursday said a deal on releas...

28th May, 2026

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Extreme heat could cost Germany up to $131 billion by 2030, analysis shows

BERLIN, May 28 (Reuters) - Extreme heat could cost Germany up to $131 billion by 2030 and shave up t...

28th May, 2026

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Poland to finalise $27 billion in military deals under EU SAFE by end-May, PM says

WARSAW, May 28 (Reuters) - Poland will sign agreements by the end of May to finance military equipme...

28th May, 2026

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Spurning just war, Pope Leo ends Catholic 'permission slip' for conflicts

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, May 28 (Reuters) - Pope Leo this week repudiated a major teaching us...

28th May, 2026

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ECB's decision to hold rates was close call for some, accounts show

FRANKFURT, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank's decision to keep rates unchanged last mont...

28th May, 2026

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Russia ratchets up pressure on Armenia ahead of June election

MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it will impose temporary restrictions on some fru...

28th May, 2026

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Russia say Europe should show some proof of claims about jamming GPS signals

MOSCOW, May 28 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that Europe should show some p...

28th May, 2026

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BP set to take over offshore natural gas project in Azerbaijan, sources say

BAKU, May 28 (Reuters) - Energy major BP will become the operator of a large offshore natural gas pr...

28th May, 2026