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PARIS, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Less than a week after surviving a five-month-long battle over France's 2026 budget, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu set out his agenda over the weekend, prioritising energy...

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Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s
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Julius Baer CEO calls for Swiss public register of rogue bankers to protect reputation

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Meloni and IOC condemn violence after clashes in Olympics host Milan

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Ukraine imposes sanctions on foreign suppliers of components for Russian missiles

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UBS banked Ghislaine Maxwell for years, moving her money after Epstein's arrest

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Indian refiners avoid Russian oil in push for US trade deal

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Japan's 'Iron Lady' Takaichi forges stunning election win

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Rugby-Ford shines as England overwhelm dismal Wales

Sat Feb 07 2026

Greenland foreign minister says US talks are positive but the outcome remains uncertain

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Hungary's opposition Tisza promises wealth tax, euro adoption in election programme

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Farmers report 'catastrophic damage to crops as Storm Marta hits Spain and Portugal

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Global Banking & Finance Review®

France's Lecornu sets out agenda after budget battle, focuses on energy and defence

Japan markets set for renewed 'Takaichi trade' after landslide election win

Namibia won't recognise TotalEnergies, Petrobras deal due to not following procedure

Czech prime minister in favour of social media ban for under-15s

Analysis-Investors chase cheaper, smaller companies as risk aversion hits tech sector

Latest Articles

UK PM Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson fallout

Soccer-Smith strikes as Arsenal end Man City's 13-match winning run in WSL

Olympics-Skeleton-Britain's Weston takes unlikely route to gold medal favourite

Cricket–England survive Nepal scare in T20 World Cup thriller

Pressure grows on British Prime Minister Starmer over Mandelson fallout

Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn's dream gone in 13 seconds after horror crash

Portugal votes in presidential runoff with Socialist poised for victory

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Four Indian students injured in knife attack in Russia, embassy says

Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building

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Rugby-England to persist with lateral thinking as Pollock and Earl spread their wings

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Hooded protesters throw flares at police at end of demonstration in Olympic host city Milan

Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Iranian uprisings

France opens probe against ex-culture minister lang after Epstein file dump

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region

Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say

Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan

France's Lecornu sets out agenda after budget battle, focuses on energy and defence

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Latest Articles

UK PM Starmer's chief of staff Morgan McSweeney quits over Mandelson fallout

Soccer-Smith strikes as Arsenal end Man City's 13-match winning run in WSL

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Cricket–England survive Nepal scare in T20 World Cup thriller

Pressure grows on British Prime Minister Starmer over Mandelson fallout

Ukraine urges acceleration of peace talks, says only Trump can broker deal

Olympics-Alpine skiing-Vonn's dream gone in 13 seconds after horror crash

Portugal votes in presidential runoff with Socialist poised for victory

Distrust, desertions, and dwindling bonuses undermine Socialist Party’s grip on Venezuela

Four Indian students injured in knife attack in Russia, embassy says

Iran insists on right to enrichment, ready for confidence-building

New Zealand to hear Christchurch mosque shooter's appeal against sentence

Russia says man suspected of shooting top general has been flown to Moscow from Dubai

Australia's opposition coalition reunites after split over hate laws

Thailand PM's party takes early lead in three-way election race

Rugby-England to persist with lateral thinking as Pollock and Earl spread their wings

Avalanches in Italy kill three off-piste skiers in Winter Olympics regions

Soccer-Arsenal go nine points clear, Man Utd win again under Carrick

Former French minister Lang resigns from Arab World Institute over Epstein ties

Hooded protesters throw flares at police at end of demonstration in Olympic host city Milan

Thousands protest in Berlin in solidarity with Iranian uprisings

France opens probe against ex-culture minister lang after Epstein file dump

If US attacks, Iran says it will strike US bases in the region

Suspected saboteurs hit Italian rail network near Bologna, police say

Police fire water cannon at protesters hurling smoke bombs in Olympic host Milan