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Image for UK pledges 300,000 youth placements after 'lost generation' warning
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UK pledges 300,000 youth placements after 'lost generation' warning

LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - Britain will create additional work experience and training placements fo...

28th May, 2026

Image for UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says
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UK business sentiment edges up in May, Lloyds says

LONDON, May 29 (Reuters) - British business sentiment edged up in May and is now close to its level...

28th May, 2026

Image for US official denies claim US aircraft destroyed in Iran's Bushehr
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US official denies claim US aircraft destroyed in Iran's Bushehr

DUBAI, May 29 (Reuters) - No U.S. aircraft were shot down near Bushehr, Iran, despite a claim made o...

28th May, 2026

Image for Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says
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Brazil rare earths miner Viridis to sell to US, European buyers, not China, CEO says

By Oliver Griffin SAO PAULO, May 28 (Reuters) - Australian rare earths miner Viridis Mining and Mine...

28th May, 2026

Image for US extends deadline for buyers of Lukoil's global assets to June 27
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US extends deadline for buyers of Lukoil's global assets to June 27

May 28 (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday extended by one month to June 27 a license allowing...

28th May, 2026

Image for US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say
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US should send Ukraine more air defence missiles, congressmen say

KYIV, May 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. government should respond positively to President Volodymyr Zelens...

28th May, 2026

Image for Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August
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Iceland's parliament votes to hold referendum on EU accession talks in August

COPENHAGEN, May 28 (Reuters) - Iceland's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of holding an August...

28th May, 2026

Image for Exclusive-Ousted BP Chair met activist shareholder Elliott without direct knowledge of other directors, sources say
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Exclusive-Ousted BP Chair met activist shareholder Elliott without direct knowledge of other directors, sources say

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Ousted BP Chairman Albert Manifold met with activist s...

28th May, 2026

Image for EU clears Arla's DMK, DOC buyout, citing no competition concerns
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EU clears Arla's DMK, DOC buyout, citing no competition concerns

BRUSSELS, May 28 (Reuters) - The European Union on Thursday approved Arla Foods' acquisition of Germ...

28th May, 2026

Image for Investors such as cenbanks interested in UK gilts after yield surge, Natwest Markets CEO says
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Investors such as cenbanks interested in UK gilts after yield surge, Natwest Markets CEO says

(Refiles to fix typo in paragraph 2, adds additional code and RIC) By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, May 28 (...

28th May, 2026

Image for MPS, Banco BPM discussed merger after Lovaglio reappointed, Italian news agency says
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MPS, Banco BPM discussed merger after Lovaglio reappointed, Italian news agency says

ROME, May 28 (Reuters) - Italy's Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS) and rival Banco BPM held talks abou...

28th May, 2026

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