Finance

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Image for Sterling dips as Iran uncertainty keeps traders wary

Sterling dips as Iran uncertainty keeps traders wary

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - The pound fell for a second day against the euro on Wedn...

27th May, 2026

Image for Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project

Airbus Defence chief rules out total failure of FCAS fighter jet project

BERLIN, May 27 (Reuters) - The head of Airbus Defence ruled out the complete failure of the crisis-h...

27th May, 2026

Image for UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

UK, Poland to sign defence treaty to tackle Russian threats

LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednes...

27th May, 2026

Image for Bollore rejects Ackman's $64 billion bid on Universal Music

Bollore rejects Ackman's $64 billion bid on Universal Music

By Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, May 27 (Reuters) - Cyrille Bollore, chief executive of the Bollore Group,...

27th May, 2026

Image for CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

CD Projekt to launch new expansion for 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'

GDANSK, May 27 (Reuters) - Poland's largest video game developer CD Projekt will release a third sto...

27th May, 2026

Image for Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine

Pope Leo decries 'sharp intensification' of war in Ukraine

VATICAN CITY, May 27 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Wednesday decried what he called a "sharp intensificati...

27th May, 2026

Image for Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border

Latvia to strengthen anti-drone defences along its Russia and Belarus border

By Andrius Sytas SELIJA MILITARY BASE, Latvia, May 27 (Reuters) - Latvia is increasing anti-drone de...

27th May, 2026

Image for Euro zone banks need tighter cyber security amid AI risk, ECB says

Euro zone banks need tighter cyber security amid AI risk, ECB says

FRANKFURT, May 27 (Reuters) - Euro zone banks need to invest more in cybersecurity if they are to ge...

27th May, 2026

Image for AkzoNobel rejects takeover offer from Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams

AkzoNobel rejects takeover offer from Nippon Paint, Sherwin-Williams

By Dimitri Rhodes May 27 (Reuters) - Dulux paint maker AkzoNobel has rejected a cash takeover offer...

27th May, 2026

Image for Electrolux shareholders vote yes to $970 million share issue

Electrolux shareholders vote yes to $970 million share issue

STOCKHOLM, May 27 (Reuters) - Electrolux shareholders on Wednesday approved the Swedish appliances m...

27th May, 2026

Image for Norway competition authority starts review of banking market

Norway competition authority starts review of banking market

May 27 (Reuters) - Norway's competition authority said on Wednesday it had launched an inquiry into...

27th May, 2026

Image for In tussle with NLB, Raiffeisen wins takeover target Addiko's endorsement

In tussle with NLB, Raiffeisen wins takeover target Addiko's endorsement

VIENNA, May 27 (Reuters) - Austria's Addiko Bank came out in support of Raiffeisen Bank Internationa...

27th May, 2026