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Image for Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says

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Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says

Image for Investors face more geopolitical whiplash from Trump's Venezuela gamble

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Investors face more geopolitical whiplash from Trump's Venezuela gamble

Image for Dutch airline KLM cancels 124 flights as snow falls

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Dutch airline KLM cancels 124 flights as snow falls

Image for Serbia's NIS refinery to be operational Jan 17 or 18, president says

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Serbia's NIS refinery to be operational Jan 17 or 18, president says

Image for Some Greek flights resume after air traffic radio collapse

Some Greek flights resume after air traffic radio collapse

Date: January 4, 2026

Jan 4 (Reuters) - Flights across Greece were grounded on Sunday after a collapse of radio frequencies crippled air traffic communication, stranding thousands of travellers and bringing airport...

Image for Britain should seek closer alignment with EU single market, Starmer says

Britain should seek closer alignment with EU single market, Starmer says

Date: January 4, 2026

LONDON, Jan 4 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday he would still be in power this time next year, in the face of low poll numbers and speculation about a possible leadership...

Image for France tightens checks on food imports amid farmers' Mercosur opposition

France tightens checks on food imports amid farmers' Mercosur opposition

Date: January 4, 2026

PARIS, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The French government - looking to quell a farmers' protest movement - will take new steps to protect the country's industry by stopping imports of some products, said Prime...

Image for Rights groups say at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests

Rights groups say at least 16 dead in Iran during week of protests

Date: January 4, 2026

By Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, Jan 4 (Reuters) - At least 16 people have been killed during a week of unrest in Iran, rights groups said on Sunday, as protests over soaring inflation spread across the...

Image for Thousands stranded overnight as Italy's Bergamo airport halts flights

Thousands stranded overnight as Italy's Bergamo airport halts flights

Date: January 4, 2026

MILAN, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The Italian airport of Bergamo Orio-al-Serio, a Ryanair hub for flights to Milan, halted flights on Saturday evening due to technical issues with the landing guidance system...

Image for Maduro is out but his top allies still hold power in Venezuela

Maduro is out but his top allies still hold power in Venezuela

Date: January 4, 2026

By Sarah Kinosian Jan 3 (Reuters) - The U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro - praised by President Donald Trump as stunning and powerful - leaves behind uncertainty about who is running...