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Equities rise after strong US data, yen firms on currency warnings

Image for UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

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UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences

Image for RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain

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RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain

Image for CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion

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CSG will supply trucks to Slovak army under framework deal worth up to $1.2 billion

Image for EU plans stricter controls on plastic imports to help struggling recyclers

EU plans stricter controls on plastic imports to help struggling recyclers

Date: December 23, 2025

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The European Union will introduce stricter rules for imports of plastics, the European Commission said on Tuesday, as it attempts to help European recycling...

Image for Nestle sells remaining 40% Herta stake to Casa Tarradellas, ending joint venture

Nestle sells remaining 40% Herta stake to Casa Tarradellas, ending joint venture

Date: December 23, 2025

LONDON, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Nestle said on Tuesday it had completed the sale of its remaining 40% stake in packaged meat business Herta Foods to Spanish company Casa Tarradellas.  No other terms were...

Image for Bank of Spain upgrades growth outlook but many Spaniards feel stretched

Bank of Spain upgrades growth outlook but many Spaniards feel stretched

Date: December 23, 2025

By Jesus Calero MADRID, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Spain's central bank raised its outlook on Tuesday for economic growth next year, reinforcing the country's position as one of the euro zone's fastest-...

Image for US dollar retreats as prospect of Fed rate cuts overshadows growth data

US dollar retreats as prospect of Fed rate cuts overshadows growth data

Date: December 23, 2025

NEW YORK, Dec 23 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar curbed its losses against the yen and euro on Tuesday, after data showed the world's largest economy posted higher-than-expected growth in the third...

Image for Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike

Lebanon denies any army link to Hezbollah after Israeli strike

Date: December 23, 2025

By Laila Bassam and Tala Ramadan BEIRUT, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Lebanon on Tuesday rejected Israeli accusations that a Lebanese soldier killed in an air strike near the southern city of Sidon had links to...

Image for Orsted sells 55% of Taiwan wind farm to Cathay

Orsted sells 55% of Taiwan wind farm to Cathay

Date: December 23, 2025

COPENHAGEN, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Danish offshore wind developer Orsted <ORSTED.CO> has agreed to sell a 55% stake in its Greater Changhua 2 offshore wind farm in Taiwan to life insurance company Cathay...