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UK police say comedian Russell Brand charged with two more sex offences
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RTX unit Raytheon lands $1.7 billion deal to supply Patriot systems to Spain

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

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...
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...
