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Image for Roche CEO points to higher future drug prices in Switzerland after US deal

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Roche CEO points to higher future drug prices in Switzerland after US deal

Image for US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

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US intercepts oil tanker off Venezuelan coast, officials say

Image for Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelenskiy says

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Escalating Russian airstrikes aim to cut Ukraine off from sea, Zelenskiy says

Image for Stellantis CEO says investments at risk in Europe after EU auto package

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Stellantis CEO says investments at risk in Europe after EU auto package

Image for Italy's TIM wins 1 billion euro court payout, eyes savings share conversion

Italy's TIM wins 1 billion euro court payout, eyes savings share conversion

Date: December 20, 2025

MILAN, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Italy's highest court has ruled in favour of Telecom Italia (TIM) in a concession fee case dating back to 1998, two people with knowledge of the matter told Reuters on...

Image for Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security

Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security

Date: December 20, 2025

Dec 20 (Reuters) - Bangladesh tightened security on Saturday, deploying police and paramilitary forces in the capital Dhaka ahead of funeral prayers for a slain youth leader and election candidate...

Image for Ukraine says it hit Russian oil rig, patrol ship in Caspian Sea

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil rig, patrol ship in Caspian Sea

Date: December 20, 2025

KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine said its drones struck a Russian oil rig belonging to Lukoil in the Caspian Sea and a military patrol ship near a rig as Kyiv steps up attacks on Moscow's oil...

Image for EU Council backs digital euro with both online and offline functionality

EU Council backs digital euro with both online and offline functionality

Date: December 20, 2025

MILAN, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The EU Council on Friday backed a negotiating position for a digital euro that includes both online and offline functionality, diverging from earlier European Parliament...

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IMF welcomes EU's 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, more work to be done

Date: December 19, 2025

NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 19 (Reuters) - The International Monetary Fund welcomed on Friday that European Union leaders agreed to lend 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to Ukraine, a spokesperson said. "This...

Image for Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -14.6 in December

Euro zone consumer confidence falls to -14.6 in December

Date: December 19, 2025

Dec 19 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence fell by 0.4 points in December from the November number, figures released on Friday showed. The European Commission said a flash estimate showed euro...