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Image for Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of incoming Russian drone attacks during daylight
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy warns of incoming Russian drone attacks during daylight

May 13 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warned of possible waves of Russian drone...

13th May, 2026

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Adecco says flexible jobs continue to outpace permanent roles

By Bernadette Hogg and John Revill May 13 (Reuters) - Hiring temporary staff remained more popular t...

13th May, 2026

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Ukraine hits Russia's energy targets after US-brokered ceasefire ends

MOSCOW, May 13 (Reuters) - Ukraine resumed drone attacks on Russia's oil refineries and ports on Wed...

13th May, 2026

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Helsinki's costly cycling push draws crowds - and criticism

By Anne Kauranen HELSINKI, May 13 (Reuters) - Finland's capital Helsinki has spent billions of euros...

13th May, 2026

Image for Britain's Intertek set to accept EQT's $12.7-billion takeover bid
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Britain's Intertek set to accept EQT's $12.7-billion takeover bid

May 13 - Britain's Intertek is likely to agree to a 9.4-billion-pound ($12.72-billion) takeover bid...

13th May, 2026

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Iran war to cast a shadow on BRICS foreign ministers meeting in Delhi

By Aftab Ahmed and Saurabh Sharma NEW DELHI, May 13 (Reuters) - The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is set...

13th May, 2026

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French inflation confirmed at 2.5% in April, highest since July 2024

May 13 (Reuters) - EU-harmonised consumer prices in France rose 2.5% year-on-year in April, statisti...

13th May, 2026

Image for French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021
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French unemployment rate rises to 8.1%, highest since 2021

PARIS, May 13 (Reuters) - France's unemployment rate rose to 8.1% in the first quarter of 2026, its...

13th May, 2026

Image for UK's Babcock books $190 million charge on Type 31 frigate contract
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UK's Babcock books $190 million charge on Type 31 frigate contract

May 13 (Reuters) - Britain's Babcock on Wednesday said it expects to incur a 140-million-pound ($189...

13th May, 2026

Image for UK's Savills expects reduced transactions due to Middle East war
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UK's Savills expects reduced transactions due to Middle East war

May 13 (Reuters) - British property advisor Savills said on Wednesday that it expects a fall and a d...

13th May, 2026

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BP buys 40% stake in Uzbekistan oil and gas blocks

May 13 (Reuters) - BP said on Wednesday it has acquired a 40% participating interest in a production...

13th May, 2026

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EU discussing tax on energy firms' war-linked profits, ministers says

NICOSIA, May 13 (Reuters) - European Union energy ministers are discussing the creation of a tax on...

13th May, 2026