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Italy's antitrust regulator opens probe into Fastweb, Telecom Italia 5G network deal

MILAN, May 11 (Reuters) - Italy's antitrust watchdog said on Monday it had opened an investigation i...

11th May, 2026

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Electrolux plans 1,700 layoffs, plant closure in Italy, unions say

MILAN, May 11 (Reuters) - Electrolux plans to lay off 1,700 people in Italy, more than 40% of its wo...

11th May, 2026

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Trump says Iran ceasefire on 'life support' after rejecting Tehran's response

By Nandita Bose WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday that the ceasef...

11th May, 2026

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Britain's bank regulator expects 'quite significant disruption' from latest AI models

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - The head of the Bank of England’s regulatory arm on Wednesday said it was...

11th May, 2026

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Eurovision's other Israel-related challenge: new voting rules

By Francois Murphy VIENNA, May 11 (Reuters) - This week's Eurovision Song Contest, already stung by...

11th May, 2026

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Britain stalls on energy debt relief with consumer debts seen topping $9.5 billion by year-end

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - A government scheme to clear 500 million pounds of ene...

11th May, 2026

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European Council gives nod to Mexico deals ahead of first summit in over a decade

MEXICO CITY, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Council on Monday gave the green light for the European...

11th May, 2026

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EU approves unconditionally Brazil pulp giant Suzano's $3.4 billion Kimberly-Clark deal

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - Brazil's Suzano, the world's largest pulp maker, on Monday secured unco...

11th May, 2026

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UK sanctions Iran-linked network, cites attack plots and finance operations

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Britain on Monday sanctioned 12 individuals and entities linked to Iran,...

11th May, 2026

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EU ministers agree on sanctions targeting violent West Bank settlers

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers reached an agreement on Monday on new...

11th May, 2026

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EU regulators plan to revamp state aid rules for small airports

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - EU competition regulators on Monday proposed revamping...

11th May, 2026

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Investor criticises Vonovia as some analysts unable to ask questions

DUESSELDORF, May 11 (Reuters) - British investor TR Property Investment Trust has accused German rea...

11th May, 2026