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Image for London stocks muted as investors weigh Middle East risks, Starmer pledge
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London stocks muted as investors weigh Middle East risks, Starmer pledge

May 11 (Reuters) - UK shares were subdued on Monday as fears of a stalemate in the Middle East confl...

11th May, 2026

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Two held in Sweden over suspected deliveries of hi-tech gear to Russia

STOCKHOLM, May 11 (Reuters) - Two people have been detained in Sweden on suspicion of helping Russia...

11th May, 2026

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Britain to take powers to fully nationalise British Steel, Starmer says

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Britain could fully nationalise British Steel under new plans announced o...

11th May, 2026

Image for EU Commission in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI models
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EU Commission in talks with OpenAI and Anthropic over AI models

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission is in ongoing discussions with U.S. artificial...

11th May, 2026

Image for Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says
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Iron Dome nearly 99% effective against incoming missiles, maker Rafael's chairman says

TEL AVIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Israel's Iron Dome has been nearly 99% effective against missiles from...

11th May, 2026

Image for U.S. stock futures subdued as talks with Iran stall
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U.S. stock futures subdued as talks with Iran stall

May 11 (Reuters) - Wall Street futures were subdued on Monday, taking a breather after a record rall...

11th May, 2026

Image for Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine
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Zelenskiy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - Nearly 20 countries are interested in drone deals with Ukraine and four agr...

11th May, 2026

Image for Sterling nudges lower as Starmer's future in question
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Sterling nudges lower as Starmer's future in question

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - The British pound pulled back slightly on Monday as ma...

11th May, 2026

Image for Europe invested 200 billion euros so far to boost EV sector, New Automotive data shows
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Europe invested 200 billion euros so far to boost EV sector, New Automotive data shows

May 11 (Reuters) - Countries of the European economic area and Switzerland have committed almost 200...

11th May, 2026

Image for EU agrees to restore fuller trade ties with Syria
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EU agrees to restore fuller trade ties with Syria

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Council said on Monday it had adopted a decision terminati...

11th May, 2026

Image for Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week
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Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week

HAMBURG, May 11 (Reuters) - Rain has increased water levels on the river Rhine in Germany enabling c...

11th May, 2026

Image for UK's latest Russian sanctions target officials, media and youth programmes
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UK's latest Russian sanctions target officials, media and youth programmes

LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - Britain imposed sanctions on dozens of Russian officials, media operative...

11th May, 2026