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Italy plans 2.4 billion euros investment in frigates, document shows

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Swedish greenhouse gas emissions on rise again after government relaxes fuels policy, data shows

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Eurovision host says it will not drown out any boos during Israel's performance

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From pulpit to turntables: Portugal's 'DJ Priest' brings his message to Latin America

Image for Leonardo denies liability for helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner

Leonardo denies liability for helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner

Date: December 16, 2025

By Sam Tobin LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Italy's Leonardo has denied liability for the 2018 helicopter crash which killed Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, saying in its defence to a lawsuit...

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Explainer-French lawmakers race to agree 2026 budget before year-end

Date: December 16, 2025

PARIS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - France's 2026 budget faces a decisive week as lawmakers race to hammer out a final compromise text before a crucial vote set for December 23. Here is a summary of what is...

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UK PM Starmer's office: Trump legal action is a matter for the BBC

Date: December 16, 2025

LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's office on Tuesday said that any legal action against the BBC was a matter for the broadcaster but the government supported its...

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UK's FTSE 100 ends lower as oil, defence stocks weigh

Date: December 16, 2025

Dec 16 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 slipped on Tuesday, weighed by losses in energy and defence stocks, while investors assessed fresh jobs data that reinforced expectations for an interest rate cut...

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Sterling rises after UK economic data, US figures in focus

Date: December 16, 2025

By Stefano Rebaudo Dec 16 (Reuters) - Sterling rose against the euro and the dollar on Tuesday after recent losses, as UK data left expectations for a Bank of England rate cut unchanged and traders...

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Sonnedix wins contracts for 805 MW of solar capacity in Italy

Date: December 16, 2025

MILAN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - JP Morgan-backed renewable energy company Sonnedix has secured contracts for 805 megawatts of solar capacity in Italy under three government-sponsored schemes, it said on...