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Image for Iranian boats approach US-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources say

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Iranian boats approach US-flagged tanker in Strait of Hormuz, maritime sources say

Image for Sweden and Denmark to jointly buy air defence systems for Ukraine

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Sweden and Denmark to jointly buy air defence systems for Ukraine

Image for FTSE 100 retreats from record high as tech selloff offsets gains in miners

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FTSE 100 retreats from record high as tech selloff offsets gains in miners

Image for Virgin Media O2 owners in talks to buy UK broadband rival Netomnia, sources say

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Virgin Media O2 owners in talks to buy UK broadband rival Netomnia, sources say

Image for WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza's Rafah crossing

WHO says first five patients evacuated via Gaza's Rafah crossing

Date: February 3, 2026

GENEVA, Feb 3 (Reuters) - A World Health Organization official said on Tuesday that the first five patients were transferred through Gaza's Rafah crossing with Egypt, which reopened on Monday. "On the...

Image for Russia's Severstal reports big profit drop, sees further decline in steel demand

Russia's Severstal reports big profit drop, sees further decline in steel demand

Date: February 3, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russian steelmaker Severstal expects a further decline in demand this year, its CEO said on Tuesday, pointing to local economic conditions as the company announced a 79% fall...

Image for Siemens Energy CEO: wind spin-off idea valid, but turnaround comes first

Siemens Energy CEO: wind spin-off idea valid, but turnaround comes first

Date: February 3, 2026

By Christoph Steitz and Laila Kearney FRANKFURT/NEW YORK, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Siemens Energy's CEO said on Tuesday it was fair for activist investor Ananym Capital to push for a spin-off of its loss-...

Image for Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision

Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision

Date: February 3, 2026

LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Tuesday as a light economic calendar made for steady trading ahead of the Bank of England's interest rate decision on Thursday. Sterling was...

Image for Singapore air show kicks off amid supply chain strains, regional demand surge

Singapore air show kicks off amid supply chain strains, regional demand surge

Date: February 3, 2026

By Julie Zhu and Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Singapore kicked off Asia's biggest aviation gathering on Tuesday as the industry looks to meet ambitious regional growth targets despite...

Image for Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says

Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says

Date: February 3, 2026

ZURICH, Feb 3 (Reuters) - An investigation has identified 890 accounts at Swiss lender Credit Suisse with potential Nazi links, U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley said before a Judiciary Committee hearing on...