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Image for Repsol subsidies fined $24 million for abusive practices

Finance

Repsol subsidies fined $24 million for abusive practices

Image for Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

Finance

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

Image for Russia's 2026 GDP growth is seen at 1-1.3%, deputy PM Novak says

Finance

Russia's 2026 GDP growth is seen at 1-1.3%, deputy PM Novak says

Image for UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4.0%, says Worldpanel

Finance

UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4.0%, says Worldpanel

Image for UK watchdog reports consumer savings of $215 million in premium finance

UK watchdog reports consumer savings of $215 million in premium finance

Date: February 3, 2026

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Britain's financial watchdog said on Tuesday that consumers who pay monthly for their insurance are saving around 157 million pounds ($214.93 million) per year, after more than half...

Image for Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Date: February 3, 2026

By Joe Brock SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellites and space planes to offensive lasers under a 35 billion euro ($41 billion) military space spending...

Image for Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances

Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances

Date: February 3, 2026

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish wind farm operator Orsted said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell its European onshore business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) for 1.44 billion euros ($1.70...

Image for Fintech broker Plus500 expands into US prediction markets, shares hit record high

Fintech broker Plus500 expands into US prediction markets, shares hit record high

Date: February 3, 2026

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Multi-asset trading platform Plus500 said on Tuesday it had launched event-based prediction markets on its U.S. retail platform through a partnership with Kalshi. The Plus500 Futures...

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Non-Traditional Properties and Lending: What Buyers Should Know Before Applying

Date: February 3, 2026

Buying a non-traditional property can be a smart move. Sometimes you get more space, a better location, or a lower price compared to standard homes....

Image for Kyiv mayor says 1,170 residential buildings without heating after Russian attack

Kyiv mayor says 1,170 residential buildings without heating after Russian attack

Date: February 3, 2026

KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Tuesday that 1,170 residential buildings in the capital were left without heating after an overnight Russian attack on Ukraine's energy...