Finance

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Image for UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production
Finance

UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production

LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday announced sanctions against 35 people and entities it s...

5th May, 2026

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INEOS, Shell to jointly explore new oil and gas opportunities in Gulf Of Mexico

May 5 (Reuters) - INEOS Energy said on Tuesday it will jointly invest in oil and gas exploration and...

5th May, 2026

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Swedish private equity firm EQT sweetens Intertek bid to $12 billion 

By Yamini Kalia and Simone Lobo May 5 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT AB raised its bid...

5th May, 2026

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Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

By Alexander Marrow LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Global dairy companies and food producers are investin...

5th May, 2026

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Seven cases of deadly hantavirus confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship

May 5 (Reuters) - Two cases of the deadly hantavirus have been confirmed, and five more are suspecte...

5th May, 2026

Image for Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday...

5th May, 2026

Image for German firms abroad grow more pessimistic as Iran war disrupts supply chains
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German firms abroad grow more pessimistic as Iran war disrupts supply chains

BERLIN, May 5 (Reuters) - German firms operating abroad have become more pessimistic about their pro...

5th May, 2026

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Russia limits mobile internet ahead of scaled-back WW2 victory parade

MOSCOW, May 5 (Reuters) - Russia cut off mobile internet services to many customers in Moscow on Tue...

5th May, 2026

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Audi prepares for US launch of flagship SUV despite looming tariff hike

BERLIN, May 5 (Reuters) - German premium carmaker Audi is pushing ahead with plans to bring its Q9 S...

5th May, 2026

Image for European shares dip as fresh US-Iran clashes rattle risk sentiment
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European shares dip as fresh US-Iran clashes rattle risk sentiment

May 5 (Reuters) - European shares nudged lower on Tuesday, with investors on edge after the U.S. and...

5th May, 2026

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Volvo Cars' February-April sales volume down 10% year-on-year

COPENHAGEN, May 5 (Reuters) - Sweden-based Volvo Cars sold 162,864 cars in the three months through...

5th May, 2026

Image for Norway sovereign wealth fund's return in 2026 stands at 4.2%, says fund chief
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Norway sovereign wealth fund's return in 2026 stands at 4.2%, says fund chief

OSLO, May 5 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, has seen...

5th May, 2026