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Russia Pummels Ukraine's Power Grid Before Talks
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Olympics-Milan's Economy Expected to Expand More Rapidly in 2026 Thanks to Games
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German Economy Remains Stuck and Set for Just 1% Growth in 2026, Chamber of Commerce Says
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Global Investors Stay 'uber-Bullish' but Warn Companies Are Overinvesting
Kremlin Aide Warns West Over Seizure of Russian Vessels
Date: February 17, 2026
MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - Russia could deploy its navy to prevent European powers from seizing its vessels and may retaliate against European shipping if Russian ships are seized, Nikolai Patrushev,...
Spain to Probe X, Meta, TikTok Over AI-generated Child Sexual Abuse Material
Date: February 17, 2026
MADRID, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The Spanish government has ordered prosecutors to investigate social media platforms X, Meta and TikTok for allegedly spreading AI-generated child sexual abuse material,...
Debenhams Plans About $48 Million Equity Fundraise to Boost Liquidity
Date: February 17, 2026
Feb 17 (Reuters) - British fashion retailer Debenhams on Tuesday confirmed plans for a 35 million pound ($47.52 million) equity fundraise to boost liquidity and cut its net debt. The board is in...
Sterling Slides as UK Wage Growth Cools and Jobless Rate Rises
Date: February 17, 2026
LONDON, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The pound fell on Tuesday after data showed Britain's unemployment rate rose in December while wage growth slowed more than expected, potentially adding to the case for...
Holiday Inn Owner Ihg Banks on World Cup for US Recovery
Date: February 17, 2026
Feb 17 (Reuters) - InterContinental Hotels Group reported fourth quarter global revenue per available room above market expectations on Tuesday, as growth in Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific...
German Inflation Confirmed at 2.1% in January
Date: February 17, 2026
BERLIN, Feb 17 (Reuters) - German inflation edged higher to reach 2.1% in January, the federal statistics office said on Tuesday, confirming preliminary data. Inflation, or the gain in consumer prices...