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Explainer-What are Russia's frozen assets in US that Putin has offered for Gaza and Ukraine?

MOSCOW, Jan 22 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is ready to donate $1 billi...

22nd January, 2026

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Motor racing-Mercedes run new car at Silverstone, announce Microsoft deal

LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Mercedes announced a major new sponsorship deal with Microsoft on Thursda...

22nd January, 2026

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EU wants U.S. trade deal back on track, but warns it would defend itself if threatened again

By Jan Strupczewski and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, Jan 22 (Reuters) - EU leaders will rethink their ties w...

22nd January, 2026

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London midcaps climb to 4-year high on Trump pivot, Ukraine deal hopes (Jan 22)

Jan 22 (Reuters) - UK shares edged up in a broad-based rally on Thursday, as risk appetite improved...

22nd January, 2026

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German economy staying in slow lane in early 2026, Bundesbank predicts

FRANKFURT, Jan 22 (Reuters) - The German economy ended last year with momentum building but first qu...

22nd January, 2026

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OMV CEO says strict rules on plastic recycling could stifle innovation

Jan 22 (Reuters) - OMV Chief Executive Alfred Stern warned on Thursday that overly stringent rules f...

22nd January, 2026

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Gloom lifts for UK shops but only partially, CBI survey shows

Jan 22 (Reuters) - A sharp downturn across British retailers abated somewhat this month, although st...

22nd January, 2026

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Trump's rhetoric rallies Canadian support for Prime Minister Mark Carney

By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Renewed verbal attacks from U.S. President Donald Trump ar...

22nd January, 2026

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Staffing company Manpower sees global hiring stabilising after tough 2025

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 (Reuters) - ManpowerGroup sees the global staffing market stabilising aft...

22nd January, 2026

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Rheinmetall expects potential order intake of 80 billion euros, says CEO

BERLIN, Jan 22 (Reuters) - German arms maker Rheinmetall expects a potential international order int...

22nd January, 2026

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China willing to work with UK to boost economic ties, ministry says

BEIJING, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with Britain on the basis of mutual respect to...

22nd January, 2026

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Sterling edges up as focus shifts to data, BoE rate outlook

By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 22 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against both the euro and the U.S. dollar af...

22nd January, 2026