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Image for Francesco Grosoli to lead Mediobanca's private banking in bank revamp, source says

Finance

Francesco Grosoli to lead Mediobanca's private banking in bank revamp, source says

Image for Mercedes CEO says details of EU's relaxed EV targets could negate benefits

Finance

Mercedes CEO says details of EU's relaxed EV targets could negate benefits

Image for Danone recalls batches of Aptamil baby formula in Germany, letter shows

Finance

Danone recalls batches of Aptamil baby formula in Germany, letter shows

Image for ArcelorMittal makes $2 billion claim against Italy in steel plant row

Finance

ArcelorMittal makes $2 billion claim against Italy in steel plant row

Image for Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

Apple acquires Israeli audio AI startup Q.ai

Date: January 29, 2026

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Apple on Thursday said it has acquired Q.ai, an Israeli startup working on artificial intelligence technology for audio. Q.ai's founding team will join Apple,...

Image for Former Casino chief Naouri sentenced in Paris corruption trial

Former Casino chief Naouri sentenced in Paris corruption trial

Date: January 29, 2026

PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Former Casino CEO Jean-Charles Naouri faced a year of electronic monitoring and a 1 million euro ($1.20 million) fine on Thursday after a Paris court sentenced him for...

Image for Swiss exports to US rise in 2025 despite tariffs

Swiss exports to US rise in 2025 despite tariffs

Date: January 29, 2026

ZURICH, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Switzerland's exports to the United States rose 3.9% in 2025, the federal customs office said on Thursday, outpacing overall export growth despite the Alpine country facing...

Image for Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies

Merz says Germany exploring shared nuclear umbrella with European allies

Date: January 29, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 29 (Reuters) - European nations are starting to discuss ideas around a shared nuclear umbrella to complement existing security arrangements with the U.S., German Chancellor Friedrich Merz...

Image for EU has blacklisted Russia for risk of money laundering, Kallas says

EU has blacklisted Russia for risk of money laundering, Kallas says

Date: January 29, 2026

PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - The European Union blacklisted Russia on Thursday for risk of money laundering, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said. "This will slow down and increase the...

Image for French Senate passes proposal to allow oil and gas exploration in overseas territories, over government opposition

French Senate passes proposal to allow oil and gas exploration in overseas territories, over government opposition

Date: January 29, 2026

By America Hernandez PARIS, Jan 29 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure called a draft law proposing to allow offshore oil and gas exploration in its overseas territories "anachronistic"...