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EU targets 41 additional vessels in Russia's shadow fleet
BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on 41 more ships in Ru...
18th December, 2025
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Italian judge drops Genoa dam case against Italian Webuild CEO
By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has reques...
18th December, 2025
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EU to lift sanctions on Kosovo and release financial aid, von der Leyen says
BELGRADE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Union is set to lift sanctions it imposed on Kosovo in 202...
18th December, 2025
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EU risks losing out to China and US with climate aims, new Czech minister says
By Jan Lopatka and Jason Hovet PRAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Union must rethink its climat...
18th December, 2025
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British stocks rise after BoE rate cut, softer US inflation data
Dec 18 (Reuters) - London stocks extended gains on Thursday, as investors anticipated a Bank of Engl...
18th December, 2025
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Spanish police search laboratory in African swine fever probe
MADRID, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Spanish police searched a state-funded laboratory near Barcelona on Thurs...
18th December, 2025
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Tram network for England's Leeds delayed until late 2030s
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Plans for a long-promised tram network in the northern English city of Le...
18th December, 2025
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Birkenstock sees muted sales growth and profit as tariffs hurt margins
Dec 18 (Reuters) - German footwear brand Birkenstock beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarte...
18th December, 2025
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EU prosecutors request dropping of Genoa dam case against Italian Webuild CEO
By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has reques...
18th December, 2025
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UK consumer spending and confidence is muted, says Currys boss
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British consumer confidence and spending is muted heading into Christmas...
18th December, 2025
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Activist investor Corvex calls for strategic review at Premier Inn-owner Whitbread
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Activist investor Corvex Management LP urged Premier Inn owner Whitbread to revie...
18th December, 2025
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Banks win bid to block $3.6 billion mass forex UK lawsuit
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Major banks including JPMorgan, UBSS> and Citigroup on Thursday won their...
18th December, 2025