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Russia says it hopes Trump does not make a 'fatal mistake' on Venezuela
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it hoped that U.S. Presid...
18th December, 2025
Finance
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Novartis, Roche back US efforts to lower drug costs amid talk of pricing deal
ZURICH, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Swiss pharma giants Novartis and Roche on Thursday backed U.S. efforts to...
18th December, 2025
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Russia sentences Briton who fought for Ukraine to 13 years in prison camp
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A British man who Moscow says fought for Ukraine against the Russian army...
18th December, 2025
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Ukraine says 180,000 consumers were left without power after Russian overnight attack
KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Around 180,000 consumers were left without electricity supplies across five...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Morning Bid: BoE to make the cut as others stay the course
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook Markets expect the Bank of...
18th December, 2025
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Beauty retailer Douglas tempers growth forecasts for 2026 and beyond
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Beauty retailer Douglas cut its sales guidance for 2026 and beyond on Thursday, a...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Lufthansa plays catch up with European rivals after bumpy ride
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - German airline group Lufthansa has vowed to start making its ambitious tu...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Sterling, gilt yields rise after BoE cuts rates in tight vote
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The British pound was steady on Thursday before the Bank...
18th December, 2025
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European shares gain after US inflation data, ECB rate decision aids investor optimism
Dec 18 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Thursday as investors adopted a largely cautious st...
18th December, 2025
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BP names Meg O’Neill CEO after sudden Auchincloss exit
Dec 18 (Reuters) - BP has named Meg O'Neill, chief executive of Australia's Woodside Energy, as its...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Elliott gears up for Barnes & Noble and Waterstones listing, FT reports
(Corrects headline and paragraph 1 to say listing, not listings) Dec 18 (Reuters) - Hedge fund Ellio...
18th December, 2025
Finance
Aena to buy majority stake in UK airports holding for $360 million
Dec 18 (Reuters) - Spain's airport operator Aena said on Thursday it agreed to buy a 51% stake in a...
18th December, 2025