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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

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Russian ban on Roblox stirs debate about limits of censorship

By Nika Khutsieva MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - A Russian ban on U.S. gaming platform Roblox has fuelle...

18th December, 2025