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Image for US policy factors 'critical' to extent of de-dollarisation shift, Morgan Stanley says

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US policy factors 'critical' to extent of de-dollarisation shift, Morgan Stanley says

Image for Macron's 'Top Gun' shades charm internet as leaders wrangle over Greenland

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Macron's 'Top Gun' shades charm internet as leaders wrangle over Greenland

Image for TotalEnergies CEO expects EU mandate on sustainable aviation fuel to be dropped in future

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TotalEnergies CEO expects EU mandate on sustainable aviation fuel to be dropped in future

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Netflix-Warner Bros deal could offer viewers relief from subscription fatigue

Image for Reeves says UK favours de-escalation on US tariffs

Reeves says UK favours de-escalation on US tariffs

Date: January 21, 2026

Jan 21 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday she was confident that the economic deal signed with the United States last year will stay intact, despite escalating...

Image for NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister

NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister

Date: January 21, 2026

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The situation in NATO is difficult due to the crisis over Greenland, but western allies must remember their common adversary is Russia, which is increasing...

Image for Israeli fire kills 11, including journalists and children, Gaza medics say

Israeli fire kills 11, including journalists and children, Gaza medics say

Date: January 21, 2026

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Israeli fire killed five Palestinians, including two boys, in central and southern Gaza, local health authorities said, and the Israeli military said it...

Image for EU lawmakers refer EU-Mercosur trade agreement to top EU court

EU lawmakers refer EU-Mercosur trade agreement to top EU court

Date: January 21, 2026

BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Parliament voted on Wednesday to refer the European Union's contentious free trade agreement with South America to the bloc's top court, a move that could...

Image for Swedish pension fund Alecta cuts US Treasury holdings, citing policy uncertainty

Swedish pension fund Alecta cuts US Treasury holdings, citing policy uncertainty

Date: January 21, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Swedish pension fund Alecta has divested most of its holdings in U.S. Treasuries amid increased risk and unpredictability in U.S. politics, business daily Dagens Industri...

Image for Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies

Citadel CEO Griffin says US has 'frayed' relationship with European allies

Date: January 21, 2026

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ken Griffin, the CEO of Citadel, said on Wednesday that the United States had "frayed its relationship" with its European allies in a way that the billionaire said he did not "...