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European Corporate Outlook Brightens as Results Defy Worst Fears

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Turkey Says Greece-Chevron Activity Off Crete Unlawful

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Sterling Steadies After Three-Day Fall as Investors Pause Following Dovish Data

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Italian State Broadcaster's Sports Boss Quits After Olympic Commentary Backlash

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Currently No Plans to Buy Additional F-35 Jets, Berlin Says

Date: February 19, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Germany currently has no plans to purchase additional F-35 fighter jets, a government spokesperson said on Thursday, after sources said Berlin was considering ordering more...

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Hungary Considers Cutting Power, Gas Exports to Ukraine in Russian Oil Row

Date: February 19, 2026

By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Hungary is considering cutting off power and gas exports to Ukraine unless Kyiv resumes Russian oil shipments to the country via the Druzhba pipeline,...

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Bulgaria's Caretaker Government Takes Over, Pledges to Secure Conditions for Fair Elections

Date: February 19, 2026

SOFIA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Bulgaria's caretaker government led by Andrey Gyurov, deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, took over duty on Thursday and pledged to secure conditions for fair...

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German Drone Maker Quantum Systems Preparing for Ipo, Manager Magazin Reports

Date: February 19, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - German drone maker Quantum Systems is preparing for an initial public offering and a listing could take place by early 2027, Manager Magazin reported on Thursday, citing...

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German Carmakers Need China to Compete Globally, Bmw CEO Says Ahead of Merz Trip

Date: February 19, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - BMW Chief Executive Oliver Zipse has warned that ignoring China, the world's top auto market, would put at risk future economic success, saying on Thursday cooperation with...

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Paralympics-Italy Opposes Allowing Russia and Belarus to Use Flags, Anthems

Date: February 19, 2026

MILAN, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Host Italy has called on the International Paralympic Committee to review its decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags and with...