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Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
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Germany and Italy to urge fellow EU members to reform to compete
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ECB's Lagarde says European economy needs 'deep review' to face new world order
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Time for Europe to wake up amid US threats, ECB's Villeroy says
EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top court
Date: January 21, 2026
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - EU lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on whether to challenge the European Union's contentious free trade agreement with South America in the bloc's top...
China says its plans for new London embassy comply with laws
Date: January 21, 2026
BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - China has handled its planning for a new UK embassy building in full compliance with international diplomatic practices and relevant laws and regulations, China's foreign...
Spain's Albares says India-EU on cusp of trade deal, plan stronger defence ties
Date: January 21, 2026
NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A India-EU trade deal is likely to be concluded in the next few days, Spain's Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said during a visit to New Delhi on Wednesday. (...
Exclusive-Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit, sources say
Date: January 21, 2026
By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain and China aim to revive a "golden era" business dialogue when Prime Minister Keir Starmer makes a planned Beijing visit next week, said three sources...
Russia says fire put out at Afipsky oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
Date: January 21, 2026
MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone fragments ignited a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia's southern Krasnodar region, but nobody was hurt, there was no damage, and the fire is now out...
UK businesses warn growth may be off the menu after latest tax hike
Date: January 21, 2026
LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Businesses in Britain's hospitality sector say new taxes are limiting their capacity to invest, compounding a traditional weakness of the economy and undermining the...