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EU sets out possible 95-billion-euro response to US tariffs
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission proposed on Thursday countermeasure...
8th May, 2025
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Russia's VEB development bank plans $42 billion in funding for projects with China, chairman says
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian state development bank VEB plans to provide around 3.5 trillion roubles ($...
8th May, 2025
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Trump taking harder approach towards Russia, says US former adviser
By Elizabeth Piper KYIV (Reuters) - President Donald Trump is adopting a tougher approach towards Ru...
8th May, 2025
Finance
Bank of England cuts rates in split decision before US tariff deal
LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut its main interest rate by 0.25 percentage points t...
8th May, 2025
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King Charles calls for global peace as UK marks 80th anniversary of VE Day
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in West...
8th May, 2025
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Ukraine ratifies strategic minerals deal with US
(Reuters) - The Ukrainian parliament ratified a milestone minerals deal with the United States on Th...
8th May, 2025
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Russia says Ukraine attempted border incursions after ceasefire started
(Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Thursday Ukrainian forces had made two attempts to bre...
8th May, 2025
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EU to make hunting wolves easier in Europe
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) - The European Parliament approved plans on Thursday to make it ea...
8th May, 2025
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EU Parliament backs loosening gas storage rules
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Parliament voted on Thursday in favour of loosening...
8th May, 2025
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German spy agency pauses 'extremist' classification for AfD party
BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's domestic spy agency BfV will temporarily refrain from classifying the A...
8th May, 2025
Finance
EU clears final hurdle for softer car CO2 emission targets
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European automakers will have longer to comply with EU C02 emissions targets for...
8th May, 2025
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King Charles leads Britain's VE day celebrations
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William will lay wreaths in...
8th May, 2025