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Maersk flags 2026 earnings hit as Suez return, overcapacity hit freight rates

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France to wage 'year of resistance' against Shein, online platforms, minister says

Image for German industrial orders post biggest increase in two years

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German industrial orders post biggest increase in two years

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Taiwan Strait missions are about international law, not provocation, French diplomat says

Image for Two people hurt in Russian overnight drone on Kyiv, mayor says

Two people hurt in Russian overnight drone on Kyiv, mayor says

Date: February 5, 2026

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Two people were hurt in a Russian overnight drone attack in Ukraine's capital Kyiv, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Thursday. Klitschko said the attack caused damage in residential...

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Volvo Cars tumbles as tough global market pressures quarterly profits

Date: February 5, 2026

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Sweden-based Volvo Cars reported a fall in fourth-quarter operating profit excluding items affecting comparability on Thursday, citing trade tariffs, weak demand, price pressure and...

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ArcelorMittal tops core profit view, EU steel measures to boost profitability

Date: February 5, 2026

Feb 5 (Reuters) - ArcelorMittal, the world's second largest steelmaker, reported fourth-quarter core profit above market expectations on Thursday, as growing steel demand helps lift expectations for...

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BBVA's higher provisions offset brighter lending outlook in Mexico and Spain

Date: February 5, 2026

MADRID, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Spain's BBVA on Thursday said its fourth quarter net profit rose 4.1% compared to the same period in 2024 thanks to a solid performance in Spain and Mexico. The bank booked a...

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Russia will continue to supply oil to Cuba, RIA cites ambassador

Date: February 5, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russia has repeatedly supplied oil to Cuba in recent years, and will continue to do so, Russia's ambassador to Cuba Viktor Coronelli said in an interview with state news...

Image for Google goes from laggard to leader as it pulls ahead of OpenAI with stellar AI growth

Google goes from laggard to leader as it pulls ahead of OpenAI with stellar AI growth

Date: February 5, 2026

By Kenrick Cai and Deborah Mary Sophia SAN FRANCISCO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Alphabet is taking on OpenAI with a gusto that underscores Wall Street's perception that the Google parent is the leader in AI,...