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Image for European leaders vow support for Ukraine as war grinds into fifth year
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European leaders vow support for Ukraine as war grinds into fifth year

KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not...

24th February, 2026

Image for Drones dominate Ukraine battlefield four years into fighting
Finance

Drones dominate Ukraine battlefield four years into fighting

KHARKIV REGION, Ukraine, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukrainian tank platoon commander Valentyn Bohdanov remem...

24th February, 2026

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Finance

Germany's once-vibrant auto heartland falls on hard times

By Maria Martinez MOESSINGEN, Germany, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Dostech, a small supplier of sealant techn...

24th February, 2026

Image for Factbox-Trump says he has solved many wars. Has he?
Finance

Factbox-Trump says he has solved many wars. Has he?

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump says he should get th...

24th February, 2026

Image for Russia investigates Telegram founder Durov in a bid to subjugate the messaging app
Finance

Russia investigates Telegram founder Durov in a bid to subjugate the messaging app

MOSCOW, Feb 24 - Russia is investigating Telegram founder Pavel Durov as part of a criminal case on...

24th February, 2026

Image for Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short
Finance

Morning Bid: Trump fumes against the world as his tariffs come up short

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Is this the Art of...

24th February, 2026

Image for European car sales fall in January, petrol cars sharply decline
Finance

European car sales fall in January, petrol cars sharply decline

Feb 24 (Reuters) - New car sales in Europe fell year-on-year in January for the first time since Jun...

24th February, 2026

Image for Various foreign ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says
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Various foreign ministers condemn Israel over West Bank moves, statement says

ISTANBUL, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The foreign ministers of Brazil, France, Spain, Turkey and various othe...

24th February, 2026

Image for Analysis-Novo's stumbles burnish Lilly's widening lead in weight-loss drugs
Finance

Analysis-Novo's stumbles burnish Lilly's widening lead in weight-loss drugs

By Maggie Fick and Bhanvi Satija LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - With U.S. arch rival Eli Lilly streaking...

24th February, 2026

Image for Oil prices ease as Iran says prepared to take steps to reach deal with US
Finance

Oil prices ease as Iran says prepared to take steps to reach deal with US

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Oil prices hovered below an almost seven-month high on Tuesday as traders gauged...

24th February, 2026

Image for Yen weakens on report Japan PM questioned rate hike plans
Finance

Yen weakens on report Japan PM questioned rate hike plans

By Rocky Swift TOKYO, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The dollar languished on Tuesday as Asian markets weighed t...

24th February, 2026

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Finance

Stocks up, rebounding as Anthropic unveils uses for AI plugins

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets stuttered in early trade o...

24th February, 2026