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Image for Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says
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Ukraine reconstruction estimate jumps 12% to $588 billion, World Bank says

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Rebuilding Ukraine's economy will cost an estimated...

23rd February, 2026

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EU adds eight Russian officials to human rights sanctions list

BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The European Union has imposed sanctions on eight individuals suspected...

23rd February, 2026

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UK's Reform promises ICE-style deportation agency to halt migrants

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain's populist Reform UK party unveiled "radical" plans on Monday to...

23rd February, 2026

Image for Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success
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Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success

By Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine has regained control of 400 square kilometres of terr...

23rd February, 2026

Image for Sterling firms against dollar; tariff fallout, Manchester election in focus
Finance

Sterling firms against dollar; tariff fallout, Manchester election in focus

By Niket Nishant Feb 23 (Reuters) - The British pound kicked off the week on a firmer footing on Mon...

23rd February, 2026

Image for EU trade chief to participate in G7 meeting on Monday to discuss new tariff uncertainty, EU Commission says
Finance

EU trade chief to participate in G7 meeting on Monday to discuss new tariff uncertainty, EU Commission says

BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic will participate in a meetin...

23rd February, 2026

Image for South Korea wins part of UK challenge to arbitration ruling in Samsung merger case
Finance

South Korea wins part of UK challenge to arbitration ruling in Samsung merger case

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - South Korea on Monday partially won its challenge to an arbitration award...

23rd February, 2026

Image for Australia backs removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from UK line of succession
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Australia backs removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from UK line of succession

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he would back plans to re...

23rd February, 2026

Image for Hungary blocks Russia sanctions, EU cash for Kyiv on eve of Ukraine war anniversary
Finance

Hungary blocks Russia sanctions, EU cash for Kyiv on eve of Ukraine war anniversary

By Lili Bayer and Krisztina Than BRUSSELS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Hungary looked set on Monday to block...

23rd February, 2026

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Duterte was 'pivotal' in murder of thousands, ICC prosecutors say

By Bart Meijer and Bart Biesemans THE HAGUE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo...

23rd February, 2026

Image for Novo Nordisk's $475-billion rise and fall as Wegovy-era gains wiped out
Finance

Novo Nordisk's $475-billion rise and fall as Wegovy-era gains wiped out

Feb 23 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk shares fell more than 15% on Monday, wiping away the last gains Wego...

23rd February, 2026

Image for UK privacy watchdog warns over AI-generated images in joint statement
Finance

UK privacy watchdog warns over AI-generated images in joint statement

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Britain's privacy watchdog published a joint statement with dozens of int...

23rd February, 2026