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German Social Democrats aim to tackle income tax reduction in 2026

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German president says US is destroying world order

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Pope Leo urges Catholic cardinals to create more inclusive Church

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Swiss families file legal complaint over New Year's bar fire

Image for Russian strikes plunge Ukraine's industrial southeast into blackouts

Russian strikes plunge Ukraine's industrial southeast into blackouts

Date: January 8, 2026

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian officials were racing to restore power on Thursday after Russian strikes plunged two southeastern regions into near-total blackout overnight, forcing...

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Soccer-Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Yorath dies, aged 75

Date: January 8, 2026

LONDON, Jan 8 (Reuters) - Former Leeds United and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died after a short illness, aged 75, his family said on Thursday. Yorath spent nine years at Leeds, making 199...

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Cricket-England's Brook apologises for altercation with nightclub bouncer

Date: January 8, 2026

Harry Brook apologizes for nightclub altercation in New Zealand. ECB addresses the incident amid ongoing reviews. Learn more about the impact....

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French aerospace frets over political 'weaponisation' of global supply chains

Date: January 8, 2026

PARIS, Jan 8 (Reuters) - France's aerospace industry on Thursday expressed concern over the "weaponisation" of global supply chains as major powers pursue their geopolitical agendas, and warned that...

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German engineering orders rise for second month on foreign demand

Date: January 8, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - German engineering firms reported a boost in orders in November, with a high volume of orders for large-scale facilities from outside the euro zone making up for domestic...

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Global defense stocks advance after Trump calls for higher US military budget

Date: January 8, 2026

Jan 8 (Reuters) - Shares in European arms makers rose on Thursday to a fresh record high after President Donald Trump called for higher U.S. defence spending. Trump said on Wednesday that after...