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Exclusive-Russia's budget deficit may almost triple this year as oil revenues decline
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Russian comedian accused of telling offensive joke about Ukraine war veteran is jailed for nearly six years
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India's Russian oil imports down in January amid trade talks with US
In Kyiv freezing under Russian attacks, a veteran plumber fights back by fixing the heat
Date: February 4, 2026
By Dan Peleschuk and Sergiy Karazy KYIV, Feb 4 (Reuters) - At 66, railway worker Volodymyr Vasyliev could have long since been fully retired. Instead, he was below ground in the middle of a 24-hour...
UK's Starmer expresses regret over Mandelson, says ex-ambassador 'lied repeatedly'
Date: February 4, 2026
LONDON, Feb 4 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he regretted appointing Peter Mandelson as ambassador to the United States, saying he 'repeatedly' lied and misrepresented his...
DSV eyes lower freight rates, but port pressures as Red Sea routes resume
Date: February 4, 2026
By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - DSV, the world's largest freight forwarder, said on Wednesday that a resumption of transit through the Red Sea should push freight rates down but...
China's top car exporter Chery launches Lepas brand in UK
Date: February 4, 2026
By Nick Carey LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Chery is launching its Lepas electric and hybrid SUV brand in Britain, it said on Wednesday, as China's largest car exporter pursues sales...
Italy budget watchdog UPB raises 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%, lowers 2027
Date: February 4, 2026
By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's economy is estimated to grow by 0.7% both this year and next, the parliamentary budget watchdog UPB said on Wednesday, upgrading its 2026 estimate and...
UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of burglary over raid at Israeli firm Elbit
Date: February 4, 2026
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted on Wednesday of aggravated burglary relating to a 2024 raid on a factory operated by Israeli defence firm Elbit, with a...