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Spotify to let users buy physical books on app through Bookshop.org partnership
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Spotify said on Thursday it will begin selling physical books on its streaming pla...
5th February, 2026
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Spain's Sanchez: we won't be swayed by tech oligarchs on social media ban
MADRID, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Tech companies will not sway the will of the Spanish government as it inte...
5th February, 2026
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Stepson of Norway's crown prince denies drugging alleged rape victim
By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The son of Norway's crown princess denied in court on Thur...
5th February, 2026
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UK's Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson, but comes out fighting
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to the victims of Jeffrey E...
5th February, 2026
Finance
Latvia launches human trafficking investigation after Epstein file release
By Andrius Sytas VILNIUS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Latvia has launched a criminal investigation into potent...
5th February, 2026
Finance
Russian oil sellers cut prices in China to attract demand as India wavers
By Siyi Liu SINGAPORE, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Discounts on Russian oil exports to China widened to new re...
5th February, 2026
Finance
UK says infant formula contamination could have affected 36 babies
LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British authorities investigating baby formula contamination said on Thurs...
5th February, 2026
Finance
Germany's Merz promises arms cooperation as he seeks more Qatari energy
DOHA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that concerns about a furt...
5th February, 2026
Finance
Swedish nuclear plans need direct state investment, Vattenfall says
By Nora Buli OSLO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Swedish government will have to take a direct stake in new...
5th February, 2026
Finance
Kremlin dismisses Western claims that Epstein was Russian intelligence asset
MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday it did not want to waste time answering quest...
5th February, 2026
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US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
Feb 5 (Reuters) - Delegations from the United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 314...
5th February, 2026
Finance
EIB fast-tracks 3 billion euros to ease carbon market concerns
BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The European Investment Bank (EIB) will "front load" 3 billion euros ($3...
5th February, 2026