Headlines

The Headlines section delivers bite‑sized news updates across banking, finance, business and technology. It provides succinct summaries of market‑moving events to keep readers informed throughout the day.

Image for US, Ukraine, Russia delegations agree to exchange 314 prisoners, Witkoff says
Headlines

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

Image for EIB fast-tracks 3 billion euros to ease carbon market concerns
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

Image for Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU
Finance

Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be designated under Digital Markets Act, says EU

BRUSSELS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The European Commission said Apple Ads and Apple Maps should not be desi...

5th February, 2026

Image for Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry
Headlines

Kremlin says Russia will stay a responsible nuclear power despite New START's expiry

MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia would continue taking a responsib...

5th February, 2026

Image for Russia expels German diplomat, accuses Berlin of 'spy mania'
Headlines

Russia expels German diplomat, accuses Berlin of 'spy mania'

MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that it had expelled a German d...

5th February, 2026

Image for Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says
Headlines

Ukraine hit infrastructure at Russian missile launch site, military says

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military said on Thursday it had carried out a series of "successful" st...

5th February, 2026

Image for Hungary mulls extension of price controls, Orban's chief of staff says
Finance

Hungary mulls extension of price controls, Orban's chief of staff says

BUDAPEST, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will decide on whether to extend price margin restr...

5th February, 2026

Image for UK sanctions Sudanese army and paramilitary leaders over ongoing conflict
Finance

UK sanctions Sudanese army and paramilitary leaders over ongoing conflict

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Britain has added six new designations to its Sudan sanctions list, an upd...

5th February, 2026

Image for UK borrowing costs rise as concerns about Starmer's future mount
Finance

UK borrowing costs rise as concerns about Starmer's future mount

By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British borrowing costs rose on Thursday as concerns moun...

5th February, 2026

Image for UN rights chief appeals for $400 million as crises mount and funding shrinks
Headlines

UN rights chief appeals for $400 million as crises mount and funding shrinks

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 5 (Reuters) - U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk appealed for $40...

5th February, 2026

Image for German firms give government poor grades on economic policy, Ifo says
Finance

German firms give government poor grades on economic policy, Ifo says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - German companies gave the government's economic policy a...

5th February, 2026

Image for Storm Leonardo flooding kills man in Portugal, woman swept away in Spain
Finance

Storm Leonardo flooding kills man in Portugal, woman swept away in Spain

MADRID, Feb 5 (Reuters) - One man died in Portugal after flood waters engulfed his car and in Spain,...

5th February, 2026