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Image for DSV eyes lower freight rates, but port pressures as Red Sea routes resume
Finance

DSV eyes lower freight rates, but port pressures as Red Sea routes resume

By Louise Rasmussen COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - DSV, the world's largest freight forwarder, said o...

4th February, 2026

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Finance

China's top car exporter Chery launches Lepas brand in UK

By Nick Carey LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Chinese automaker Chery is launching its Lepas electric and...

4th February, 2026

Image for Italy budget watchdog UPB raises 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%, lowers 2027
Finance

Italy budget watchdog UPB raises 2026 GDP growth to 0.7%, lowers 2027

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's economy is estimated to grow by 0.7% both this yea...

4th February, 2026

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Finance

UK pro-Palestinian activists not guilty of burglary over raid at Israeli firm Elbit

LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Six British pro-Palestinian activists were acquitted on Wednesday of aggra...

4th February, 2026

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At least seven killed, eight hurt in Russian attacks in Ukraine-controlled Donetsk, governor says

Feb 4 (Reuters) - At least seven people were killed and eight more hurt in Russian attacks in the to...

4th February, 2026

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Finland's Stubb: We must admit the US is changing

HELSINKI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Europe and Finland need to acknowledge that the United States is changin...

4th February, 2026

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Finance

TikTok extremely cooperative with EU's probe on Romania election, Commission spokesperson says

BRUSSELS, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Social media firm TikTok is "extremely cooperative" with the European Co...

4th February, 2026

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Finance

Exclusive-Italy, France and Germany to lead EU critical materials stockpiling plan, sources say

By Pratima Desai and Julia Payne LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The European Union is pushing ahead with...

4th February, 2026

Image for Greenland shatters temperature record, redrawing economy from fishing to minerals
Finance

Greenland shatters temperature record, redrawing economy from fishing to minerals

By Fedja Grulovic NUUK, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Greenland, the Arctic island coveted by U.S. President Don...

4th February, 2026

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UK police arrest man for murder after stabbing in Leicester

LONDON, Feb 4 - Britain's De Montfort University in the central English city of Leicester said on We...

4th February, 2026

Image for Xi, Putin hail ties in video call as Ukraine war nears anniversary
Finance

Xi, Putin hail ties in video call as Ukraine war nears anniversary

BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China's President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin both ha...

4th February, 2026

Image for Factbox-What are Iran's ballistic missile capabilities?
Finance

Factbox-What are Iran's ballistic missile capabilities?

By Elwely Elwelly DUBAI, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Iran, which is set to resume nuclear talks with the Unite...

4th February, 2026