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Image for GSK eyes sharper, faster drug development as new CEO signals growth plan
Finance

GSK eyes sharper, faster drug development as new CEO signals growth plan

Feb 4 (Reuters) - GSK on Wednesday forecast sales growth to slow in 2026 in the first outlook presen...

4th February, 2026

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Cricket-England coach McCullum praises 'tough lad' Brook's response to NZ controversy

Feb 4 (Reuters) - England head coach Brendon McCullum is impressed with white-ball captain Harry Bro...

4th February, 2026

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Fifteen migrants died off Greece after boat collision with coast guard

ATHENS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Fifteen migrants died in the Aegean Sea off Greece on Tuesday after their...

4th February, 2026

Image for Novartis flags 2026 profit drop as patents for key drugs expire
Finance

Novartis flags 2026 profit drop as patents for key drugs expire

FRANKFURT, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis forecast a decline in 2026 operating profit in...

4th February, 2026

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Finance

New Nestle boss plans bigger focus on four areas to boost growth

Feb 4 (Reuters) - The new chief executive of Nestle is planning a strategic overhaul to refocus the...

4th February, 2026

Image for Soccer-Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts
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Soccer-Guardiola vows to speak up for victims of global conflicts

Feb 4 (Reuters) - Pep Guardiola said he will continue to use his platform as Manchester City manager...

4th February, 2026

Image for Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks
Finance

Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks

By Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous day's...

4th February, 2026

Image for Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development
Finance

Britain launches framework to boost advanced nuclear reactor development

LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Britain unveiled a framework on Wednesday to accelerate development of adv...

4th February, 2026

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Ukrainian energy minister says Kyiv power plant badly damaged

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Ukrainian Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal said on Tuesday that a power plant in Kyiv...

3rd February, 2026

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UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal

Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesda...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Fourteen migrants dead off Greece after boat collision with coast guard
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Fourteen migrants dead off Greece after boat collision with coast guard

ATHENS, Feb 3 (Reuters) - At least four migrants died in the Aegean Sea off Greece on Tuesday after...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53
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Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, who crushed dissent then sought political comeback, dies at 53

By Michael Georgy Feb 3 (Reuters) - Libya's Saif al-Islam Gaddafi went from his notorious father's h...

3rd February, 2026