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Image for Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk
Finance

Spain, Greece weigh teen social media bans, drawing fury from Elon Musk

MADRID, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Spain will change its laws to hold social media executives accountable for...

3rd February, 2026

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Finance

Hungary's Tisza party leads pre-election poll, far-right party on course for parliament

BUDAPEST, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Hungary's centre-right Tisza party leads Prime Minister Viktor Orban's g...

3rd February, 2026

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Finance

Storm warnings for Portugal, Spain a week after Kristin destruction

LISBON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Portugal is bracing for a new storm that authorities warn could trigger fl...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Russia's 2026 GDP growth is seen at 1-1.3%, deputy PM Novak says
Finance

Russia's 2026 GDP growth is seen at 1-1.3%, deputy PM Novak says

MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia's gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 1 to 1.3% in...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge
Finance

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

By Joe Brock SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellite...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances
Finance

Orsted offloads European onshore renewables to firm up finances

OSLO, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Danish wind farm operator Orsted said on Tuesday it has agreed to sell its E...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Kyiv mayor says 1,170 residential buildings without heating after Russian attack
Finance

Kyiv mayor says 1,170 residential buildings without heating after Russian attack

KYIV, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Tuesday that 1,170 residential buildings...

3rd February, 2026

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Finance

Airbus CEO says supply chains are a challenge

Dubai, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Airbus has faced significant challenges in its supply chain, with engines b...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Soccer-FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia
Headlines

Soccer-FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia

Feb 3 (Reuters) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino said he wants Russia's four-year ban from internat...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says
Headlines

Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says

MOSCOW, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Russia is ready for the new reality of a world with no nuclear arms contro...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US
Headlines

Iran president gives go-ahead for talks with US

DUBAI, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Talks with the U.S. should be pursued to secure national interests as long...

3rd February, 2026

Image for Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports
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Ukraine agrees to multi-tiered ceasefire enforcement plan with Europe and US, FT reports

Feb 3 (Reuters) - Ukraine has agreed with western partners that persistent Russian violations of any...

3rd February, 2026