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UK investor signs $400 million power deals on foreign minister's Ethiopia visit
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Britain's foreign minister said she would use a visit to Ethiopia on Monda...
2nd February, 2026
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UK's Mandelson faces scrutiny over Epstein ties and leaked briefing
LONDON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Former British government minister Peter Mandelson has resigned as a membe...
1st February, 2026
Finance
Oil settles down over 4% on US-Iran de-escalation, easing supply worries
TOKYO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell by over $1 per barrel on Monday as U.S. President Donald Tr...
1st February, 2026
Finance
EU must push for 'Made in Europe' strategy, EU industry chief says
Feb 1 (Reuters) - Europe needs to protect its own industries with a "Made in Europe" strategy, EU in...
1st February, 2026
Finance
UK wants closer EU defence ties with potential bid to join new SAFE fund
BEIJING, Feb 1 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his government will consider app...
1st February, 2026
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Czechs rally to support president in his growing rift with government
PRAGUE, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Tens of thousands of Czechs rallied on Sunday in support of President Pete...
1st February, 2026
Finance
Portugal launches $3 billion package to help rebuild after storm Kristin
By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Portugal's government approved a 2.5 billion euro ($3....
1st February, 2026
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Russian drone strike kills 12 miners in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk, officials say
KYIV, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Twelve people were killed and seven wounded after a Russian drone struck nea...
1st February, 2026
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Death toll of Swiss New Year bar blaze rises to 41
ZURICH, Feb 1 (Reuters) - An 18-year-old injured in the New Year bar fire in the Alpine resort of Cr...
1st February, 2026
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Iranian official says Revolutionary Guards have no plan to hold military exercises in the Gulf
DUBAI, Feb 1 (Reuters) - The naval forces of Iran's Revolutionary Guards have no plan to carry out l...
1st February, 2026
Finance
Pope Leo urges US and Cuba to engage in sincere dialogue
VATICAN CITY, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Pope Leo said on Sunday he was deeply concerned about rising tension...
1st February, 2026
Finance
Factbox-Who is the Baloch Liberation Army behind Pakistan's Balochistan attacks?
KARACHI, FEB 1 (Reuters) - Pakistan's banned separatist group the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claim...
1st February, 2026