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Image for Young Polish teenager dies after being swept out to sea in Malta
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Young Polish teenager dies after being swept out to sea in Malta

VALLETTA, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A team of divers on Wednesday recovered the body of a 13-year-old Polis...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Ro CEO says Wegovy pill is bringing in new customers, including men

By Amina Niasse NEW YORK, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Telehealth company Ro has had an influx of new customer...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Spotify says it made record payout of more than $11 billion to music industry in 2025

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Spotify said on Wednesday it had paid out more than $11 billion to the music indu...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Court orders Dutch to do more to mitigate climate change impact on Bonaire island

THE HAGUE, Jan 28 (Reuters) - A Dutch district court on Wednesday ruled that the state must set bind...

28th January, 2026

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First woman leader of the Church of England confirmed in ancient ceremony

By Muvija M LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Sarah Mullally was officially confirmed on Wednesday as the f...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Germany cuts growth forecasts, citing trade uncertainty and slow rollout of reforms

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The German government lowered its growth forecasts for...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

EU's Ribera warns of increasing dependence on US LNG

MADRID, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The European Union's competition chief warned on Wednesday that the regio...

28th January, 2026

Image for Olympics-Pro-Palestinian rapper Ghali's role at opening ceremony raises flap in Italy
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Olympics-Pro-Palestinian rapper Ghali's role at opening ceremony raises flap in Italy

MILAN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The inclusion of Italian rapper Ghali in the cast of performers at the ope...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

Ryanair expects to offer free Wi-Fi in 3-5 years as technology improves

By Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira LISBON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Ryanair expects to offer free Wi-F...

28th January, 2026

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France backs defence reinforcement in the Arctic, Macron says

PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - France supports the reinforcement of the defence position in the Arctic, F...

28th January, 2026

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Ukraine summons Hungary ambassador over election meddling allegations

KYIV, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine's foreign ministry said it summoned Hungary's ambassador to Kyiv on...

28th January, 2026

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Finance

RWE CEO sees energy sector entering new era as geopolitics shift

BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - RWE, Germany's biggest power producer, expects governments to prioritise...

28th January, 2026