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Five takeaways from Davos 2026
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) - World leaders and business executives departed from Davos aft...
23rd January, 2026
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Germany and Italy, EU's top manufacturers, unveil pro-industry alliance
By Andreas Rinke and Angelo Amante ROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Germany and Italy pledged on Friday to c...
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Spanish prosecutors drop abuse case against Julio Iglesias
MADRID, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Prosecutors at Spain's High Court have shelved a preliminary investigatio...
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French Navy diverts suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker to Marseille-Fos port
MARSEILLE, France, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The French navy has diverted the "GRINCH" oil tanker it detain...
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EU concerned about Trump 'concentration of powers' over 'Board of Peace', document says
By Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - The European Union’s foreign policy arm has raised questi...
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Swiss bar owner released on bail after deadly New Year's fire, prompting outcry
GENEVA, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A Swiss court said on Friday that the owner of a bar that caught fire on...
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Fear meets resignation in Davos as Trump dominates WEF agenda
By Paritosh Bansal, Dave Graham and Dmitry Zhdannikov DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 23 (Reuters) - As Pres...
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Giambattista Valli cancels Paris Fashion Week show at last minute
PARIS, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Italian fashion house Giambattista Valli will not stage its planned Haute...
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Beckham family tensions put spotlight on celebrity trademark disputes
By Paul Sandle and Marie-Louise Gumuchian LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - "Brand Beckham" always comes fi...
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Merz says Berlin cannot accept Trump's Board of Peace plan in current form
ROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday he would be ready to join U...
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Former UK local politician pleads guilty to 48 charges, admits drugging and raping ex-wife
LONDON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A former British local councillor pleaded guilty on Friday to almost 50 o...
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Italy's willingness to cooperate with the US remains firm, PM says
ROME, Jan 23 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Friday Rome's willingness to...
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