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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...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

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...

23rd January, 2026

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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...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

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...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

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...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

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...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

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...

23rd January, 2026

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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...

23rd January, 2026

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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...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

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...

23rd January, 2026

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Spain's deadly rail accidents prompt maintenance investment debate

By Pietro Lombardi and Corina Pons MADRID, Jan 23 (Reuters) - A series of accidents in one week on S...

23rd January, 2026

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Finance

UK's Starmer names business adviser Chandra as special envoy to US

WASHINGTON, Jan 23 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed his top business ad...

23rd January, 2026