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Irish minister defends 'limited' trade curbs on Israeli settlements

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Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

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US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist

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UK's CBI bumps up 2026 growth view due to 'temporary' budget boost

Image for Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

Date: December 11, 2025

ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo on Thursday said they were handing back their trophy in the latest protest about Israel's continued participation in the contest over the war in...

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EU Commission considers second SAFE loans scheme for defence projects, sources say

Date: December 11, 2025

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission is considering launching a second edition of its multi-billion-euro SAFE loans scheme for defence projects as Europe seeks to...

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North Korea's Kim Jong Un lauds sending troops overseas in 2025, KCNA says

Date: December 11, 2025

SEOUL, Dec 12 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un praised his country's achievements in 2025, which included sending troops to overseas military operations, state media KCNA said on Friday....

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Former Moldovan PM returns to public life as special envoy

Date: December 11, 2025

CHISINAU, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Former Moldovan Prime Minister Dorin Recean, who left office for the business sector after a general election, was appointed special envoy for "development and resilience"...

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Italy plans levy on parcels from outside EU, higher taxes on financial transactions

Date: December 11, 2025

ROME, Dec 11 (Reuters) - High-tax Italy plans to apply a levy on shipments from non-EU countries worth up to 150 euros ($176.31) and intends to double its tax on financial transactions, as Rome seeks...

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White House: Trump is 'sick of meetings' for sake of meeting on Ukraine

Date: December 11, 2025

WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump will send a representative to talks in Europe on Ukraine this weekend if there is a real chance of signing a peace agreement, the White House...