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Image for Pope Leo invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', cardinal says
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Pope Leo invited to join Trump's 'Board of Peace', cardinal says

VATICAN CITY, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Pope Leo is among world leaders invited to join U.S. President Dona...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

Hungary's PM offers support for restaurants, household heating ahead of election

BUDAPEST, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Hungary's government announced on Wednesday a 100 billion forint ($300...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

Trump mocks Macron's sunglasses in Davos speech

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump mocked French President Emmanuel...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

Trump says Hamas must give up weapons or be 'blown away'

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said it should be kn...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

German military preparing to buy at least 3 frigates from TKMS, sources say

BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Germany's military is preparing to purchase at least three MEKO A-200 cla...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

EU lawmakers stall US trade deal in protest over Greenland

BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Parliament on Wednesday decided to suspend its work on a t...

21st January, 2026

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Trump: We're reasonably close to a deal to end Ukraine war

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he thought "we'...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

Trump says he wants immediate negotiations to purchase Greenland

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called for immediate...

21st January, 2026

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France puts G7 finance ministers' meeting off to next week

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The French government has pushed back plans for an online G7 finance minis...

21st January, 2026

Image for Bristow locks in Electra plane deliveries with deposit deal
Finance

Bristow locks in Electra plane deliveries with deposit deal

By Tim Hepher PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group said on Wednesday...

21st January, 2026

Image for Court jails man who killed Russian chemical weapons chief at Ukraine's behest for life
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Court jails man who killed Russian chemical weapons chief at Ukraine's behest for life

MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - An Uzbek man was handed a life sentence on Wednesday after a military cou...

21st January, 2026

Image for Heidelberg Materials sees defence, infrastructure driving construction in 2026, CEO says at Davos
Finance

Heidelberg Materials sees defence, infrastructure driving construction in 2026, CEO says at Davos

By John Revill ZURICH, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Heidelberg Materials expects a slightly better market for...

21st January, 2026