Finance
EU is at a crossroads towards more independence, von der Leyen says
STRASBOURG, France, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The EU needs to speed up its push for independence to defend...
21st January, 2026
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Cricket-Brook says lucky to be England captain despite nightclub brawl in NZ
COLOMBO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Harry Brook said he is lucky to be England's white-ball captain even aft...
21st January, 2026
Finance
EU stands ready to defend itself against coercion, Costa says
STRASBOURG, France, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Union will defend itself against any form of coe...
21st January, 2026
Headlines
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
By Heejin Kim and Joyce Lee SEOUL, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A South Korean court jailed former Prime Minis...
21st January, 2026
Finance
Germany and Italy to urge fellow EU members to reform to compete
BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Germany and Italy have warned that the European Union risks falling behin...
21st January, 2026
Finance
ECB's Lagarde says European economy needs 'deep review' to face new world order
PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European economy needs a "deep review" to face "the dawn of a new inte...
21st January, 2026
Finance
Time for Europe to wake up amid US threats, ECB's Villeroy says
PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Europe must wake up in the face of threats of fresh tariffs by U.S. Presid...
21st January, 2026
Finance
EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top court
By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - EU lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on whether to...
21st January, 2026
Finance
China says its plans for new London embassy comply with laws
BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - China has handled its planning for a new UK embassy building in full com...
21st January, 2026
Finance
Spain's Albares says India-EU on cusp of trade deal, plan stronger defence ties
NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A India-EU trade deal is likely to be concluded in the next few days,...
21st January, 2026
Finance
Exclusive-Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit, sources say
By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain and China aim to revive a "golden era" business dial...
21st January, 2026
Finance
Russia says fire put out at Afipsky oil refinery after Ukrainian drone attack
MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone fragments ignited a fire at the Afipsky oil refinery in R...
21st January, 2026