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Image for UK businesses warn growth may be off the menu after latest tax hike
Finance

UK businesses warn growth may be off the menu after latest tax hike

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Businesses in Britain's hospitality sector say new taxes are limiting the...

21st January, 2026

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Rumen Radev, the ex-president vowing to end Bulgaria's political crisis

By Edward McAllister and Stoyan Nenov SOFIA, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Rumen Radev painted a bleak picture...

21st January, 2026

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Azerbaijan says it agreed to join Trump's 'Board of Peace'

MOSCOW, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Azerbaijan said on on Wednesday that it had accepted an invitation from U...

21st January, 2026

Image for Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached
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Trump backs down on Greenland tariffs, says deal framework reached

WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump barrels into Davos, Switzerland, on Wedne...

21st January, 2026

Image for France asks for a NATO exercise in Greenland, is ready to participate
Finance

France asks for a NATO exercise in Greenland, is ready to participate

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - France has asked for a NATO exercise in Greenland and is ready to contribu...

21st January, 2026

Image for Trump row over Greenland derails Ukraine postwar deal, FT reports
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Trump row over Greenland derails Ukraine postwar deal, FT reports

Jan 21 (Reuters) - European opposition to U.S. President Donald Trump's bid to acquire Greenland and...

21st January, 2026

Image for Prince Harry holds back tears as he tells court Daily Mail made Meghan's life a misery
Finance

Prince Harry holds back tears as he tells court Daily Mail made Meghan's life a misery

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Prince Harry is expected in the witness box at the High Court in London o...

21st January, 2026

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Finance

L’Oréal to invest $383 million in Indian beauty tech hub

Jan 21 (Reuters) - French cosmetics giant L'oreal said on Wednesday it will set up a tech hub in the...

21st January, 2026

Image for Sailing-German yacht's crew member dies after accident in transatlantic race
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Sailing-German yacht's crew member dies after accident in transatlantic race

By Ossian Shine Jan 20 (Reuters) - A crew member on a German yacht competing in the Royal Ocean Raci...

21st January, 2026

Image for Dollar gains after Trump agrees to outline of Greenland deal, backs off tariffs
Finance

Dollar gains after Trump agrees to outline of Greenland deal, backs off tariffs

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The dollar languished near three-week lows against the e...

21st January, 2026

Image for Tesla's Cybercab, Optimus output to start 'agonizingly slow', ramp up later, Musk says
Finance

Tesla's Cybercab, Optimus output to start 'agonizingly slow', ramp up later, Musk says

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on Tuesday that early production rate of the company's C...

21st January, 2026

Image for Oil prices settle higher on force majeure at Kazakh field, slow Venezuela exports
Finance

Oil prices settle higher on force majeure at Kazakh field, slow Venezuela exports

TOKYO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - West Texas Intermediate crude oil prices fell on Wednesday as pressure fro...

21st January, 2026