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Trump says had a telephone call with NATO's Rutte concerning Greenland

Jan 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he had a "very good" telephone call w...

20th January, 2026

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Finance

Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wines to get Macron on Board of Peace

By Nandita Bose and Bo Erickson WASHINGTON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he w...

20th January, 2026

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Finance

Hong Kong court to call 18 witnesses over Baltic Sea cable damage case against ship's captain

HONG KONG, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Ten witnesses will be called to testify in a "criminal damage" case ag...

20th January, 2026

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Finance

Analysis-As U.S. orders fade, Chinese salespeople face tough grind in new markets

By Claire Fu, Ellen Zhang and Josh Arslan Jan 20 (Reuters) - China sold more goods to the world than...

20th January, 2026

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Russian attack plunges Kyiv into cold, threatens nuclear-linked facilities

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Russian forces launched a combined drone and missile attack on the Ukrainian capi...

20th January, 2026

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Finance

Britain needs 'AI stress tests' for financial services, lawmakers say

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop artificial int...

20th January, 2026

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Finance

UK weighs Australia-style social media ban for children under 16

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain on Monday launched a consultation on children's social media use,...

19th January, 2026

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Finance

UK takes aim at struggling water sector with new regulator

LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain will outline plans to improve England's water sector on Tuesday,...

19th January, 2026

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Moldova proceeds with withdrawal from Russia-led CIS group

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Moldova is proceeding with the necessary formalities...

19th January, 2026

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Finance

Ukraine's Zelenskiy announces new air defence system

Jan 19 (Reuters) - Ukraine's armed forces are introducing a new facet of air defence to transform th...

19th January, 2026

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Finance

UK plans overhaul of its antitrust regime to drive growth

By Muvija M and Paul Sandle LONDON, Jan 19 (Reuters) - Britain aims to refine its competition regime...

19th January, 2026

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Finance

Valentino, Italian haute couture 'emperor' who painted fashion red, dies at 93

By Giulia Segreti ROME, Jan 19 (Reuters) - ROME, Jan 19 (Reuters) - A mix of carmine and scarlet, wi...

19th January, 2026