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Britain names Christian Turner as ambassador to the US

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Britain appointed Christian Turner as the UK ambassador to the United Sta...

18th December, 2025

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Trump administration imposes sanctions on two more ICC judges

By Humeyra Pamuk and Stephanie van den Berg WASHINGTON/THE HAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - President Donal...

18th December, 2025

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Belarus prepares 'big deal' with US but not at Russia's expense, Lukashenko says

By Mark Trevelyan Dec 18 (Reuters) - Belarus is nearing a major deal to restore relations with the U...

18th December, 2025

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Norway reaches 2026 fisheries agreement with Russia, cod quota at lowest level since 1991

Dec 18 (Reuters) - Norway has reached a fisheries agreement with Russia for 2026, setting the Northe...

18th December, 2025

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Ukraine-US fund approves investment policies as it eyes first projects in 2026

KYIV, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Ukraine-U.S. reconstruction fund, established as part of the minerals d...

18th December, 2025

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VW management to continue cost cutting

BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's Chief Executive Oliver Blume pledged continued cost cutting...

18th December, 2025

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Parliament of Swiss canton Fribourg votes to ban mobile phones at school

ZURICH, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The parliament of the western Swiss canton of Fribourg on Thursday voted...

18th December, 2025

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EU countries approve year-long delay to deforestation law

BRUSSELS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - European Union countries on Thursday approved an EU deal to delay its a...

18th December, 2025

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Italy economy minister denies interfering in MPS's bid for Mediobanca

ROME, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Italian Economy Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti confirmed on Thursday his "ful...

18th December, 2025

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Italian judge drops Genoa dam case against Webuild CEO

By Emilio Parodi MILAN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - An Italian judge on Thursday dropped a case against Webui...

18th December, 2025

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Soccer-Ex-player Ebanks-Blake wins first stage of UK lawsuit against surgeon

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Former English Premier League player Sylvan Ebanks-Blake on Thursday won...

18th December, 2025

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Searches under way in new corruption probe involving French Minister Dati

PARIS, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Searches were under way on Thursday at the office of the mayor of the 7th...

18th December, 2025