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OpenAI taps former UK finance minister Osborne to lead global Stargate expansion

Dec 16 (Reuters) - OpenAI has appointed former British finance minister George Osborne as managing d...

16th December, 2025

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US threatens countermeasures on European service providers after EU fines

WASHINGTON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday threatened a wide range of retali...

16th December, 2025

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EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset

By Philip Blenkinsop STRASBOURG, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission unveiled a plan on Tuesd...

16th December, 2025

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Israeli settler kills 16-year-old Palestinian in West Bank, mayor says

RAMALLAH, Dec 16 (Reuters) - An Israeli settler shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian in Tuqu' on Tues...

16th December, 2025

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FCAS fighter jet "very unlikely" after ministers' talks, source says

BERLIN, Dec 16 (Reuters) - A meeting between the French, German and Spanish defence ministers last w...

16th December, 2025

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Campari's parent company settles tax dispute with 405 million euro payment

ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Lagfin, the Luxembourg-based holding company that controls Italian drinks g...

16th December, 2025

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Universal offers to sell Downtown's Curve to win EU approval, source says

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group has offered to sell royalty servi...

16th December, 2025

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Auto sector divided as EU unveils plans to undo 2035 combustion engine ban

Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effectiv...

16th December, 2025

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Italy's offshore wind push languishes, putting climate goals at risk

ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Italian plans to harness offshore wind energy are grinding to a halt, putti...

16th December, 2025

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New Rome metro stations showcase ancient treasures after years of delays

By Crispian Balmer ROME, Dec 16 (Reuters) - After years of delays and spiralling costs, Rome inaugur...

16th December, 2025

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New Czech government signals tough stance on migration, EU emissions rules

PRAGUE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The new Czech government, in its first full meeting on Tuesday, rejected...

16th December, 2025

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What's in the European Commission's proposals to reverse 2035 combustion engine ban? 

Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Commission on Tuesday made public proposals that reverse an effectiv...

16th December, 2025