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Image for Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32 billion lawsuit against Rio Tinto
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Russian court rules in favour of Rusal in $1.32 billion lawsuit against Rio Tinto

MOSCOW, Dec 15 (Reuters) - A Russian court has ruled in favour of Rusal in the aluminium giant's 104...

15th December, 2025

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Gazans struggle to retrieve bodies as storms lash war-damaged buildings

GAZA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Authorities in Gaza warned on Monday that more war-damaged buildings may co...

15th December, 2025

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Ukraine strikes Russian oil infrastructure in Caspian Sea for third time, source says

KYIV, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian long-range drones struck a Russian oil production platform in the...

15th December, 2025

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German far-right lawmaker charged with making Nazi salute

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Prosecutors in Berlin have filed charges against the far-right Alternativ...

15th December, 2025

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Exclusive-France and Italy aligned on need to delay final Mercosur vote, say sources

PARIS/ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and French President Emmanuel M...

15th December, 2025

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Germany's Mittelstand loses faith in government's ability to revive economy

By Klaus Lauer and Maria Martinez BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - German small and medium-sized enterpris...

15th December, 2025

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Germany deepens commitment to Ukraine's defence in 10-point plan

BERLIN, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Germany will deepen its commitment to Ukraine's defence through joint ven...

15th December, 2025

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Doctors in England to strike after they reject government's offer

LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Resident doctors in England voted to reject the latest offer from the gov...

15th December, 2025

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Ukraine says higher freight tariffs are inevitable

KYIV, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine will be unable to avoid increasing freight tariffs as its transport...

15th December, 2025

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ECB criticises Italy over budget measures affecting banks

ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Measures envisaged in Italy's 2026 budget could have "negative implications...

15th December, 2025

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Explainer-What is lumpy skin disease for cattle and why are French farmers angry?

PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French farmers are protesting against government measures, including the c...

15th December, 2025

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EU's von der Leyen, NATO's Rutte join Ukraine talks in Berlin

BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General...

15th December, 2025