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Moldova's President Sandu says she would vote to join Romania

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Moldovan President Maia Sandu has said she would vot...

12th January, 2026

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Finance

UK to accelerate law criminalising creation of sexual deepfakes

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Britain will bring into effect a law criminalising the creation of non-co...

12th January, 2026

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Russian drones hit two foreign vessels near Ukrainian port

KYIV, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Russian drones on Monday hit two foreign-flagged vessels near Ukraine's sou...

12th January, 2026

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Russia's Shoigu talks with Iran Security Chief, condemns foreign interference, Interfax reports

MOSCOW, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of Russia's Security Council, held a telephone c...

12th January, 2026

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Italy to hold referendum on judicial reform on March 22-23

ROME, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Italy will hold a referendum on March 22-23 over a contentious reform of th...

12th January, 2026

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Finance

Apple, Google strike Gemini deal for revamped Siri in major win for Alphabet

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Alphabet has entered into a multi-year deal with Apple where the next generation...

12th January, 2026

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Soccer-Chelsea have the resources to win, says Rosenior ahead of Arsenal clash

Jan 12 (Reuters) - Coach Liam Rosenior believes Chelsea already have the resources to deliver wins,...

12th January, 2026

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Civilian casualties in Ukraine up sharply in 2025, UN monitor says

ZURICH, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Last year was the deadliest for civilians in Ukraine since 2022, driven b...

12th January, 2026

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German military rocked by abuse reports as recruitment drive starts

BERLIN, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Germany's military has been rocked by reports of widespread sexual harass...

12th January, 2026

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Finance

Meta to exclude Italy from rival chatbot ban on WhatsApp

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms will exclude Italy from its ban on rival...

12th January, 2026

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Finance

Russia says it hit an aircraft repair plant in Ukraine with last week's Oreshnik strike

MOSCOW, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Russia's defence ministry said on Monday that the target it hit last week...

12th January, 2026

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Greenland says it should be defended by NATO, rejects any US takeover

STOCKHOLM, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Greenland's government said on Monday it would increase efforts to ens...

12th January, 2026