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French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers hit by cyber attack, minister says

PARIS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The French Interior Ministry's e-mail servers were the target of a cyber a...

12th December, 2025

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Russia attacked energy facilities in southern Ukrainian Odesa region, officials say

KYIV, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia attacked energy facilities in the southern Ukrainian Odesa region ov...

12th December, 2025

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UBS shares hit 17 year-high as Swiss lawmakers pitch capital compromise

ZURICH, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A group of Swiss lawmakers has proposed a compromise between tougher capi...

12th December, 2025

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German inflation confirmed at 2.6% in November

BERLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - German inflation rose to 2.6% in November, the federal statistics office...

12th December, 2025

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Russian central bank says EU plans to use its assets are illegal

MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank on Friday said published proposals by the European...

12th December, 2025

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Russia destroys 90 Ukrainian drones overnight, defence ministry says

MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia's Ministry of Defence said on Friday that air defence systems had...

12th December, 2025

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Irish minister defends 'limited' trade curbs on Israeli settlements

By John O'Donnell and Padraic Halpin DUBLIN, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Ireland’s planned curbs on trade wit...

12th December, 2025

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Will it be a hike next year? Five questions for the ECB

By Yoruk Bahceli and Stefano Rebaudo LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Central bank meets next...

12th December, 2025

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US lawmakers say Israel hasn't held to account those involved in 2023 strike that killed journalist

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Four U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said there has been...

12th December, 2025

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UK's CBI bumps up 2026 growth view due to 'temporary' budget boost

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Confederation of British Industry on Frida...

12th December, 2025

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Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo to send trophy back in protest over Israel's participation

ZURICH, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Swiss Eurovision winner Nemo on Thursday said they were handing back thei...

11th December, 2025

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EU Commission considers second SAFE loans scheme for defence projects, sources say

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission is considering launching a secon...

11th December, 2025