Headlines

The Headlines section delivers bite‑sized news updates across banking, finance, business and technology. It provides succinct summaries of market‑moving events to keep readers informed throughout the day.

Image for Restoring democracy in Venezuela must respect its people's will, EU countries say
Headlines

Restoring democracy in Venezuela must respect its people's will, EU countries say

BRUSSELS, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The principles of international law must be upheld in Venezuela and the...

4th January, 2026

Image for Swiss police: last 16 victims of New Year's bar fire have been identified
Headlines

Swiss police: last 16 victims of New Year's bar fire have been identified

ZURICH, Jan 4 (Reuters) - The last 16 people who died in the New Year's Eve bar fire at the Swiss mo...

4th January, 2026

Image for Oil prices likely to move higher on Venezuelan turmoil, ample supply to cap gains
Finance

Oil prices likely to move higher on Venezuelan turmoil, ample supply to cap gains

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices are likely to move higher when benchmark fut...

4th January, 2026

Image for Latvia police board vessel after Baltic Sea telecom cable breach
Finance

Latvia police board vessel after Baltic Sea telecom cable breach

VILNIUS, Jan 4 (Reuters) - An optical cable belonging to a private company has been damaged in the B...

4th January, 2026

Image for Soccer-Leeds supporter dies following medical emergency at Elland Road
Headlines

Soccer-Leeds supporter dies following medical emergency at Elland Road

LEEDS, England, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Leeds United said a supporter died following a medical emergency a...

4th January, 2026

Image for Berlin power grid attack caused by 'extreme leftists', officials say
Finance

Berlin power grid attack caused by 'extreme leftists', officials say

FRANKFURT, Jan 4 (Reuters) - A fire in southwest Berlin that has left tens of thousands in the Germa...

4th January, 2026

Image for Grenade found close to synagogue in Austrian capital
Headlines

Grenade found close to synagogue in Austrian capital

ZURICH, Jan 4 (Reuters) - A hand grenade was found in a building entrance near a synagogue in the Au...

4th January, 2026

Image for Yemeni government accuses separatists of Aden restrictions
Headlines

Yemeni government accuses separatists of Aden restrictions

By Ahmed Elimam and Maha El Dahan DUBAI, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Yemen's Saudi-backed government on Sunday...

4th January, 2026

Image for Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says
Finance

Botswana to open embassy in Moscow, open up to Russia in rare earths and diamonds, minister says

MOSCOW, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Botswana plans to open an embassy in Moscow soon and has invited Russian i...

4th January, 2026

Image for Grieving Swiss town holds silent procession for victims of deadly bar fire
Headlines

Grieving Swiss town holds silent procession for victims of deadly bar fire

By Dave Graham CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Hundreds of people silently filed throu...

4th January, 2026

Image for Spain 'strongly condemns' violation of international law in Venezuela, PM says
Headlines

Spain 'strongly condemns' violation of international law in Venezuela, PM says

MADRID, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Spain condemned what it called a violation of international law in Venezue...

4th January, 2026

Image for Serbia's NIS refinery to be operational Jan 17 or 18, president says
Finance

Serbia's NIS refinery to be operational Jan 17 or 18, president says

BELGRADE, Jan 4 (Reuters) - Serbia's Russian-owned NIS oil refinery, which is sanctioned by the Unit...

4th January, 2026