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Image for Norway zips ahead in EV race as car sales hit 96% electric
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Norway zips ahead in EV race as car sales hit 96% electric

By Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Almost all new cars registered in Norway last year were...

2nd January, 2026

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German exporters face prolonged slump in key U.S., China markets

BERLIN, Jan 2 (Reuters) - German exporters should prepare for continued weakness in 2026 in their tw...

2nd January, 2026

Image for Soccer-Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race
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Soccer-Premier League rings in New Year with goal drought as Man City lose ground in title race

SUNDERLAND, England, Jan 1 (Reuters) - The Premier League's festive feast turned stale on Thursday a...

1st January, 2026

Image for Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their lives
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Swiss resort fire likely started by sparkler candles, many of the injured fighting for their lives

By Dave Graham and Emma Farge CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 2 (Reuters) - Investigators on Friday...

1st January, 2026

Image for New Year party at Swiss ski resort turned into a disaster zone
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New Year party at Swiss ski resort turned into a disaster zone

By Denis Balibouse CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland, Jan 1 (Reuters) - As he approached Le Constellation b...

1st January, 2026

Image for World reacts to fatal fire at Swiss ski resort bar
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World reacts to fatal fire at Swiss ski resort bar

Jan 1 (Reuters) - World leaders reacted to a fatal fire that tore through a crowded bar during a New...

1st January, 2026

Image for Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports
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Russia asks US to stop pursuit of fleeing oil tanker, NY Times reports

Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia has asked the U.S. to stop its pursuit of an oil tanker that was heading to...

1st January, 2026

Image for Fireworks accidents kill two in the Netherlands; fire destroys historic Amsterdam church
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Fireworks accidents kill two in the Netherlands; fire destroys historic Amsterdam church

THE HAGUE, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Two people died in the Netherlands in fireworks accidents and there wer...

1st January, 2026

Image for Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's day
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Russia and Ukraine trade allegations of civilian attacks on New Year's day

KYIV, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia and Ukraine accused each other of targeting civilians over the New Ye...

1st January, 2026

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Factbox-Crans-Montana: Swiss resort at centre of deadly bar fire

BERLIN, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Following are some key facts about the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana where...

1st January, 2026

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Italy says US has sharply cut proposed pasta duties after a review

ROME, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Italy's foreign ministry said on Thursday the United States had sharply lowe...

1st January, 2026

Image for Russia hands to U.S. what it says is proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence
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Russia hands to U.S. what it says is proof of attempted Ukrainian strike on Putin residence

MOSCOW, Jan 1 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday it had extracted and decoded a file from a Ukraini...

1st January, 2026