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Russia attacks two Ukrainian ports, damaging three Turkish-owned vessels

KYIV, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A bulk carrier in Ukraine's Odesa region suffered damage and was on fire af...

12th December, 2025

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Spain's Socialists face backlash over handling of sexual harassment claims

MADRID, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Spain's Socialist Party PSOE apologised on Friday for "communication fail...

12th December, 2025

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EU committee backs extending use of Lilly's diabetes drug for children aged 10 and above

Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Medicines Agency's committee on Friday recommended extending the use...

12th December, 2025

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US aims for international Gaza force deployment early next year, say US officials

By Steve Holland and Michelle Nichols WASHINGTON/UNITED NATIONS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - International tr...

12th December, 2025

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Italy arrests 34 'tomb raiders' suspected of looting archaeological sites

By Alvise Armellini ROME, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Italian authorities said on Friday they had arrested 34...

12th December, 2025

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EU drugs regulator backs higher dose of Novo's Wegovy

Dec 12 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk said on Friday the European Medicines Agency's committee has issued...

12th December, 2025

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SEAT says EU's rethink on 2035 combustion-engine ban could help EV transition

By Joan Faus MARTORELL, Spain, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission's expected decision to rev...

12th December, 2025

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EU open to accommodate Belgian concerns on guarantees in Russian asset plan

BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Commission is open to include guarantees that Belgium want...

12th December, 2025

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Less New York, more Nashville: Europeans head to smaller US cities

NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec 12 (Reuters) - European travelers, nearly a year into President Donald Trump's...

12th December, 2025

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EU aluminium and cement imports to face higher emissions costs, draft shows

By Kate Abnett and Tom Daly BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Imports of aluminium, cement and other comm...

12th December, 2025

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Universal submits remedy to EU's objections over Downtown deal

BRUSSELS, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Universal Music said on Friday it has submitted a remedy to address com...

12th December, 2025

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Swiss to reduce F-35 fighter jet order from US as costs rise

ZURICH, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Switzerland said on Friday it would reduce the number of Lockheed Martin...

12th December, 2025