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Image for ECB gives Caltagirone green light to up stake in Monte dei Paschi, source says
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ECB gives Caltagirone green light to up stake in Monte dei Paschi, source says

ROME (Reuters) -The European Central Bank (ECB) has authorised Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone to rais...

4th November, 2025

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China cranks up pressure over Nexperia chips, European carmaker slams 'zero autonomy'

BEIJING (Reuters) -China has blamed the Netherlands for "turmoil and chaos" in the global semiconduc...

4th November, 2025

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EU agrees weakened climate target in final-hour deal for COP30

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU climate ministers will make a last-ditch attempt to pass a new...

4th November, 2025

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Cricket-England 'quietly confident' heading into Ashes series, says Wood

(Reuters) -England are banking on their rapid bowling attack as they look to end their Ashes drought...

4th November, 2025

Image for Ukraine attacks petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan with drones, Russia says
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Ukraine attacks petrochemical plant in Bashkortostan with drones, Russia says

(Reuters) -A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Sterlitamak petrochemical plant deep inside Russia,...

4th November, 2025

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UBS chairman says Switzerland is having an 'identity crisis'

By Kane Wu and Selena Li HONG KONG (Reuters) -UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher on Tuesday said Switzerland...

4th November, 2025

Image for China, Russia vow joint response to 'unilateral' sanctions during Russian PM visit
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China, Russia vow joint response to 'unilateral' sanctions during Russian PM visit

BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping has begun a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Mikh...

4th November, 2025

Image for Oil settles lower on stronger dollar, fears of oversupply
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Oil settles lower on stronger dollar, fears of oversupply

(Reuters) -Oil prices were little changed early on Tuesday as markets weighed OPEC+'s decision to pa...

4th November, 2025

Image for North Korea says former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam dies
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North Korea says former ceremonial head of state Kim Yong Nam dies

By Joyce Lee and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -Kim Yong Nam, the only person outside of the ruling Kim...

4th November, 2025

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Prince William to help Indigenous defenders of Brazil's Amazon

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Prince William will announce on Tuesday a new initiative aimed at suppor...

4th November, 2025

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UK's Reeves paves way for tax rises in her next budget

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves will say on Tuesday that she intends to foc...

4th November, 2025

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EU's trade chief sees progress in Nexperia talks

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Monday that talks over the Du...

3rd November, 2025