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Image for China to lower tariffs on whisky imports in boost to trade with UK

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China to lower tariffs on whisky imports in boost to trade with UK

Image for French PM forces full 2026 budget through without vote

Finance

French PM forces full 2026 budget through without vote

Image for Ukraine ready to reciprocate if Russia stops energy sector attacks, Zelenskiy says

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Ukraine ready to reciprocate if Russia stops energy sector attacks, Zelenskiy says

Image for UK's Octopus Energy to trade renewable energy in China as ties strengthen

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UK's Octopus Energy to trade renewable energy in China as ties strengthen

Image for Finland detects small amount of radioactivity, sees no health impact

Finland detects small amount of radioactivity, sees no health impact

Date: January 30, 2026

COPENHAGEN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Small amounts of radioactive substances have been detected in air samples in Finland though there was no risk to public health, the country's nuclear safety watchdog...

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France halted Eutelsat's sale of ground antennas, Finance Minister says

Date: January 30, 2026

PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Friday he had decided earlier this week to prevent French satellite operator Eutelsat, a rival to Elon Musk's Starlink, from...

Image for Swatch flags positive sales momentum, lifting shares

Swatch flags positive sales momentum, lifting shares

Date: January 30, 2026

Jan 29 - Swatch's sales grew 4.7% at constant exchange rates in the second half of 2025, benefiting from a strong acceleration in the fourth quarter, the company said on Friday. The maker of brands...

Image for Electrolux profit beats forecast, warns tariffs may hit North America demand

Electrolux profit beats forecast, warns tariffs may hit North America demand

Date: January 30, 2026

STOCKHOLM, Jan 30 (Reuters) - Home appliances maker Electrolux reported a bigger operating profit than expected for the fourth quarter on Friday, but said competitive pressure had been high in all...

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Explainer-What is the New START nuclear treaty and why does its expiry matter?

Date: January 30, 2026

By Mark Trevelyan Jan 30 (Reuters) - The last Russia-U.S. nuclear arms control treaty, known as New START, is due to expire on February 5. Here is a guide to the treaty and why it matters. WHO SIGNED...

Image for US envoys to Israel blocked early warning of Gaza ‘Apocalyptic Wasteland’

US envoys to Israel blocked early warning of Gaza ‘Apocalyptic Wasteland’

Date: January 30, 2026

By Erin Banco, Jonathan Landay and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - U.S. Agency for International Development staffers in early 2024 drafted a warning to senior officials in Joe Biden’s...