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Image for European third-quarter corporate outlook worsens slightly (Oct. 21)
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European third-quarter corporate outlook worsens slightly (Oct. 21)

(Reuters) -The outlook for European corporate health has slightly worsened, the latest earnings fore...

21st October, 2025

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Cable that broke in Lisbon rail crash was uncertified, report shows

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON (Reuters) -The cable that snapped and caused a Lisbon funicular railcar t...

21st October, 2025

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Thames Water defers bill challenge to pursue last-ditch rescue

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Thames Water said on Tuesday it had agreed to defer once again its chall...

21st October, 2025

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Trump threatens Hamas amid push towards next steps of Gaza truce

By Maayan Lubell and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) -U.S. Vice President JD Vance will...

21st October, 2025

Image for Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey
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Erdogan turns Trump's Gaza deal into a power play for Turkey

By Samia Nakhoul, Tuvan Gumrukcu and Ece Toksabay ANKARA/DUBAI (Reuters) -Turkey’s ties to Hamas, on...

21st October, 2025

Image for Swiss exports to US surge in September as pharma shipments rise ahead of tariff threat
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Swiss exports to US surge in September as pharma shipments rise ahead of tariff threat

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss exports to the United States rebounded sharply in September, with pharmaceut...

21st October, 2025

Image for France raises bird flu alert level to 'high' after new cases
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France raises bird flu alert level to 'high' after new cases

PARIS (Reuters) -France has raised its bird flu alert level to 'high' from 'moderate', requiring pou...

21st October, 2025

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Poland warns Russia's Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit

WARSAW (Reuters) -Poland warned Russia's President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday against travelling thro...

21st October, 2025

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Slovak PM Fico's attacker convicted of terrorism, jailed for 21 years

BANSKA BYSTRICA, Slovakia (Reuters) -A Slovak court ruled on Tuesday that a man who shot and wounded...

21st October, 2025

Image for ECB's Lane flags dollar risk for banks amid tariff turmoil
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ECB's Lane flags dollar risk for banks amid tariff turmoil

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Euro zone banks may come under pressure in a scenario in which U.S. dollar fund...

21st October, 2025

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European leaders back Trump's call for Ukraine ceasefire at present lines

LONDON (Reuters) -Leaders of European nations, including Britain, France, Germany, Ukraine, and the...

21st October, 2025

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Former French president Sarkozy leaves home in Paris to start prison sentence

PARIS (Reuters) -Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his home in Paris hand in hand with hi...

21st October, 2025