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Russia says it hopes bloodshed will be avoided in Madagascar

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Wednesday that it was closely watching events in Madagascar and it...

15th October, 2025

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Hungary attacks EU energy policy at Moscow conference

By Olesya Astakhova and Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) -Hungary would suffer if it was cut off...

15th October, 2025

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Kremlin rejects Trump's assertion that BRICS targets the dollar

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Wednesday that the BRICS group of nations has never targeted t...

15th October, 2025

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Belgium, Netherlands to sign missile defense system agreement, Belgian minister says

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -Belgium's Defence Minister Theo Francken said on Wednesday the Belgian and Dutch...

15th October, 2025

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Credit Suisse loses $440 million UK lawsuit against SoftBank over Greensill losses

LONDON (Reuters) -Credit Suisse on Wednesday lost its $440 million London lawsuit against Japan's So...

15th October, 2025

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Aid trucks roll into Gaza as Hamas hands over more hostage bodies

By Steven Scheer and Nidal al-Mughrabi JERUSALEM/CAIRO (Reuters) -Aid trucks rolled into Gaza on Wed...

15th October, 2025

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Norway proposes widening EV tax to include mass-market Tesla models

By Terje Solsvik and Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) -Norway plans to eliminate its main subsidy for electr...

15th October, 2025

Image for Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich - poll
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Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich - poll

By John Revill ZURICH (Reuters) -A Swiss referendum on a proposal to impose a 50% tax on inherited f...

15th October, 2025

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Hegseth warns Moscow US will 'impose costs' if Ukraine war does not end

BRUSSELS (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Wednesday called on NATO allies to inc...

15th October, 2025

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UK bankers to get bonuses earlier as Bank of England loosens rules

LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England on Wednesday said senior bankers in Britain would receive thei...

15th October, 2025

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Swiss regulator appeals court decision on Credit Suisse bonds write-off

ZURICH (Reuters) -Swiss market regulator FINMA said on Wednesday it would appeal a ruling by a Swiss...

15th October, 2025

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German cabinet agrees on law to incentivise post-retirement work

By Maria Martinez BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's cabinet agreed a draft law on Wednesday to encourage w...

15th October, 2025