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Image for Germany cuts growth forecasts, citing trade uncertainty and slow rollout of reforms

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Germany cuts growth forecasts, citing trade uncertainty and slow rollout of reforms

Image for EU's Ribera warns of increasing dependence on US LNG

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EU's Ribera warns of increasing dependence on US LNG

Image for Olympics-Pro-Palestinian rapper Ghali's role at opening ceremony raises flap in Italy

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Olympics-Pro-Palestinian rapper Ghali's role at opening ceremony raises flap in Italy

Image for Ryanair expects to offer free Wi-Fi in 3-5 years as technology improves

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Ryanair expects to offer free Wi-Fi in 3-5 years as technology improves

Image for France backs defence reinforcement in the Arctic, Macron says

France backs defence reinforcement in the Arctic, Macron says

Date: January 28, 2026

PARIS, Jan 28 (Reuters) - France supports the reinforcement of the defence position in the Arctic, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday, ahead of a meeting with Danish Prime Minister...

Image for Ukraine summons Hungary ambassador over election meddling allegations

Ukraine summons Hungary ambassador over election meddling allegations

Date: January 28, 2026

KYIV, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine's foreign ministry said it summoned Hungary's ambassador to Kyiv on Thursday to protest over Budapest's allegations of Ukrainian meddling in the upcoming Hungarian...

Image for RWE CEO sees energy sector entering new era as geopolitics shift

RWE CEO sees energy sector entering new era as geopolitics shift

Date: January 28, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - RWE, Germany's biggest power producer, expects governments to prioritise long-term resilience and security in energy supply, its CEO said on Wednesday, as a direct...

Image for Brussels greenlights $3.4 billion Spanish state aid for highly efficient power

Brussels greenlights $3.4 billion Spanish state aid for highly efficient power

Date: January 28, 2026

MADRID, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The European Commission has approved a 3.1 billion euro ($3.4 billion) Spanish state aid scheme to support electricity output from highly efficient power plants, it said on...

Image for Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom

Israeli lawmakers to hold initial vote on draft budget as elections loom

Date: January 28, 2026

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Israel's parliament was expected to take its initial vote on the 2026 state budget draft on Wednesday, in a test of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's...

Image for Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects

Six European economies vow to drive progress on stalled projects

Date: January 28, 2026

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Germany will discuss pushing ahead with plans for a "two-speed" European Union to facilitate agile decision-making at a time of geopolitical upheaval in a...