April 2026

• UK's Starmer and Trump discuss 'urgent need' to restore shipping in Strait of Hormuz
• Pope Leo says those who wage war are thieves stealing away our peaceful future
• King Charles relieved Trump and first lady unharmed after shooting
• Northern Ireland police investigate car explosion as attempted murder
• Australia's Wong to visit Japan, China, South Korea to discuss energy security
• Hungary's Magyar to meet EU's von der ​Leyen for talks on EU funds this week
• Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims
• UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles' visit
• Russian defence minister visits North Korea
• Fertiliser plant in Russia's Vologda region damaged in Ukrainian drone attack, governor says
• Israeli attacks kill at least four Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
• Six passengers injured evacuating from Swiss Air flight in India, Economic Times says
• Trump removed from White House correspondents dinner as attendees take cover
• Car explodes outside police station in Northern Ireland, Belfast Telegraph reports
• US-Iran peace hopes fade as Trump scraps talks
• Ukraine marks 40th anniversary of Chornobyl disaster under cloud of war
• Close Brothers will not take legal action against Britain's car finance redress scheme, Sky News reports
• Russia's parliamentary speaker visits Pyongyang, KCNA says
• Probe of stolen $1 billion should continue after conviction of Moldovan magnate, top official says
• Germany's far-right AfD rises to record 28%, INSA poll shows
• Swimming-Finland joins hosting boycott over World Aquatics decision on Russia
• German government suspects Russia of Signal attack targeting politicians, sources say
• Iran says it will not accept 'maximalist' US demands as Pakistan pursues peace
• Slovenian president tells lawmakers to nominate PM able to form coalition
• Romania finds parts of second drone after overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
• China condemns EU's inclusion of Chinese entities in sanctions package against Russia
• Russian parliament speaker in North Korea to mark Pyongyang's troop deployment in Ukraine war
• Macron reaffirms efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz, as TotalEnergies warns of energy shortages
• France's Macron says EU mutual assistance clause is unambiguous
• US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case
• Ukrainian drone hits apartment building in Russian city of Yekaterinburg, local official says
• Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online
• German auto industry faces even tougher competition as China economy slows
• Major Russian attack on Ukraine kills four, wounds dozens
• US negotiators to go to Islamabad, but Iran says no direct talks
• Romania says drone fragments damage property during overnight Russian attack on Ukraine
• Palestinian local elections give some Gazans a chance to vote for the first time in years
• Engine maker Horse plans India move to supply growing small car market, CEO says
• Tunisia suspends Nobel Peace Prize-winning LTDH rights group
• DC preparation for King Charles visit goes Down Under with Australian flag error
• Russia's Lavrov says US discarding international conventions, pursuing its own interests
• CureVac sues Moderna for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccines
• Pope Leo condemns capital punishment amid US execution push
• Russian, UAE foreign ministers seek resumption of talks to achieve Middle East agreement
• King Charles to attend 9/11 event with New York Mayor Mamdani
• Germany's financial watchdog BaFin orders UniCredit to stop provocative Commerzbank ads 
• Trump tells Reuters he will discuss digital tax, NATO with King Charles
• Lilly's obesity pill records modest second week as battle with Novo intensifies
• UK's Intertek rejects EQT's sweetened offer
• France's Cosmobilis in talks to buy World Rally Championship rights, sources say
• Ukraine, Russia swap 193 prisoners of war each in US, UAE-facilitated exchange
• Nuclear reactor maker X-Energy valued at $11.9 billion in Nasdaq debut as shares rise 31%
• France kept climate change off G7 agenda to avoid clash with US
• Tunisian journalist detained after criticising judiciary, lawyer says
• Galp does not expect jet fuel shortages in Portugal
• When Every Metric Matters—And That Becomes the Problem
• Romania tests AI-powered drone interceptors as Ukraine war gets closer
• The Limits of Financial Intelligence: When Knowing More Changes Nothing
• US, EU deepen cooperation on critical minerals with eye to broader agreement
• The Interpretation Crisis in Finance: Why More Data Is Creating Fewer Answers
• The Complexity Ceiling—Why Finance Can’t Simplify Decisions Anymore
• Peugeot to make China‑built vehicles using Dongfeng technology
• Google plans to invest up to $40 billion in Anthropic, Bloomberg News reports
• Deutsche Boerse CEO warns against 24/7 trading as Wall Street gears up for it
• UN says Israeli strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah rockets into Israel may breach international law
• Spanish watchdog opens further probes into energy firms over blackout
• Kosovo court jails three men for 2023 terror attack near Serbia's border
• Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations
• US, EU announce action plan to coordinate trade policies on critical minerals
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards: Anuj Mediratta, Gulf African Bank Named Best Islamic Banking CEO in Kenya 2026
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards: Mr. Hasan Asadullozoda of OJSC Oriyonbonk Honoured as Best Banking Chairman Tajikistan 2026
• The Over-analysis Era—When Financial Precision Starts Slowing Progress
• Eswatini celebrates King Mswati III's 40 years as critics decry royal spending
• The Signal Collapse—Why Finance Is Struggling to Prioritise What Matters
• When Financial Systems Over-Optimise—And What Gets Lost
• The Decision Density Problem—When Finance Has Too Much Information to Act
• European anti-fraud office opens investigation into Peter Mandelson
• The Clarity Paradox in Finance—More Insight, Less Direction
• Too early to talk about sanctions relief for Iran, EU leaders say
• Finance Saturation Point—When More Insight Stops Adding Value
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: LarrainVial Asset Management Secures Multiple Prestigious Honours Across Latin America
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Moza Banco Wins Triple Honours Across CSR, HR & Recruitment, and Technology
• China removes countermeasures against two EU banks
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Mega Financial Holding Named Best Investor Relations Company Taiwan 2026
• Russian central bank cuts key rate by only 50 bps, raises oil price forecast on Iran war
• Land Bank of the Philippines Wins Multiple Awards at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
• US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally
• Jordan Kuwait Bank Named Best CSR Bank Jordan 2026 by Global Banking & Finance Review®
• Israeli strike kills three in Gaza, medics say
• Investlink Wins Best New Mobile Wealth Platform Kazakhstan 2026 at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards®
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• Revolut stops offering commodities product in some European countries
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• Factbox-What to know about the Falkland Islands as US considers reassessing position
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• Chinese EV maker NIO bets on in-house chips to cut reliance on Nvidia
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• Putin may or may not attend the G20 in Miami, the Kremlin says
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• Danish government talks deadlocked one month after election
• Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
• Global Banking & Finance Review Awards® 2026: HNB General Insurance Named Best General Bancassurance Provider Sri Lanka 2026
• British Airways-owner IAG to adjust ticket prices over fuel crisis
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: HDBank Named Best SME Bank Vietnam 2026
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: GFA Insurance Named Best Auto Insurance Company Mauritius 2026
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Fidelity Bank Named Fastest Growing SME Bank Nigeria 2026
• Ecobank Wins Best Customer Service - Banking Sierra Leone 2026 at Global Banking & Finance Review Awards®
• EU-linked fund aims to mobilise up to 20 billion euros for sustainable infrastructure investments
• Global Banking & Finance Review Awards® 2026: DeVere Investment Honoured with 14 Years of Excellence in Wealth Management Mauritius
• Compass Invest JSC Wins Best Private Wealth Management Company Bulgaria 2026 at the Global Banking & Finance Review Awards®
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Chip Mong Commercial Bank Achieves Dual Recognition
• Poland says it will challenge Mercosur trade deal in EU's top court
• Polish PM not satisfied with EU talks on energy prices
• P&G flags $1 billion profit hit in fiscal 2027 from higher oil prices
• Uzbekistan to sell 30% stake in National Investment Fund in London, Tashkent IPOs
• Police question ex-butler over artworks seized in Portuguese house
• EU prepares to clash with US again over shipping carbon levy
• Italy amends contested migrant repatriation bonus scheme
• Former Juventus president Agnelli launches sports investment fund Gamma Waves
• Zelenskiy arrives in Saudi Arabia seeking security cooperation
• Russia says EU sanctions will have dire consequences amid global squeeze
• European legal experts tell Serbia to improve judiciary laws
• Main suspect in Syria's Tadamon massacre arrested, ministry says
• L'Oreal chairman says Coty lacks business model
• Italy needs higher deficit to respond to energy crisis, deputy PM says
• Swiss National Bank defends investment approach after calls to ditch Palantir stake
• Moldova parliament votes to end energy state of emergency
• Putin's approval rating falls to lowest since before Ukraine war, state pollster says
• Hezbollah MP: ceasefire 'meaningless' in light of Israeli attacks
• Sovereignty of Falklands rests with the UK, Britain tells the US
• UK stocks set for weekly losses amid dimming prospects of swift US-Iran truce
• Europe’s markets watchdog warns cyber threats are growing as AI speeds up risks
• Russian firm shuts pig farms near Ukraine border due to attack risks
• Factbox-Key ECB policymaker comments in run up to April 30 meeting
• China's SAIC Motor plans EV factory in Spain, Bloomberg News reports
• Porsche sells stake in sportscar maker Bugatti
• Czech government backs CEZ spin-off as first step to state takeover, minister says
• Swedish telecom operator Telia beats first-quarter core profit estimates
• Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
• Ryanair to relocate Berlin-based jets, reduce flights by 50%
• Kedrion warns MidEast conflict may disrupt plasma supplies to Iran
• Sterling edges up but heads for weekly loss as Iran tensions overshadow UK data
• Putin returns 'Iron Felix' Dzerzhinsky to Russia's spy school
• Price Isn’t Everything: Payment Options a Deciding Factor for B2B Buyers in Europe
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Century Financial Earns Dual Recognition for Leadership and Customer Service Excellence
• Forty years after nuclear disaster, Ukraine's Chornobyl plant is haunted by war
• Intel set for record high as AI-driven CPU demand powers upbeat forecast
• Citi hires Lazard's Hessberger to co-lead new financial investors group
• UK companies ramp up selling price expectations, Bank of England survey shows
• France, Germany continue to work on fighter jet project, Macron says
• German parliament approves voluntary 1,000-euro worker relief bonus
• EU bans some exports to Kyrgyzstan, lifts sanctions on Tajik banks
• Commerzbank plans further job cuts as part of updated strategy, Handelsblatt reports
• Investor Access in a Fragmented Market: Perspectives from Dominion Capital
• CEZ, Rolls Royce SMR sign early works contract on first Czech small nuclear reactor
• Porsche, under pressure to cut costs, divests from iconic Italian sportscar maker Bugatti
• Clarifying What Contractor General Liability Insurance Really Is (and Isn’t)
• China bans dual-use items exports to 7 European entities over Taiwan arms sales
• Norway should use wealth fund for aid due to oil price rise in Iran war, Egeland says
• Lufthansa loses appeal in state aid dispute with Ryanair
• Swiss National Bank chairman says Middle East conflict will hit economy
• German business sentiment falls more than expected in April, Ifo survey finds
• EU to prepare blueprint for mutual assistance pact, amid NATO doubts
• Spain's industrial prices rise at fastest pace in a year as energy costs bite
• Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, FT reports
• Minneapolis campaigners press Swiss National Bank to dump Palantir investment
• European shares fall, set for weekly loss on Middle East worries
• China's AI darling DeepSeek previews new model adapted for Huawei chip technology
• Canada's Cohere to buy Germany's Aleph Alpha
• French consumer confidence falls sharply in April
• Packaging group Mondi to raise prices as Iran war increases costs
• UK's Computacenter expects to top forecast on AI-related projects, data centre growth
• Fertiliser maker Yara reports quarterly profit above expectations
• TotalEnergies to invest in $1.2 billion power project in Kazakhstan
• UK retail sales rise 0.7% in March
• Exclusive-Stellantis to focus funding on core car brands as CEO drives turnaround, sources say
• Burger King franchisee Rex Concepts sets IPO price at 14 zlotys per share
• Italy's Eni raises share buyback to 2.8 billion euros
• Stock markets are too high and set to fall, BOE deputy governor tells BBC
• Truckmaker Volvo Group's Q1 operating profit lags forecast
• Canada's Cohere and Germany's Aleph Alpha to announce merger, Handelsblatt reports
• Kuehne+Nagel lifts profit outlook on strong early-year performance
• Signify's first-quarter sales fall due to weak US dollar
• Electrolux reports surprise Q1 operating loss
• Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16
• Powered land and zombie projects: Real estate in the age of AI
• Russian attack on Ukraine's Odesa kills married couple, officials say
• Car parts group Forvia's quarterly revenue drops on lower China sales
• Iran war hits Asia's polyester suppliers to global fast fashion
• Exclusive-Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, other steps over Iran rift, source says
• Trump threatens Starmer with ‘big tariff’ over tech tax, Telegraph reports 
• Holcim beats forecasts with first quarter figures
• Morning Bid: Iran flaunts its grip, investors cower
• JD Sports chair quit after failing to convince board to oust CEO, FT reports 
• MPS chief considering Generali stake sale, FT reports
• Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran
• SNB's Schlegel says prolonged energy shock could lift inflation, hit growth
• Up, or down? War scrambles financial markets' signalling efforts
• A fragile hold: Five questions for the ECB
• SAIC VW: China, Germany to contribute strongest capabilities to Audi
• Mercedes steels itself for 'roller coaster' competition in Chinese market
• Asia shares mixed, oil advances on US-Iran deadlock
• US, EU to sign preliminary partnership deal on critical minerals on Friday
• Oil rises on concerns over escalating military tensions in the Middle East
• Dollar set for weekly gain on stalled US-Iran talks and Middle East uncertainty
• China's commerce minister met EU automakers' industry group chair Kallenius in Beijing
• UK to face 'big tariff' if it doesn't drop tech tax, Trump tells Telegraph
• Russian diplomats denounce new EU sanctions
• Fire brought under control at Russia's Tuapse oil terminal
• Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by three weeks, Trump says
• Trump to invite Russia's Putin to G20 summit in Miami, WaPo reports
• Trading Day: Geopolitical reality check
• Baker Hughes beats first-quarter profit estimates
• Nike to cut around 1,400 jobs in efficiency push 
• Factbox-Elon Musk lays out Terafab AI chip project plan
• SAP reports 17% rise in first-quarter profit
• Trump says US will not use nuclear weapon in Iran war
• Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
• Trump says Iran may have reloaded during two-week truce
• UK regulator closes loophole that allowed rogue companies to track phone users' location
• Intel forecasts second-quarter revenue above estimates
• Citi creates Financial and Strategic Investors group in investment banking, hires Lazard executive
• Ukraine has remote-control drones that can hit targets at great distance, minister says
• Nestle says it could cut 180 jobs in France
• Sweden's Modern Times says India unit PlaySimple files for IPO
• Italian peacekeepers replace crucifix desecrated in south Lebanon
• Cuba sees short-term relief as Russian oil begins to flow
• European states accuse Russia of trying to erase memory of Stalin's crimes after monument disappears
• Pope Leo decries migrants being treated 'worse than house pets'
• ADP to sell around 7.3% stake in India's GMR Airports for up $1.05 billion
• Pope condemns killing of protesters in Iran, reaffirms stance against war
• Pope Leo signals no plan to go beyond blessings for same-sex couples
• Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping
• Greece to be overtaken by Italy as euro zone's most indebted country in 2026, sources say
• Electrolux plans $980 million rights issue, tie-up with China's Midea
• UK's Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain
• Lamborghini deliveries and sales in Middle East at standstill, CEO says
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• Why More Output Isn’t Translating Into Better Results
• The Reversibility Problem—Why Businesses Hesitate Even When They Know the Answer
• The Alignment Illusion—Why Companies Agree on Strategy but Fail in Execution
• Attention Is the New Competitive Advantage
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• Car parts supplier Valeo beats quarterly sales expectations
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• Mass poisoning suspected as 18 wolves die in Italian national park
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• Accor first-quarter revenue slightly below expectations
• Russia warns European states against hosting French nuclear bomber planes
• America Movil's Claro open to further acquisitions in Brazil after Desktop deal
• Two Russian LGBT groups say courts declared them 'extremist'
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• Putin defends Russian internet outages as necessary security measure
• Higher fuel costs due to Iran war mean fewer people will receive aid globally, NRC says
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• Monte dei Paschi to give board roles to reinstated CEO's supporters, source says
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• Milan tech firm Bending Spoons picks banks for $20 billion US listing, sources say
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• Mauritius tells UK it will wait until end-July for Chagos deal
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• EU leaders to discuss mutual assistance pact amid NATO doubts
• Italy sees revenue from state asset sales worth 0.8% of GDP through 2028
• Brakes India Earns Innovation Management Honour at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards: Bank Windhoek Wins Banking Brand of the Year Namibia 2026
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Bank of Kigali Wins Best Bank for Digital Banking Services Rwanda 2026
• Bahrain Development Bank Secures Triple Triumph at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
• Austria says OMV is now complying with rules on lowering petrol prices
• UK GfK consumer sentiment index drops to lowest since 2023
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• Blackstone designed funds with credit cycles in mind, CEO says
• Banchile Inversiones Secures Two Top Honours at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
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• Europe Inc outlook improves, but still points to paltry earnings
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Access Bank Zambia Secures Triple Honours for Excellence in Talent Development, Remittance, and Risk Management
• Access Bank (Rwanda) Plc Named Best Remittance Bank Rwanda 2026 at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
• Italy's contested deal to send migrants to Albania gets legal lifeline
• Absa Bank Tanzania Wins Dual Honours at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
• Portugal asks Air France‑KLM, Lufthansa to submit binding bids in tight race for TAP
• Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026: Wing Bank (Cambodia) Plc Wins Dual Honours
• Germany recession risk jumps as Iran war lifts energy prices, IMK says
• Italy ready to deploy two minesweepers in Hormuz Strait, navy chief says
• Plans to raise UBS capital requirements given frosty reception by investors
• Fire breaks out at Transneft pumping station after drone attack, sources say
• France will send nearly 10 tons of aid to Lebanon, foreign ministry says
• Analysis-EU loan throws Ukraine a lifeline but more help needed for war
• BRCK Group takeover bid collapses as Atlas cites insufficient due diligence
• Explainer-How AT1 bonds could shape UBS regulation
• RTL takeover of Sky Deutschland will lead to significant job cuts, sources say
• Son of former Shah of Iran appeals to Western countries for support
• Stellantis may sell or share four European factories in bid to address overcapacity, Bloomberg reports
• Italy's ITA Airways to save jet fuel with AI-powered tool
• Romania's ruling coalition loses majority after its biggest party walks out
• UK investigates after big health dataset listed for sale on China's Alibaba
• UN weighs continued Lebanon presence after peacekeeping mission ends
• Pound dented by dollar strength, signs of mounting UK inflation pressures
• France swaps Microsoft for Iliad's Scaleway to repatriate health data hub
• Amsterdam Schiphol offers airlines discount on airport charges due to Iran war
• Tesla's $25 billion spending plan tests investor faith in unproven AI bets
• Israeli strikes kill four in Gaza, medics say
• EU formally approves Ukraine loan and 20th sanctions package against Russia
• Anglo American has at least three suitors for Australian coal business, Bloomberg News reports
• Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
• FTSE 100 falls as crude rises, hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran talks fade
• Europe risks falling further behind in medicine race, warns Roche CEO
• Iran war impact seeps ever deeper into global economy
• Cyber agencies warn organisations to guard against China-linked covert networks
• Iran takes seized ships to port, countries seek info on seafarers' safety
• EU touts temporary energy subsidies, but costs risk ballooning
• Russia says it's maintaining oil supplies but has no new OPEC+ initiatives
• Soccer-Italy underwhelmed by Trump envoy's suggestion they should replace Iran at World Cup
• CVC Capital-led group emerges as frontrunner in Standard Life pensions deal, FT reports
• Unicredit's direct stake in Commerzbank rises to 26.77%, filing shows
• ECB to raise rates in June on war-driven inflation but path beyond unclear
• UK's Sainsbury’s backs police presence in stores to deter theft, violence
• China's Aito targeting 1 million annual vehicle sales by 2030
• BP fails to get shareholder majority approval for two AGM resolutions
• Blackstone's first-quarter profit gets boost from investment gains
• Partner of Princess Diana's brother settles lawsuit against his ex-wife
• Husqvarna CEO says Gulf tensions could drive costs $32 million higher
• Iran war pushing more than 30 million back into poverty, UN development chief says
• Cricket-Pietersen backs Bethell to remain in India for IPL despite Cook's criticism
• Russian-controlled court jails woman for buying Ukrainian war bonds
• Norway wealth fund: assessing whether to invest in SpaceX
• Orange has begun regulatory discussions ahead of joint SFR offer
• CEZ plans partial sale of non-production assets, report says
• Italy says energy crisis puts its plans for defence spending in doubt
• UK manufacturers report plunge in confidence, see jump in costs
• King Charles on US mission to bolster UK's special relationship with royalist Trump
• Druzhba oil flow to Slovakia resumed early on Thursday, Slovak ministry says
• Tesla to create 1,000 new jobs in Germany, responding to Model Y demand
• Lufthansa launches salvo in carry-on bag size battle with 'Economy Basic' 
• LVMH's CEO Arnault says return to growth hinges on outcome of Middle East crisis 
• New report reveals how businesses can reclaim $53 billion lost to preventable AP errors
• EssilorLuxottica slips as doubts linger over smart glasses growth
• Suez Canal Bank Wins Dual Honours at Global Banking & Finance Review® Awards 2026
• Pope Leo heading back to Rome after outspoken Africa tour
• France eyes steps to speed up data centre grid connections
• Novo Nordisk's new weight-loss pill meets main goal in late-stage diabetes study
• Sainsbury's calls for UK government help on food sector energy costs
• Schindler offsets rising costs from Middle East conflict with price hikes, surcharges
• Norway wealth fund reports first-quarter loss of $68 billion as tech stocks fall
• Lebanon to seek ceasefire extension in US-hosted talks with Israel
• UK companies see cost pressures spreading at record pace, PMI shows
• UniCredit present at Generali shareholder meeting with 8.7% stake
• Finland to spend 3.2% of GDP on defence by 2030 despite austerity
• Europe risks falling behind US, China on AI data centre build-up, Nokia CEO says
• UK's Mirriad Advertising warns of liquidation after Iran war impacts sales
• Euro zone business activity contracted in April as costs rocketed, PMI shows
• Prince Harry arrives in Kyiv in a show of support
• EssilorLuxottica buys Italian tech eyewear manufacturing firm Faro
• Engineering at Scale: Organisational Structure and Operational Continuity in AI-Led Services
• Sweden's EQT explores takeover of Japan's Kakaku.com, source says
• EU's top court upholds annulment of Lufthansa state aid approval
• German private sector contracts for first time in nearly a year, PMI shows
• Jaguar Land Rover to recall over 170,000 US vehicles over loss of drive power
• Apollo nears $1.6 billion deal for auto interiors business of France's Forvia, Bloomberg News reports
• British International Investment launches $1.48 billion Asia climate investment push
• French economic activity contracted at fastest pace in 14 months, survey shows
• Russian billionaires boost wealth by 11% over a year despite war and sanctions, Forbes says
• UK's Hikma Pharmaceuticals keeps 2026 outlook, confident in managing Mideast war costs
• UK's BT and Nscale team up to build 14MW of AI capacity
• France's Eramet could seek new investors in capital hike, mining firm says
• VW cuts 2030 China sales target, executive tells Handelsblatt
• Britain's BII targets $20 billion investment push over five years
• L'Oreal shares rise 5% in pre-market trade after strong first quarter
• UK's Domino's Pizza reports 4.5% quarterly like-for-like sales growth  
• Skincare firm Galderma posts 25.5% sales jump driven by US market
• UK's Segro signs $31 million of new rent in first quarter
• British retailer ASOS moves to recoup US tariff costs
• UK travel retailer WH Smith suspends dividend
• Man Group assets under management stagnate in Q1
• Analysis-China’s $24 billion pet food market heats up as local brands challenge global players
• LSEG upbeat on outlook after first-quarter revenue beats expectations  
• Sainsbury's echoes Tesco warning as Iran war weighs on outlook
• Satellite startup Univity raises $32 million in push to become Europe's largest operator
• UK public finances show 12.6 billion-pound deficit in March
• Iran war boosts European logistics profits as shipping chaos persists
• Several people injured in Danish train crash, local emergency service says
• Norway's DNB tops Q1 profit forecast
• Saab Q1 operating profit rises more than expected
• Spain's Bankinter Q1 net profit rises 8% from same period in 2025
• Besi reports first-quarter bookings above last year
• Sanofi's first quarter earnings edges past estimates ahead of CEO change
• France's Orange lifts full-year outlook after quarterly results top estimates
• Sweden's Essity posts Q1 results slightly above market view aided by volumes
• Swiss central bank posts Q1 loss of 500 million Swiss francs
• Heineken's Q1 revenue beats forecasts
• Swedish garden gear maker Husqvarna's quarterly profit beats expectations
• STMicroelectronics reports Q1 earnings above expectations
• Roche Q1 sales down on forex effects
• Vontobel assets remain steady in Q1, with positive net new money
• Nestle beats first-quarter sales estimates
• Nokia beats first-quarter estimates as AI boom lifts sales again
• Edenred beats earnings forecasts as new clients boost growth
• France’s Safran confirms outlook after stronger than expected Q1 jet engine revenue
• Renault first-quarter sales up 7.3%, beating expectations
• Dassault Systemes reports first-quarter results in line with estimates
• Malaysia's king says he will choose next anti-graft agency chief
• Exclusive-SpaceX targets in-house GPUs as it warns investors of chip supply, costs 
• Liftmaker Schindler's first-quarter sales fall on FX headwinds
• Iran tightens control of Hormuz after US calls off renewed attacks
• Morning Bid: How much risk can markets swallow?
• Nelson Peltz’s son builds stake in UK's Intertek, FT reports
• European car sales grow in March as EV rise offsets combustion engine decline
• Analysis-Iran war revives European rooftop solar demand to cut energy bills
• China's Xpeng expects full-scale delivery of 'flying' cars in 2027
• Asian shares track Wall Street to record highs but higher oil prices a risk
• A longer Iran conflict could boost risk for Ukraine securing missile defences, Zelenskiy says
• North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon, KCNA says
• Dollar holds near 1-1/2-week high as Iran-US standoff persists
• New Zealand's economic recovery delayed but not derailed, finance minister says
• Oil prices edge lower with no progress on US-Iran talks, Hormuz shipping still disrupted
• Russian attack triggers fire in apartment block in Ukraine's Dnipro, seven injured
• Fire after Ukrainian attack at Russia's Tuapse refinery hits air quality
• Olympics-Putin criticises previous IOC leadership as 'shameful, cowardly'
• Tesla CEO Musk says company plans to use Intel's 14A process for Terafab
• Unionised Samsung workers to hold rally in South Korea as labour unrest grows
• Italy should do more to tackle money laundering, says global watchdog
• UK to pay France up to $892 million in deal to reduce migrant crossings
• UK police arrest two more over alleged arson plot at Jewish-linked site
• Israeli airstrike kills five Palestinians in Gaza, medics say
• Trading Day: Nasdaq hits new high
• ServiceNow boosts annual subscription revenue outlook on strong AI software demand
• Tesla revenue misses estimates as demand weakens
• US approves potential $200 million sale of Hellfire missiles to the Netherlands
• Kremlin says Putin can meet Zelenskiy only to agree final conflict arrangements
• TSMC shows smaller, faster chips without a pricey new tool from ASML 
• Turkey trying to revive Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Erdogan tells NATO chief
• Founder of Telegram messenger app Pavel Durov says he got a summons in Russia naming him as a 'suspect'
• Exclusive-Ghana directs Newmont, AngloGold, Zijin to shift mining ops to local firms by December, sources say
• Kremlin says Druzhba oil supplies details are being discussed at a corporate level, RIA reports
• Coffee companies launch satellite-based program to track deforestation
• BP lockout at Indiana refinery stretches into second month as union talks stall
• UK financial sector prepared for Mythos and others, says BoE co-chaired group
• Blockchain billionaire Sun takes Trump family’s crypto firm to court
• MFS founder faces $1.8 billion lawsuit from creditors, Bloomberg News reports
• Explainer-How Deutsche Telecom and T-Mobile US could pull off the world's biggest M&A deal
• EU rethinks opposition to Arctic oil and gas drilling, FT reports
• Microsoft to integrate Anthropic's Mythos into its security development program
• UK pension investor Nest to oppose BP Chair's re-election
• Factbox-New UBS rules: what are they and how will they impact Swiss bank?
• UN leadership candidate Grynspan vows peacemaking and reform
• Analysis-Mandelson scandal shatters UK PM Starmer's promise of stable government
• RTL wins unconditional EU antitrust approval for Sky Deutschland acquisition
• Revolut aims to secure French and US licences this year, Western Europe CEO says
• Dutch prosecutors seek 30-year sentence for alleged Syrian torturer
• Beazley shareholders approve Zurich's $10.9 billion cash takeover
• EU moves to start drafting Montenegro accession treaty
• The Quiet Strategy Separating Winning Businesses From the Rest
• The One Habit That Separates Growing Businesses from the Rest
• The Overlooked Edge That Matters More Than Strategy
• UBS 'strongly disagrees' with banking rules plan, sees hit from ordinance
• Pepco lifts 2026 profit outlook on robust trading, margin gains
• The Hidden Pattern Behind Business Success
• EssilorLuxottica first-quarter revenues rise 10.8%, boosted by AI glasses
• Germany expects to sign submarine deal with India 'soon', defence minister says
• L'Oreal quarterly sales up 6.7% on growth in US, emerging markets
• European health chief says review of new weight-loss pill will conclude by summer
• Carrefour reports weaker than expected first-quarter sales as Brazil slows
• At far-right event, France's Bardella targets Spain over migrant amnesty
• EU may let startups claim innovation benefits in M&A if Big Tech not involved
• French soldier dies of wounds after attack on UN force in Lebanon
• Exclusive-EU-funded agency working with Metalshub on European critical minerals trading platform
• Leader of Russia's Communists warns parliament of risk of revolution due to faltering economy
• Spanish prosecutor asks judge to close corruption probe into PM Sanchez's wife
• Greek parliament lifts 13 lawmakers' immunity to allow EU probe over farm aid fraud
• Del Vecchio heir lines up banks for 10 billion euro loan to triple Delfin stake
• Hungary's next government vows to open communist-era secret police archives

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