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Blast at Rotterdam port energy facility kills one person

By Charlotte Van Campenhout and Inti Landauro AMSTERDAM, Aug 13 (Reuters) - A blast at a storage fac...

13th August, 2026

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Sweden's IF Metall ends Tesla strike after carmaker buys out union members

STOCKHOLM, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Swedish trade union IF Metall said on Thursday it was calling off its...

13th August, 2026

Image for EU's uncertain stance on Russian nuclear fuel holds back investments, Urenco CEO says
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EU's uncertain stance on Russian nuclear fuel holds back investments, Urenco CEO says

By Kate Abnett and Forrest Crellin BRUSSELS/PARIS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Uncertainty over whether the E...

13th August, 2026

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Porsche plans to discontinue Taycan production by 2030, WirtschaftsWoche reports

FRANKFURT, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Porsche AG plans to discontinue production of its electric model Tayca...

13th August, 2026

Image for UK's Frasers snaps up Harvey Nichols, warns of tough turnaround choices
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UK's Frasers snaps up Harvey Nichols, warns of tough turnaround choices

Aug 13 (Reuters) - British retail tycoon Mike Ashley's Frasers bought Harvey Nichols out of administ...

13th August, 2026

Image for Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years
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Europe Inc heads for one of its strongest earnings seasons in years

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Second-quarter profit expectations for Europe's blue-chip companies have risen fo...

13th August, 2026

Image for Thyssenkrupp nears deal to ensure aid for €3 billion green steel site
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Thyssenkrupp nears deal to ensure aid for €3 billion green steel site

By Christoph Steitz and Tom Käckenhoff FRANKFURT/DUESSELDORF, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Thyssenkrupp is nea...

13th August, 2026

Image for Mighty Norway wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights
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Mighty Norway wealth fund warns of erosion in shareholder rights

By Gwladys Fouche ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Norway's $2.3 trillion sovereign wealth fund i...

13th August, 2026

Image for Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots
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Russia attacks Ukrainian port on Danube, Zelenskiy urges US to send Patriots

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Russia struck Ukraine's largest grain export port on the Danube on Thursday, caus...

13th August, 2026

Image for Venezuela looks to UK-held gold reserves for reconstruction as inflation surges
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Venezuela looks to UK-held gold reserves for reconstruction as inflation surges

Aug 12 (Reuters) - Venezuelan authorities plan to focus on reconstruction efforts and recovering gol...

13th August, 2026

Image for AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
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AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Britain's economy is showing the clearest sign...

13th August, 2026

Image for Pound holds ground as sunshine and soccer boost confidence in UK economy
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Pound holds ground as sunshine and soccer boost confidence in UK economy

LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The pound held steady on Thursday and remained on track for a third weekl...

13th August, 2026