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Ford to launch seven European models by 2029 as it seeks to fend off Chinese rivals

By Nick Carey LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Ford will launch seven new models in Europe by 2029, it sai...

18th May, 2026

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Kremlin says it has 'serious expectations' for Putin's trip to China

MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) - Russia has high expectations for President Vladimir Putin's trip to China...

18th May, 2026

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Deutsche Boerse welcomes TCI taking stake; shares rise

FRANKFURT, May 18 (Reuters) - Deutsche Boerse on Monday said that it welcomed investor TCI taking a...

18th May, 2026

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Bank of England plans Sunday settlements in push towards 24/7 payments

May 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Monday it plans to extend the operating hours of Brit...

18th May, 2026

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Hungarian president resists Magyar's calls to quit, news site reports

May 18 (Reuters) - Hungarian President Tamas Sulyok resisted calls from new Prime Minister Peter Mag...

18th May, 2026

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Syria to join G7 finance talks in Paris in sign of growing status

By Timour Azhari RIYADH, May 18 (Reuters) - Syria will take part in a closed-door session with G7 fi...

18th May, 2026

Image for IKEA franchiser slashes 850 jobs in cost-cutting drive as consumer spending falls
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IKEA franchiser slashes 850 jobs in cost-cutting drive as consumer spending falls

By Helen Reid LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Inter IKEA, which franchises the Swedish budget home furnit...

18th May, 2026

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Gaza aid flotilla says Israeli forces boarded a vessel

ISTANBUL, May 18 (Reuters) - The organisers of a flotilla of aid ships bound for Gaza said on Monday...

18th May, 2026

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Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

MADRID, May 18 (Reuters) - Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud an...

18th May, 2026

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Polish central bank ready to act but will take its time to assess, Glapinski says

By Balazs Koranyi and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, May 18 (Reuters) - Poland's central bank is ready to...

18th May, 2026

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Norway joins EU's Baltic Sea Region cooperation amid greater security focus

OSLO, May 18 (Reuters) - Norway said on Monday it has joined the European Union's Strategy for the B...

18th May, 2026

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Athens airport first-quarter net profit falls 28%, hit by price adjustments

May 18 (Reuters) - Athens International Airport's first-quarter net profit dropped by 27.9% after a...

18th May, 2026