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Image for Israeli antitrust body to fine El Al $39 million for price gouging during war
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Israeli antitrust body to fine El Al $39 million for price gouging during war

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Israel's Competition Authority said on Sunday it plann...

8th February, 2026

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Elton John tells UK privacy trial he was 'incensed' by Daily Mail hacking allegations

By Michael Holden LONDON, Feb 6 (Reuters) - Singer Elton John told London's High Court on Friday he...

6th February, 2026

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France to wage 'year of resistance' against Shein, online platforms, minister says

PARIS, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Serge Papin, the French Minister for small and medium sized businesses, sai...

5th February, 2026

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Italy watchdog blocks BYD advert after Stellantis complaint

ROME, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Italy's advertising standards authority has blocked an ad campaign by Chines...

4th February, 2026

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Shein could face EU investigation but no interim measure, commission official says

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Chinese fast-fashion online retailer Shein could face a...

27th January, 2026

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UK regulator kicks off review on impact of AI on retail finance

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The UK's Financial Conduct Authority on Tuesday launched a review into th...

27th January, 2026

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Poland's PKO BP fined over loan terms, consumer watchdog says

GDANSK, Poland, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Poland's largest lender PKO BP has been fined more than 79 millio...

26th January, 2026

Image for Elizabeth Hurley tells UK court she endured 'brutal invasion of privacy'
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Elizabeth Hurley tells UK court she endured 'brutal invasion of privacy'

By Michael Holden LONDON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - A tearful Elizabeth Hurley said her landlines and home...

22nd January, 2026

Image for Prince Harry holds back tears as he tells court Daily Mail made Meghan's life a misery
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Prince Harry holds back tears as he tells court Daily Mail made Meghan's life a misery

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Prince Harry is expected in the witness box at the High Court in London o...

21st January, 2026

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Prince Harry targeted for standing up to UK newspaper, his lawyer says

By Michael Holden and Sam Tobin LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Prince Harry suffered a sustained campaig...

20th January, 2026

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Russia jails U.S. citizen for five years after he carried rifle on yacht

MOSCOW, Jan 20 (Reuters) - A Russian court sentenced a U.S. citizen to five years in jail for crossi...

20th January, 2026

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Britain needs 'AI stress tests' for financial services, lawmakers say

LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain’s financial watchdogs are not doing enough to stop artificial int...

20th January, 2026