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From Israeli-Held Zones in Gaza, Foes of Hamas Seek Lasting Role
Bank of France Will Give Slight Upgrade to France's GDP Forecasts
Oil Settles Higher After US Seizes Tanker Off Venezuela's Coast
Russian Bombers Join Chinese Air Patrol Near Japan as Tokyo-Beijing Tie Strains
Zelenskiy Says He Is Open to Elections if US Ensures Security
Date: December 9, 2025
KYIV, Dec 9 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday he was ready for elections, calling on US and European partners to help ensure security for the poll during the war. He told...
France on Course for Fourth Quarter Growth of 0.2%, Central Bank Says
Date: December 9, 2025
PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - France's economy is set to notch up modest growth in the final quarter of the year thanks to firm industrial activity, despite domestic political uncertainty, the Bank of...
France Provided Logistical Support to Benin to Thwart Coup, Elysee Says
Date: December 9, 2025
PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - France provided intelligence and logistical support to Benin to help thwart Sunday's coup attempt in the former French colony, officials from the French presidency said on...
Member of UK Armed Forces Killed in Ukraine Accident, Britain Says
Date: December 9, 2025
LONDON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - A member of the British armed forces died in Ukraine on Tuesday while observing Ukrainian forces test a new defensive capability, Britain's Ministry of Defence said. The...
Global Trade Set to Grow 7% to Pass Record $35 Trillion This Year, UN Agency Says
Date: December 9, 2025
GENEVA, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Global trade is set to grow by about 7% this year and is on track to exceed a record $35 trillion, the UN Trade and Development Agency said on Tuesday. "The new data confirm...
Ukraine Prepares to Unveil Updated Peace Proposal to US
Date: December 9, 2025
By Yuliia Dysa and Dan Peleschuk KYIV, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine and its European partners will soon be ready to present the U.S. with "refined documents" on a peace plan to end the war with Russia,...