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Image for Austria denied US access to its airspace for Gulf military operations, reports newspaperFinance

Austria Denied US Access to Its Airspace for Gulf Military Operations, Reports Newspaper

Image for Cleaning products firm McBride raises prices on Iran war energy hitFinance

Cleaning Products Firm McBride Raises Prices on Iran War Energy Hit

Image for Russia will ask US and Israel to cease fire while it  evacuates staff from Iranian nuclear plant, RIA reportsFinance

Russia Will Ask US and Israel to Cease Fire While It Evacuates Staff From Iranian Nuclear Plant, Ria Reports

Image for UK's Daily Mirror publisher Reach to start search for next chairman, Sky News reportsFinance

UK's Daily Mirror Publisher Reach to Start Search for Next Chairman, Sky News Reports

Image for Lufthansa submits offer for TAP stake in Portugal privatization push

Lufthansa Submits Offer for Tap Stake in Portugal Privatization Push

Date: April 2, 2026

BERLIN, April 2 (Reuters) - Germany's Lufthansa said on Thursday it had submitted a non‑binding offer to Portugal’s state holding company Parpublica for a minority stake in flag carrier TAP. Portugal...

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Bp Names Carol Howle as Deputy Ceo, to Oversee Portfolio Review, Strategy

Date: April 2, 2026

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, April 2 (Reuters) - BP named Carol Howle as deputy chief executive on Thursday and said she would oversee the company's ongoing portfolio review and strategy development....

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Poste Italiane CEO Secures Italian Government Backing for Fourth Term

Date: April 2, 2026

ROME, April 2 (Reuters) - Italy's Treasury proposes to reappoint Matteo Del Fante at the helm of financial conglomerate Poste Italiane for a fourth term, it said on Thursday. Del Fante, a former...

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A Month Into War, Lebanon's Prime Minister Says No End in Sight

Date: April 2, 2026

By Raghed Waked and Mahmoud Hassano BEIRUT, April 2 (Reuters) - Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Thursday there was no end in sight to a war that had already displaced a million people over...

Image for Danone bets on bottled-water as health trends reshape drink choices

Danone Bets on Bottled-Water as Health Trends Reshape Drink Choices

Date: April 2, 2026

By Dominique Patton EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France, April 2 (Reuters) - Danone said on Thursday rising health awareness among consumers in Britain and France is driving a shift from sugary drinks to bottled...

Image for Middle East war propels demand for local biofuel, Verbio CEO says

Middle East War Propels Demand for Local Biofuel, Verbio CEO Says

Date: April 2, 2026

By Danny Callaghan April 2 (Reuters) - Soaring fuel prices have been "extraordinarily beneficial" to biofuel producer Verbio, which is seeing rising demand as countries and companies seek ways to...