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Image for As UniCredit woos Commerzbank, BNP Paribas shuns big M&A, its Germany chief says
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As UniCredit woos Commerzbank, BNP Paribas shuns big M&A, its Germany chief says

FRANKFURT, March 18 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas is shunning major cross-border acquisitions, opting inst...

18th March, 2026

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EU softens gas authorisation rules to secure supplies during Iran crisis

BRUSSELS, March 18 (Reuters) - The European Commission instructed governments on Wednesday to be fle...

18th March, 2026

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Norwegian Air adds 120 extra flights after SAS cancellations

COPENHAGEN, March 18 (Reuters) - Norwegian Air said on Wednesday it will add 120 extra flights in th...

18th March, 2026

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France says it's unreasonable to expect Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah amid bombing

By John Irish PARIS, March 18 (Reuters) - It is unreasonable to expect the Lebanese government to di...

18th March, 2026

Image for UK watchdog tightens cyber incident reporting rules as attacks surge
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UK watchdog tightens cyber incident reporting rules as attacks surge

March 18 (Reuters) - Britain's finance regulator confirmed new incident and third-party reporting ru...

18th March, 2026

Image for Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say
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Greek firms scan computer systems as Iran war raises cyberattack risks, sources say

By Renee Maltezou and Yannis Souliotis ATHENS, March 18 (Reuters) - Greek shipowners and other compa...

18th March, 2026

Image for Kremlin condemns US-Israeli 'murder' of Iran’s leaders after Ali Larijani killing
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Kremlin condemns US-Israeli 'murder' of Iran’s leaders after Ali Larijani killing

MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday condemned what it called "the murder" of Iran'...

18th March, 2026

Image for NATO general pushes for pipeline extension eastwards to boost defence against Russia
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NATO general pushes for pipeline extension eastwards to boost defence against Russia

By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - A senior NATO military officer has called on the alli...

18th March, 2026

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King Charles to welcome Nigerian president to UK for state visit

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles will host Nigerian President Bola Tinubu at Wind...

18th March, 2026

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Spain's Exolum to invest $320 million in Britain, Reeves says

LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - Spanish liquid storage company Exolum is to invest 240 million pounds (...

18th March, 2026

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Pope Leo calls universal healthcare a 'moral imperative'

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, March 18 (Reuters) - Pope Leo made a plea on Wednesday for countries...

18th March, 2026

Image for StanChart reviews offers from India's Kotak, Federal to acquire credit-card-only customers, sources say
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StanChart reviews offers from India's Kotak, Federal to acquire credit-card-only customers, sources say

By Gopika Gopakumar and Aditya Kalra MUMBAI, March 18 (Reuters) - Standard Chartered is reviewing of...

18th March, 2026