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Image for EQT agrees $14 billion takeover of Intertek, FT reports
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EQT agrees $14 billion takeover of Intertek, FT reports

June 18 (Reuters) - Buyout firm EQT has reached an agreement to acquire FTSE 100 testing company Int...

18th June, 2026

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Sweden, Norway and Canada to announce defence package for Ukraine, Sweden says

(Removes reference to package being worth $100 million) HELSINKI, June 18 (Reuters) - Sweden, Norway...

18th June, 2026

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BESI raises long-term revenue, margin targets as demand increases

By Nathan Vifflin June 18 (Reuters) - Dutch semiconductor equipment maker BE Semiconductor Industrie...

18th June, 2026

Image for German apartment building permits rise 9% in April as sector recovers
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German apartment building permits rise 9% in April as sector recovers

FRANKFURT, June 18 (Reuters) - Permits to build apartments in Germany rose 9.2% in April from a year...

18th June, 2026

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Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S

ZURICH, June 18 (Reuters) - Initial talks between the United States and Iran are planned at the Buer...

18th June, 2026

Image for EQT buys Berlin-based SpaceX satellite launch partner Exolaunch
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EQT buys Berlin-based SpaceX satellite launch partner Exolaunch

By Anousha Sakoui LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Private equity fund EQT is acquiring Berlin-based spac...

18th June, 2026

Image for L'Oreal to acquire majority stake in India's Innovist
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L'Oreal to acquire majority stake in India's Innovist

June 18 (Reuters) - French cosmetic maker L'Oreal will acquire a majority stake in India's Innovist...

18th June, 2026

Image for UK's Informa sees stronger 2027 as Iran war disruptions ease 
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UK's Informa sees stronger 2027 as Iran war disruptions ease 

June 18 (Reuters) - Informa, the world's largest exhibitions group, signalled stronger growth in 202...

18th June, 2026

Image for Sterling inches higher after UK jobs figures beat expectations
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Sterling inches higher after UK jobs figures beat expectations

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The pound rose slightly on Thursday, recovering from a sharp drop to a t...

18th June, 2026

Image for Finland to buy US glide bombs for F-35s, ministry says
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Finland to buy US glide bombs for F-35s, ministry says

HELSINKI, June 18 (Reuters) - Finland will buy GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States for...

18th June, 2026

Image for Premier Inn owner Whitbread says UK bookings remain ahead of last year
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread says UK bookings remain ahead of last year

June 18 (Reuters) - Premier Inn owner Whitbread < WTB.L> said on Thursday that its forward bookings...

18th June, 2026

Image for Germany deploys ship to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
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Germany deploys ship to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a pos...

18th June, 2026