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Russia's second new ice-class LNG carrier heads via Northern Sea Route, LSEG data shows

MOSCOW, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russia's second new domestically-built ice-class carrier for transporting...

14th August, 2026

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Attacks on healthcare in conflict zones averaging more than four a day in 2026, World Health Organization says

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Attacks on healthcare facilities, workers and patie...

14th August, 2026

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Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says

By Aleksandar Vasovic Aug 14 (Reuters) - Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly...

14th August, 2026

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Pound set for weekly rise after better than expected GDP data

LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Sterling was set for a weekly rise against both the dollar and the euro o...

14th August, 2026

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Italian NATO fighter jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace

RUGAJI, Latvia, Aug 14 (Reuters) - An Italian fighter jet, part of a NATO mission, shot down a drone...

14th August, 2026

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Italian PM hopes Intesa's takeover target Monte dei Paschi won't be broken up

MILAN, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hopes Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS...

14th August, 2026

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Oil rises after US threatens indefinite blockade of Iran; set for weekly gains

By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 14 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gain...

14th August, 2026

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Israeli settlers divert Palestinian water to fill West Bank pool

By Pesha Magid FASAYIL, West Bank, Aug 14 (Reuters) - On a searing summer day, Israeli settlers spla...

14th August, 2026

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Aviva beats profit expectations as Direct Line and wealth management drive growth

Aug 14 (Reuters) - British insurer Aviva beat first-half profit expectations on Friday as its combin...

14th August, 2026

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Analysis-AI-driven surge in bond yields could be next risk for markets and growth

By Harry Robertson LONDON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Market gauges of inflation-adjusted borrowing costs ha...

14th August, 2026

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Fire effects cleared up at Russian port of Ust-Luga after drone attack, governor says

Aug 14 (Reuters) - Russian authorities quickly cleared up damage on Friday from a fire at the Baltic...

14th August, 2026

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Explainer-Why is North Korea ramping up criticism of Japan?

By Kyu-seok Shim SEOUL, Aug 14 (Reuters) - North Korea has stepped up a campaign of rhetoric against...

14th August, 2026