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Axel Springer reports Q1 earnings surge on Bild, Politico, Idealo

FRANKFURT, May 21 (Reuters) - German publishing and ecommerce group Axel Springer said first-quarter...

21st May, 2026

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Russia says Zelenskiy wants to escalate Ukraine conflict

MOSCOW, May 21 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a regular br...

21st May, 2026

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German private sector contracts for second month running, PMI shows

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, May 21 (Reuters) - Germany's private sector activity contracted for a seco...

21st May, 2026

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UK's Tate & Lyle annual sales, profit fall on subdued market for packaged food

May 21 (Reuters) - Tate & Lyle posted lower full-year revenue and profit on Thursday, as subdued dem...

21st May, 2026

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French economic activity contracts at fastest pace in 5-1/2 years in May, PMI shows

PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - France's private sector economy contracted in May at its sharpest pace in...

21st May, 2026

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Finland's massive bomb shelters draw world to Helsinki in quest for security

By Anne Kauranen and Vitalii Hnidyi HELSINKI/BALAKLIIA, Ukraine, May 21 (Reuters) - Visiting mayors...

21st May, 2026

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UK's Mitchells & Butlers says recent trading hit by soft consumer spending

May 21 (Reuters) - British pub operator Mitchells & Butlers said on Thursday its like-for-like sales...

21st May, 2026

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UK's Autotrader plans $806 million payout to shareholders after profit growth

May 21 (Reuters) - British automotive marketplace Autotrader unveiled plans on Thursday to return ar...

21st May, 2026

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AI supply chain, Gen Z spending among hedge fund picks at Sohn Hong Kong

By Summer Zhen and Jiaxing Li HONG KONG, May 21 (Reuters) - Hedge fund managers say they are targeti...

21st May, 2026

Image for Record fibre demand and cost savings helps BT shore up earnings
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Record fibre demand and cost savings helps BT shore up earnings

LONDON, May 21 (Reuters) - BT, Britain's biggest broadband and mobile company, said it added 2.2 mil...

21st May, 2026

Image for UK's Smiths Group sees slower revenue growth on Middle East war impact
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UK's Smiths Group sees slower revenue growth on Middle East war impact

May 21 (Reuters) - British engineering group Smiths Group on Thursday forecast annual revenue to gro...

21st May, 2026

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France's Iliad posts higher Q1 core profit as Italy drives growth

May 21 (Reuters) - French telecoms group Iliad reported a 1.2% annual increase in first-quarter core...

21st May, 2026