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Image for Soccer-Infantino promises FIFA backing for Iran to play at World CupHeadlines

Soccer-Infantino Promises Fifa Backing for Iran to Play at World Cup

Image for OMV plastics giant will greatly boost profits, CEO saysFinance

Omv Plastics Giant Will Greatly Boost Profits, CEO Says

Image for Japan, France to ink rare-earths deal, Nikkei reportsFinance

Japan, France to Ink Rare-Earths Deal, Nikkei Reports

Image for German automaker Mercedes-Benz to invest $4 billion in Alabama SUV plantFinance

German Automaker Mercedes-Benz to Invest $4 Billion in Alabama Suv Plant

Image for Analysis-Unilever and McCormick investors find $65 billion food deal hard to swallow

Analysis-Unilever and McCormick Investors Find $65 Billion Food Deal Hard to Swallow

Date: March 31, 2026

By Yadarisa Shabong, Jody Godoy and Richa Naidu BENGALURU/NEW YORK/LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Unilever and McCormick shareholders found the reality of their planned $65 billion food deal hard to...

Image for Ruling in Prince Harry case against Daily Mail will take some time, UK judge says

Ruling in Prince Harry Case Against Daily Mail Will Take Some Time, UK Judge Says

Date: March 31, 2026

LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - The judge overseeing the lawsuit brought by Prince Harry, singer Elton John and other high-profile figures against the publisher of the Daily Mail at London's High Court...

Image for Savannah speeds up Portugal lithium project, sees longer lifespan

Savannah Speeds up Portugal Lithium Project, Sees Longer Lifespan

Date: March 31, 2026

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, March 31 (Reuters) - London‑listed Savannah Resources is accelerating work on its lithium project in Portugal, increasingly confident it can be globally competitive and...

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France "surprised" by Trump's Criticism on Banning U.S. Military Flights

Date: March 31, 2026

PARIS, March 31 (Reuters) - France is "surprised" by U.S. President Donald Trump's comments singling out Paris for not authorising planes headed to Israel fly over its territory, saying it had been...

Image for Exclusive-Renewables grew to almost 50% of global electricity capacity in 2025 after solar boost

Exclusive-Renewables Grew to Almost 50% of Global Electricity Capacity in 2025 After Solar Boost

Date: March 31, 2026

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, March 31 (Reuters) - Renewable power made up almost 50% of the world’s electricity capacity last year after a record increase in solar installations, data from the...

Image for Lilly seals up to $7.8 billion deal for Centessa in sleep disorder bet

Lilly Seals up to $7.8 Billion Deal for Centessa in Sleep Disorder Bet

Date: March 31, 2026

By Sneha S K March 31 (Reuters) - Eli Lilly said on Tuesday it would buy Centessa Pharmaceuticals in a deal valued at up to $7.8 billion as the U.S. drugmaker looks to diversify beyond its metabolic...