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Spain's watchdog probes major energy companies over historic blackout

By Pietro Lombardi and Marta Serafinko April 17 (Reuters) - Spain's energy and competition regulator...

17th April, 2026

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Lebanese return to 'unliveable' areas as ceasefire with Israel mostly holds

By Laila Bassam, Thomas Suen and Pesha Magid BEIRUT/QASMIYEH/JERUSALEM, Lebanon, April 17 (Reuters)...

17th April, 2026

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Lebanese joy at returning to homes in the south mixed with horror at ruins of war

By Thomas Suen , Aziz Taher , Emilie Madi and Jihed Abidellaoui QASMIYEH, Lebanon, April 17 - Lebane...

17th April, 2026

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Shipping firms seek clarifications before crossing Hormuz

By Jesus Calero April 17 (Reuters) - Shipping companies have cautiously welcomed Iran's announcement...

17th April, 2026

Image for Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says
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Geopolitical stress not yet reflected in euro zone bank earnings, supervisor says

WASHINGTON, April 17 (Reuters) - The balance sheet of euro zone banks does not yet reflect elevated...

17th April, 2026

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Italy wary of headquarters issue in UniCredit-Commerzbank talks, sources say

By Giuseppe Fonte, Valentina Za and Elvira Pollina ROME, April 17 (Reuters) - Italy is concerned Uni...

17th April, 2026

Image for Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open
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Reactions of industry and leaders to Iran saying Hormuz is open

LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway...

17th April, 2026

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EU could release jet fuel stocks if Hormuz disruption persists

By Joanna Plucinska LONDON, April 17 (Reuters) - The European Union is prepared to coordinate a rele...

17th April, 2026

Image for Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz
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Nordic leaders welcome Iran's statement on Strait of Hormuz

STOCKHOLM, April 17 (Reuters) - Leaders of Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark on Friday welcomed Ir...

17th April, 2026

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Citi hires Deutsche Bank's Wagner to head Private Company coverage in Germany, Austria

FRANKFURT, April 17 (Reuters) - Citigroup has hired Henning Wagner as Head of Private Company Covera...

17th April, 2026

Image for UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission
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UK's Starmer says more than a dozen countries ready to join Hormuz defensive mission

PARIS, April 17 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday that more than a doze...

17th April, 2026

Image for Nornickel says higher prices offset increased costs, delivery times from Iran war
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Nornickel says higher prices offset increased costs, delivery times from Iran war

MOSCOW, April 17 (Reuters) - Russian metals producer Nornickel said the Iran war has extended delive...

17th April, 2026