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Image for Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll nears 3,000
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Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll nears 3,000

BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, May 18 (Reuters) - Israel carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon on Monday, Le...

18th May, 2026

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German government to allocate 10 billion euros to boost civil defence

BERLIN, May 18 (Reuters) - The German government plans to sign off on 10 billion euros ($12 billion)...

18th May, 2026

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Greater Manchester mayor Burnham says not proposing UK rejoin the EU

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said on Monday he was not proposing...

18th May, 2026

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Polish PM says transatlantic unity must survive difficult period

WARSAW, May 18 (Reuters) - Transatlantic unity must survive the current difficult time, Polish Prime...

18th May, 2026

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Strikes to disrupt travel in London from Tuesday

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Strikes are set to disrupt travel in London for several days from Tuesday...

18th May, 2026

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Pound edges up but politics, inflation limit gains

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - The pound rose on Monday, but remained just above its lowest since early...

18th May, 2026

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Tennis-All England Club's first female CEO Bolton to leave role this year

May 18 (Reuters) - Sally Bolton, the first female chief executive of the All England Lawn Tennis Clu...

18th May, 2026

Image for Jury begins deliberations in bribery trial of Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke
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Jury begins deliberations in bribery trial of Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - The jury in the bribery trial of Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former...

18th May, 2026

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Swiss economic growth accelerated in first quarter

May 18 (Reuters) - Switzerland's economy grew by 0.5% during the first quarter of 2026, the governme...

18th May, 2026

Image for Analysis-Birkenstock loses its footing as luxury ambitions unravel
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Analysis-Birkenstock loses its footing as luxury ambitions unravel

By Savyata Mishra and Danielle Kaye May 18 (Reuters) - Birkenstock is falling out of favor with inve...

18th May, 2026

Image for Swatch's Royal Pop launch triggers consumer frenzy as resale prices soar
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Swatch's Royal Pop launch triggers consumer frenzy as resale prices soar

By Alessandro Parodi May 18 (Reuters) - Swiss watchmaker Swatch was forced to shut stores and cap qu...

18th May, 2026

Image for Foreign bids drive UK M&A to new highs at $192 billion already in 2026
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Foreign bids drive UK M&A to new highs at $192 billion already in 2026

By Anousha Sakoui LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - A rush of foreign bids for UK companies has put Britain...

18th May, 2026