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Image for Kosovo's former President Thaci defends innocence ahead of Hague war crimes rulingHeadlines

Kosovo's Former President Thaci Defends Innocence Ahead of Hague War Crimes Ruling

Image for Denmark's king visits Greenland, showing unity in the face of Trump threatsHeadlines

Denmark's King Visits Greenland, Showing Unity in the Face of Trump Threats

Image for Kraft Heinz names Nicolas Amaya as president of North America businessFinance

Kraft Heinz Names Nicolas Amaya as President of North America Business

Image for Citigroup exits Russia, closer to completing strategic divestituresFinance

Citigroup Exits Russia, Closer to Completing Strategic Divestitures

Image for Liberty Global to buy Vodafone's stake in VodafoneZiggo, spin-off Benelux operations

Liberty Global to Buy Vodafone's Stake in VodafoneZiggo, Spin-Off Benelux Operations

Date: February 18, 2026

Feb 18 (Reuters) - Vodafone said on Wednesday it will sell its 50% stake in Dutch joint venture VodafoneZiggo to Liberty Global for 1 billion euros ($1.18 billion).  ($1 = 0.8447 euros) (Reporting by...

Image for Ramadan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques

Ramadan Begins in Gaza Amid Ruins of Shattered Mosques

Date: February 18, 2026

By Mahmoud Issa GAZA, Feb 18 (Reuters) - As the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan began in Gaza on Wednesday, Palestinians headed to the shattered ruins of mosques or to makeshift prayer spaces made of...

Image for Cricket-English cricket gets 45 million pounds grassroots boost as Hundred investment pays dividends

Cricket-English Cricket Gets 45 Million Pounds Grassroots Boost as Hundred Investment Pays Dividends

Date: February 18, 2026

Feb 18 (Reuters) - English cricket is set to receive a 45 million pounds ($61.05 million) injection into grassroots facilities as proceeds from The Hundred investment trickle down to community level,...

Image for Headquarters of France's hard-left party evacuated after bomb threat, lawmaker says

Headquarters of France's Hard-Left Party Evacuated After Bomb Threat, Lawmaker Says

Date: February 18, 2026

PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - The headquarters of France's hard-left France Unbowed (LFI) party have been evacuated after a bomb threat, LFI's national coordinator Manuel Bompard said on Wednesday. Police...

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ECB’s Cipollone Has No Indication President Lagarde Plans Early Resignation

Date: February 18, 2026

By Giuseppe Fonte ROME, Feb 18 (Reuters) - European Central Bank Executive Board Member Piero Cipollone said on Wednesday he had “no news” about ECB President Christine Lagarde resigning before the...

Image for Russia says Ukraine peace talks in Geneva were difficult, but business-like

Russia Says Ukraine Peace Talks in Geneva Were Difficult, but Business-Like

Date: February 18, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Russia's chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky said on Wednesday that U.S.-mediated peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Geneva had been difficult but business-like, and...