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Pope Leo Urges Russia and US to Renew Last Nuclear Arms Treaty
Ukraine, Russia Wrap 'productive' First Day of US-backed Peace Talks
Trump Rejects Putin Offer of One-Year Extension of New Start Deployment Limits
Date: February 4, 2026
By Guy Faulconbridge and Mark Trevelyan MOSCOW, Feb 4 (Reuters) - The last nuclear treaty between Russia and the United States is due to expire within hours, raising the risk of a new arms race in...
NatWest Commits $13.7 Billion to Support UK Social Housing
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - NatWest on Wednesday said it would provide a package of 10 billion pounds ($13.72 billion) to the UK social housing sector by 2028 to support the delivery of affordable housing...
Tesla's China-Made Ev Sales Extend Gains Despite Industry Slowdown
Date: February 4, 2026
BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Tesla sold 69,129 China-made electric vehicles in January, up 9.3% from a year earlier, extending gains for a third consecutive month as it battles shrinking market share in...

Estonia Detains Ship Heading for Russia Suspected of Smuggling
Date: February 4, 2026
COPENHAGEN, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Estonia's Tax and Customs Board said late on Tuesday it had detained a container ship sailing under the Bahamian flag in Estonia's internal waters that may be linked to...
Carlsberg's Shares Rise on Profit Beat, Possible Indian IPO
Date: February 4, 2026
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Danish brewer Carlsberg reported a 5% rise in full-year operating profit to 13.99 billion Danish crowns ($2.22 billion) on Wednesday, ahead of analyst expectations of 13.82...
Gsk Eyes Sharper, Faster Drug Development as New CEO Signals Growth Plan
Date: February 4, 2026
Feb 4 (Reuters) - GSK on Wednesday forecast sales growth to slow in 2026 in the first outlook presented by new CEO Luke Miels as the drugmaker shifts focus on expanding its pipeline to counter looming...
