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Image for Russia says EU proposal on loan and reparations to Ukraine is crazy, will draw tough response
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Russia says EU proposal on loan and reparations to Ukraine is crazy, will draw tough response

By Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia said on Thursday the EU's idea of using frozen Russian as...

2nd October, 2025

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Pope Leo's critique of Trump ends honeymoon with conservative Catholics

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Leo initially impressed conservative Catholics after...

2nd October, 2025

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Finance

ECB picks AI startup to prevent digital euro fraud

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -The European Central Bank said on Thursday it had picked a Portuguese startup f...

2nd October, 2025

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Finance

FTSE 100 retreats after record high; Tesco gains

(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 remained flat on Thursday, following two consecutive record-setting ses...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Czech billionaire Kretinsky to sell Thyssenkrupp steel stake as JV plans falter
Finance

Czech billionaire Kretinsky to sell Thyssenkrupp steel stake as JV plans falter

FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is selling his 20% stake in Thyssenkrupp's s...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Kremlin says US already gives Ukraine intelligence on a regular basis
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Kremlin says US already gives Ukraine intelligence on a regular basis

MOSCOW (Reuters) -The Kremlin said on Thursday that the United States and the NATO alliance were alr...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
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Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Belgium's Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Thursday he asked other Europea...

2nd October, 2025

Image for European stocks close at record high on tech rally, hopes for Fed rate cut
Finance

European stocks close at record high on tech rally, hopes for Fed rate cut

(Reuters) -European shares hit a record high on Thursday, boosted by chip-related companies followin...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Abu Dhabi, Goldman Sachs invest in Haagen-Dazs maker Froneri at $18 billion valuation
Finance

Abu Dhabi, Goldman Sachs invest in Haagen-Dazs maker Froneri at $18 billion valuation

(Reuters) -European buyout firm PAI Partners has raised 3.6 billion euros ($4.22 billion) worth of e...

2nd October, 2025

Image for France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia
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France's Macron says detention of 'shadow' tanker signals new plan to pressure Russia

PARIS (Reuters) -French police have arrested two crew members of a tanker suspected of belonging to...

2nd October, 2025

Image for Israeli bulldozers in West Bank carve up hopes for Palestinian state
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Israeli bulldozers in West Bank carve up hopes for Palestinian state

NEAR RAMALLAH, West Bank (Reuters) -As U.S. President Donald Trump announced a plan this week to end...

2nd October, 2025

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Defeat of Ukraine would embolden China towards Taiwan, Taiwanese officer says in Poland

By Ben Blanchard TAIPEI (Reuters) -If Russia defeats Ukraine it will embolden China's moves towards...

2nd October, 2025