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Image for ECB's Cipollone says geopolitical risks strengthen case for European payments autonomyFinance

ECB's Cipollone Says Geopolitical Risks Strengthen Case for European Payments Autonomy

Image for Stocks edge higher, dollar pares some gains after Fed keeps rates steadyFinance

Stocks Edge Higher, Dollar Pares Some Gains After Fed Keeps Rates Steady

Image for Shell's legal fight against Venture Global focuses on communication with engineer, court transcript showsFinance

Shell's Legal Fight Against Venture Global Focuses on Communication With Engineer, Court Transcript Shows

Image for LVMH's quarterly sales climb as China improvesFinance

LVMH's Quarterly Sales Climb as China Improves

Image for Russia may lift online casinos ban in bid to boost budget revenues, Kommersant daily says

Russia May Lift Online Casinos Ban in Bid to Boost Budget Revenues, Kommersant Daily Says

Date: January 27, 2026

MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Russia may lift a ban on online casinos and impose a 30% tax on their revenues in a bid to generate up to 100 billion roubles ($1.3 billion) for the state budget, the...

Image for Factbox-EU adds India in rush for trade deals after Trump's return

Factbox-EU Adds India in Rush for Trade Deals After Trump's Return

Date: January 27, 2026

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The European Union concluded negotiations on a free trade agreement with India on Tuesday, in the latest of a series of deals designed to offset the...

Image for Iran summons Italian ambassador over push for EU clampdown on Revolutionary Guards, state media says

Iran Summons Italian Ambassador Over Push for EU Clampdown on Revolutionary Guards, State Media Says

Date: January 27, 2026

DUBAI, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Iran's foreign ministry summoned Italy's ambassador over Rome's efforts to place the Revolutionary Guards on the European Union's terrorist register, state media reported on...

Image for Slovakia to file lawsuit against EU's ban on Russian gas imports

Slovakia to File Lawsuit Against EU's Ban on Russian Gas Imports

Date: January 27, 2026

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Slovakia will file a lawsuit to challenge the European Union's decision adopted by a qualified majority to ban Russian gas imports, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on Tuesday. EU...

Image for China's Anta buys $1.8 billion Puma stake from Pinault family, rules out takeover

China's Anta Buys $1.8 Billion Puma Stake From Pinault Family, Rules Out Takeover

Date: January 27, 2026

By Alexander Hübner and Paolo Laudani Jan 27 (Reuters) - China's biggest sportswear brand Anta Sports Products has struck a deal to buy a 29.06% stake in Puma from the Pinault family for 1.5 billion...

Image for UK's FTSE 100 rises as HSBC leads bank stocks rally

UK's FTSE 100 Rises as HSBC Leads Bank Stocks Rally

Date: January 27, 2026

Jan 27 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 gained on Tuesday, led by advances in heavyweight banking stocks, as investors geared up for a slew of corporate earnings and the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate...