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Image for France toughens cattle lumpy skin disease rules amid farm protestsHeadlines

France Toughens Cattle Lumpy Skin Disease Rules Amid Farm Protests

Image for Kremlin says ceasefire only possible after Kyiv withdraws from Donbas, but Russian deployment there could be limitedHeadlines

Kremlin Says Ceasefire Only Possible After Kyiv Withdraws From Donbas, but Russian Deployment There Could Be Limited

Image for UK sanctions RSF commanders over links to mass killings in SudanHeadlines

UK Sanctions Rsf Commanders Over Links to Mass Killings in Sudan

Image for Analysis-Thailand's snap poll set to boost odds for PM Anutin, but risks loomHeadlines

Analysis-Thailand's Snap Poll Set to Boost Odds for PM Anutin, but Risks Loom

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ECB to Quiz 110 Banks on Geopolitical Risk Impact

Date: December 12, 2025

FRANKFURT, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will ask 110 of the euro zone's biggest banks to check how major geopolitical shocks would affect their business and what action would be needed...

Image for UBS shares hit 17 year-high as Swiss lawmakers pitch capital compromise

UBS Shares Hit 17 Year-High as Swiss Lawmakers Pitch Capital Compromise

Date: December 12, 2025

ZURICH, Dec 12 (Reuters) - A group of Swiss lawmakers has proposed a compromise between tougher capital rules for UBS and ensuring the bank remains internationally competitive, the Neue Zuercher...

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Russian Central Bank Says EU Plans to Use Its Assets Are Illegal

Date: December 12, 2025

MOSCOW, Dec 12 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank on Friday said published proposals by the European Union to use its assets are illegal and that it reserves the right to employ all available means to...

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UK's Cbi Bumps up 2026 Growth View Due to 'temporary' Budget Boost

Date: December 12, 2025

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Dec 12 (Reuters) - The Confederation of British Industry on Friday bumped up its economic growth forecast for next year, citing a temporary boost to government...

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EU Commission Considers Second Safe Loans Scheme for Defence Projects, Sources Say

Date: December 11, 2025

By Andrew Gray BRUSSELS, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The European Commission is considering launching a second edition of its multi-billion-euro SAFE loans scheme for defence projects as Europe seeks to...

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'Coalition of the Willing' on Ukraine Discussed Progress on Mobilising Frozen Russian Assets

Date: December 11, 2025

LONDON, Dec 11 (Reuters) - Leaders of the 'Coalition of the Willing' group of nations discussed progress on mobilising frozen Russian sovereign assets during a virtual meeting on Thursday, British...