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CEO of World Economic Forum quits after Epstein ties come to light

ZURICH, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The president and CEO of the World Economic Forum, Borge Brende, said on...

26th February, 2026

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Germany's Merz says challenges remain as he concludes inaugural China trip

HANGZHOU, China, Feb 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he had held successful tal...

26th February, 2026

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Trump tariff turmoil yet to dent emerging countries' growth, EBRD says

By Libby George and Karin Strohecker LONDON, Feb 26 (Reuters) - U.S. tariffs have rerouted trade, bu...

26th February, 2026

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Israeli settlers burn tents, vehicles in West Bank village, say residents

SUSIYA, West Bank Feb 25 (Reuters) - Israeli settlers set fire to vehicles and tents in the Palestin...

25th February, 2026

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UN chief calls Ukraine war 'a stain on our collective conscience'

WASHINGTON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Four years after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, U.N. Secret...

24th February, 2026

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SNB chairman expects Swiss inflation to pick up

ZURICH, Feb 24 (Reuters) - U.S. tariffs and uncertainty have weighed on global economic growth, but...

24th February, 2026

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World Bank report highlights 'shockingly large' gap between gender equality laws and enforcement

JOHANNESBURG, Feb 24 (Reuters) - A World Bank report warned of a "shockingly large" gap between legi...

24th February, 2026

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European leaders vow support for Ukraine as war grinds into fifth year

KYIV, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Ukraine has defended its independence since Russia's invasion and will not...

24th February, 2026

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Ukraine touts recapture of eight settlements in rare battlefield success

By Max Hunder KYIV, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine has regained control of 400 square kilometres of terr...

23rd February, 2026

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Bank of England's Taylor says high U.S. tariffs appear to be here to stay

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - High U.S. import tariffs appear to be here to stay and their full impact...

23rd February, 2026

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Germany's Merz: disqualified Olympian's helmet symbolizes Ukraine's courage

BERLIN, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Germany's chancellor on Monday weighed in on the disqualification of a Uk...

23rd February, 2026

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Human rights are under assault globally, says UN Secretary General

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Human rights are under assault worldwide, the Unite...

23rd February, 2026