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Image for Shein hits back at French government in court hearing over sex dolls, weaponsFinance

Shein Hits Back at French Government in Court Hearing Over Sex Dolls, Weapons

Image for Exclusive-EU, G7 weigh ban on maritime services for Russian oil exports, end to price capFinance

Exclusive-EU, G7 Weigh Ban on Maritime Services for Russian Oil Exports, End to Price Cap

Image for German foreign minister to discuss rare earths, steel in China visitFinance

German Foreign Minister to Discuss Rare Earths, Steel in China Visit

Image for German foreign minister in China urges end to supply chain uncertaintyFinance

German Foreign Minister in China Urges End to Supply Chain Uncertainty

Image for Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals

Xi Woos Macron With Sightseeing Trip, but Little in the Way of Deals

Date: December 5, 2025

BEIJING, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanied his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-...

Image for Turkey building a sub as it ramps up homemade defence industry

Turkey Building a Sub as It Ramps up Homemade Defence Industry

Date: December 4, 2025

ANKARA, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday construction work had started on its first indigenous submarine (MILDEN), adding that Ankara had also completed its first sale of a...

Image for Macron urges Xi to help correct 'unsustainable' global trade imbalances

Macron Urges Xi to Help Correct 'unsustainable' Global Trade Imbalances

Date: December 4, 2025

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese leader Xi Jinping to cooperate more closely on geopolitics, trade and the environment, as the European Union seeks...

Image for Lithuania airport shuts for a second time on Wednesday over balloons

Lithuania Airport Shuts for a Second Time on Wednesday Over Balloons

Date: December 3, 2025

VILNIUS, Dec 3 (Reuters) - Lithuania's Vilnius airport said on Wednesday it had halted operations due to suspected balloons in its airspace, the latest in a string of such incidents in recent months....

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Swiss Poll Shows Strong Opposition to US Trade Deal

Date: December 3, 2025

ZURICH, Dec 3 (Reuters) - A clear majority of Swiss residents are critical of a preliminary trade deal struck with Washington, a poll showed on Wednesday, citing elements such as the entry of U.S....

Image for Romania says it destroys maritime drone in Black Sea

Romania Says It Destroys Maritime Drone in Black Sea

Date: December 3, 2025

Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Romanian military blew up a maritime drone that was endangering navigation in the Black Sea, the Ministry of National Defence said on Wednesday, amid rising concerns about risks...