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Image for Explainer-Israeli plan for Lebanon 'buffer zone' follows long past of invasions, occupation
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Explainer-Israeli plan for Lebanon 'buffer zone' follows long past of invasions, occupation

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT, March 26 (Reuters) - Israel has said it will seize a chunk of southern Lebanon to...

26th March, 2026

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Bertelsmann cranks up legal fight against US book bans as market grows

By Cian Muenster and Emanuele Berro March 26 (Reuters) - Bertelsmann has stepped up legal efforts to...

26th March, 2026

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Maersk says Gulf land-bridge routes still have capacity for food, medicines

LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - Shipping giant Maersk is maintaining food and medicine supply lines via...

26th March, 2026

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Bank of England to defy markets and hold rates this year, economists say: Reuters poll

By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU, March 26 (Reuters) - The Bank of England will hold Bank Rate at 3.75%...

26th March, 2026

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Iran war cools early summer tourist interest in Cyprus, Greece

By Michele Kambas LIMASSOL, Cyprus, March 26 (Rtrs) - The Iran conflict is causing a rise in tourist...

26th March, 2026

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Banijay's Tipico deal, All3Media entertainment merger to drive growth towards 2029

March 26 (Reuters) - French media group Banijay expects the acquisition of betting firm Tipico and t...

26th March, 2026

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Analysis-Iran market flux spurs and slows European green energy race

By Simon Jessop and Danilo Masoni LONDON, March 26 (Reuters) - War in Iran and the related surge in...

26th March, 2026

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WTO chief: world order has irrevocably changed

By Olivia Le Poidevin GENEVA, March 26 (Reuters) - The head of the World Trade Organization said on...

26th March, 2026

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Italy seizes millions in alleged fraud against Bond star Ursula Andress

ROME, March 26 (Reuters) - Italy's financial police have seized assets worth around 20 million euros...

26th March, 2026

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NATO sees sharp increase in Europe's and Canada's defence spending

BRUSSELS, March 26 (Reuters) - NATO's European allies and Canada increased defence spending by 20% i...

26th March, 2026

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Snapchat hit with EU probe into alleged failure to prevent child grooming, illegal goods sales

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, March 26 (Reuters) - Snap-owned Snapchat was hit with an EU investigation...

26th March, 2026

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Greece plans further minimum wage rise amid Iran war pressure

ATHENS, March 26 (Reuters) - Greece will raise its gross monthly minimum wage by 4.5% from April, th...

26th March, 2026