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Analysis-Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence

By Anna Hirtenstein and Kate Abnett March 18 (Reuters) - The energy shock from the Iran war has poli...

18th March, 2026

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Spain's Sanchez tells Ukraine's Zelenskiy that Iran war will not derail support

MADRID, March 18 (Reuters) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Wednesday that the crisis...

18th March, 2026

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Air Products' European operations hit as Middle East conflict lifts energy costs

By Sumit Saha March 18 (Reuters) - Industrial gases maker Air Products' operations in Europe are bei...

18th March, 2026

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Czechs ready to start work to reverse Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia

PRAGUE, March 18 (Reuters) - The Czech Republic is prepared to invest in the Druzhba pipeline to all...

18th March, 2026

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Russia condemns U.S.-Israeli strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant reactor

MOSCOW, March 18 (Reuters) - Russia on Wednesday condemned a strike near Iran's Bushehr nuclear powe...

18th March, 2026

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Britain's Tesco boosts hourly pay to 13.28 pounds

March 18 (Reuters) - Tesco, Britain's biggest food retailer, said on Wednesday it has reached an agr...

18th March, 2026

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German defence minister to visit Indo-Pacific with arms firms

BERLIN, March 18 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius will travel to Japan, Singapore...

18th March, 2026

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Belgium's imec secures rare ASML High NA EUV tool to drive next-generation chips

By Toby Sterling LEUVEN, Belgium, March 18 (Reuters) - Belgian chip research lab imec said on Wednes...

18th March, 2026

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UK home prices to rise more slowly than expected as BoE set to hold rates: Reuters poll

By Jonathan Cable LONDON, March 18 (Reuters) - British home prices are predicted to rise more slowly...

18th March, 2026

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Israel steps up attacks on Gaza police as Hamas tightens grip

CAIRO/GAZA, March 18 (Reuters) - Israel has killed nearly a dozen Gaza police officers this week as...

18th March, 2026

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ECB sees underpriced geopolitical risks, warns against easing bank rules  

FRANKFURT, March 18 (Reuters) - Financial markets are underpricing geopolitical risks, increasing th...

18th March, 2026

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BMW eyes stabilisation in China with latest 'Neue Klasse' launch

MUNICH, Germany, March 18 (Reuters) - Prices are stabilising in China after a period of heavy discou...

18th March, 2026