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Image for Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S
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Switzerland says talks planned for Friday between Iran and U.S

ZURICH, June 18 (Reuters) - Initial talks between the United States and Iran are planned at the Buer...

18th June, 2026

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EQT buys Berlin-based SpaceX satellite launch partner Exolaunch

By Anousha Sakoui LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Private equity fund EQT is acquiring Berlin-based spac...

18th June, 2026

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L'Oreal to acquire majority stake in India's Innovist

June 18 (Reuters) - French cosmetic maker L'Oreal will acquire a majority stake in India's Innovist...

18th June, 2026

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UK's Informa sees stronger 2027 as Iran war disruptions ease 

June 18 (Reuters) - Informa, the world's largest exhibitions group, signalled stronger growth in 202...

18th June, 2026

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Sterling inches higher after UK jobs figures beat expectations

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The pound rose slightly on Thursday, recovering from a sharp drop to a t...

18th June, 2026

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Finland to buy US glide bombs for F-35s, ministry says

HELSINKI, June 18 (Reuters) - Finland will buy GBU-53 SDB II glide bombs from the United States for...

18th June, 2026

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread says UK bookings remain ahead of last year

June 18 (Reuters) - Premier Inn owner Whitbread < WTB.L> said on Thursday that its forward bookings...

18th June, 2026

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Germany deploys ship to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a pos...

18th June, 2026

Image for Tesco's UK sales growth slows in first quarter
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Tesco's UK sales growth slows in first quarter

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Tesco, Britain's biggest food retailer, said on Thursday underlying UK s...

18th June, 2026

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UK wages grow 3.4% on year in three months to April

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - British annual wage growth, excluding bonuses was 3.4% in the three mont...

18th June, 2026

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Ukraine's Azov fighters were forced from Mariupol. Now they're hitting back

By Dan Peleschuk KYIV, June 18 (Reuters) - Four years after Ukraine's Azov Regiment surrendered the...

18th June, 2026

Image for German growth hit by Iran war energy shock, IMK says
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German growth hit by Iran war energy shock, IMK says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany's economy will grow less than previously expec...

18th June, 2026