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German restaurant VAT cut fails to lower prices, union says

BERLIN, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Germany's €4 billion VAT cut for restaurants has largely failed to benef...

17th September, 2026

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Swiss lawmaker withdraws motion to send bank bill back to government

ZURICH, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Swiss federal lawmaker Andrea Caroni on Thursday said he was withdrawing...

17th September, 2026

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Russia damages bridge in southern Ukraine crucial for grain exports, railway says

KYIV, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Russia has damaged a bridge in the Odesa region, significantly limiting Uk...

17th September, 2026

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Paris hosts military leaders to weigh post-UN mission in Lebanon

By John Irish PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - European and Arab military chiefs will meet in Paris on Thu...

17th September, 2026

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AI military risks spark concern at China security conference

By Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A range of delegates to China's flagship defence confere...

17th September, 2026

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UK watchdog probes AkzoNobel's $25 billion Axalta merger

Sept 17 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog launched on Thursday a probe into Dulux paint mak...

17th September, 2026

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UK's Debenhams posts higher interim profit as key brands return to growth

Sept 17 (Reuters) - British fashion retailer Debenhams Group reported a 13.9% rise in first-half cor...

17th September, 2026

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Healthcare firm Ramsay Generale de Sante sees 2027 revenue rising by up to 3%

Sept 17 (Reuters) - French healthcare provider Ramsay Generale de Sante expects its revenue to grow...

17th September, 2026

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Germany machinery sector to see fourth year of decline in 2026, VDMA says

BERLIN, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Germany's machinery and equipment industry is expected to shrink for a f...

17th September, 2026

Image for Exclusive-LVMH signed a secret 2002 pact to buy Hermès heir’s shares. Now he says his fortune is missing
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Exclusive-LVMH signed a secret 2002 pact to buy Hermès heir’s shares. Now he says his fortune is missing

By Tassilo Hummel and David Gauthier-Villars Sept 17 - In a June court filing, luxury-goods giant LV...

17th September, 2026

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Global LNG prices could spike this winter on low European gas stocks

By Florence Tan, Emily Chow and Helen Clark BANGKOK, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Global LNG prices could sho...

17th September, 2026

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Analysis-Volkswagen's Seat on the brink as Chinese rivals gain ground

By Joan Faus, Christina Amann and Nick Carey BARCELONA/BERLIN/LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Volkswagen...

17th September, 2026