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Image for EU's von der Leyen backs partnership with Canada in 'openly hostile world'
Finance

EU's von der Leyen backs partnership with Canada in 'openly hostile world'

By Yves Herman, Lili Bayer and Jan Strupczewski STRASBOURG, France, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The head of...

16th September, 2026

Image for WH Smith sees profit at low end of forecast as Mideast conflict, promotions weigh
Finance

WH Smith sees profit at low end of forecast as Mideast conflict, promotions weigh

Sept 16 (Reuters) - British retailer WH Smith said on Wednesday it expected annual profit at the low...

16th September, 2026

Image for Portugal's regulator raises power tariffs 2.7%, blames US-Iran conflict
Finance

Portugal's regulator raises power tariffs 2.7%, blames US-Iran conflict

LISBON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Portugal's electricity market regulator ERSE said it will raise regulate...

16th September, 2026

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Finance

EU will use all tools to cut China trade deficit, von der Leyen says

BRUSSELS, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The European Union will use every possible means to reduce its "unsust...

16th September, 2026

Image for Norway's Aker BP makes small gas discovery in North Sea
Finance

Norway's Aker BP makes small gas discovery in North Sea

Sept 16 (Reuters) - Norway's Aker BP has made a small gas discovery in the North Sea, 25 kilometres...

16th September, 2026

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Finance

UK inflation hits 3.1% but data offers some relief for BoE

By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - British inflation accelerated to a f...

16th September, 2026

Image for UK's Babcock retains annual forecast as defence spending backs momentum
Finance

UK's Babcock retains annual forecast as defence spending backs momentum

Sept 16 (Reuters) - British defence and engineering group Babcock International reaffirmed its full-...

16th September, 2026

Image for Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals
Finance

Ukraine war drives European demand for bigger, cheaper missile arsenals

By Maria Rugamer, Michael Kahn and Supantha Mukherjee Sept 16 (Reuters) - European militaries are in...

16th September, 2026

Image for Revolut applies for Swiss banking license, unveils investment plans
Finance

Revolut applies for Swiss banking license, unveils investment plans

ZURICH, Sept 16 (Reuters) - British digital bank Revolut has applied for a Swiss banking licence and...

16th September, 2026

Image for China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum
Headlines

China defence minister urges an end to 'provocative acts' to open security forum

By Mei Mei Chu BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun urged nations on Wedne...

16th September, 2026

Image for China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race
Finance

China warns US space weapons could fuel arms race

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China urged the United States to halt its military...

16th September, 2026

Image for German minister plans market incentives to boost gas storage, source says
Finance

German minister plans market incentives to boost gas storage, source says

BERLIN, Sept 16 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche plans to use market incentives...

16th September, 2026