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Image for EU targets Meta with possible interim measures over WhatsApp AI rival banFinance

EU Targets Meta With Possible Interim Measures Over WhatsApp AI Rival Ban

Image for Russia's Putin scolds top officials for economic contractionFinance

Russia's Putin Scolds Top Officials for Economic Contraction

Image for Silver faces sixth year of deficit with stock drawdown raising squeeze risks, research showsFinance

Silver Faces Sixth Year of Deficit With Stock Drawdown Raising Squeeze Risks, Research Shows

Image for Italy's curbs on Chinese investor allow Pirelli full access to US market, minister saysFinance

Italy's Curbs on Chinese Investor Allow Pirelli Full Access to US Market, Minister Says

Image for French government's proposed cap on retail margins at gas stations faces stiff industry opposition

French Government's Proposed Cap on Retail Margins at Gas Stations Faces Stiff Industry Opposition

Date: April 15, 2026

By America Hernandez PARIS, April 15 (Reuters) - France's proposal to cap profit margins on transport fuels sold throughout the country's service stations prompted an immediate backlash from the...

Image for Nutella-maker Ferrero aware of EU inspections, says it is cooperating

Nutella-Maker Ferrero Aware of EU Inspections, Says It Is Cooperating

Date: April 15, 2026

MILAN, April 15 (Reuters) - Nutella-maker Ferrero said on Wednesday that the company is aware that on-site inspections are currently taking place in its offices by European Commission officials. "The...

Image for Germany's TKMS, Spain's Navantia to explore strategic cooperation

Germany's Tkms, Spain's Navantia to Explore Strategic Cooperation

Date: April 15, 2026

FRANKFURT, April 15 (Reuters) - Warship makers TKMS and Spain's state-owned Navantia have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore cooperation on naval projects, including the potential...

Image for Robots, drones could slash global food delivery costs to $1 per order, Barclays says

Robots, Drones Could Slash Global Food Delivery Costs to $1 per Order, Barclays Says

Date: April 15, 2026

By Siddarth S April 15 (Reuters) - Autonomous food delivery robots and drones could cut costs by several dollars to as low as $1 per order, a shift that could unlock billions of dollars in profits for...

Image for Ukraine retakes 50 sq km of territory in March, army chief says

Ukraine Retakes 50 Sq Km of Territory in March, Army Chief Says

Date: April 15, 2026

April 15 (Reuters) - Ukraine regained control of nearly 50 sq km (19 sq miles) of its territory from Russia in March, its army chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said on Wednesday, building on its gains since...

Image for Monte dei Paschi investors vote to settle CEO contest

Monte Dei Paschi Investors Vote to Settle CEO Contest

Date: April 15, 2026

By Valentina Za SIENA, Italy, April 15 (Reuters) - Shareholders in Monte dei Paschi di Siena vote on Wednesday to decide a boardroom battle pitting ousted boss Luigi Lovaglio against a rival CEO...