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Image for Analysis-Dollar sheds bulk of Iran war premium, but few expect a sharper dropFinance

Analysis-Dollar Sheds Bulk of Iran War Premium, but Few Expect a Sharper Drop

Image for Netflix to refocus on ads, content after failed Warner Bros bidFinance

Netflix to Refocus on Ads, Content After Failed Warner Bros Bid

Image for Volkswagen's China boss warns of fierce competition in slowing marketFinance

Volkswagen's China Boss Warns of Fierce Competition in Slowing Market

Image for UBS chairman says key business decisions may soon become unavoidableFinance

UBS Chairman Says Key Business Decisions May Soon Become Unavoidable

Image for Hungary election winner Magyar expects to form government by mid-May

Hungary Election Winner Magyar Expects to Form Government by mid-May

Date: April 15, 2026

BUDAPEST, April 15 (Reuters) - Election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that President Tamas Sulyok would ask him at the inaugural session of parliament to form Hungary's next government, which...

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EU Age Verification App Ready as Europe Moves to Curb Children's Social Media Access

Date: April 15, 2026

BRUSSELS, April 15 (Reuters) - The EU's age verification app for online platforms is technically ready and will soon be available to use, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on...

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Greece Proposes Renewing Term of Central Bank Governor Stournaras

Date: April 15, 2026

ATHEN, April 15 (Reuters) - Greece on Wednesday proposed renewing the term of central bank Governor Yannis Stournaras, government spokesman Pavlos Marinakis said in a statement. Stournaras, 70, who...

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Exclusive-China Moves to Block Entrance to Disputed South China Sea Shoal, Images Show

Date: April 15, 2026

By Greg Torode and Karen Lema HONG KONG/MANILA, April 15 (Reuters) - China is employing ships and a barrier to tighten control of the entrance to the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea amid...

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Russia Delivers Second Post-Sanctions Lng Cargo From Portovaya to China, Data Shows

Date: April 15, 2026

MOSCOW, April 15 (Reuters) - Russian energy giant Gazprom has delivered a second post-sanctions LNG cargo from the Baltic Sea's Portovaya plant to China, LSEG data showed on Wednesday. The small-scale...

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Japan Plans $10 Billion Framework to Help Asia Secure Oil

Date: April 15, 2026

TOKYO, April 15 (Reuters) - Japan said on Wednesday it would set up a financial framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries secure energy resources as the Middle East conflict has...