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Exclusive-Dutch regulator fines Uber $966 million for automating driver suspensions

By Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, Aug 21 (Reuters) - The Dutch Data Protection Authority has fined Uber €8...

21st August, 2026

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France warns of 300,000 potentially unsafe condoms

PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - French anti-fraud and health agencies issued a warning on Friday against t...

21st August, 2026

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NATO members discuss Strait of Hormuz options without alliance involvement

BRUSSELS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - NATO's top commander convened a videoconference earlier this week to fa...

21st August, 2026

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Global stocks close out a tough week as bond yields, oil stay high

By Dhara Ranasinghe and Wayne Cole LONDON/SYDNEY, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Global stocks were headed for a...

21st August, 2026

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UK's FTSE 100 clocks mild weekly gain as commodity-linked shares rise

Aug 21 (Reuters) - The FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday, boosted by gains in mining stocks, and mana...

21st August, 2026

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Volkswagen needs deep cuts to remain competitive, CEO says ahead of crunch talks

By Christina Amann BERLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume warned on Friday that the...

21st August, 2026

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Airbus backs down on return-to-office after protests, sources say

By Tim Hepher PARIS, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Airbus has watered down a drive to reduce remote working aft...

21st August, 2026

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Cricket-England rout Pakistan to go one up in test series

By Neil Squires LEEDS, England, Aug 21 - England crushed Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs to win...

21st August, 2026

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Apple paid 40% of its global taxes to Ireland in last fiscal year

DUBLIN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Apple paid Ireland $17.1 billion in taxes last year, representing around...

21st August, 2026

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Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -15.5 in August

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 0.4 points in August from the July number,...

21st August, 2026

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Monte dei Paschi bids $40 billion for BPM, Banca Generali to fend off Intesa

By Valentina Za, Andrea Mandala and Giulio Piovaccari MILAN, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Italy's Monte dei Pa...

21st August, 2026

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S&P Dow Jones Indices upgrades Poland to developed market status

Aug 21 (Reuters) - Global financial market index provider S&P Dow Jones Indices reclassified Poland...

21st August, 2026