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Five killed while defusing explosive device in Russian-controlled Sevastopol, governor says

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Five people were killed while trying to defuse an explosive device in Sevastopol,...

13th August, 2026

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Heatwave expected to remove 15% of France's nuclear capacity on Friday

By Forrest Crellin PARIS, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Europe's fifth heatwave this summer is expected to trim...

13th August, 2026

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Candle Lake offers to buy online casino firm Evolution for $14 billion

Aug 13 (Reuters) - Candle Lake has offered to buy Swedish online casino provider Evolution for about...

13th August, 2026

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ECB set to deliver final rate hike next month in shortest tightening drive since 2011: Reuters poll

By Indradip Ghosh BENGALURU, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank will raise interest rates...

13th August, 2026

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Soccer-Qatar, Morocco among six Arab federations backing FIFA's Infantino

By Karolos Grohmann Aug 13 (Reuters) - Six heads of Arab national football associations, including Q...

13th August, 2026

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China's WeRide eyes Australia, Southeast Asia among potential new markets after strong Q2

BEIJING, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Chinese autonomous driving firm WeRide is considering Australia, South K...

13th August, 2026

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Ladbrokes owner Entain beats first-half profit view as World Cup offsets UK tax blow

By Yamini Kalia Aug 13 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes owner Entain beat first-half profit expectations on Thu...

13th August, 2026

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Germany's RWE flags two data centre deals in near-term

FRANKFURT, Aug 13 (Reuters) - RWE is close to striking two deals with data centre operators for two...

13th August, 2026

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Sweden's right-wing government lags in poll, but gap narrows

STOCKHOLM, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Sweden's ruling right-wing coalition government is lagging centre-left...

13th August, 2026

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Embracer posts earnings beat on PC, console strength, driving up shares

By Jesus Calero Aug 13 (Reuters) - Embracer reported first-quarter earnings above market expectation...

13th August, 2026

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UK economy gains from Gulf ceasefire, World Cup and sunshine

By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Britain's economy unexpectedly grew i...

13th August, 2026

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Container shipper Hapag-Lloyd takes $600 million hit from Middle East crisis

BERLIN, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world's top container shipping companies, said on...

13th August, 2026