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Oil prices climb again, as global stocks gain

By Chris Prentice and Samuel Indyk NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global equities were higher o...

12th August, 2026

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Ukraine has retaken 745 sq km in 'precision' operation this year, Zelenskiy says

KYIV, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Ukrainian forces have recaptured 745 square km (288 square miles) of Russia...

12th August, 2026

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Trading Day: AI cheer, new highs near

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Upbeat tech earnings pushed the Nasdaq, S&P 5...

12th August, 2026

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Ukraine pounds naval base, grain terminals at Russia's Black Sea port of Novorossiysk

Aug 12 (Reuters) - A major Ukrainian attack on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit wars...

12th August, 2026

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Oil prices edge up as investors weigh US-Iran talks deadlock against lower demand

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday as attacks on ships...

12th August, 2026

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Dollar gains, yen slips as US CPI meets expectations

By Karen Brettell Aug 12 (Reuters) - The dollar gained on Wednesday after U.S. consumer price inflat...

12th August, 2026

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Austrian court convicts Belarusians over supplying Russian arms industry

VIENNA, Aug 12 (Reuters) - An Austrian court on Wednesday convicted two Belarusian cousins of violat...

12th August, 2026

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Exclusive-Inside the Google executive moves that led to its big AI reshuffle

By Kenrick Cai SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Google co-founder Sergey Brin in recent months has...

12th August, 2026

Image for European stocks ease from record highs as investors weigh earnings, Middle East risks
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European stocks ease from record highs as investors weigh earnings, Middle East risks

By Ragini Mathur and Utkarsh Hathi Aug 12 (Reuters) - European shares pulled back from record highs...

12th August, 2026

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Global stocks hold gains after in-line US CPI

By Samuel Indyk and Rocky Swift LONDON, Aug 12 (Reuters) - Global stocks held on to gains on Wednesd...

12th August, 2026

Image for Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal
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Paramount says CNN sale 'on the table' to resolve California suit over Warner Bros deal

Aug 12 (Reuters) - Paramount Skydance is keeping all options, including a possible sale of CNN, "on...

12th August, 2026

Image for FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high
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FTSE 100 falls for third straight session; Balfour Beatty jumps to record high

Aug 12 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday for the third straight day, as invest...

12th August, 2026