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Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain
MADRID, May 18 (Reuters) - Spain's High Court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud an...
18th May, 2026
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Polish central bank ready to act but will take its time to assess, Glapinski says
By Balazs Koranyi and Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, May 18 (Reuters) - Poland's central bank is ready to...
18th May, 2026
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Russia fails to sell stake in gold miner UGC as no one bids at auction
MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) - The Russian state failed to auction a stake in gold producer Uzhuralzolot...
18th May, 2026
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Putin faces 'very difficult choices' in Ukraine as sanctions bite, Estonia's spy chief says
By Andrius Sytas and Tom Balmforth TALLINN, May 18 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin has...
18th May, 2026
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Athens airport first-quarter net profit falls 28%, hit by price adjustments
May 18 (Reuters) - Athens International Airport's first-quarter net profit dropped by 27.9% after a...
18th May, 2026
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Global banks raise yuan forecasts, fuelled by China's export strength and stable US ties
SHANGHAI, May 18 (Reuters) - Some global investment houses revised up their yuan forecasts, fuelled...
18th May, 2026
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Activist investor Corvex pushes Premier Inn-owner Whitbread to consider sale, FT reports
May 18 (Reuters) - Activist hedge fund Corvex Management is pushing Premier Inn owner Whitbread to p...
18th May, 2026
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Belarus holds nuclear weapons drills, defence ministry says
MOSCOW, May 18 (Reuters) - Belarus, which hosts Russian nuclear weapons, said on Monday it was condu...
18th May, 2026
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UK's Advanced Medical Solutions tumbles after TA Associates scraps buyout plans
May 18 (Reuters) - Shares in Advanced Medical Solutions fell as much as 27% on Monday, after private...
18th May, 2026
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UK's Capita reaffirms growth forecast as public sector revenue climbs
May 18 (Reuters) - Capita on Monday reaffirmed its forecast for annual revenue, as the UK-based outs...
18th May, 2026
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Conservatives win election in Spain's Andalusia, but need far right to govern
By Graham Keeley MADRID, May 18 (Reuters) - The conservative People's Party won the election in Spai...
18th May, 2026
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent: will call on G7 to follow sanctions regime on Iran
PARIS, May 18 (Reuters) - United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday that he woul...
18th May, 2026