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Image for Russia dismisses German drone incident as 'fabricated provocation'
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Russia dismisses German drone incident as 'fabricated provocation'

BERLIN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The Russian embassy in Berlin dismissed a suspected drone attack at a majo...

7th August, 2026

Image for Dollar drops as weak US jobs data pushes out Fed hike expectations
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Dollar drops as weak US jobs data pushes out Fed hike expectations

By Chibuike Oguh NEW YORK, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The dollar fell against major currencies including the...

7th August, 2026

Image for Brent climbs $1 on uncertainty over end to Iran war
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Brent climbs $1 on uncertainty over end to Iran war

HOUSTON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil climbed more than $1 a barrel on Friday over ongoing unce...

7th August, 2026

Image for Spain's government announces immediate border controls with Italy in migration spat
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Spain's government announces immediate border controls with Italy in migration spat

MADRID, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Spain's government said on Friday it would establish border controls for f...

7th August, 2026

Image for UK's JD Sports appoints former IKEA boss Peter Agnefjäll as chair
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UK's JD Sports appoints former IKEA boss Peter Agnefjäll as chair

Aug 7 (Reuters) - British sportswear retailer JD Sports on Friday said former IKEA CEO Peter Agnefjä...

7th August, 2026

Image for Volkswagen's controlling families weigh in on restructuring battle, call for swift action
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Volkswagen's controlling families weigh in on restructuring battle, call for swift action

By Rachel More BERLIN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Volkswagen's controlling families dialled up the pressure o...

7th August, 2026

Image for Mike Ashley's Frasers leads race to buy Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports
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Mike Ashley's Frasers leads race to buy Harvey Nichols, Sky News reports

Aug 7 (Reuters) - Billionaire Mike Ashley's Frasers Group is the frontrunner to buy British departme...

7th August, 2026

Image for Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Serbia for first visit
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Serbia for first visit

BELGRADE, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Serbia on Friday for...

7th August, 2026

Image for Volkswagen to overhaul US strategy with planned pick-up truck, source says
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Volkswagen to overhaul US strategy with planned pick-up truck, source says

By Christina Amann BERLIN, Aug 7 (Reuters) - German auto group Volkswagen plans to overhaul its U.S....

7th August, 2026

Image for UK stock indexes set for fourth week of gains, miners rally
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UK stock indexes set for fourth week of gains, miners rally

Aug 7 (Reuters) - The main UK indices ended with a fourth consecutive week of gains on Friday, as a...

7th August, 2026

Image for US stocks, bonds rally after soft jobs report; yen bounces back
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US stocks, bonds rally after soft jobs report; yen bounces back

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Global stocks headed for their strongest weekly gain sinc...

7th August, 2026

Image for Soccer-Infantino allies rally as Norway FA demands FIFA president's resignation
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Soccer-Infantino allies rally as Norway FA demands FIFA president's resignation

By Aadi Nair Aug 7 (Reuters) - Football appeared to be headed for a prolonged standoff on Friday as...

7th August, 2026