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Trump says talks with Iran under way but Tehran denies any planned

By Steve Holland, Menna AlaaElDin and Yasmine Ghania ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/CAIRO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U...

2nd August, 2026

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Yen holds gains after Japan, US confirm joint intervention, signal more action

By Makiko Yamazaki and Leika Kihara TOKYO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Japan is expected to announce on Monday...

2nd August, 2026

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Italian cable maker Prysmian in advanced talks to acquire Atkore, Bloomberg reports

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Italian cable maker Prysmian is in advanced talks to acquire U.S. electrical produ...

2nd August, 2026

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France tightens oversight of foreign investment to protect national security

By Dominique Patton PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu issued a decree...

2nd August, 2026

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AstraZeneca held talks with Bristol Myers Squibb on $400 billion megadeal, source says

Aug 2 (Reuters) - UK drugmaker AstraZeneca has been exploring a deal to combine with U.S. rival Bris...

2nd August, 2026

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Analysis-China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks

By Claire Fu, Kevin Yao and Liangping Gao SINGAPORE/BEIJING, Aug 3 (Reuters) - China is energeticall...

2nd August, 2026

Image for Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean
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Italian-led EU force boards sanctioned tanker from Russia's 'shadow fleet' in Mediterranean

ROME, Aug 2 (Reuters) - An EU mission led by Italy boarded a tanker belonging to Russia's so-called...

2nd August, 2026

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Two die as firefighting helicopters collide in Greece, French blaze changes course

AGIOS KONSTANTINOS, Greece, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Greek firefighters battled on Sunday to control a huge...

2nd August, 2026

Image for Hungary PM flags "critical" days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown
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Hungary PM flags "critical" days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown

BUDAPEST, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Hungary faces a critical five days, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on...

2nd August, 2026

Image for Holcim to sell Philippines unit to China's Huaxin in $807 million deal
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Holcim to sell Philippines unit to China's Huaxin in $807 million deal

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Swiss building materials supplier Holcim Group said on Sunday it would sell a near...

2nd August, 2026

Image for Ukrainian drones kill eight in Russia and strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say
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Ukrainian drones kill eight in Russia and strike Wildberries warehouse, governors say

Aug 2 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drone strikes killed at least two people in regions along Russia's Volga...

2nd August, 2026

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Life after Orban: Hungary Inc digs in as new political era takes hold

By Gergely Szakacs and Michael Kahn BUDAPEST/PRAGUE, Aug 2 (Reuters) - Hungarian firms and business...

2nd August, 2026