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Sterling nudges lower as Starmer's future in question

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, May 11 (Reuters) - The British pound pulled back slightly on Monday as ma...

11th May, 2026

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EU agrees to restore fuller trade ties with Syria

BRUSSELS, May 11 (Reuters) - The European Council said on Monday it had adopted a decision terminati...

11th May, 2026

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Water levels on Rhine river in Germany rising after rain, may normalise this week

HAMBURG, May 11 (Reuters) - Rain has increased water levels on the river Rhine in Germany enabling c...

11th May, 2026

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Hungary to review Paks nuclear plant expansion, ministerial nominee says

By Gergely Szakacs and Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, May 11 (Reuters) - Hungary will review the financing...

11th May, 2026

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'Money alone does not build ships,' TKMS CEO says on rival Rheinmetall bid for GNYK

FRANKFURT, May 11 (Reuters) - German warship maker TKMS has taken note of a rival bid for the German...

11th May, 2026

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Germany extends employment guarantee at Schwedt PCK refinery

BERLIN, May 11 (Reuters) - German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche told Reuters on Monday that the...

11th May, 2026

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Blackstone to acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC

May 11 (Reuters) - Blackstone will acquire Greek e-commerce platform Skroutz from CVC Capital Partne...

11th May, 2026

Image for European shares tepid as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock
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European shares tepid as markets weigh US-Iran deadlock

May 11 (Reuters) - European shares were muted on Monday, as stalled U.S.-Iran peace negotiations pus...

11th May, 2026

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UK's Victrex to cut 10% jobs, warns of annual profit miss on Middle East worries

May 11 (Reuters) - British high-performance polymer maker Victrex said on Monday it would reduce its...

11th May, 2026

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Deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit

By Duncan Miriri NAIROBI, May 11 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron and more than 30 Afric...

11th May, 2026

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UK's ASOS to sell Lichfield centre to Marks & Spencer for $90 million

May 11 (Reuters) - ASOS said on Monday it will sell its Lichfield fulfilment centre to rival Marks &...

11th May, 2026

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Evacuation of passengers from virus-hit cruise ship to be completed on Monday

May 11 (Reuters) - The evacuation of passengers from a Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship hit by a dea...

11th May, 2026