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Image for Explainer-Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?
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Explainer-Could UK PM Starmer be forced out after local election losses?

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to carry on as leader after...

8th May, 2026

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Vespa maker Piaggio's profit drops nearly 40% in first quarter

May 8 (Reuters) - Italy's Piaggio, known for its iconic Vespa scooters, reported an over 39% drop in...

8th May, 2026

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Russian drones swarm smaller Ukrainian power stations, data shows

By Max Hunder and Prasanta Kumar Dutta KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) - Russia has increasingly focused its a...

8th May, 2026

Image for Ryanair to shut operating base at Greece's Thessaloniki airport due to high fees, says senior executive
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Ryanair to shut operating base at Greece's Thessaloniki airport due to high fees, says senior executive

ATHENS, May 8 (Reuters) - Ryanair will close its operating base at Greece's Thessaloniki airport thi...

8th May, 2026

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Intesa's profits top forecast on strong trading, confirm solid start for sector

MILAN, May 8 (Reuters) - Italy's biggest bank Intesa Sanpaolo topped forecasts with first-quarter ea...

8th May, 2026

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Google has bit more time to address concerns in EU investigation, EU Commission says

BRUSSELS, May 8 (Reuters) - EU regulators are giving Alphabet's Google a little bit more time to soo...

8th May, 2026

Image for Campaigners drop bid to make Swiss National Bank hold bitcoin
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Campaigners drop bid to make Swiss National Bank hold bitcoin

By John Revill ZURICH, May 8 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency advocates trying to make the Swiss National...

8th May, 2026

Image for Logitech CEO plans to boost spending on R&D and marketing
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Logitech CEO plans to boost spending on R&D and marketing

ZURICH, May 8 (Reuters) - Logitech International (LOGN.S) will increase spending on product developm...

8th May, 2026

Image for Berlin sticks to one-off bonus for workers despite states' opposition
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Berlin sticks to one-off bonus for workers despite states' opposition

BERLIN, May 8 (Reuters) - The German government said on Friday it would stick to its plan for employ...

8th May, 2026

Image for EU agency urges caution with jet fuel switch amid supply crunch fears
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EU agency urges caution with jet fuel switch amid supply crunch fears

May 8 (Reuters) - The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has told airports and airlines in the re...

8th May, 2026

Image for 'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm
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'We are American': Acerinox considers NYSE listing for US arm

By Javi West Larrañaga May 8 (Reuters) - The head of Acerinox on Friday kept a door open for a possi...

8th May, 2026

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HSBC has reviewed lending policies after $400 million fraud provision, chairman says

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) - HSBC has "substantially completed" a review of its lending policies and pr...

8th May, 2026