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ECB keeps rates on hold, leaves room for more hikes

FRANKFURT, July 23 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank kept borrowing costs on hold on Thursday bu...

23rd July, 2026

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Venice Biennale chief calls EU funding cut 'political'

ROME, July 23 (Reuters) - The Venice Biennale would undermine its autonomy and freedom of expression...

23rd July, 2026

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Alphabet's cash burn raises alarm for Big Tech as AI spending climbs

By Aditya Soni and Deborah Mary Sophia July 23 (Reuters) - Alphabet's first cash burn on record has...

23rd July, 2026

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TotalEnergies to exit Arctic LNG 2 plant in Russia, CEO says

By America Hernandez PARIS, July 23 - French oil major TotalEnergies will exit its stake in the Arct...

23rd July, 2026

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Protesters clash with Albanian police in demonstrations triggered by Kushner resort plan

TIRANA, July 23 (Reuters) - Albanian police used water cannons and tear gas on Thursday to disperse...

23rd July, 2026

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China refiners snap up September Russian crude, eye Iranian oil as Mideast supply risks grow

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Reuters) - Some Chinese refiners have ramped up purchases of sanctioned Russian...

23rd July, 2026

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Saudi PIF's $55 billion EA deal approved under EU merger rules

BRUSSELS, July 23 (Reuters) - A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund h...

23rd July, 2026

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Spain sees public tenders go unawarded at faster pace than after Ukraine war, builders say

MADRID, July 23 (Reuters) - Public works tenders in Spain are going unawarded at a faster rate than...

23rd July, 2026

Image for UK's FTSE 100 slips as oil tops $100 on Middle East conflict; bond yields rise
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UK's FTSE 100 slips as oil tops $100 on Middle East conflict; bond yields rise

July 23 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 was little changed on Thursday as weakness in precious metal...

23rd July, 2026

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Spanish minister enters race to lead UN labour agency, amid US funding concerns

By Olivia Le Poidevin and Emma Farge GENEVA, July 23 (Reuters) - Spain on Thursday nominated Labour...

23rd July, 2026

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UK regulator seeks views on proposed ITV-Sky deal

LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator said on Thursday it was seeking views on...

23rd July, 2026

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Pound steady as investors eye oil prices, ECB decision 

By Shashwat Chauhan July 23 (Reuters) - The pound held steady and was set for its first monthly rise...

23rd July, 2026