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Analysis-Europe's energy crisis response avoids consumption curbs, for now

By Mark John and Kate Abnett LONDON/BRUSSELS, April 29 (Reuters) - As the energy shock from the Iran...

29th April, 2026

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Britain's lifetime smoking ban set to become law

By Marissa Davison and Ben Makori LONDON, April 27 (Reuters) - Britain's plans to ban future generat...

27th April, 2026

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Switzerland angers Italy by claiming costs of treating Crans-Montana fire victims

ZURICH/MILAN, April 26 (Reuters) - Switzerland will charge Rome for the costs its health system sust...

26th April, 2026

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Norway government plans social media ban for children under 16

OSLO, April 24 (Reuters) - Norway's government said on Friday it will propose a ban on the use of so...

24th April, 2026

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EU envoys poised to adopt 20th package of Russia sanctions, diplomats say

By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, April 22 (Reuters) - European Union envoys are set to adopt a 20th package...

22nd April, 2026

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Syrian minorities refused asylum in Europe as rejections surge

By Amina Ismail and Layli Foroudi AMSTERDAM, April 22 (Reuters) - Armed men burst into the apartment...

22nd April, 2026

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Germany's ruling coalition at odds over reform push

By Andreas Rinke BERLIN, April 21 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition has been...

21st April, 2026

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UK accelerates clean energy to protect against fossil fuel price shocks

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, April 21 (Reuters) - Britain will launch a package of measures on Tuesday...

20th April, 2026

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UK proposal to charge tourists to visit museums sparks backlash amid restitution demands

By Catarina Demony LONDON, April 16 (Reuters) - Britain is considering introducing entry fees for to...

16th April, 2026

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EU measures to ease pain of expensive energy must have end date, EU executive says

WASHINGTON, April 14 (Reuters) - European governments' measures to alleviate the impact of high ener...

14th April, 2026

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Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors

PARIS, April 14 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU le...

14th April, 2026

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UK's Reeves 'frustrated and angry' over US Iran war strategy, Mirror reports

LONDON, April 14 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Tuesday she was "very fr...

14th April, 2026