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Image for Balkans truck protests against EU rules risk fuel shortagesFinance

Balkans Truck Protests Against EU Rules Risk Fuel Shortages

Image for Dutch parties agree on rare minority governmentHeadlines

Dutch Parties Agree on Rare Minority Government

Image for French government survives no-confidence votes on expenditure part of 2026 budgetFinance

French Government Survives No-Confidence Votes on Expenditure Part of 2026 Budget

Image for French government survives first no-confidence vote on expenditure part of 2026 budgetFinance

French Government Survives First No-Confidence Vote on Expenditure Part of 2026 Budget

Image for Power restored to Russia's main naval base home town after four days, governor says

Power Restored to Russia's Main Naval Base Home Town After Four Days, Governor Says

Date: January 27, 2026

MOSCOW, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Power was restored on Tuesday to the home town of Russia's main naval base after four days of blackouts caused by the collapse of aging power lines during bad winter weather...

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Spain to Pay $24 Million in Compensation to Victims of High-Speed Train Crash

Date: January 27, 2026

MADRID, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Spain will pay out 20 million euros ($24 million) in compensation to the victims of last week's high-speed train crash that killed 45 people and left more than 150 injured,...

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UK Announces Meta-Backed AI Team to Upgrade Public Services

Date: January 27, 2026

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The British government said on Tuesday it had recruited a team of artificial intelligence specialists to build AI tools to improve transport, public safety and defence,...

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France's National Assembly Approves Banning under-15s From Social Media

Date: January 26, 2026

PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) - France's National Assembly debated legislation to ban children under 15 years old from social media on Monday, amid growing concerns about online bullying and mental health...

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Germany's Fiscal Boost Lifts Growth Hopes but Reforms Lag

Date: January 26, 2026

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office last year promising an unprecedented fiscal splurge that would revive growth in Europe's largest economy after...

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German Savings Banks Group Forecasts 1% GDP Growth in 2026

Date: January 26, 2026

BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - Germany's economy is set for a modest rebound in 2026 after three years of stagnation, Germany's savings banks association DSGV said on Monday, forecasting gross domestic...