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Image for Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical
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Former Barclays boss denies friendship with Epstein, US Democrats skeptical

By Nupur Anand NEW YORK, July 23 (Reuters) - Former Barclays Chief Executive Jes Staley will testify...

23rd July, 2026

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Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX to shut down

July 23 (Reuters) - Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX said on Thursday that it will shut down its opera...

23rd July, 2026

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Channel Tunnel operator says EU software issues could delay biometric checks

By Gianluca Lo Nostro and Zakarya Meliani July 23 (Reuters) - Channel Tunnel operator Getlink warned...

23rd July, 2026

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Spain seeks to extend smoking ban to terraces, include vapes

MADRID, July 21 (Reuters) - Spain will ban smoking on outdoor bar and restaurant terraces while exte...

21st July, 2026

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French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s

PARIS, July 20 (Reuters) - A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Mon...

20th July, 2026

Image for Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries
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Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

DUBLIN, July 20 (Reuters) - Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 1...

20th July, 2026

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EU waives penalties for oil and gas firms that breach methane law

BRUSSELS, July 20 (Reuters) - The European Commission instructed EU governments to waive penalties f...

20th July, 2026

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Construction chemicals companies, trade associations hit with EU cartel charges

By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, July 20 (Reuters) - EU antitrust regulators on Monday charged a group of c...

20th July, 2026

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France blocks access to Polymarket website

PARIS, July 17 (Reuters) - France's gambling regulator said on Friday it had instructed internet ser...

17th July, 2026

Image for EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals
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EU plans measures to help EU banks build scale and compete with US rivals

By Philip Blenkinsop and Jan Strupczewski BRUSSELS, July 17 (Reuters) - The European Commission aims...

17th July, 2026

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Bank of England says action needed on gilt repo market regulation

By David Milliken LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) - Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said "do...

17th July, 2026

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England to ban sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s from next year

LONDON, July 16 (Reuters) - The British government said on Thursday it would ban the sale of high-ca...

16th July, 2026