Germany pushes for ‘two-speed’ Europe with new bloc of six leading economies
Germany proposes ‘two-speed EU’ to enhance decision-makingKlingbeil invites France, Poland, Spain, Italy, NetherlandsPlan includes capital markets union, defence,…
Amazon axes 16,000 jobs as it pushes AI and efficiency
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Russian strike on passenger train in northeastern Ukraine kills five, prosecutors say
Item 1 of 5 A war crime prosecutor and a police officer work next to a passenger train…
Dollar reels near four-year low after blow from Trump comments
Item 1 of 3 United States one dollar bills are seen on a light table at the Bureau…
South Korea court jails former first lady for bribery
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EU expected to approve new Iran sanctions in response to crackdown
BRUSSELS, Jan 27 (Reuters) – The EU is expected to sanction some 20 Iranian individuals and entities under…
Europe’s offshore wind pact is a hedge against US gas reliance
LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) – European countries have agreed to jointly develop a vast offshore wind network, marking…
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
PARIS, Jan 26 (Reuters) – France’s National Assembly on Monday backed legislation to ban children under 15 years…
Japan-US alliance would crumble if Tokyo ignored Taiwan crisis, PM Takaichi says
TOKYO, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan’s strategic alliance with the U.S. would collapse…
Saudi dissident awarded $4.1 million by UK court for hacking, assault ‘by Saudi Arabia’
LONDON, Jan 26 (Reuters) – A Saudi human rights activist who accuses Saudi Arabia of targeting him with…
Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament
Senior committee blocks Burnham candidacy in 8-1 voteMarkets sensitive to speculation over Starmer’s futureBurnham disappointed, but calls for…
Airlines reroute, cancel flights as tensions ramp up over Iran
Jan 24 (Reuters) – Airlines have been rerouting and cancelling some flights across the Middle East as tensions…