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EU member states should 'frontload' defence budgets to finance necessary 'big bang': Kubilius

EU member states should 'frontload' defence budgets to finance necessary 'big bang': Kubilius

The new European Commissioner for defence on Thursday reiterated his support for issuing common bond...

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Von der Leyen flies to Uruguay Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil

Von der Leyen flies to Uruguay Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has landed in Latin America to finalise the Mercosur agree...

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Watches of Switzerland clocks up revenue boost on strong US demand

Watches of Switzerland clocks up revenue boost on strong US demand

Watches of Switzerland Group has revealed its first half financial year 2025 (H1 FY25) results, for ...

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French bank previously owned by HSBC plans to slash 1400 posts

French bank previously owned by HSBC plans to slash 1400 posts

The bank Crédit Commercial de France (CCF) announced a restructuring plan on Wednesday for the next ...

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Political crises in France and Germany spell more trouble for Europe's ailing economy - analysis

Political crises in France and Germany spell more trouble for Europe's ailing economy - analysis

A political vacuum in France and Germany, the EU’s two biggest and most influential players, spells ...

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Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading

Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading

Vietnam has suspended the operations of Chinese online retailer Temu after it failed to meet a gover...

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Shares in Eli Lilly rise as Zepbound weight-loss study shows solid success

Shares in Eli Lilly rise as Zepbound weight-loss study shows solid success

Shares of Eli Lilly climbed on Wednesday after the drug maker detailed a study showing that its bloc...

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Italian deputy PM blames Agnelli family for Stellantis problems

Italian deputy PM blames Agnelli family for Stellantis problems

Italian deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini has said the Agnelli family should be held as responsib...

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General Motors takes billion-dollar hit over losses in China

General Motors takes billion-dollar hit over losses in China

General Motors has announced it is having to take a restructuring charge of more than $5bn (€4.8bn) ...

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