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Pressure on BP board rises as LAPFF joins shareholder adviser chorus recommending dissenting votes

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - Britain's Local Authority Pension Fund Forum, representing funds with as...

9th April, 2026

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US-Iran truce should extend to Lebanon, EU's top diplomat says

BRUSSELS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran should exte...

9th April, 2026

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Italy working to restore freedom of navigation in Hormuz, Meloni says

By Angelo Amante and Giuseppe Fonte ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni...

9th April, 2026

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Mercedes reports drop in Q1 sales during 'transition year' for China market

BERLIN, April 9 (Reuters) - Mercedes-Benz reported another drop in sales in its core car business in...

9th April, 2026

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Germany probes Klesch's planned purchase of BP refinery, reports Spiegel

BERLIN, April 9 (Reuters) - Germany's economy ministry has started an investment review of investmen...

9th April, 2026

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UK lenders expect demand for mortgages to rise in Q2

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - British lenders expect to see demand for mortgages rise in the three mon...

9th April, 2026

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Factbox-Hostage stand-offs and disputed comments: Past papal visits to Africa

By Joshua McElwee VATICAN CITY, April 9 (Reuters) - Pope Leo leaves on Monday for a visit to four co...

9th April, 2026

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Italy says EU should consider pausing budget rules if Iran crisis persists

ROME, April 9 (Reuters) - European Union authorities should consider a temporary suspension of budge...

9th April, 2026

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Portugal's TAP profit slumps 92% on one‑off charge, says bookings solid

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, April 9 (Reuters) - Portugal's airline TAP said on Thursday its 2025 pro...

9th April, 2026

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Lidl steps up UK expansion, targets over 50 new stores

LONDON, April 9 (Reuters) - Lidl GB, the UK arm of the German discount supermarket group, plans to o...

9th April, 2026

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Romanian president appoints chief prosecutors despite opposition

BUCHAREST, April 9 (Reuters) - Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan appointed seven chief prosec...

9th April, 2026

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Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem

April 9 (Reuters) - Israel said on Thursday it had killed Naim Qassem, the leader of the Iran-backed...

9th April, 2026