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Activists plan new, bigger flotilla to try to bring aid to Gaza

By Tim Cocks JOHANNESBURG, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Activists behind a flotilla intercepted at sea last yea...

5th February, 2026

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Russia's Sberbank plans crypto-backed loans to corporate clients

MOSCOW, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Russia's largest lender Sberbank is preparing to issue crypto‑backed loans...

5th February, 2026

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BoE's Bailey welcomes Warsh as Trump's choice to lead U.S. Fed

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday welcomed U.S. President...

5th February, 2026

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US, Russia to reestablish military-to-military talks

Feb 5 (Reuters) - The U.S. military said that Washington and Moscow on Thursday agreed to reestablis...

5th February, 2026

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US, Russia close in on deal to continue New START nuclear arms treaty, Axios reports

Feb 5 (Reuters) - The United States and Russia are closing in on a deal to observe the New START nuc...

5th February, 2026

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BoE's Bailey says his main message is one of good news

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday that his main mess...

5th February, 2026

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Estonia releases vessel held on suspicion of smuggling after inspection

STOCKHOLM, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Estonia's Tax and Customs Board said on Thursday it had allowed the sei...

5th February, 2026

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Prada-owned Versace appoints Alaia's Pieter Mulier as creative director

MILAN, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Versace, the Italian fashion brand which last year was acquired by rival Pr...

5th February, 2026

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Volkswagen overtook Tesla as Europe's top EV seller in 2025

Feb 5 (Reuters) - Volkswagen overtook Tesla in sales of fully-electric cars in Europe in 2025, data...

5th February, 2026

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Spain's Sanchez: we won't be swayed by tech oligarchs on social media ban

MADRID, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Tech companies will not sway the will of the Spanish government as it inte...

5th February, 2026

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Stepson of Norway's crown prince denies drugging alleged rape victim

By Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Feb 5 (Reuters) - The son of Norway's crown princess denied in court on Thur...

5th February, 2026

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UK's Starmer apologises to Epstein victims over Mandelson, but comes out fighting

LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer apologised to the victims of Jeffrey E...

5th February, 2026