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Billionaires' wealth hits new peak as their clout grows, Oxfam says

Jan 19 (Reuters) - Billionaire wealth surged at three times its recent pace last year to reach its h...

19th January, 2026

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Ukraine's top commander says Russia plans big boost in drone production

Jan 18 (Reuters) - Ukraine's top military commander said Russia is showing no signs of interest in t...

18th January, 2026

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Iran warns against any US strike as judiciary hints at unrest-linked executions

By Parisa Hafezi Jan 18 (Reuters) - Iran's president warned on Sunday that any U.S. strike would tri...

18th January, 2026

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Two high-speed trains collide in Spain, 21 killed

MADRID, Jan 18 (Reuters) - At least two people have died and an unknown number are trapped after two...

18th January, 2026

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Syria government, Kurdish forces agree sweeping integration to end clashes

By Mahmoud Hasano and Khalil Ashawi and Jaidaa Taha TABQA, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The Syrian government...

18th January, 2026

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Kurdish commander calls on US to 'intervene forcefully' in Syria clashes

By Feras Dalatey DAMASCUS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. should intervene more forcefully to end a Syr...

18th January, 2026

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World markets jolted, dollar dips as Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Greenland

By Karin Strohecker and Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Global markets face a fresh bout...

18th January, 2026

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Scottish first minister says a May majority means new independence push

LONDON, Jan 18 (Reuters) - Scotland's first minister, John Swinney, said on Sunday he would call for...

18th January, 2026

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EU warns of downward spiral after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - European Union leaders on Saturday warned of a "dangerous downward spir...

17th January, 2026

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EU calls emergency envoys meeting for Sunday after Trump vows tariffs linked to Greenland

BRUSSELS, Jan 17 (Reuters) - Ambassadors from the European Union's 27 countries will convene on Sund...

17th January, 2026

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Venezuela's new leader, facing internal division, moves to tighten her grip on power

Jan 17 (Reuters) - In the 12 days since the U.S. seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, interim...

17th January, 2026

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Five pro-Palestinian activists plead not guilty over UK military base break-in

LONDON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - Five pro-Palestinian activists pleaded not guilty on Friday to breaking i...

16th January, 2026