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Image for Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK
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Kremlin says Russia has right to defend itself from 'piracy' after report of warship escort near UK

MOSCOW, April 9 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia had the right to defend itself...

9th April, 2026

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Exclusive-Iran war doubles Russia's main oil revenue to $9 billion in April, Reuters calculations show

MOSCOW, April 9 (Reuters) - Russia will see revenue from its biggest single oil tax double to $9 bil...

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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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

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

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

Image for Israeli military says it has killed Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem
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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

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Lebanon must be covered by ceasefire agreement, French foreign minister says

PARIS, April 9 (Reuters) - The ceasefire agreed by Iran and the United States must also cover milita...

9th April, 2026

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Russia detains former Radio Free Europe freelancer for treason, TASS says

MOSCOW, April 9 (Reuters) - Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) said on Thursday that a former f...

9th April, 2026