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UK tells EU: Without flexibility, we will act on N.Ireland

UK tells EU: Without flexibility, we will act on N.Ireland

By William James and Elizabeth Piper LONDON (Reuters) -Britain warned it might be forced to “act” in a row with the Europe..

Malta retains top spot for ‘Rainbow Europe’ rights, say activists

Malta retains top spot for ‘Rainbow Europe’ rights, say activists

LIMASSOL, Cyprus (Reuters) -A new dynamic has emerged in protecting the rights of the LGBTQ+ communities across Europe, but significan..

Russia sanctions European gas companies, Polish part of gas pipeline

Russia sanctions European gas companies, Polish part of gas pipeline

(Reuters) – Russia has imposed sanctions against units of Gazprom Germania, in which its gas producer Gazprom ceded ownership, a..

Volkswagen to build 800,000 fully-electric cars this year

Volkswagen to build 800,000 fully-electric cars this year

BERLIN (Reuters) – Volkswagen is planning to build 800,000 fully electric cars worldwide this year and 1.3 million in 2023, the ..

Analysis-COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings

Analysis-COVID crisis could deepen N.Korea food shortages amid drought warnings

By Hyonhee Shin and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) – North Korea’s coronavirus outbreak threatens to deepen its already di..

Putin says West is triggering a global economic crisis

Putin says West is triggering a global economic crisis

(Reuters) -President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that the West had triggered a global economic crisis and a wave of ruinous inflat..

Global crypto regulation body likely in next year, top official says

Global crypto regulation body likely in next year, top official says

By Marc Jones and Alun John LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters) – Global market regulators are likely to launch a joint body within the n..

N.Korea reports first COVID outbreak, orders lockdown in “gravest emergency”

N.Korea reports first COVID outbreak, orders lockdown in “gravest emergency”

By Joori Roh and Soo-hyang Choi SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea reported its first COVID-19 outbreak on Thursday, calling it the “g..

In U-turn, IEA sees world weathering lost Russian oil supply

In U-turn, IEA sees world weathering lost Russian oil supply

By Noah Browning LONDON (Reuters) -The world will not be left short of oil even with lower output from sanctions-hit Russia, the Inter..

The inflation quirk that is costing Spain billions

The inflation quirk that is costing Spain billions

By Belén Carreño and Sergio Goncalves MADRID/LISBON (Reuters) – Surging energy prices pushed Spanish inflation to a peak of just..

Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation

Asian economic powers warn of risks from war, monetary policy normalisation

By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) -East Asian economic leaders warned on Thursday of risks to the region’s outlook and pledge..

Chinese findings on Mars suggest water existed for longer on planet’s surface

Chinese findings on Mars suggest water existed for longer on planet’s surface

BEIJING (Reuters) – Hydrated minerals discovered by China’s robotic rover on Mars in a vast basin believed to be the site ..

UK-based Bitfount raises $5M seed to streamline collaboration between organisations working with sensitive datasets.

UK-based Bitfount raises $5M seed to streamline collaboration between organisations working with sensitive datasets.

Bitfount is helping solve some of the world’s biggest problems by making hard-to-access data interactable while easing the burden on I..

AXA, Unilever to join new 1 billion euro regenerative agriculture fund

AXA, Unilever to join new 1 billion euro regenerative agriculture fund

ZURICH (Reuters) – Insurer Axa and consumer goods group Unilever plan to invest 100 million euros each into a new 1 billion euro..

ECB firms up expectations for July interest rate hike

ECB firms up expectations for July interest rate hike

LJUBLJANA (Reuters) – The European Central Bank has firmed up expectations that it will raise its benchmark interest rate in Jul..

Nearly 5 million jobs lost in Ukraine as war pummels economy – ILO

Nearly 5 million jobs lost in Ukraine as war pummels economy – ILO

LONDON (Reuters) – Around 4.8 million jobs have been lost in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February, as the..

Ukraine pushes Russian forces back, restricts gas flow to Europe

Ukraine pushes Russian forces back, restricts gas flow to Europe

By Pavel Polityuk and Jonathan Landay KYIV/VILHIVKA, Ukraine (Reuters) -Ukrainian forces reported battlefield gains on Wednesday in a ..

Factbox-Potential bidders in Norway’s first offshore wind tender

Factbox-Potential bidders in Norway’s first offshore wind tender

By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) – Norway has earmarked two areas in the North Sea to accommodate up to 4.5 gigawatt (GW) of floating..

Analysis: Blockchain needs MP3 music moment to win over markets

Analysis: Blockchain needs MP3 music moment to win over markets

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) – Blockchain needs its own music industry ‘MP3′ moment as fragmented regulation and te..

Explainer-What will a Marcos presidency in the Philippines look like?

Explainer-What will a Marcos presidency in the Philippines look like?

By Martin Petty (Reuters) – Ferdinand Marcos Jr has swept an election in the Philippines and will begin a six-year term as presi..

Tesla stutters under tighter Shanghai lockdown; Beijing keeps hunting COVID

Tesla stutters under tighter Shanghai lockdown; Beijing keeps hunting COVID

By David Stanway and Martin Quin Pollard SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Tesla operated its Shanghai plant well below capacity on Tuesday,..

Factbox-UK government sets out priorities in Queen’s speech

Factbox-UK government sets out priorities in Queen’s speech

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson hopes to reset his government on Tuesday with plans aimed at winning bac..

For some European states, rising debt costs rekindle 2011 crisis memories

For some European states, rising debt costs rekindle 2011 crisis memories

By Dhara Ranasinghe LONDON (Reuters) – The rise in European bond yields is alarming some economists, who warn that Italy and Gre..

CACTUS acquires Mind the Graph, a SaaS platform for infographic creation

CACTUS acquires Mind the Graph, a SaaS platform for infographic creation

~ CACTUS plans to scale up its technology offerings by providing an automated DIY solution for their customers in academia..

Sterling steadies near June 2020 low

Sterling steadies near June 2020 low

LONDON (Reuters) – The British pound was little changed on Tuesday, pausing after a slide to its lowest levels in nearly two yea..

CEZ shares jump as 2022 profit, dividend outlook brightens

CEZ shares jump as 2022 profit, dividend outlook brightens

PRAGUE (Reuters) – Shares in CEZ jumped to their highest level since 2008 after the Czech energy group sharply raised its profit..

Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election

Marcos, son of strongman, triumphs in Philippines presidential election

By Karen Lema and Neil Jerome Morales MANILA, (Reuters) -Ferdinand Marcos Jr clinched a stunning runaway victory in the Philippines..

Competitive gaming platform FACEIT partners with crypto fintech platform Cake DeFi in multi million dollar deal

Competitive gaming platform FACEIT partners with crypto fintech platform Cake DeFi in multi million dollar deal

At 25m users, FACEIT offers the biggest network of competitive gamers globally with 66% of users agreeing that cryptocurrencies are t..

Maydan Capital closes first fundraising deal for Fairnance

Maydan Capital closes first fundraising deal for Fairnance

May 6, 2022, London UK – Maydan Capital Ltd. (‘Maydan’) today announced the successful closing of a seed round for Netherlands-b..

Comment on British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group Q1 results from American Express Global Business Travel’s Chief Commercial Officer, Drew Crawley:

Comment on British Airways owner International Consolidated Airlines Group Q1 results from American Express Global Business Travel’s Chief Commercial Officer, Drew Crawley:

06 May 2022 “These results cover a quarter in which governments began to dismantle the restrictions imposed on cross-border travel. Bu..

Mental health awareness week 2022: Experts advise on how to support lonely employees

Mental health awareness week 2022: Experts advise on how to support lonely employees

Wednesday 27 April 2022 – Businesses urged to “normalise loneliness” to help struggling employees – Over 3 million adults ..

Summer Letting Guide: 4 Tips To Keep In Mind While Planning To Move In Peak Season

Summer Letting Guide: 4 Tips To Keep In Mind While Planning To Move In Peak Season

The summer months are typically the peak moving season; one of the main reasons is due to the school year in the UK starting in Septem..

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE COFFEE CUP MADE FROM RICE HUSK?

HAVE YOU HEARD ABOUT THE COFFEE CUP MADE FROM RICE HUSK?

SHOP GREEN AND LEAN INTO CLEAN BUY SUSTAINABLE ESSENTIALS AND SAY BYE TO BAD CHEMICALS MEET THE ECO-CONSCIOUS COUPLE AND THEIR ETHICA..

Exclusive-Germany prepares crisis plan for abrupt end to Russian gas – sources

Exclusive-Germany prepares crisis plan for abrupt end to Russian gas – sources

By John O’Donnell BERLIN (Reuters) – German officials are quietly preparing for any sudden halt in Russian gas supplies wi..

Portugal set to start up Europe’s largest floating solar park

Portugal set to start up Europe’s largest floating solar park

By Sergio Goncalves and Miguel Pereira ALQUEVA, Portugal (Reuters) – Two tugboats have moved a vast array of 12,000 solar panels..

Putin’s Victory Day speech leaves no clue on future escalation

Putin’s Victory Day speech leaves no clue on future escalation

By Pavel Polityuk and Jonathan Landay KYIV/KHARKIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -Vladimir Putin exhorted Russians to battle in a defiant Victory..

Exclusive-Germany, Qatar at odds over terms in talks on LNG supply deal -sources

Exclusive-Germany, Qatar at odds over terms in talks on LNG supply deal -sources

By Marwa Rashad, Andrew Mills and Christoph Steitz LONDON (Reuters) – Germany and Qatar have hit difficulties in talks over long..