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ECB rebuffs proposals to boost euro stablecoins as too risky
By Francesco Canepa and Jan Strupczewski NICOSIA, May 22 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank warne...
22nd May, 2026
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Russia launches tender to organise sale of 23.76% stake in Aeroflot, RBC reports
MOSCOW, May 22 (Reuters) - Russia launched a tender to select an organiser for the sale of a 23.76%...
22nd May, 2026
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Leaks, demands and a phone call: how Estée Lauder's Puig deal fell apart
By Andres Gonzalez and Abigail Summerville LONDON/NEW YORK, May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. cosmetics maker...
22nd May, 2026
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Denmark's centre-right coalition talks break down, prolonging political deadlock
COPENHAGEN, May 22 (Reuters) - Denmark's acting Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen's attempt to fo...
22nd May, 2026
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Zelenskiy says he expects US proposals on new formats for peace talks
KYIV, May 22 (Reuters) - Diplomatic efforts to end Russia's war in Ukraine should be reinvigorated,...
22nd May, 2026
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Uber exploring full takeover of Germany's Delivery Hero, Bloomberg News reports
May 22 (Reuters) - Uber is exploring options for a full takeover of Delivery Hero SE, Bloomberg News...
22nd May, 2026
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Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure
By Sabine Siebold and John Irish HELSINGBORG, Sweden, May 22 (Reuters) - Far-right leader Marine Le...
22nd May, 2026
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Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane
May 22 (Reuters) - U.S. apparel brand Everlane said on Friday it had reached an agreement to be acqu...
22nd May, 2026
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China's JD.com weighs £2 billion bid for UK retailer The Very Group, Sky News reports
May 22 - Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com is eyeing a potential £2 billion bid for the British online...
22nd May, 2026
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Slovenia approves Jansa as PM-designate, paving way for reforms
LJUBLJANA, May 22 (Reuters) - Slovenia’s parliament approved right-leaning leader Janez Jansa as pri...
22nd May, 2026
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CMA CGM profit drops as Iran war weighs on shipping
By Zakarya Meliani and Sybille de La Hamaide May 22 (Reuters) - France's CMA CGM posted lower first-...
22nd May, 2026
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DHL, FedEx, UPS call on EU to phase in new duties rules on low-value packages
By Matthias Inverardi DUESSELDORF, May 22 (Reuters) - Some of the world's biggest shipping companies...
22nd May, 2026
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Swiss widen sanctions against Russia, Belarus in line with EU measures
ZURICH, May 22 (Reuters) - Switzerland expanded its sanctions lists against Russia and Belarus on Fr...
22nd May, 2026
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France readies UN resolution on Hormuz as vote on US text stalls
By John Irish PARIS, May 21 (Reuters) - France has drafted a U.N. Security Council resolution on set...
22nd May, 2026
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UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war
May 22 (Reuters) - The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has...
22nd May, 2026
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UK runs NATO war drill from disused London Tube stop
LONDON, May 22 (Reuters) - A disused platform of London's Charing Cross Tube station was transformed...
22nd May, 2026
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WHO raises risk of Ebola outbreak in Congo to 'very high' at national level
GENEVA, May 22 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization has raised the risk of the Bundibugyo strai...
22nd May, 2026
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Western powers press Israel to rein in settlers, halt expansion
ROME, May 22 (Reuters) - Israel must halt the expansion of settlements in the West Bank and curb gro...
22nd May, 2026
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Factbox-Turkey court ruling adds to crackdown on main opposition CHP
By Canan Sevgili and Mirac Dereli May 22 (Reuters) - A Turkish court annulled the main opposition pa...
22nd May, 2026
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Nordic and Baltic ministers reject Russia and Belarus airspace claims
HELSINKI, May 22 (Reuters) - Nordic and Baltic foreign ministers in a joint statement on Friday said...
22nd May, 2026
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Wingtech seeks $1.2 billion damages in new suit against Nexperia
BEIJING, May 22 (Reuters) - China's Wingtech Technology has filed a lawsuit with a subsidiary agains...
22nd May, 2026
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Mussolini-themed ads against Meloni spark political row in Italy
By Angelo Amante ROME, May 22 (Reuters) - Huge advertisements posted in Italian train stations linki...
22nd May, 2026
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European Commission proposes Russia sanctions reprieve for dealings with Chinese chips firm
By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - The European Commission proposed a nine-month derogation...
22nd May, 2026
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Why the World’s Biggest Economic Shift May Be Happening Quietly
For years, the global economy appeared to move with remarkable confidence.
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The Trust Economy: Why Confidence Is Becoming More Valuable Than Speed
For much of the modern economic era, growth was driven by acceleration.
22nd May, 2026
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Portugal says budget balance 'extremely difficult' after huge storm costs
LISBON, May 22 (Reuters) - Portugal will find it extremely difficult to achieve a balanced budget th...
22nd May, 2026
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The Stability Premium: Why the Global Economy Is Starting to Reward Consistency Again
For much of the modern economic era, speed became a defining measure of success.
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Novo Nordisk uses AI to fast-track drug launches, expand India role
By Rishika Sadam and Mrinalika Roy BENGALURU, May 22 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk is aiming to slash the...
22nd May, 2026
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A decade ago, efficiency looked like a strategy powerful enough to answer almost every boardroom que...
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The Silent Economic Transition That Could Define the Next Decade
For years, the global economy was shaped by a powerful belief in acceleration.
22nd May, 2026
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The Return of Balance Sheet Discipline: Why Financial Strength Feels Strategic Again
No line on a company’s financial statements looks especially dramatic in good times. Cash, debt, inv...
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The Quiet Shift Redefining Global Business and Finance
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UK's Bodycote confirms $2.04 billion buyout proposal from Apollo
May 22 (Reuters) - Britain's Bodycote on Friday said it received a conditional proposal from Apollo...
22nd May, 2026
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EU suspends duties on fertilizers to ease impact of Hormuz crisis on farmers
By Julia Payne BRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - The EU will temporarily lift customs duties on key nitro...
22nd May, 2026
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The Quiet Global Reset: Why the Future Economy May Look More Balanced Than Fast
For much of the last three decades, the world economy operated with a clear sense of direction.
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22nd May, 2026
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Freed Gaza flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse including rape
By Anna Uras, Rami Ayyub and Layli Foroudi ROME/PARIS/BRUSSELS, May 22 (Reuters) - Activists release...
22nd May, 2026
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The New Banking Reality: Why Customers Are Quietly Redefining What Trust Means
For years, the banking industry believed trust was built primarily through stability.
22nd May, 2026
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The Global Economy’s New Competitive Edge May Be Something Surprisingly Old-Fashioned
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The Execution Gap: Why Strong Numbers No Longer Guarantee Confidence
Five years ago, a finance director who kept extra cash on hand, built redundancy into suppliers, or...
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