Explainer-What would it mean if Ukraine joined NATO?
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Ukraine, fighting a devastating Russian invasion since February 2022, seeks to join NATO as quickly as possible…
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Spotify to lay off 200 workers in podcast division
(Reuters) – Spotify Technology SA said on Monday it would cut 200 jobs from its podcast unit in its second…
Italy sees no need to directly invest in Stellantis – minister
MILAN (Reuters) – Italy’s government has no need to directly invest in Stellantis as the carmaker is doing well, Economy…
ECB may need to keep raising rates beyond summer, Nagel says
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – The European Central Bank still needs several more interest rate hikes to rein in inflation and it…
US issues new Russia-related sanctions -Treasury website
(Reuters) – The United States issued new Russia-related sanctions on Monday, the Treasury Department’s website showed. The sanctions target seven…
Adulterated cider kills 16 in Russia, dozens sick
(Reuters) -At least 16 people have died and dozens more have fallen ill after drinking adulterated cider in western Russia’s…
ECB’s Lagarde sees no peak in core inflation despite ‘moderation’
FRANKFURT (Reuters) – European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on Monday acknowledged “signs of moderation” in core inflation in the…
IAEA denies watering down standards in Iran investigation
By Francois Murphy VIENNA (Reuters) – The U.N. nuclear watchdog’s chief denied on Monday that his agency had watered down…
Factbox-Who are the armed fighters in Russia’s Belgorod region?
KYIV (Reuters) – Two armed groups, the Russian Volunteer Corps (RVC) and Freedom of Russia Legion, say they have carried…
Stellantis in talks for parts and material recycling JV with Galloo
MILAN (Reuters) – Carmaker Stellantis and Belgian metals recycler Galloo have entered exclusive talks to create a joint venture focused…