Analysis: Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens
By Jake Cordell LONDON (Reuters) – For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into ..
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COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1
By Brenda Goh and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Shanghai on Monday announced an end to its two-month long COVID-19 lockdown, al..
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Johnny Depp, awaiting verdict, turns up on stage with Jeff Beck in England
LONDON (Reuters) – Hollywood star Johnny Depp, awaiting a ruling in a U.S. defamation case involving his ex-wife and actor Amber..
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NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable, Spain’s PM Sanchez says
MADRID (Reuters) -NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable and Russian President Vladimir Putin will not achieve his objectives..
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China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact
By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged the Pacific region not to be “too anxious..
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China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues – newspapers
GENEVA (Reuters) -Efforts by Switzerland to refresh its free trade agreement with China have stalled as Bern takes a more critical vie..
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Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is renewing offshore natural gas exploration and hopes to reach an agreement soon for exporting gas..
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Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says
HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland and Sweden will send delegations to Ankara on Wednesday to try to resolve Turkish opposition to the..
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Germany’s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children
By Patricia Weiss and Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s vaccine advisory panel on Tuesday said one COVID-19 shot was ..
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EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports
By Sabine Siebold DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday called for talks with..
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Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden trip
By Michael Martina, Nobuhiro Kubo and Hyonhee Shin (Reuters) -Russian and Chinese military planes conducted joint exercises to patrol ..
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Explainer-Ukraine looks for ways to get its grain out
By Pavel Polityuk and Silvia Aloisi KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine is seeking ways to get grain and vegetable oils out of the country ..
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Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Sakura Murakami TOKYO (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden said on Monday he would be willing to use force to d..
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Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos
By Balazs Koranyi and Dan Burns DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Multiple threats to the global economy topped the worries of the world&#..
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Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?
By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 70th year on the throne, there are questions about whether t..
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G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more
By Christian Kraemer and Francesco Canepa KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) – The Group of Seven’s financial leaders agreed..
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UK retail sales jump unexpectedly, but big picture bleak
By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales jumped unexpectedly in April as shoppers loaded up on alcohol and tobacco,..
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Ukraine apartment residents suffer war in different ways
By Jonathan Landay SLATYNE, Ukraine (Reuters) – The only 10 residents left in the Commune, an apartment complex in the eastern U..
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Exclusive-Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage
By Richa Naidu and Lisa Baertlein LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aptamil maker Danone SA has stepped up shipments of infant form..
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Computer chip giant ASML places big bets on a tiny future
By Toby Sterling VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) – ASML, a semiconductor industry and stock market giant, has to think smaller...
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Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight
By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given the freedom to go out to shop for groceries for th..
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Spiralling costs could take Greek graviera cheese off the menu
By Karolina Tagaris and Vassilis Triandafyllou NAXOS, Greece (Reuters) – In a small factory on the Greek island of Naxos, worker..
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McDonald’s to sell Russia restaurants to local operator, rebrand
By Praveen Paramasivam (Reuters) -McDonald’s Corp is selling its restaurants in Russia to one of its current local licensees, wh..
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Generali beats profit forecast despite Russia impact
By Gianluca Semeraro MILAN (Reuters) -Assicurazioni Generali beat expectations in the first quarter even as impairments on Russia drov..
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Money for Ukraine tops G7 agenda; inflation, food a concern
By Christian Kraemer and Leigh Thomas KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) -Group of Seven financial leaders are likely to agree on Thursd..
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Explainer-Why U.S. nuclear deterrence tops S.Korea’s agenda for Biden summit
By Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) – At the top of South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol’s agenda for his first summit with U.S. Presi..
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Britain’s National Grid flags challenge from cost-of-living crisis
(Reuters) -Britain’s National Grid on Thursday reported a rise in its annual pre-tax profit, helped by higher prices of gas and ..
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British Airways owner IAG to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets
(Reuters) -British Airways owner IAG said on Thursday it has agreed to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets for delivery between 2023 and 2027..
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Oil prices recoup early losses on China hopes, global supply fears
By Yuka Obayashi and Florence Tan TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Thursday, recovering from early losses, on hopes that planned ea..
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Cricket-Change in format will help Williamson regain form, says NZ coach Stead
LONDON (Reuters) – Batsman Kane Williamson had a poor season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) but New Zealand coach Gary Stead..
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Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight
By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given the freedom to go out to shop for groceries for th..
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N.Korea boosts production of drugs, medical supplies to battle COVID
By Hyonhee Shin SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea is ramping up production of drugs and medical supplies including sterilisers and thermome..
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Factbox-Biden in Asia: South Korea, Japan schedule and to-do list
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japan from May 20-24, a visit seen as crucial for effo..
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Twitter’s account of deal shows Musk signing without asking for more info
By Greg Roumeliotis and Tom Hals (Reuters) – Twitter Inc published its account on Tuesday of its deal negotiations with Elon Mus..
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Depp lawyers question Heard about knife, love notes in defamation case
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Attorneys for Johnny Depp attempted to discredit Amber Heard’s abuse claims in th..
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Credit Suisse Group rating downgraded by S&P
ZURICH (Reuters) -Credit Suisse Group AG’s credit rating has been downgraded to BBB from BBB+ by Standard & Poors, a blow fo..
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Factbox-COVID-hit Chinese cities seek exit from painful lockdown
By Roxanne Liu and Ryan Woo (Reuters) – Plans by COVID-hit Chinese cities to exit or avoid lockdown are more fraught and uncerta..
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