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COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1

COVID-hit Shanghai to end two-month lockdown on June 1

By Brenda Goh and Ryan Woo SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) -Shanghai on Monday announced ..

Johnny Depp, awaiting verdict, turns up on stage with Jeff Beck in England

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. def..

NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable, Spain’s PM Sanchez says

NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable, Spain’s PM Sanchez says

MADRID (Reuters) -NATO’s support for Ukraine is unbreakable and Russian Presid..

China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact

China, Pacific islands unable to reach consensus on regional pact

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) -China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged ..

China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues – newspapers

China-Swiss trade talks stall over rights issues – newspapers

GENEVA (Reuters) -Efforts by Switzerland to refresh its free trade agreement with Ch..

Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe

Israel renews gas exploration, expects export deal to Europe

JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israel is renewing offshore natural gas exploration and ..

Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says

Finland, Sweden to send teams to Turkey to discuss NATO bids, Haavisto says

HELSINKI (Reuters) – Finland and Sweden will send delegations to Ankara on Wed..

Germany’s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children

Germany’s vaccine panel says one COVID shot enough for children

By Patricia Weiss and Ludwig Burger FRANKFURT (Reuters) -Germany’s vaccine adv..

EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports

EU calls for Russia dialogue to unlock Ukraine food exports

By Sabine Siebold DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – European Commission chief Urs..

Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden trip

Russian and Chinese jets patrol East Asia skies, capping Biden trip

By Michael Martina, Nobuhiro Kubo and Hyonhee Shin (Reuters) -Russian and Chinese mi..

Explainer-Ukraine looks for ways to get its grain out

Explainer-Ukraine looks for ways to get its grain out

By Pavel Polityuk and Silvia Aloisi KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine is seeking ways t..

Biden says he would be willing to use force to defend Taiwan against China

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 sa..

Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos

Economic outlook has ‘darkened’, business and government leaders warn in Davos

By Balazs Koranyi and Dan Burns DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) -Multiple threats to th..

Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?

Does the Commonwealth have a future after Queen Elizabeth?

By Sarah Mills LONDON (Reuters) – As Queen Elizabeth celebrates her 70th year ..

G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more

G7 offers $9.5 billion new aid for Ukraine, ready with more

By Christian Kraemer and Francesco Canepa KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) – T..

UK retail sales jump unexpectedly, but big picture bleak

UK retail sales jump unexpectedly, but big picture bleak

By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British retail sales jumped unexpectedly in A..

Ukraine apartment residents suffer war in different ways

Ukraine apartment residents suffer war in different ways

By Jonathan Landay SLATYNE, Ukraine (Reuters) – The only 10 residents left in ..

Exclusive-Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage

Exclusive-Danone ramps up U.S. baby formula shipments to address shortage

By Richa Naidu and Lisa Baertlein LONDON/LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Aptamil maker..

Computer chip giant ASML places big bets on a tiny future

Computer chip giant ASML places big bets on a tiny future

By Toby Sterling VELDHOVEN, Netherlands (Reuters) – ASML, a semiconductor indu..

Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight

Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given ..

Spiralling costs could take Greek graviera cheese off the menu

Spiralling costs could take Greek graviera cheese off the menu

By Karolina Tagaris and Vassilis Triandafyllou NAXOS, Greece (Reuters) – In a ..

McDonald’s to sell Russia restaurants to local operator, rebrand

McDonald’s to sell Russia restaurants to local operator, rebrand

By Praveen Paramasivam (Reuters) -McDonald’s Corp is selling its restaurants i..

Generali beats profit forecast despite Russia impact

Generali beats profit forecast despite Russia impact

By Gianluca Semeraro MILAN (Reuters) -Assicurazioni Generali beat expectations in th..

Money for Ukraine tops G7 agenda; inflation, food a concern

Money for Ukraine tops G7 agenda; inflation, food a concern

By Christian Kraemer and Leigh Thomas KOENIGSWINTER, Germany (Reuters) -Group of Sev..

Explainer-Why U.S. nuclear deterrence tops S.Korea’s agenda for Biden summit

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-..

Britain’s National Grid flags challenge from cost-of-living crisis

Britain’s National Grid flags challenge from cost-of-living crisis

(Reuters) -Britain’s National Grid on Thursday reported a rise in its annual p..

British Airways owner IAG to order 50 Boeing 737 MAX jets

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 Boei..

Oil prices recoup early losses on China hopes, global supply fears

Oil prices recoup early losses on China hopes, global supply fears

By Yuka Obayashi and Florence Tan TOKYO (Reuters) -Oil prices rose on Thursday, reco..

Cricket-Change in format will help Williamson regain form, says NZ coach Stead

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 Pre..

Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight

Some in Shanghai allowed out to shop; end of COVID lockdown in sight

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI/BEIJING (Reuters) – More Shanghai residents were given ..

N.Korea boosts production of drugs, medical supplies to battle COVID

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 m..

Factbox-Biden in Asia: South Korea, Japan schedule and to-do list

Factbox-Biden in Asia: South Korea, Japan schedule and to-do list

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden will travel to South Korea and Japa..

Twitter’s account of deal shows Musk signing without asking for more info

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..

Depp lawyers question Heard about knife, love notes in defamation case

Depp lawyers question Heard about knife, love notes in defamation case

By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Attorneys for Johnny Depp attempted t..

Credit Suisse Group rating downgraded by S&P

Credit Suisse Group rating downgraded by S&P

ZURICH (Reuters) -Credit Suisse Group AG’s credit rating has been downgraded t..

Factbox-COVID-hit Chinese cities seek exit from painful lockdown

Factbox-COVID-hit Chinese cities seek exit from painful lockdown

By Roxanne Liu and Ryan Woo (Reuters) – Plans by COVID-hit Chinese cities to e..

Software consultancy Scott Logic launches new HQ at the Lumen in Newcastle Helix

Software consultancy Scott Logic launches new HQ at the Lumen in Newcastle Helix

NE-based tech firm opens new office that supports its ambitious growth plans, sustai..