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Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule

Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza

Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 

Money market traders expect the European Central Bank to lean hawkish, keeping rates higher for longer and offering little prospect of easing even in the medium

Traders see clear path to higher-for-longer ECB rates 
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America

Volkswagen's premium brand Audi on Monday said its first-quarter deliveries fell 6.1%, weighed down by weaker demand in China and North America.

Audi Q1 deliveries fall 6.1% on weak demand in China and North America
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait

UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday he hoped two former Polish ministers who were granted political asylum in Hungary would be sent home to face justice

Polish PM hopes Hungary opposition victory ends asylum for ex-ministers
Africa|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations

Ghana said France was open to having discussions with a coalition of countries that are calling for reparations for transatlantic slavery, following a meeting

Ghana says France is open to engaging on slavery reparations
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz

Britain and France will this week co-host talks aimed at restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, including discussions on what President Emmanuel

UK and France to co-host talks this week on possible defensive naval mission for Hormuz
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz

Turkey's foreign minister raised concerns on Monday about Iran or the United States proposing any new regulations for transiting the Strait of Hormuz, and said he saw

Turkey concerned about any new Iran-US rules for Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future

Turkey said on Monday that NATO allies should use their July summit in Ankara to reset ties with U.S.

Turkey says NATO should reset ties with Trump at next summit, prepare for future
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore

Bill Ackman's first call before launching his $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group nL6N40Q0JZ this week was to French billionaire Vincent Bollore,

Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says

Any European Central Bank rate rise will depend on how a war-fuelled surge in the cost of crude oil and some chemicals impacts other prices, ECB Vice President Luis de

ECB rate rise will depend on effects of oil price surge, De Guindos says
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|World

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban

The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has postponed his upcoming show in Marseille

Ye postpones Marseille concert after French authorities say they will seek a ban
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|World

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US

Volkswagen reported a 4% fall in global deliveries in the first three months of 2026, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German automaker.

Volkswagen's first-quarter deliveries drop 4% on weak China, US
Crime|Europe|Political|World

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb

Fifteen years after far-right fanatic Anders Behring Breivik detonated a bomb damaging much of Norway's government quarters, the prime minister and his

'We have been in exile': Norway government back to old quarters 15 years after Breivik bomb
Africa|Europe|Political|Travel|World

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism

Pope Leo https://www.reuters.com/world/pope/ blasted violations of international law by "neocolonial" world powers in a forceful speech on Monday during

Pope Leo, in Algeria, blasts 'neocolonial' conflicts after Trump criticism
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|World

Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says

The murders of three young girls nL5N3OJ0WI at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event in Britain in 2024 should have been prevented, but there was a "

Southport girls' murders should have been prevented, UK inquiry says
Asia|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said China should take on a more substantial role with issues including climate change, security, defense and the fight

Spanish premier urges China to take bigger role in multipolar order
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising

April 13 - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hailed Hungary's election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ as "a victory for fundamental freedoms", and compared the ousting of

EU's von der Leyen compares Orban defeat to Hungary's anti-Soviet uprising
Business|Economy|Europe

Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists

German truck manufacturer Traton reported a 6% drop in vehicle sales for the first quarter of 2026 on Monday, driven by a 21% decline in its U.S.-based International Motors brand.

Traton truck deliveries fall 6% in first quarter as US weakness persists
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says

European Union's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Monday that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz is a clear point in favour of a "strong international

Strait of Hormuz situation is an argument for strong international maritime coalition, EU's Kallas says
Europe|World

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era

Budapest turned into a party zone well into the early hours on Monday with people dancing outside pubs and cars honking as supporters of the opposition Tisza party

Budapest turns into party zone after historic election that ends Orban era
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope

U.S.

Italy's Meloni issues rare criticism of Trump after his attack on pope
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies

Hungary’s election-winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday he would need to hold talks with the leadership of oil company MOL, adding that ensuring fuel security would be

Hungary's Magyar will talk to MOL leadership, focus on fuel supplies
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

Hermes shares sink as Iran war hits Middle East sales, tourism

Shares in French luxury group Hermes sank 14% at the open on Wednesday after it said the Iran war hit sales in the Middle East as well as in Europe, with fewer

Hermes shares sink as Iran war hits Middle East sales, tourism
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint

Kering shares plunged as much as 10% on Wednesday after first-quarter sales at its Italian flagship brand Gucci dropped more than expected, underlining the challenges

Kering shares slide after Gucci sales disappoint
Europe|Political|World

US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court

Two U.S. families have gone to Italy's highest court to challenge a law limiting citizenship claims to Italian descendants removed by more than two generations

US families contest Italian law restricting citizenship by descent in highest court
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU

Ukraine welcomed with relief on Monday the defeat

Hungary vote removes Ukraine's staunchest foe in EU
Economy|Europe|MidEast|World

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets

Euro zone government bond yields edged up towards recent peaks on Monday after the U.S. and Iran failed to secure a deal to end the war https:/

Euro zone bond yields rise as markets up ECB rate hike bets
Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views

Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to change the constitution in a drive to restore democratic standards, following a landslide victory

Hungarian election winner Magyar outlines his party's plans, views
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment

European shares dipped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of

European equities tick lower as failed US-Iran talks weigh on sentiment
Europe|Political|World

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor

Russian hardliners cast Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary as a serious blow that would unlock EU funds for Ukraine to fight

Russian hardliners mourn Orban's electoral loss, Kremlin reaches out to his successor
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade

NATO allies said on Monday they would not get involved in U.S.

NATO allies refuse to join Trump's Iranian port blockade
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software

Dutch vehicle authority RDW has notified the European Commission of its plan to seek European Union-wide approval for Tesla's full self-driving

Dutch regulator to seek EU approval for Tesla's self-driving software
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Lifestyle|Stock Markets|World

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival

French luxury giant LVMH said the Iran war shaved at least 1% off its total group sales in the last quarter due to lower spending in the Gulf region, and

LVMH reports sales hit from Iran war in blow to hopes for luxury revival
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders

ASML, the world's largest supplier of chipmaking tools, on Wednesday reported stronger-than-expected first-quarter earnings and

ASML lifts 2026 forecast as surging AI chip demand boosts new orders
Europe|Political|World

Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight

Russia attacked Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and three ballistic missiles, targeting port infrastructure in the south and wounding at least seven people, Ukrainian

Russia launches more than 300 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight
Economy|Europe|World

French inflation rises to 2.0% in March

Consumer prices in France rose 2.0% year-on-year in March, statistics office INSEE said on Wednesday, slightly above analysts' expectations and a preliminary reading of a 1.9%

French inflation rises to 2.0% in March
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%

France's economy grew marginally faster in the first quarter as some businesses rushed to place orders ahead of expected price rises following the outbreak of war in the

French central bank sees first quarter growth of 0.3%
Americas|Europe|Political|World

France's Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted talks on Monday in Paris with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/nobel-peace-

France's Macron holds talks with Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say

Spain's Cellnex is in talks to sell its stake in its Swiss unit to Toronto-listed Manulife Financial Corporation's investment

Manulife Investment Management eyes Cellnex Swiss business, sources say
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|MidEast

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say

(Corrects 14th paragraph to make clear that damage to the Burj Al Arab hotel was caused by debris after an interception; changes headline to clarify that story is about UAE malls, not just Dubai Mall)

Luxury brands face profit squeeze as Iran conflict shrinks UAE mall sales, sources say
Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows

Russia-linked hackers broke into more than 170 email accounts belonging to prosecutors and investigators across Ukraine during the last several

Russia-linked hackers compromised scores of Ukrainian prosecutors’ email accounts, data shows
Business|Economy|Europe

Nestle chairman targets volume growth

Swiss food giant Nestle must grow its sales volumes again, Chairman Pablo Isla was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday, referring to an adjusted product

Nestle chairman targets volume growth
Africa|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Germany boosts Sudan aid as Berlin seeks $1 billion in pledges

Germany will provide a further 20 million euros ($23.6 million) to Sudan this year, the development ministry said on Wednesday, ahead of an international

Germany boosts Sudan aid as Berlin seeks $1 billion in pledges
Election|Europe|Political|World

Hungary's Magyar promises to suspend state media broadcasts, ensure press freedom

Hungary's election winner Peter Magyar said on Wednesday his government will suspend state media broadcasts, pass a new media law and

Hungary's Magyar promises to suspend state media broadcasts, ensure press freedom
Education|Europe|Political|World

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West

When anti-government protests began in Georgia in late 2024, Luka Mishveladze started sleeping on the floor at his university building to be closer

Georgia overhauls higher education as it shifts away from the West
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Health|Science|World

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data

British drugmaker GSK's experimental targeted cancer drug Mo-rez has blockbuster potential, its head of oncology research has told reporters, after early

GSK sees blockbuster potential in targeted cancer therapy after promising early data
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|World

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy

U.S. officials who met leaders of France's far-right National Rally were underwhelmed by their economic plans, two diplomatic sources said, in a blow

US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Stock Markets

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge

Seven months into the job, Luca de Meo has bought himself time as CEO of Gucci owner Kering. This week he has to prove he knows how to use it.

After tackling Kering's debt problems, de Meo faces the Gucci challenge
Business|Crime|Europe|World

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says

(Corrects April 6 story, paragraph 2, to show Otroshchenko was commander of the Mixed Air Force Corps of the Northern Fleet, not commander of the 45th Army of the Northern Fleet's Air Force and Air

Senior Russian commander killed in March air crash, official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov arrived in China on Tuesday for talks on the wars in Ukraine and Iran as well as bilateral ties.

Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov arrives in China for talks on Iran and Ukraine
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements

The European Central Bank urged European lawmakers on Tuesday to give it a bigger say on banks' overall capital requirements, including those set by national

ECB seeks bigger say on banks' capital requirements
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs

HSBC's head of banking in Europe and the Americas Gerry Keefe has resigned, becoming the latest senior banker to depart since the bank's global overhaul

HSBC's Europe and Americas banking head Keefe departs
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds

Hungarian election https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ winner Peter Magyar nL8N40V06U promised on

Hungarian election winner Magyar vows democratic shift with eye on EU funds
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was pleased that Hungarian Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar seemed ready for pragmatic dialogue with Russia and would base its own

Kremlin says it is glad Hungary's Magyar seems ready for 'pragmatic dialogue' with Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs

Italy was the only major EU country whose exports to the United States grew last year despite Donald Trump's tariffs.

Italy's surprise rise in exports to US masks deep fragility to tariffs
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say

Russian drones attacked Ukraine's Izmail port in the southern Odesa region and struck two civilian foreign-flagged vessels overnight and early on Tuesday, Ukrainian officials said

Russian drones hit Ukrainian port, officials say
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban

Investors are banking on a positive new chapter for Hungary as incoming Prime Minister Peter Magyar insists there is no time to waste following his

Investors size up landmark new chapter for Hungary post-Orban
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source

Diplomatic meetings led by France and Britain this week to discuss a potential future multinational mission will be structured around a series of working groups, ranging

Hormuz mission talks to focus on sanctions, seafarer releases, shipping readiness – source
Business|Economy|Europe|World

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth

BMW reported a 3.5% drop in global deliveries for the first three months of 2026 on Tuesday, as weak demand in China and the U.S. weighed on the German premium carmaker's sales.

BMW deliveries slide in Q1 as China, US weakness outweighs Europe growth
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says

Euro zone growth will slow this year and inflation surge, forcing the European Central Bank to lift interest rates, even if the economic disruptions caused by the Iran

Euro zone faces big growth hit even if Iran war quickly resolved, IMF says
Europe|Technology|World

Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite

The Kremlin told Russians on Tuesday that mobile internet shutdowns that have disrupted the lives of millions are

Kremlin tells Russians internet shutdowns are temporary after crackdown ruffles elite
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|World

Kanye West postpones show in France until further notice

U.S. rapper Kanye West said on Tuesday he was postponing his show in Marseille, France's second-biggest city, until further notice.

Kanye West postpones show in France until further notice
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister

Greenland's prime minister said on Tuesday he had appointed his predecessor Mute Egede as foreign minister

Greenland appoints former PM Egede as foreign minister
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation

The International Monetary Fund cut Germany's growth forecasts for this year and next on Tuesday, in its largest downgrade among big euro zone economies,

IMF cuts growth forecasts for Germany as Iran war pushes up inflation
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices

The International Monetary Fund cut its economic growth forecast for Turkey to 3.4% from 4.2% for this year, citing weaker-than-expected activity in 2025 and the drag from

IMF cuts Turkey 2026 economic growth forecast on weaker momentum, energy prices
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Health|World

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket

A Parisian art enthusiast has won a Pablo Picasso painting with a $117 raffle ticket

Raffle winner thrilled to claim a $1 million Picasso with a $117 ticket
Europe|Political|World

Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan told Hungarian election winner Peter Magyar in a phone call on Tuesday that he believed Turkey-Hungary ties would progress further as he

Erdogan tells Hungary's Magyar he believes bilateral ties will progress, Turkish presidency says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence

Portugal may incur a budget deficit due to support measures after devastating winter storms and the energy price shock from the Iran war, its finance

Portugal aims to cap any deficit at 0.5% to protect investor confidence
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says

The European Central Bank has not made its mind up on whether to raise interest rates as the fallout of the Iran war on the euro zone's economy is still unclear, ECB

ECB has not made its mind up on rates, Lagarde says
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices

The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday raised its forecast for Russia's economic growth this year to 1.1%, from 0.8% previously, due to higher oil and other commodity

IMF raises Russia 2026 GDP growth forecast to 1.1% on higher oil prices
Business|Crime|Europe|Technology|World

Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping

A Milan court on Tuesday accepted a class action brought by a consumer group against Meta Platforms over the theft of personal data suffered by Facebook Italy.

Italy court allows class action against Meta over Facebook data scraping
Europe|World

Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a video call with other EU leaders and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to push for a coordinated approach on

Macron to host call with EU leaders on social media ban for minors
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that she spoke with Hungary's ​election winner ‌Peter Magyar and

'Swift work to be done' after call with Hungary's Magyar, EU's von der Leyen says