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European markets lose ground as earnings hold spotlight; L’Oreal down 6%
A pedestrian crosses a flooded street following heavy rainfall in Paris on October 17, 2024. Joel Saget | Afp | Getty Images LONDON — European stocks were in negative territory on Wednesday as market momentum loses steam and quarterly earnings roll in. The pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.2% lower on Wednesday, as of 10:25 a.m. […]
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Trump calls for Ukraine to be ‘cut up’ after tense meeting with Zelenskyy
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 17, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled a shift in support toward Russia’s Vladimir Putin as he looks for a quick end to the war in Ukraine, likely striking fear into Ukrainian […]
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Trump urged Zelenskyy to cut a deal with Putin or risk facing destruction, FT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 17, 2025. Jonathan Ernst | Reuters U.S. President Donald Trump urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to accept Russia’s terms for ending the war between Russia and Ukraine in a White House meeting on Friday, warning that President […]
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Kremlin pitches Musk on ‘Putin-Trump’ tunnel from Russia to Alaska
Graphic of the proposed project, after a Kremlin envoy suggested the United States should build a “Putin-Trump” rail tunnel under the Bering Strait to link the two countries, unlock joint exploration of natural resources and “symbolize unity,” in this illustration picture obtained from social media. Kirill Dmitriev/@kadmitriev Via | Kirill Dmitriev Via Reuters An investment […]
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Trump puts Russia on notice over Ukraine as two leaders prepare to meet
Russian President Vladimir Putin watches with binoculars the Tsentr-2019 military exercise at the Donguz range near Orenburg city on September 20, 2019. Alexey Nikolsky | Afp | Getty Images Russia was an indirect beneficiary of the war in Gaza in that it distracted the U.S. and other Western countries from its ongoing war in Ukraine. […]
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Credit concerns reach European markets as bank stocks slide 2.8%
European markets traded firmly in the red on Friday morning as concerns over the banking sector reached the region. The Pan-European Stoxx 600 was 1.5% lower at 8:26 a.m. in London (3:26 a.m. ET), with all major indexes and sectors in negative territory. The U.K.’s FTSE index was 1.5% lower, France’s CAC 40 was down […]
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Trump says he’s having ‘lengthy’ phone call with Putin
President Donald Trump said that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin began a “lengthy” phone call Thursday morning. The call comes a day before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to meet with Trump at the White House, as Kyiv seeks more U.S. support in its war against Russia. “I am speaking to President Putin […]
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Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawks if Moscow doesn’t settle war soon
U.S. President Donald Trump holds an umbrella before boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Israel, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Oct. 12, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Russia that he may send Ukraine long-range Tomahawk missiles if Moscow doesn’t settle its war there soon — suggesting […]
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Putin warns of ‘new stage of escalation’ if U.S. supplies long-range missiles to Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an annual plenary session of the Valdai Discussion Club, on October 2, 2025 in Sochi, Russia. Contributor | Getty Images News | Getty Images Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the potential supply of long-range missiles to Ukraine would mark a “completely new stage of escalation” between Washington and Moscow. […]
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Defense stocks rally as Trump, in a major shift, says Ukraine can win back territory from Russia
A Swedish Air Force Saab JAS 39 Gripen jet fighter takes off during the NATO’s Ramsteign Flag 2025 exercice at Leeuwarden Air Base on April 8, 2025. John Thys | Afp | Getty Images Global defense stocks moved higher on Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump, in a major rhetorical shift, said Ukraine could retake […]
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