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Eleanor Butler

Markets

European shares notch up slightly despite Iran-Israel crisis

Israel and Iran continued to exchange airstrikes on Wednesday while the US moved fighter jets to the region.

Business

Volvo Cars CEO: dual tech for China and the West is new trade reality

Tech restrictions and tariffs show “we’re going into a more regional world” said the head of the Swedish automaker.

Markets

Oil prices surge, Europe’s markets open lower on Israel Iran strikes

Israel launched strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, which killed top officials according to Iranian state media — including Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami.

Economy

President Trump says he’ll set unilateral tariff rates within weeks

The president said that he would set country-specific rates in less than two weeks — after reaching a tariff deal with China.

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Business

Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement

The two Hollywood studios called Midjourney a “bottomless pit of plagiarism”.

Business

Merger between DHL and Evri probed by UK’s competition watchdog

German firm DHL is looking to expand its reach in the UK by merging its British ecommerce unit with Evri. The CMA will now examine the risks for competition.

Markets

Tesla stock rises as Trump-Musk feud cools and robotaxi launch nears

The tech billionaire and Tesla CEO said he regrets some of his critical social media posts about US President Donald Trump.

Economy

UK unemployment rises to a four-year high as firms cut back on hires

Employers are hesitant to recruit more staff as they contend with a rise in payroll taxes and a bumped-up minimum wage.

Markets

Asian shares make modest gains as investors eye US-China talks

Trade talks between the US and China are to continue for a second day in London.

Business

L’Oréal acquires a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8

The acquisition is the latest addition to L’Oréal’s skincare portfolio, as the beauty giant seeks to cash in on the dermocosmetics boom.

Markets

Chip designer Alphawave sees stock soar on Qualcomm takeover agreement

The acquisition of the UK’s Alphawave by a US firm marks the latest loss for the London Stock Exchange.

Economy

Buying a French home as an expat: Tips, tricks, and traps to avoid

France consistently ranks as the most-visited country in the world, with tourists flocking to see the Eiffel Tower, the Côte d'Azur, or the nation’s famous ski slopes. For those who can’t get enough, here are Euronews’ top tips for buying a house in France.

Economy

Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off

US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery.

Economy

ECB lowers rates for the eighth time as trade tensions threaten growth

The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, in line with analyst estimates.

Business

Wizz Air sees income hit by engine issues and grounded aircraft

CEO József Váradi said the airline had shown resilience in a context where “rare challenges” had become “recurrent”.

Economy

Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and EU Commission give green light

Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026.

Economy

Trump doubles US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50%

The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month.

Economy

China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation

Beijing’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had “totally violated” the agreement.

Economy

Germany sees a jump in unemployment as manufacturing weakness drags on

The number of unemployed people in Germany is nearing the 3 million threshold for the first time in a decade.

Business

Antonio Filosa named new Stellantis CEO as tariff fears rumble on

Former CEO Carlos Tavares resigned in December after the firm issued a profit warning on slumping sales in the US and Europe.

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