Strike by resident doctors in England to go ahead after rejecting government's offer
LONDON, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Resident doctors in England voted to reject the government's latest offer on working conditions, the British Medical Association union said on Monday, confirming that a five-day strike planned for this week would go ahead. T...
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Citi sets 2026 S&P 500 target at 7,700, expects AI to remain key theme
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Citigroup has set a year-end target of 7,700 for the S&P 500 index for 2026, pointing to robust corporate earnings and sustained tailwinds from artificial intelligence investments. The brokerage said in a note on Friday that it expe...
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ECB warns Italy its 2026 budget could hurt bank liquidity
ROME, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Measures envisaged in Italy's 2026 budget could have "negative implications" on banks' liquidity as they might prompt lenders to cut interest paid on deposits to lower taxes, and hence reduce liquidity buffers, the European...
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Explainer-What is lumpy skin disease for cattle and why are French farmers angry?
PARIS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - French farmers are protesting against government measures, including the culling of entire cattle herds, aimed at containing an outbreak of lumpy skin disease among livestock in France and other parts of Europe. Here's what yo...
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M23 says hundreds of Burundi soldiers captured in latest Congo offensive
Dec 15 - The Rwanda-backed M23 group has captured hundreds of Burundian soldiers during its latest offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rebel official said, as clashes continued despite a warning from the Trump administration. Last week...
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Brazil's economic activity starts Q4 on weaker footing
BRASILIA, Dec 15 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy started the fourth quarter on a weaker footing, central bank data showed on Monday, as analysts closely monitor activity indicators to calibrate their bets on when a monetary easing cycle might start. The ...
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NHTSA probes Jeep recall over faulty rear coil spring repairs
Dec 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Monday opened a probe into the recall of 331,401 Jeep vehicles due to improperly installed rear coil springs. A rear coil spring helps the vehicle support its weight and ab...
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Immunome's experimental drug meets main goal in late-stage study
Dec 15 (Reuters) - Immunome said on Monday its experimental drug met the main goal in a late-stage study for patients with a rare type of tumor. The oral drug, varegacestat, is being tested in patients with desmoid tumors, also known as aggressive ...
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Azerbaijan's Aliyev plans a large-scale prisoner amnesty, Azertac reports
BAKU, Dec 15 (Reuters) - President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan has proposed what could be the biggest prisoner amnesty in his country's history to mark the "year of the constitution and sovereignty," the state Azertac news agency reported on Mon...
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EU's von der Leyen, NATO's Rutte join Ukraine talks in Berlin
BRUSSELS, Dec 15 (Reuters) - EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will be among leaders in Berlin on Monday evening for talks on a possible peace agreement for Ukraine. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelen...
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