UniCredit raises capital ahead of Commerzbank takeover bid
Shareholders in Italy's UniCredit approved on Monday an increase in share capital that enables the Italian bank to mount a 35-billion-euro ($41-billion) hostile bid for its German rival Commerzbank
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A year into Merz government, German far right stronger than ever
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office a year ago vowing to revive the political centre, but the far-right AfD party has risen to the top of the polls while his own coalition's popularity is falling.
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French scholars seek to resurrect Moliere with AI play
What might France's greatest playwright have written had he not died of tuberculosis in 1673?
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India's Modi celebrates 'record' win in opposition-held West Bengal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed a "record" victory on Monday in key elections in opposition-held West Bengal state after official trends and partial results showed a thumping majority for his Hindu nationalist party.
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Allies jolted on defence as Trump pulls troops from Germany
America's NATO allies put a brave face Monday on a US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany, but warned it was proof Europe needs to step up for its own security, and fast.
Read moreIran fires 'warning shots' as US Navy says its ships entered Gulf via Hormuz
Iran's navy fired 'warning shots' at US warships in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, state media said, after the American military sent cruisers into the Gulf as part of a plan to help trapped commercial vessels leave.
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Passengers isolating on cruise after Cape Verde ban over suspected virus deaths
Passengers are isolating aboard a cruise ship on which a suspected outbreak of hantavirus has killed three people, its operator said Monday, after Cape Verde refused them entry.
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Seoul, Taipei hit records on tech rally
Seoul and Taipei hit record highs Monday as Asian traders joined the rally in tech shares, while oil prices rose as US warships entered the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
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Famed cartoonist Chappatte calls medium a 'barometer' of freedom
Celebrated Swiss political cartoonist Patrick Chappatte, whose work has appeared in The New York Times, Der Spiegel and other leading newspapers, said Monday his profession is on the "front line" of a battle for democracy.
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Three things we learned from the Miami Grand Prix
Kimi Antonelli proved that age is no barrier and that he is on track to becoming a Formula One great with his stunning third straight career win.
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