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EU not yet ready to provide Spain with requested support for Ceuta

The European Union is not yet prepared to provide the assistance requested by Spain to support Ceuta following a major wave of irregular migration that affected the Spanish enclave at the end of July, Reuters reported. European Commission spokesperson Markus Lammert said the bloc was still assessing......

Most Americans oppose proposed renaming of Lake Ontario, poll finds

A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump’s proposal to rename Lake Ontario, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, highlighting significant public resistance to the administration’s approach to relations with Canada. The survey found that 63% of respondents were against changing......

Reuters: Spain received six warnings before the mass migrant crossing toward Ceuta

Spanish authorities reportedly received six warnings from two unions representing border workers in Ceuta in the weeks before a mass attempt by migrants to enter the Spanish enclave on July 29 and 30, according to Reuters. The warnings reportedly followed a Spanish court ruling issued on June 29 concerning......

Three in five Americans back tougher oversight of social media companies

A majority of Americans support stronger government oversight of social media platforms, with broad bipartisan backing for measures aimed at protecting younger users, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll. The survey found that 61% of Americans believe social media companies require stronger regulation......

Denmark expands military recruitment as Greenland security concerns grow

Denmark has begun implementing a new defense initiative by calling up approximately 1,600 new conscripts for military service, as Copenhagen strengthens its armed forces amid growing attention to security issues in the Arctic and the strategic importance of Greenland. According to official information,......

Iran reportedly set to receive Chinese-made air defense systems within weeks

Iran is reportedly preparing to receive its first shipment of Chinese-made shoulder-launched air defense systems within the coming weeks, according to sources cited by Reuters, in what could represent a significant effort by Tehran to strengthen its short-range air defense capabilities. The reported......

German business confidence beats forecasts in July as economic outlook improves

Business confidence in Germany strengthened more than economists had anticipated in July, signaling a gradual improvement in corporate sentiment despite continued geopolitical uncertainty and broader global economic challenges. Fresh data released by the Ifo Institute showed that its closely watched......

Bank of Canada expected to keep interest rates unchanged as inflation pressures ease

The Bank of Canada (BoC) is widely expected to leave its benchmark overnight interest rate unchanged at 2.25% during its upcoming policy meeting on July 15, reflecting growing confidence that inflation is stabilizing while the country's economic recovery continues to strengthen. A Reuters survey......

Swiss National Bank expected to keep interest rates at 0% through 2027, economists say

The Swiss National Bank (Swiss National Bank) is expected to maintain its key policy rate at 0% in the coming months and potentially through 2027, according to a Reuters poll of economists. All surveyed analysts expect the SNB to keep interest rates unchanged at its upcoming policy meeting on June 18,......