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Big freeze: Cold weather and snow to sweep western Europe this weekend

Some parts will see temperatures drop 12C below the seasonal average.

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Hopes of impending U.S.-China trade deal boost UK stocks, TalkTalk slides

Hopes of impending U.S.-China trade deal boost UK stocks, TalkTalk slides

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Withdrawal of meat from sick cow slaughterhouse in Poland 'ongoing'

Poland has exported nearly three tonnes of beef from an abattoir that was accused of slaughtering sick cows.

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Asia stocks hit four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags

Asia stocks hit four-month high as Fed turns more cautious; dollar sags

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Dovish Fed sends European shares at two-month high as oil stocks rally

Dovish Fed sends European shares at two-month high as oil stocks rally

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A new generation takes up the hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls

A new generation takes up the hunt for Dead Sea Scrolls

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Asian shares inch up after Apple earnings, CEO comments

Asian shares inch up after Apple earnings, CEO comments

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Luxury stocks sparkle in tepid European trading as U.S.-China trade talks loom

Luxury stocks sparkle in tepid European trading as U.S.-China trade talks loom

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Asia shares slip as China's Huawei in legal hot water; focus on Sino-U.S. talks

Asia shares slip as China's Huawei in legal hot water; focus on Sino-U.S. talks

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European shares rise as investors seek safety in utilities, consumer goods

European shares rise as investors seek safety in utilities, consumer goods

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UK shares lower after downbeat China data; Ocado rallies

UK shares lower after downbeat China data; Ocado rallies

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Stocks rise after U.S. government reopens for now

Stocks rise after U.S. government reopens for now

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Stocks, yields rise after deal announced to end U.S. government shutdown

Stocks, yields rise after deal announced to end U.S. government shutdown

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Take Five: Time for a break? World markets themes for the week ahead

Take Five: Time for a break? World markets themes for the week ahead

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These four European cities are among world’s 10 most powerful

Four European cities have been named among the 10 most powerful in the world, with London claiming the top spot for the seventh year running, according to a recent report.

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Humanity's self-inflicted Armagaddon remains 'two-minutes to midnight'

The US-based team of scientists — including a board of 15 Nobel Laureates — say they have kept their annually-updated metaphoric clock at two minutes from potential Armageddon because of two threats: nuclear weapons and climate change

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European shares erase gains, euro off session low as Draghi signals risks

European shares erase gains, euro off session low as Draghi signals risks

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Vodafone, oil stocks drag FTSE lower for third session

Vodafone, oil stocks drag FTSE lower for third session

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European shares dip as Ingenico, Metro Bank add to macro gloom

European shares dip as Ingenico, Metro Bank add to macro gloom

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Taxi drivers continue strike in Madrid

Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside one of Spain's largest tourism fairs on Wednesday as part of an open-ended strike against ride-hailing services.