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Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

Europe pushes for seat at Ukraine peace talks but lacks unified voice

European nations are looking for an envoy to represent them in talks to end the Russia-Ukraine war

Europe to send a diplomat team to Ukraine talks as leaders push for a voice

Europe to send a diplomat team to Ukraine talks as leaders push for a voice

The European Union says Europe will send a team of diplomats to Ukraine peace talks

German Drone Manufacturer Quantum Systems Reports Cyberattack, German Military Halts Drone Use

German Drone Manufacturer Quantum Systems Reports Cyberattack, German Military Halts Drone Use

German drone manufacturer Quantum Systems, a key supplier to the Ukrainian military, has reported a cyberattack that was detected in late October 2026. The company, based in Gilching near Munich, stated that its IT and security teams successfully contained the threat through immediate internal investigation and cooperation with authorities. Quantum Systems produces drones for both military and civilian applications, including reconnaissance and surveillance drones, and is developing surface and underwater drones. Its products, such as the Reliant reconnaissance system with built-in artificial intelligence, are utilized by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in their conflict with Russia. The company also has plans to supply Ukraine with tens of thousands of SPYS interceptor drones and to launch production of attack drones in Germany. Following the incident, the German armed forces have taken Quantum Systems drones out of service as a precautionary measure, according to the Financial Times. Germany’s Ministry of De...

Explainer-Ice hockey-From Canada to Germany, what stands in the way of Russia's ice hockey return?

Explainer-Ice hockey-From Canada to Germany, what stands in the way of Russia's ice hockey return?

By Tommy Lund Nov 10 (Reuters) - Norway have announced their exclusion from the 2027 World Junior Championship, making way for Russia, despite Canada, the host nation, stating it will bar the Russian team from entering the tournament.

Helsing enters market for battlefield software built on combat data

Helsing enters market for battlefield software built on combat data

By Maria Rugamer and Sabine Siebold BERLIN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - German defence technology company Helsing on Wednesday launched software designed to help militaries make sense of the flood of battlefield information generated by modern warfare, entering a market led by Palantir.

By the Numbers: The NFL’s Germany push rolls on as the Lions and Patriots head to Munich

By the Numbers: The NFL’s Germany push rolls on as the Lions and Patriots head to Munich

The Detroit Lions and New England Patriots square off Sunday in Munich for what will be the NFL’s sixth regular-season game in Germany

German Economic Council significantly revised up growth forecast, says chair

German Economic Council significantly revised up growth forecast, says chair

BERLIN, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Germany's Council of Economic Experts significantly revised up its growth forecasts for Europe's largest economy thanks to a quicker-than-expected recovery from the energy shocks created by the Iran war, said council chair Monika Schnitzer on Wednesday.

Diamondback, KKR to buy Five Point's stake in Permian water platform

Diamondback, KKR to buy Five Point's stake in Permian water platform

By Dharna Bafna Nov 10 (Reuters) - Diamondback Energy and private equity firm KKR have agreed to acquire Five Point Infrastructure's 70% stake in Deep Blue Midland Basin, a water infrastructure firm in the Permian Basin, the companies said on Tuesday.

Ukraine's path to EU accession narrows as war drags on

Ukraine's path to EU accession narrows as war drags on

By Lili Bayer, Anna Magdalena Lubowicka and Kuba Stezycki OSZCZOW-KOLONIA, Poland, Nov 11 (Reuters) - When Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, Polish farmer Miroslaw Halej wanted to help refugees who flooded across the border near the village where he lives in eastern Poland.

Oil prices hit two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices hit two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices slid about 2% to fresh two-month lows on Tuesday after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of additional Middle East supply disruptions.

Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

Oil prices ease to two-month lows as US downplays further Iran strikes

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Oil prices eased to a two-month low on Tuesday after US officials downplayed the need for additional military action against Iran, easing fears of additional Middle East supply disruptions.

German budget committee agrees on 2027 budget, including near-record new borrowing

German budget committee agrees on 2027 budget, including near-record new borrowing

By Holger Hansen and James Mackenzie BERLIN, Nov 13 (Reuters) - Germany's budget committee finalised the 2027 budget, including more than €210 billion ($222 billion) in total new borrowing, the second-highest amount since World War Two, people familiar with the matter said on Friday.