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China poised for Q1 GDP growth rebound but Iran war dims 2026 outlook: Reuters poll
By Kevin Yao BEIJING, April 13 (Reuters) - China's economy likely regained some momentum in the first quarter on solid exports, but growth is expected to cool over the rest of 2026 as the Middle East ...
Apr 13, 2026
UK will not back blockade of Strait of Hormuz, PM Starmer says
LONDON, April 13 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday that whatever the pressure, Britain would not be dragged into the Iran war nor be involved in a blockade of the Strait o...
Apr 13, 2026
NBA roundup: Raptors top Nets to earn first postseason spot since 2022
Scottie Barnes had 18 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists Sunday, and the Toronto Raptors defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets 136-101 to clinch their first playoff spot since 2022. In recording his thi...
Apr 13, 2026
Philippines warns of 'sabotage' after cyanide seizure in disputed South China Sea atoll
MANILA, April 13 (Reuters) - The Philippines discovered cyanide on Chinese boats operating around a disputed atoll in the South China Sea, security officials from the country said on Monday. Authoriti...
Apr 13, 2026
Poland’s premier hails Hungary vote as blow to authoritarian rule
WARSAW, April 13 (Reuters) - Hungary's election shows that Europe is not on an inevitable path toward authoritarian rule, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Monday, after the center-right Tisza...
Apr 13, 2026
World Bank chief sounds alarm about looming jobs crisis even after war ends
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, April 13 (Reuters) - The Middle East war will dominate global finance officials' talks this week in Washington, but World Bank President Ajay Banga is sounding the alarm a...
Apr 13, 2026
Chinese AI startup StepFun to unwind offshore structure to pave way for IPO, sources say
HONG KONG, April 13 (Reuters) - Chinese AI agent StepFun is unwinding its offshore incorporation structure to pave the way for a planned Hong Kong initial public offering, three sources said, as Beiji...
Apr 13, 2026
One killed in Ukraine despite Easter ceasefire, officials say
April 13 (Reuters) - A Russian drone attack killed one person in Ukraine's frontline eastern Donetsk region on Sunday, Ukrainian police said on Monday, before the expiry of a ceasefire to mark Orthodo...
Apr 13, 2026
Basic-Fit data breach exposes details of a million gym members
April 13 (Reuters) - Gym operator Basic-Fit has suffered a data breach involving around 1 million members with 200,000 in the Netherlands alone, a company spokesperson said on Monday. Basic-Fit owns g...
Apr 13, 2026
European shares dip as investors assess Middle East setback
By Ragini Mathur April 13 (Reuters) - European shares dropped on Monday as expectations of a swift resolution to the Middle East conflict dimmed following the breakdown nL6N40V09S of U.S.-Iran negotia...
Apr 13, 2026
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