Diageo says it has no intention to sell Guinness or stake in Moet Hennessy By Reuters

(Reuters) – Diageo (LON:) does not intend to sell its beer brand Guinness or its stake in Moet Hennessy, LVMH’s drinks unit, the world’s top spirits makers said on Sunday. On Friday, Bloomberg News reported that the company was exploring options for Guinness, a star performer in Diageo’s portfolio, as well as reviewing its investment […]

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UN peacekeeper death toll in eastern Congo rises to six By Reuters

(Reuters) – Malawi and Uruguay said four of their troops were killed in clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo against Rwandan-backed rebels, bringing the death toll among United Nations and southern African peacekeepers to at least 13 by Sunday. The three-year insurgency by the rebel group M23 has intensified in January with the rebels

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Thousands wait to return to northern Gaza, Trump urges Jordan, Egypt to take Palestinians By Reuters

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Palestinians waited, blocked on the road, to return to their homes in northern Gaza on Sunday, voicing frustration after Israel accused Hamas of breaching a ceasefire agreement and refused to open crossing points. A day after a second exchange of Israeli hostages held in Gaza

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South Korea President Yoon indicted for insurrection over martial law decree By Reuters

By Hyunsu Yim and Josh Smith SEOUL (Reuters) -South Korea’s prosecutors indicted impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday on charges of leading an insurrection with his short-lived imposition of martial law on Dec. 3, the main opposition party said. The charges are unprecedented for a South Korean president, and if convicted, Yoon could face

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Mediobanca board to review MPS 13.3 billion euro bid on Tuesday, source says By Reuters

MILAN (Reuters) – Mediobanca (OTC:)’s board will meet on Tuesday to discuss a bid for the Italian merchant bank by state-backed Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), a person close to the situation said. On Friday, MPS joined the consolidation wave sweeping Italian banking with a 13.3 billion euro ($13.96 billion) all-share offer to buy

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What scares western European governments more – Russia or the bond market? By Investing.com

Investing.com — Western European governments face a complex balancing act between addressing security threats and managing fiscal constraints, according to Citi analysts. As President Trump renews calls for NATO allies to increase defense spending, questions are arising about how Western Europe will respond. Citi highlights that Trump’s pressure could push European nations to allocate 3% of

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