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M&A is the order of the day for Europe's share markets as Holcim and Lafarge agree new terms and the UK's TSB bank says 'yes' to Sabadell. David Pollard reports.
During a state visit to Sweden, French President Emmnauel Macron urges Europe to take 'bold' decisions to support Ukraine, regardless of what the US decides. While the US has sent tens of billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine since the Russian invasion in February 2022, Republican lawmakers are growing reluctant to keep supporting Kyiv, saying it lacks a clear end game as the fighting grinds on. SOUNDBITE
European Council President Donald Tusk urges EU lawmakers to remain open to a long postponement of Brexit while Britain rethinks its position, urging them not to "betray" pro-Europe voters. SOUNDBITE of Donald Tusk at the European Parliament
Upbeat earnings from eurozone banks give European stock markets a surprise boost - Societe Generale rising more than 5 percent and ING Groep up 3.8 percent after the results. Credit Suisse, however, seen trailing its rivals on trading revenues over the third quarter while upping its litigation costs. Ivor Bennett reports.
In his weekly audience at the Vatican, Pope Francis calls for solidarity with the migrants and refugees now flooding into Europe. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
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