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Italian bank shares slide after government surprises with windfall tax

Italian banking shares took a beating on Tuesday morning after Italy’s cabinet approved a 40% windfall tax on lenders’ “excess”…

Russia strikes kill seven in Pokrovsk; Ukraine detains alleged spies

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Two Russian…

China praises Saudi-led peace talks; U.S. microchips are still fueling Russia’s military despite sanctions

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  The Ukrainian…

Putin critic Navalny handed 19 more years in prison; Kremlin says Ukraine launched attack on key oil export hub

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine on 4 August 2023. See here for the…

Russia fines Apple for not deleting ‘inaccurate’ war content; Kyiv hit by eighth consecutive nightly drone attack

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Kyiv endured…

Russia attacks more Ukrainian ports and grain supplies; imprisoned activist Navalny calls war ‘stupid’ and ‘senseless’

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Ukraine’s air…

Ukraine and Russia struck by drones; West-led peace talks in the pipeline

This has been CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Both Ukraine…

War is returning to Russia, Zelenskyy warns; Putin says China and Africa could help end conflict

This was CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See here for the latest updates.  Ukrainian President…

Deutsche Bank beats expectations despite 27% drop in profit, jump in costs

Deutsche Bank on Wednesday reported a net profit of 763 million euros ($842 million) for the second quarter of 2023,…

Ukraine war live updates: Kyiv faces sixth attack this month; Zelenskyy says Ukraine grain export ban ‘unacceptable’

This is CNBC’s live blog tracking developments on the war in Ukraine. See below for the latest updates.  Kyiv faced…