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CORRECTED-EXPLAINER-Will Thailand's election deliver a stable government?
By Martin Petty BANGKOK, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Thailand's ruling Bhumjaithai Party scored a decisive victory at last weekend's general elections, routing progressive and populist parties to put leader Anutin Charnvirakul in the running to become the first premier voted back to office in 20 ye...Reuters
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Hong Kong police say Jimmy Lai's frail health 'exaggerated'
HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The head of Hong Kong police's National Security Department said on Monday that media tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20-year sentence on three national security charges was "appropriate" and that claims of his frail health are "exaggerated". Steve Li, chief s...Reuters
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NFL-Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player
SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Seattle running back Kenneth Walker III was named Super Bowl LX Most Valuable Player on Sunday after rushing for 135 yards on 27 carries to lead the Seahawks to a 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium.Walker became the first runn...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - February 9
Feb 9 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times- Angela Rayner, the former British deputy prime minister, said she has contacted the Revenue & Customs depa...Reuters
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Motor racing-Cadillac would be disappointed to finish last, says Perez
Cadillac launches livery with Super Bowl advertPerez optimistic new team can beat some othersBottas prepared for a tough startBy Alan BaldwinFeb 9 (Reuters) - Formula One newcomers Cadillac may finish last this season but Sergio Perez will be disappointed if they do.The Mexican and equally-experienc...Reuters
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Taiwan condemns 'harsh' sentence for Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai
TAIPEI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Taiwan's government on Monday condemned the "harsh" sentence handed out to Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai and called for his release."Jimmy Lai's harsh sentence under Hong Kong's National Security Law not only deprives him of his personal liberty a...Reuters
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QUOTES-Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's 20 year sentence in security trial
Feb 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to a total of 20 years in jail on three security charges comprising two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one of publishing seditious materials.This is the reaction to the sentence:JODIE GINSBERG, CEO, C...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
NFL-Trump says Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime was 'absolutely terrible'
By Costas Pitas Feb 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday in a social media post that the Super Bowl halftime show fronted by Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny was "absolutely terrible." Bad Bunny — whose given name is Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio — headlined the Super Bo...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Taiwan says 40% shift of chip capacity to US is 'impossible'
US pushing for more advanced chip production at homeTaiwan underscores commitment to bolstering industryTaiwan, US reached tariff deal last month TAIPEI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - It would be "impossible" to move 40% of Taiwan's semiconductor capacity to the U.S., the island's top tariff ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
China's Innovent clinches new Lilly deal for immunology, cancer drug development
SHANGHAI, Feb 9 (Reuters) - China's Innovent Biologics 1801.HK has struck a new deal with Eli Lilly LLY.N to develop immunology and oncology drugs, under which the U.S. drugmaker will pay $350 million upfront and as much as $8.5 billion more if milestones are met.Shares in Innovent surged 5% in ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai sentenced to total of 20 years in national security trial
HONG KONG, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced on Monday to a total of 20 years in jail on three charges comprising two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of publishing seditious materials.The trial has been the financial hub's most hig...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Biogen Says Biologics License Application For Subcutaneous Formulation Of Leqembi For Treatment Of Early Alzheimer’S Disease Designated For Priority Review In China
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Biogen BIIB.O:BIOGEN: BIOLOGICS LICENSE APPLICATION FOR SUBCUTANEOUS FORMULATION OF LEQEMBI FOR TREATMENT OF EARLY ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE DESIGNATED FOR PRIORITY REVIEW IN CHINASource text: https://tinyurl.com/ye2b3au3Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Live Nation executives in talks with DOJ to avert trial, Semafor reports
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Live Nation LYV.N executives and lobbyists are in talks with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Justice in a bid to avoid a trial over allegations that the concert promoter operates an illegal monopoly, news outlet Semafor reported on Sunday.These discussions are taking...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Australian AI infrastructure developer Firmus lands $10 bln debt package from Blackstone, Coatue
By Scott Murdoch SYDNEY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Australian artificial intelligence company Firmus said on Monday it had finalised a $10 billion debt funding package led by global private equity firm Blackstone BX.N and Coatue Management, a New York-based technology investor.Firmus said the funding wou...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
NFL-Bad Bunny turns Super Bowl halftime into Puerto Rican love letter with Lady Gaga surprise
By Angelica MedinaSANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Bad Bunny transformed Levi's Stadium into a vibrant homage to Puerto Rico during Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show, delivering a high-energy journey through the island's culture complete with a surprise appearance by Lady Gaga ...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Live Nation executives in talks with DOJ to avert trial, Semafor reports
Feb 8 (Reuters) - Live Nation LYV.N executives and lobbyists are in talks with senior officials at the U.S. Department of Justice in a bid to avoid a trial over allegations that the company operates an illegal monopoly, news outlet Semafor reported on Sunday.These discussions are taking place outsid...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
Ghislaine Maxwell won't answer questions during congressional deposition, lawmaker says
By Karen Sloan Feb 8 (Reuters) - Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell intends to refuse to answer questions at a Monday deposition before the House's Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, according to a Sunday letter from U.S. Representative Ro Khanna. Maxwell, who was found gu...Reuters
Mon, Feb 9
