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ICO Says Upper Tribunal Finds Clearview AI’s Data Processing Involves Monitoring Behaviour of UK Residents
Oct 8 (Reuters) - ICO: ICO: IN OCT, UPPER TRIBUNAL CONCLUDED CLEARVIEW AI’S PROCESSING OF PERSONAL INFORMATION IS RELATED TO MONITORING OF BEHAVIOUR OF UK RESIDENTSICO: UT DIRECTED TO SEND CASE BACK TO FTT TO DETERMINE APPEAL ON BASIS THAT COMMISSIONER HAD JURISDICTION TO ISSUE PENALTY & ENFORCE...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
ADVISORY-Alert on Philip Morris inadvertently tagged to Picard Medical withdrawn
An alert referring to Philip Morris International PM.N urging an FDA Advisory Committee to recommend the marketing of IQOS as a modified risk product was inadvertently tagged to Picard Medical PMI.A, an unrelated company, and has been withdrawn.For the correctly coded alert, click nFWN3VP1VGSTORY_NU...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
COLUMN-US boards look for experience to deal with AI and tariffs: Ross Kerber
By Ross Kerber Oct 8 (Reuters) - Recruiters for directors at top U.S. companies are going back to basics, new data shows, as boards seek experienced hands to tackle challenges like artificial intelligence and President Donald Trump's tariffs.The trends also diminish boards' one-time focus...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
French, euro zone bond yields fall on French budget hopes
By Alun John LONDON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - French bonds outperformed their euro zone peers on Wednesday on the possibility that the country's parliament may agree a budget by the end of the year, despite the ongoing political crisis. The mood was much calmer than earlier in the week when developm...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Major Boeing customer Ryanair sees 737 production hitting 48 per month by April
By Corina Pons MADRID, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Major Boeing BA.N customer Ryanair RYA.I said on Wednesday it was confident the U.S. planemaker would get permission to boost the monthly production rate of its flagship 737 model to 42 in October and then 48 by March or April next year. The Irish airline,...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Trio win Nobel chemistry prize for work on 'Hermione's handbag' materials
Winning scientists based in US, Australia and JapanChemistry the third prize awarded in 2025 NobelsBy Johan Ahlander, Niklas Pollard and Marie Mannes STOCKHOLM, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Scientists Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar Yaghi won the 2025 Nobel chemistry prize for developing a new form...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Afghanistan's neighbours signal opposition to US retaking Bagram base
Countries signing joint statement include India, Pakistan, ChinaStatement criticises attempts to deploy military infrastructureTaliban opposes any foreign military presence in AfghanistanBy Saeed Shah and Mohammad Yunus Yawar Oct 8 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's regional neighbours, including Ame...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Afghan Taliban foreign minister leaves for visit to India, foreign ministry says
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Afghanistan's Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi left for New Delhi on Wednesday, his ministry said, in what would be the first visit to India by a Taliban leader since the group seized power in 2021.Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Ryanair CEO says airline on track to recover last year's 7% fare decline
By Corina PonsMADRID, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Irish budget airline Ryanair RYA.I believes it is on track to recover its 7% fare decline from 2024 this financial year, Chief Executive Michael O'Leary told Reuters in Madrid on Wednesday."The traffic is ahead of target ... Fares look like they will r...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
EXCLUSIVE-Data streaming software maker Confluent explores sale, sources say
Confluent shares rally 11.4%Firm working with bankers after attracting interest from private equity and tech firms, sources sayInterest fueled by corporate race for AI and firm's pressured valuationMove reflects broader consolidation in data management sector, driven by AIBy Milana Vinn Oct 7...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Canada Packers, Sun Life Financial, Teck Resources
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Canada Packers, Sun Life Financial and Teck Resources on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Allied Properties REIT AP_u.TO: National Bank of Canada cuts to underperform from sector perform* ...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Joan Bennett Kennedy, wife of late US Senator Ted Kennedy, dies -Boston Globe
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Joan Kennedy, the first wife of late U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy, the mother of a congressman and the sister-in-law of a slain president, has died, the Boston Globe reported on Wednesday. She was 89.Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
DIARY-Political and General News Events from October 8
Oct 8 (Reuters) - For other diaries, please see:Political and General News POL/DIARYTop Economic Events M/DIARYEmerging Markets Economic Events EMRG/DIARYGovernment Debt Auctions D/DIARYU.S. Federal Reserve FED/DIARYToday in Washington WASH/DIARY ----------...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
October 8 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Wednesday : ** TopBuild Corp said it has acquired Specialty Products and Insulation (SPI) for $1 billion in cash, about a year after the two building materials makers terminat...Reuters
Wed, Oct 8
