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Number of jailed journalists fell from record high in 2025, CPJ report says
By Christian MartinezJan 21 (Reuters) - The number of journalists jailed worldwide declined in 2025 but remains near record highs, the Committee to Protect Journalists said in a report on Wednesday that warned about ongoing threats to press freedoms.The group said 330 journalists were behind bars a...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Olympics-No formal communication yet with Trump on LA 2028 Games, says IOC
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The International Olympic Committee has not yet had any formal communication with the White House and U.S. President Donald Trump on preparations for the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics, IOC President Kirsty Coventry said on Wednesday. Trump marked the end...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Bristow locks in Electra plane deliveries with deposit deal
Milestone payments rare in much-publicised air mobility sectorBristow commits pre-delivery payments for Electra planeHelicopter operator has also ordered Beta's Alia aircraftBy Tim HepherPARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Offshore helicopter operator Bristow Group VTOL.K said on Wednesday it had agreed t...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Medical AI startup OpenEvidence doubles valuation to $12 billion in latest round
Jan 21 (Reuters) - OpenEvidence, an AI startup whose tools are used by U.S. physicians, has raised $250 million in fresh funding at a $12 billion valuation, the Nvidia and Google Ventures-backed company said on Wednesday, doubling its value in just three months.The surge in generative AI investment ...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Lagarde walks out of Lutnick speech in Davos critical of Europe, sources say
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (Reuters) - ECB President Christine Lagarde walked out of a dinner at the World Economic Forum during a speech critical of Europe by U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and the hosts called off the event before dessert, sources familiar with the matter said. T...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Actuate Therapeutics Announces Plans To Expand Clinical Pipeline, Advancing Elraglusib Tablet Into A Phase 1/2 Clinical Program In Refractory Cancers
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Actuate Therapeutics Inc ACTU.O:ACTUATE THERAPEUTICS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO EXPAND CLINICAL PIPELINE, ADVANCING ELRAGLUSIB TABLET INTO A PHASE 1/2 CLINICAL PROGRAM IN REFRACTORY CANCERSACTUATE THERAPEUTICS INC: INITIATION OF PHASE 1 PORTION OF TRIAL PLANNED IN 2H 2026Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Pakistan to join Trump's 'Board of Peace' on Gaza, says foreign office
By Asif Shahzad and Ariba ShahidISLAMABAD, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Pakistan will join U.S. President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" to help achieve lasting peace in Gaza, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday.Pakistan hoped "concrete steps will be taken towards the implementation of a p...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Tesla reduces Berlin staff by 1,700, Handelsblatt reports
BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Tesla's workforce at its gigafactory outside Berlin has shrunk by some 1,700 employees, the Handelsblatt business daily reported on Wednesday.The Gruenheide plant south-east of the German capital, Tesla's only production site in Europe, currently has 10,703 workers...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Charles Schwab's profit rises on higher interest income, trading revenues
Jan 21 (Reuters) - U.S. brokerage firm Charles Schwab SCHW.N posted a rise in fourth-quarter profit on Wednesday, buoyed by higher interest income and strong trading revenue amid a volatile market.Speculation surrounding the Federal Reserve's interest rate path and geopolitical uncertainty spurr...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Syria says seven soldiers killed in a drone attack by Kurdish forces
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Seven Syrian soldiers were killed in a drone attack by the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces in northeastern Syria's Hasakah province, Syria's Defence Ministry said on Wednesday.The drone attack took place in the countryside against an explosives workshop that was being...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Ocugen Announces Pricing Of $22.5 Million Offering Of Common Stock
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Ocugen Inc OCGN.O:OCUGEN, INC. ANNOUNCES PRICING OF $22.5 MILLION OFFERING OF COMMON STOCKOCUGEN INC - ANNOUNCES PRICING OF 15,000,000 SHARES OF COMMON STOCKOCUGEN INC - OFFERING PRICE SET AT $1.50 PER SHARE FOR $22.5 MILLION PROCEEDSReuters
Wed, Jan 21
Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Announces Successful End-Of-Phase 2 Meeting With FDA For Pilavapadin In The Treatment Of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Lexicon Pharmaceuticals Inc LXRX.O:LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL END-OF-PHASE 2 MEETING WITH FDA FOR PILAVAPADIN IN THE TREATMENT OF DIABETIC PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHIC PAINLEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS INC - FDA RAISED NO OBJECTIONS TO ADVANCEMENT OF PILAVAPADIN INTO PHASE 3...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Lemonade to halve Tesla insurance rates for miles driven with software assistant
Lower rate based on Lemonade's access to Tesla telemetry data New offering to launch in Arizona this month, Oregon in FebruaryLemonade's move endorses Musk's safety claims despite regulatory concernsLemonade plans further rate cuts with FSD software updatesBy Abhirup RoySAN FRANCISCO, Ja...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
UK's Reeves favours de-escalation on US tariffs, won't rule out options
Jan 21 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves, asked if London would ever retaliate against U.S. President Donald Trump's latest decision to raise tariffs on Britain, said on Wednesday that nothing could be ruled out but de-escalation was the goal."We would never rule anything ou...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
NATO situation difficult but must focus on Russia, says Norway's defence minister
Russia has increased Arctic presence despite Ukraine focus, says SandvikNATO faces pressure from Trump's Greenland acquisition pushNorway monitors Russian military in Arctic, Kola PeninsulaBy Gwladys Fouche OSLO, Jan 21 (Reuters) - NATO is facing difficult times due to the crisis over Greenla...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Europe's far right and populists distance themselves from Trump over Greenland
Europe's far-right parties cheered on Trump in the pastBacking by Trump administration gave them legitimacyTrump's bid for Greenland is deeply unpopular in EuropeMany parties now distancing themselves, others silentBy Sarah Marsh and Elizabeth Pineau BERLIN/PARIS/, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Euro...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
HIGHLIGHTS-Tennis-Australian Open day four
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Highlights of the fourth day at the Australian Open on Wednesday (times GMT): 1306 - TEEN JOVIC TAKES OUT HOME HOPE HON American teenager Iva Jovic, the 29th seed, made light work of Priscilla Hon, beating the Australian 6-1 6-2. 1305 - TIAFOE TOPS COMESANA Ameri...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Uniti Group Announces Private Offering Of Senior Notes
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Uniti Group Inc (Delaware) UNIT.O:UNITI GROUP INC. ANNOUNCES PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR NOTESUNITI GROUP INC (DELAWARE) - ANNOUNCES $500 MILLION SENIOR NOTES OFFERING DUE 2032UNITI GROUP INC (DELAWARE) - PROCEEDS TO REPAY UNITI'S TERM LOAN FACILITY DUE 2031Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
Barclays to relocate European headquarters to Paris from Dublin
Jan 21 (Reuters) - Barclays BARC.L said on Wednesday it will relocate its European headquarters from Dublin to Paris as it seeks to bring decision-making closer to the majority of its investment banking operations on the continent.The bank said it has started legal and regulatory steps to redomicile...Reuters
Wed, Jan 21
