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Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security over insurance policy
Judge convicts wanted activist Anna Kwok's father over insurance policy Defence lawyer asks the judge to consider a 14-day prison termSentencing will be handed down on Feb 26 By Jessie Pang HONG KONG, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a natio...Reuters
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EXCLUSIVE-ByteDance developing AI chip, in manufacturing talks with Samsung, sources say
ByteDance plans to produce at least 100,000 AI chips this year, sources sayNegotiations with Samsung include access to scarce memory chip supplies, source saysByteDance's AI-related procurement to exceed 160 billion yuan in 2026, source saysBy Liam Mo, Fanny Potkin and Che Pan BEIJING/SINGAP...Reuters
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Tennis-Cilic says 600th tour-level win shows his dedication to the sport
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Former U.S. Open champion Marin Cilic said that joining an elite club of players with at least 600 match wins on the ATP Tour was proof of his dedication to the sport after battling through several injury-ravaged seasons.The 37-year-old, who has had two knee surgeries since 2023, ...Reuters
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BREAKINGVIEWS-Ford and Geely would make formidable power couple
By Katrina HamlinHONG KONG, Feb 11 (Reuters Breakingviews) - China’s second-largest automaker may use its $54 bln rival’s spare European factory space, Reuters reports. They could go further. Each is committed to developing electric cars and combustion engines, offering twice the opportunity to coll...Reuters
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Solv Energy Announces Pricing Of Initial Public Offering
Feb 10 (Reuters) - SOLV ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGSOLV ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRICING OF INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERINGSOLV ENERGY: INITIAL PUBLIC OFFERING OF 20. 5 MILLION SHARES OF ITS CLASS A COMMON STOCK, AT A PUBLIC OFFERING PRICE OF $25.00 PER SHARE: SOLV ENERGY ANNOUNCES PRICING O...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-British Business - February 11
Feb 11 (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- BP BP.L said on Tuesday it has suspended its share buybacks to focus on cutting debt, as the oil major ...Reuters
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James Hardie leaps on annual earnings forecast hike, upbeat third quarter
Third-quarter adjusted profit beats consensus estimatesSydney-listed shares up 14%, eye best day since Aug 2023 By Nikita Maria Jino and Roshan Thomas Feb 11 (Reuters) - Fibre cement maker James Hardie Industries JHX.AX JHA1.F raised its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday after beating analys...Reuters
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Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction detained in Arizona, law enforcement official says
Images show man tampering with Guthrie's door cameraTV host says family believes she is still aliveBy Erica Stapleton and Jana WinterTUCSON, Arizona, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A suspect in the abduction of U.S. television host Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother, Nancy, was taken into custody in Ariz...Reuters
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Ten dead after woman opens fire at high school in Canada
Mass shooting took place at school and another location in British ColumbiaPublic alert described the shooter as a female in a dress with brown hairIncident among the most deadly mass casualty events in recent Canadian historyBy Ismail Shakil and Ryan Patrick JonesFeb 10 (Reuters) - Ten people are d...Reuters
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Taiwan says budget delay risks 'rupture' in line of defence against China
Taiwan's Lai asks parliament to pass stalled defence spendingU.S. has backed Lai's $40 billion special defence budgetTaiwan faces increased military threat from ChinaBy Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Feb 11 (Reuters) - The delay in passing a $40 billion special military budget risks ...Reuters
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US prosecutors unsuccessful in attempt to indict Democratic lawmakers
Grand jury rejected attempt by federal prosecutorsSix Democratic lawmakers urged members of US military late last year to not comply with unlawful ordersTrump had called them traitorsTrump has faced criticism for attacks against political opponentsBy Kanishka Singh and Andrew Goudsward WASHINGTON...Reuters
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Hong Kong activist's father convicted under national security law over insurance policy
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Hong Kong court found the father of a wanted activist guilty of a national security violation on Wednesday after he tried to end her insurance policy and withdraw the funds, drawing international criticism for the targeting of relatives of pro-democr...Reuters
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U.S. House rejects ban on challenges to Trump tariffs as Democrats ready vote on Canada
By David MorganWASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives rejected on Tuesday a bid by Republican leaders to block legislative challenges to President Donald Trump's tariffs, a move that could allow Democrats to try to undo U.S. tariffs on Canada. Lawmakers v...Reuters
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US issues license facilitating oil, gas exploration and production in Venezuela
License does not authorize formation of new oil, gas joint venturesTransactions to maintain operations, including equipment repairs, were allowedLicense allows U.S. goods, tech for Venezuelan oil, gas explorationBy Marianna Parraga Feb 10 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday issued...Reuters
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Suspect in Nancy Guthrie abduction detained in Arizona, says law enforcement official
TUCSON, Arizona, Feb 10 (Reuters) - A suspect in the abduction of U.S. television host Savannah Guthrie's elderly mother was taken into custody in Arizona on Tuesday, nine days after the 84-year-old woman was reported missing, a U.S. law enforcement official briefed on the case told Reuters.Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST-Financial Times - February 11
Feb 11 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. HeadlinesStandard Chartered finance chief leaves for ApolloVitol CFO to retire from commodity trading giantBP becomes first oil major to susp...Reuters
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Olympics-Ice hockey-Finland number 10's 'Hand of God' moment falls flat
By Trevor StynesMILAN, Feb 11 (Reuters) - A Finland women's ice hockey player wearing the number 10 jersey made famous by Diego Maradona attempted the late Argentine football great's 'Hand of God' moment in Tuesday's Winter Olympics game against Switzerland but her glove-assiste...Reuters
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Democrats criticize reported unsuccessful attempt by US prosecutors to indict lawmakers
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday decried the reported unsuccessful attempt by the Justice Department of President Donald Trump's administration to indict them after they urged members of the military to not comply with unlawful orders."...Reuters
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