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Bill Gates pulls out of India AI summit; anger mounts over organisational lapses
Gates' absence follows cancellation by Nvidia's HuangModi inaugurates summit alongside French President MacronSummit faces criticism for poor managementEvent attracts over $200 billion in AI investmentsBy Aditya Soni, Munsif Vengattil and Aditya Kalra NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Bill Ga...Reuters
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Modi's AI unity pose turns awkward for Altman and Amodei
By Munsif Vengattil NEW DELHI, Feb 19 (Reuters) - When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi nudged speakers at the India AI summit to join and raise their hands in a symbolic show of unity, most executives obliged. Two did not: rivals Sam Altman of OpenAI and Dario Amodei of Anthropic.The two, who...Reuters
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Japan government panel endorses Sumitomo Pharma's iPS-derived treatment for Parkinson's, newspaper says
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A Japanese health ministry panel on Thursday endorsed Sumitomo Pharma's 4506.T iPS Cell-derived treatment for Parkinson's disease, the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper said.The panel also gave its endorsement to Cuorips's 4894.T iPS Cell-derived cardiomyocyte patches ...Reuters
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UK minister warns 'made in Europe' plan could hit supply chains
'Made in Europe' plan could create trade barriers, minister saysUK's EU relations minister says it could drive up costsComments come as EU prepares to publish the new lawUK PM has hinted at further alignment with EU single marketBy Victoria Waldersee MADRID, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A Briti...Reuters
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UK police arrest King Charles' brother Andrew, BBC reports
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - BBC TV reported on Thursday that police had arrested King Charles' younger brother Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Earlier newspapers reported that six unmarked police cars and around eight p...Reuters
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Russia urges restraint as US builds up military assets near Iran
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Russia said on Thursday that it was seeing an unprecedented escalation of tension around Iran as the United States moved military assets into the Middle East, and the Kremlin urged both Tehran and "other parties" to exercise prudence and restraint.The U.S. has depl...Reuters
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Renault is studying plan to build compact EVs in Spain, says CEO
PARIS, Feb 19 (Reuters) - French automaker Renault Group RENA.PA is studying a plan to build its next generation of compact electric vehicles (EVs) at its plant in Palencia in Spain, CEO Francois Provost said on Thursday, after the company reported earnings for 2025.The group, which has previously m...Reuters
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UK police arrive at home of King Charles' brother Andrew, Telegraph reports
LONDON, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Daily Telegraph said on Thursday that British police had arrived at the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor in eastern England.It said six unmarked police cars and around eight plain clothed officers were seen arriving at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate earlier...Reuters
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Russia urges prudence on Iran as U.S. builds up military assets in the Middle East
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that it was seeing an unprecedented escalation of tension around Iran as the United States moved military assets into the Middle East, and Moscow urged both Tehran and "other parties" to exercise prudence and restraint. The Kremlin said...Reuters
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Kremlin says it has nothing to add on Ukraine talks after Medinsky comments
MOSCOW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Thursday that it had nothing to add about this week's peace talks on Ukraine in Geneva beyond what its chief negotiator Vladimir Medinsky already said.Medinsky said on Wednesday that the U.S.-mediated talks had been difficult but business-like, and ...Reuters
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Polish citizens should leave Iran immediately, Tusk says
WARSAW, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Polish citizens in Iran should leave immediately, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, warning that due to the potential for armed conflict evacuation may no longer be possible in a matter of hours."Please leave Iran immediately... and do not go to this country...Reuters
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Pernod to achieve medium-term cash conversion goal in 2026, one year ahead of target-CFO
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard SA PERP.PA:PERNOD CFO HELENE DE TISSOT: PERNOD EXPECTS TO ACHIEVE MED-TERM CASH CONVERSION TARGET IN 2026, ONE YEAR AHEAD OF TARGETPERNOD CEO ALEXANDRE RICARD: STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS FOR FY 2026 REVISED DOWN TO 750 MILLION EUROS FROM 900 MILLION PREVIOUSLY FORECASTSo...Reuters
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Nissan to recall about 643,000 SUVs in US over engine, gear issues, NHTSA says
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Nissan 7201.T is recalling 642,698 Rogue SUVs in the U.S. as part of two separate recalls, over issues that could cause loss of drive power, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Thursday. Nissan is recalling 318,781 Rogue SUVs over broken throttle body g...Reuters
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CORRECTED-Germany will seek strategic partnerships with China amid US tariffs, Merz says
By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Wednesday he would seek "strategic partnerships" with China during a trip next week, as he looks to discuss future cooperation between Europe and the world's second-biggest economy while the United S...Reuters
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South Korean court hands life term to ex‑President Yoon for insurrection
Prosecutors sought death penalty for insurrectionYoon's martial law attempt lasted only six hours, but triggered a political crisisSeoul court ruling most consequential of cases for YoonYoon's legal team to discuss whether to appealBy Joyce Lee SEOUL, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A South Korean cou...Reuters
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Goldman-backed management buyout offer for Japan's Raksul sweetened by 11%
By Anton BridgeTOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A Goldman Sachs-backed management buyout offer for Japanese digital printing firm Raksul 4384.T has been lifted by 11% after investor criticism of the deal, and the tender offer period is now set to run to March 9.A fund established by Goldman Sachs GS.N said...Reuters
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Pernod CEO: We have seen some green shoots in U.S. in January and February
Feb 19 (Reuters) - Pernod Ricard SA PERP.PA Alexandre Ricard tells analysts:PERNOD CEO: WE HAVE SEEN SOME GREEN SHOOTS IN THE U.S. IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARYPERNOD CEO: FLAGING CAUTIOUS TRADE SENTIMENT AHEAD OF CHINESE NEW YEARSource text: [ID:]Reuters
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