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Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes Papua New Guinea, GFZ says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck the New Britain region of Papua New Guinea on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said.Reuters
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Israel says it launched pre-emptive attack against Iran
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel said it launched a pre-emptive attack against Iran on Saturday, pushing the Middle East into a renewed military confrontation and further dimming hopes for a diplomatic solution to Tehran's long-running nuclear dispute with the West. The attack, coming after ...Reuters
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Israeli military announces closure of work places, schools after attack on Iran
TEL AVIV, Feb 28 (Reuters) - The Israeli military on Saturday announced a "prohibition on educational activities, gatherings, and workplaces" after Israel launched what the defence minister said was a pre-emptive attack against Iran."Essential sectors" were exempted, the military sai...Reuters
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Israel has launched preventative attack against Iran, defence minister says
Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel has launched a preventative missile attack against Iran, the Israeli defence minister said on Saturday. Israel’s military on Saturday said it had protectively sounded air raid sirens in areas across the country “to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being la...Reuters
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Israel military triggers sirens to prepare for possible missile attack
JERUSALEM, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Israel's military on Saturday said it had protectively sounded air raid sirens in areas across the country "to prepare the public for the possibility of missiles being launched toward Israel."Reuters
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REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 6 am GMT/1 am ET
Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6 am GMT/1 am ET For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.TOP STORIESGLOBALAFGHANISTAN-PAKISTAN/ Afghan Taliban open to talks after Pakistan bombs Kabul, KandaharKABUL/I...Reuters
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Pakistan, Afghan Taliban forces clash as diplomatic efforts intensify
Pakistan strikes Taliban military installations in Kabul and KandaharDiplomatic efforts intensify with calls for urgent talksHeavy losses reported on both sides, conflicting tolls unverified KABUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) - Fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan's Taliban military entered its thi...Reuters
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Cuba says attacking speedboat had nearly 13,000 rounds of ammunition
Firefight took place at a range of 20 meters, Cuba saysIncoming crew originally set out on two vessels but ditched oneCuba says anti-communist groups intended to attack military, sow discontentBy Daniel TrottaHAVANA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - A commando of Cuban exiles who intended to infiltrate Cuba on a ...Reuters
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SQM Reports Reports FY Total Revenues Of $4.576 Billion For 2025
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA SQMA.SN:SQM REPORTS EARNINGS FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA DE CHILE SA - REPORTS FY TOTAL REVENUES OF $4.576 BILLION FOR 2025SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA DE CHILE SA - REPORTS FY NET INCOME OF $588.1 MILLI...Reuters
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Nvidia plans new chip to speed AI processing, WSJ reports
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Nvidia NVDA.O plans to launch a new processor designed to help OpenAI and other customers build faster, more efficient AI systems, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Nvidia is developing a new system for "inference" computin...Reuters
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Rock band Radiohead urges US ICE to take down video using its song
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Reuters) - British rock band Radiohead said on Friday it wanted a promotional video for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency that used their song to be taken down.ICE, whose immigration enforcement tactics have been widely condemned by human ri...Reuters
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Trump directs US agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk
Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk, strikes deal with OpenAITrump threatens further action if Anthropic is not helpfulPresident's post orders six-month phase-out of Anthropic technology across government By Andrea Shalal, Jeffrey Dastin and Ryan Patrick Jones WASHINGTON, Feb 27 (Re...Reuters
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Soccer-Mexico president says FIFA will review security and mobility ahead of World Cup
Feb 28 (Reuters) - FIFA, soccer's global governing body, will review security and transport plans in Mexico ahead of this year's World Cup, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Friday.Sheinbaum said earlier in the week there was “no risk” to fans travelling to Mexico for the tournamen...Reuters
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Nvidia Plans New Chip To Speed AI Processing, Shake Up Computing Market- WSJ
Feb 27 (Reuters) - NVIDIA Corp NVDA.O:NVIDIA PLANS NEW CHIP TO SPEED AI PROCESSING, SHAKE UP COMPUTING MARKET- WSJNVIDIA IS DESIGNING A NEW SYSTEM FOR “INFERENCE” COMPUTING, A FORM OF PROCESSING THAT ALLOWS AI MODELS TO RESPOND TO QUERIES - WSJSource text: https://tinyurl.com/p4hfcy4sReuters
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OpenAI reaches deal to deploy AI models on U.S. Department of War classified network
Feb 27 (Reuters) - OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said on Friday it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of War to deploy its AI models on classified cloud networks."In all of our interactions, the DoW displayed a deep respect for safety and a desire to partner to achieve the best possible o...Reuters
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Scouting America reaches accord with Pentagon to maintain military support
Hegseth: Scouting membership to be based on biological sex Organization declares transgender Scouts remain welcomeDefense Secretary says deal roots out 'radical woke ideology'By Steve GormanFeb 27 (Reuters) - Scouting America has reached an accord with the Pentagon that aims to rid its polic...Reuters
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Tonight, We Reached An Agreement With Department Of War To Deploy Our Models In Their Classified Network
Feb 27 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFT.O:OPENAI CEO SAM ALTMAN: TONIGHT, WE REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF WAR TO DEPLOY OUR MODELS IN THEIR CLASSIFIED NETWORKALTMAN: WE ALSO WILL BUILD TECHNICAL SAFEGUARDS TO ENSURE OUR MODELS BEHAVE AS THEY SHOULD, WHICH THE DOW ALSO WANTED.ALTMAN :WE ARE...Reuters
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North Korean leader presents new sniper rifles to party officials
SEOUL, Feb 28 (Reuters) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has presented new sniper rifles as ceremonial gifts to party and military officials, calling them a "wonderful weapon" and a sign of his trust, state media KCNA news agency said on Saturday.KCNA reported Kim met leading cadres and com...Reuters
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