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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
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Ex-FBI chief Comey pleads not guilty to charges brought under pressure from Trump
Comey faces charges of false statements, obstructionOver 1,000 DOJ alumni criticize case as assault on rule of lawTrump's DOJ also investigating other political adversariesTrial to start on January 5By Sarah N. Lynch and Andrew Goudsward ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Former FBI Dire...Reuters
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WRAPUP 5-Gaza talks taken up a notch as Hamas hands over hostage swap list
LATEST DEVELOPMENTSHamas seeks release of highest profile prisoners held in IsraelBy Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Talks to end the war in Gaza were taken up a notch on Wednesday with the expected arrival of senior figures from Israel, the U.S. and regional counties, after Hamas hand...Reuters
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U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP- AGCO, Caterpillar, United Rentals
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including AGCO, Caterpillar and United Rentals, on Wednesday. HIGHLIGHTS* AGCO Corp AGCO.N: Jefferies cuts target price to $125 from $135* Caterpillar Inc CAT.N: Jefferies rais...Reuters
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Joan Bennett Kennedy, wife of late US Senator Ted Kennedy, has died, Boston Globe reports
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - Joan Bennett Kennedy, the first wife of a U.S. senator, the mother of a congressman and the sister-in-law of a slain president, has died at the age of 89, the Boston Globe reported on Wednesday.A daughter of privilege who could trace her lineage back to one of the victi...Reuters
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Trump calls for jailing Democratic leaders as troops prepare for Chicago deployment
Trump threatens to jail Johnson, PritzkerFormer FBI chief due in court to face criminal chargesNational Guard troops gather outside Chicago despite local oppositionBy Brendan O'Brien, Andy Sullivan and Susan Heavey CHICAGO/WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday...Reuters
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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
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Base Power raises $1 billion in latest financing round led by Addition
Oct 8 (Reuters) - Base Power said on Wednesday that it had raised $1 billion in its latest funding round, as it looks to ramp up its business of leasing batteries to homeowners to meet the rising need for power.The funding round was led by venture capital firm Addition and included investors such as...Reuters
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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