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Fate abandons Juventus, but returns just in time to rescue point vs. Lazio

Fate abandons Juventus, but returns just in time to rescue point vs. Lazio

Another crazy game saw Juve forced to rescue a point despite dominating proceedings.

Analysis-As Japan's Takaichi creates election history, only markets stand in her way

Analysis-As Japan's Takaichi creates election history, only markets stand in her way

By Rocky Swift and Tom Westbrook TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - The biggest landslide win in postwar history has given Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi a huge mandate to revitalise the economy, but investors say she has little room to run up deficits or pressure will be quickly back on bonds and the

South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway

South Korea watchdog says tougher crypto rules needed after $40 billion giveaway

By Jihoon Lee SEOUL, Feb 9 (Reuters) - South Korea's financial market watchdog said on Monday local exchange Bithumb's unintentional giveaway of more than $40 billion in bitcoin to customers raises the need for tougher regulations to address the vulnerabilities of cryptocurrencies.

Search for Nancy Guthrie Continues as Disappearance Enters Eighth Day

Search for Nancy Guthrie Continues as Disappearance Enters Eighth Day

The search for Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for eight days, continues in Tucson, Arizona. According to ABC News, authorities are actively investigating her disappearance, but few details have emerged about her whereabouts or the circumstances leading to her vanishing. The case has drawn significant attention, with local law enforcement and community members involved in the search efforts. The lack of information has left many questions unanswered, fueling public concern and speculation.

AFC Wimbledon Fans Verdict: Dons Punish Reading’s Costly Errors

AFC Wimbledon Fans Verdict: Dons Punish Reading’s Costly Errors

The fans were not in a good mood after a rollercoaster game in South London.

Expired Security Certificate Causes Six-Hour Senate Web Service Outage

Expired Security Certificate Causes Six-Hour Senate Web Service Outage

An expired security certificate led to a six-hour outage of the real-time web service used by parliamentarians to track Senate activities. The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) officials disclosed the cause during a Senate estimates committee meeting. The outage primarily affected the 'Dynamic Red' senate tracker, which is crucial for monitoring daily Senate procedures. The certificate was undocumented and held with an unapproved provider, complicating the resolution process. DPS staff had to verify ownership, renew the certificate, and restore services. This incident is part of a series of outages affecting APH.gov.au since October last year.

Japan's Prime Minister Wins Election, Strengthening U.S.-Japan Alliance Against China

Japan's Prime Minister Wins Election, Strengthening U.S.-Japan Alliance Against China

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has secured a significant electoral victory, gaining a mandate for her ambitious reform agenda. This win is seen as beneficial for the United States, as it aligns with Washington's strategic interests in countering China's influence in the region. Takaichi's platform includes a major military buildup, increasing defense spending to at least two percent of GDP, and expanding Japan's offensive military capabilities. Her victory could also lead to the repeal of Japan's pacifist constitutional clause. The election results reflect a growing recognition among the Japanese populace of the existential threat posed by China, particularly in light of Takaichi's firm stance against Chinese aggression towards Taiwan.

Activists Distribute 'ICE OUT' Towels at Super Bowl LX in Protest

Activists Distribute 'ICE OUT' Towels at Super Bowl LX in Protest

At Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California, activists distributed 15,000 'ICE OUT' towels as a protest against the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the event. Organized by Contra-ICE, a coalition of musicians and artists, the protest aimed to draw attention to federal immigration enforcement policies. The towels, featuring a design by illustrator Lalo Alcaraz, were handed out to fans as a symbol of resistance against ICE's involvement, despite assurances from the NFL that no enforcement activities were planned.

Mexico Initiates First Antarctic Research Campaign in Collaboration with Ukraine

Mexico Initiates First Antarctic Research Campaign in Collaboration with Ukraine

Mexico has launched its inaugural research campaign in Antarctica, marking a significant step in its scientific endeavors. This initiative, known as CAMEX-1, is a collaborative effort with Ukraine, which is providing logistical support and access to the Vernadsky Antarctic station. The campaign began on January 31, with eight Mexican researchers embarking on the Ukrainian research icebreaker Noosfera from Punta Arenas, Chile. The research aims to generate insights into life in extreme conditions and address global environmental challenges. This collaboration represents a formalized structure for Mexican research in Antarctica, transitioning from individual efforts to a state policy for polar research.

South Africa to Withdraw Troops from UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo by 2026

South Africa to Withdraw Troops from UN Peacekeeping Mission in Congo by 2026

South Africa has announced its decision to withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This decision was communicated by President Cyril Ramaphosa to U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The withdrawal is part of a strategic move to 'realign' the resources of South Africa's armed forces. South Africa has been a part of the U.N. peacekeeping efforts in Congo for 27 years, with over 700 soldiers currently deployed. The U.N. mission, which has nearly 11,000 troops and police, aims to counter various rebel groups in Congo's eastern regions. The withdrawal process is expected to be completed by the end of 2026, with South Africa continuing to maintain bilateral ties with Congo and supporting multilateral peace efforts.

Venezuela-Linked Tankers Detained in Caribbean for Inspection Deficiencies

Venezuela-Linked Tankers Detained in Caribbean for Inspection Deficiencies

Two tankers linked to Venezuela's oil trade have been detained in the Dutch Caribbean due to inspection deficiencies. The Morning Sun, flagged by Panama, was detained in St. Eustatius for issues including fire doors and watertightness. The Regina, falsely flying the flag of East Timor, was detained in Curacao. Both tankers were involved in transporting Venezuelan oil, with Regina previously carrying cargo under a joint Trafigura-U.S. marketing arrangement. The detentions highlight the challenges faced by aging vessels in meeting stringent port state control (PSC) inspections.

Patriots ‘disappointed, not discouraged’ by Super Bowl loss, says Mike Vrabel

Patriots ‘disappointed, not discouraged’ by Super Bowl loss, says Mike Vrabel

The Patriots’ magical turnaround came to an end Sunday night.

Winners and Losers from the Seahawks’ Super Bowl destruction of the Patriots

Winners and Losers from the Seahawks’ Super Bowl destruction of the Patriots

The Seahawks hammered the Patriots on their way to another Lombardi Trophy.

Vincent Kompany justifies Sacha Boey’s loan through Bayern Munich’s depth at full back, wishes him all the best

Vincent Kompany justifies Sacha Boey’s loan through Bayern Munich’s depth at full back, wishes him all the best

Kompany wants nothing but the best for FC Bayern loanee Boey.

Rising wages push more Japan firms under in January, survey shows

Rising wages push more Japan firms under in January, survey shows

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japan's bankruptcy cases rose in January as companies struggled with rising labour costs in a tight job market, a private survey showed on Monday, a sign of how increasing pay was hitting smaller firms.

Germany's carnival season to generate nearly 2 billion euros in revenue, says institute

Germany's carnival season to generate nearly 2 billion euros in revenue, says institute

BERLIN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Germany's carnival season, whose celebrations will peak this week, is set to generate nearly 2 billion euros ($2.36 billion) in revenue this year, according to a study by the German Economic Institute (IW) seen by Reuters on Monday.

Alibaba's overloaded AI chatbot stops issuing coupons, asks shoppers for patience

Alibaba's overloaded AI chatbot stops issuing coupons, asks shoppers for patience

By Eduardo Baptista BEIJING, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Alibaba's artificial intelligence chatbot Qwen has temporarily stopped issuing coupons due to customer overload, hampering a new campaign to promote the tool's capabilities beyond simply answering questions to assist shopping.

NFL-Coach Macdonald's faith and philosophy lead Seahawks to Super Bowl glory

NFL-Coach Macdonald's faith and philosophy lead Seahawks to Super Bowl glory

By Angelica Medina SANTA CLARA, California, Feb 8 (Reuters) - Mike Macdonald was preparing to trade his football dreams for finance 12 years ago when a career in coaching seemed an unlikely prospect, but on Sunday his decision to persevere paid off as he led the Seattle Seahawks to victory in the

Japan PM's big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

Japan PM's big election win could mean more beef with Beijing

By Tim Kelly TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s thumping election win has blunted domestic opposition to her hawkish security agenda, encouraging plans to press ahead with a defence expansion that China has condemned as a return to militarism.

US Army Leverages AI to Streamline Administrative Tasks for Efficiency

US Army Leverages AI to Streamline Administrative Tasks for Efficiency

The US Army is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to improve its administrative processes, particularly in areas like recruiting, equipment maintenance, and inventory management. The initiative aims to modernize outdated systems and reduce the manual workload that has long burdened soldiers. The Army is experimenting with new tools and data integration to streamline these processes. For instance, a new customer relationship management system is being tested to simplify the recruiting process, which currently involves extensive paperwork. Additionally, AI is being used to enhance maintenance and inventory tasks, potentially allowing soldiers to query maintenance data more efficiently and conduct inventory checks using RFID scans instead of manual serial number verification.