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Image for Olympics-Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych says banned by IOC from wearing helmet showing athletes killed in warHeadlines

Olympics-Skeleton-Ukraine's Heraskevych Says Banned by Ioc From Wearing Helmet Showing Athletes Killed in War

Image for Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions at congressional deposition, lawmakers sayHeadlines

Ghislaine Maxwell Refuses to Answer Questions at Congressional Deposition, Lawmakers Say

Image for Air Europa to resume limited flights to Venezuela in FebruaryFinance

Air Europa to Resume Limited Flights to Venezuela in February

Image for Arab states criticise Israel as it expands powers in occupied West BankHeadlines

Arab States Criticise Israel as It Expands Powers in Occupied West Bank

Image for Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza, farmer also shot dead

Israeli Forces Kill Four Militants in Gaza, Farmer Also Shot Dead

Date: February 9, 2026

CAIRO, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed four militants in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday after they emerged from an underground tunnel and opened fire on troops, Israel's military...

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5 Dealer-Smart Fixes for the Loyalty Penalty in Financial Services

Date: February 9, 2026

Modern pricing models often reward acquisition over tenure, so “loyalty” can end up costing customers more. Dealers and financial services brands need pricing approaches that protect long-term value and trust. The “loyalty penalty” is directly tied to dealership outcomes, including margin pressure and delayed purchase decisions. Practical alternatives include transparent loyalty value and retention pricing that align with lifetime value, not just new-customer wins....

Image for Migrants deported under UK-France scheme lacked translators and advice, report says

Migrants Deported Under UK-France Scheme Lacked Translators and Advice, Report Says

Date: February 9, 2026

By Layli Foroudi PARIS, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Migrants deported from Britain to France under the new "one-in one-out" scheme did not have enough access to translators, legal advice or information about...

Image for Freedom Holding considers HK share offering as part of growth plans, CEO says

Freedom Holding Considers Hk Share Offering as Part of Growth Plans, CEO Says

Date: February 9, 2026

By Felix Light ALMATY, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Freedom Holding, a Kazakhstan-based financial services company, is considering a secondary public offering of shares in Hong Kong to help fund expansion plans,...

Image for Imec opens 2.5 billion euros chip pilot line as Europe looks to strengthen AI hand

Imec Opens 2.5 Billion Euros Chip Pilot Line as Europe Looks to Strengthen AI Hand

Date: February 9, 2026

By Nathan Vifflin Feb 9 (Reuters) - Europe took a step to strengthen its hand in the global chip race on Monday as Belgian research firm imec opened "NanoIC", a 2.5 billion euros ($2.95 billion) pilot...

Image for UniCredit CEO says talks with Generali are on commercial ties

UniCredit CEO Says Talks With Generali Are on Commercial Ties

Date: February 9, 2026

MILAN, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Any discussions with Generali are connected to the commercial partnerships tying Italy's biggest insurer to UniCredit, the bank's Chief Executive Andrea Orcel said on Monday....