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Image for India's LTIMindtree wins $100 million deal with European medtech firmFinance

India's LTIMindtree Wins $100 Million Deal With European Medtech Firm

Image for France says EU has the tools to hit back at Trump over tariffs, FT reportsFinance

France Says EU Has the Tools to Hit Back at Trump Over Tariffs, Ft Reports

Image for Microsoft Gaming head Phil Spencer retires, insider Asha Sharma takes overFinance

Microsoft Gaming Head Phil Spencer Retires, Insider Asha Sharma Takes Over

Image for Trading Day: Wall Street ends modestly lower while US-Iran tensions boost crude pricesFinance

Trading Day: Wall Street Ends Modestly Lower While US-Iran Tensions Boost Crude Prices

Image for UK regulator finds competition concerns in Getty-Shutterstock merger

UK Regulator Finds Competition Concerns in Getty-Shutterstock Merger

Date: February 19, 2026

Feb 19 (Reuters) - Britain's competition watchdog said on Thursday it found competition concerns over the supply of editorial content in the UK, as part of its in-depth probe of the proposed merger...

Image for Modi's AI unity pose turns awkward for Altman and Amodei

Modi's AI Unity Pose Turns Awkward for Altman and Amodei

Date: February 19, 2026

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...

Image for Google, Shopee-owner Sea to develop AI tools for e-commerce, gaming

Google, Shopee-Owner Sea to Develop AI Tools for E-Commerce, Gaming

Date: February 19, 2026

JAKARTA, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Alphabet Inc's Google and Southeast Asian technology conglomerate Sea Ltd announced a new tie-up on Thursday that will develop artificial intelligence tools for Sea's e-...

Image for UK to impose 48-hour online takedown rule for nonconsensual intimate images

UK to Impose 48-hour Online Takedown Rule for Nonconsensual Intimate Images

Date: February 19, 2026

LONDON, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Britain will require technology companies to take down intimate images shared online without consent within 48 hours or else face fines of up to 10% of eligible global...

Image for Meta reboots smartwatch plan, aims debut in 2026, the Information reports

Meta Reboots Smartwatch Plan, Aims Debut in 2026, the Information Reports

Date: February 19, 2026

Feb 18 (Reuters) - Instagram-owner Meta Platforms plans to release its first smartwatch this year, the Information reported on Wednesday, citing two people familiar with the matter. The company has...

Image for Germany's Merz joins calls for social media limits for children

Germany's Merz Joins Calls for Social Media Limits for Children

Date: February 19, 2026

BERLIN, Feb 18 (Reuters) - Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed growing calls in Germany for controls on access to social media platforms by children, saying he had become increasingly persuaded of the...