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Tennis-Venus Williams receives US Open wildcard
NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Two-time U.S. Open singles champion Venus Williams has received a wildcard entry into this year's tournament, organisers said on Wednesday, as the 45-year-old American continues her age-defying return to the court.Williams became the oldest player to win a WTA single...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Goldman economist, uncowed by Trump attack, plans to 'keep doing' as before
Aug 13 (Reuters) - A top economist for Goldman Sachs on Wednesday signaled no plans to change how his team conducts and publishes its research after President Donald Trump lashed out at the Wall Street firm and its chief executive because of the research team's estimate that American consumers w...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Jewellery chain Claire's UK business set for administration, 2,150 jobs at risk
LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The UK business of jewellery chain Claire's is set to enter administration, threatening more than 2,150 jobs, it said on Wednesday.Claire's Accessories UK Ltd, the operator of Claire's 306 stores across the UK and Ireland, said it had filed a notice of intentio...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
US law firm Kelley Drye hit with class action after data breach
By David Thomas and Mike Scarcella Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. law firm Kelley Drye & Warren is facing a new lawsuit over a data breach that allegedly exposed personal information of thousands of its current and former clients, employees and others.The proposed class action filed on Tuesday in Ne...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Fragmentation, tariffs may hit financial markets in future, Norway fund says
ARENDAL, Norway, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The CEO of Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund, Nicolai Tangen, said on Wednesday that an ongoing fragmentation of the world and rising tariffs have not yet hit financial markets, but may do so in the future.Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Europe and Kyiv lay out Ukraine ceasefire terms to Trump on call
By Thomas Escritt and Sarah Marsh BERLIN, Aug 13 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said European leaders had laid out terms for a ceasefire in Ukraine that would protect their security interests in a call on Wednesday with U.S. President Donald Trump.European leaders including Ukrainia...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
UK PM Starmer says coalition of the willing ready to implement Ukraine plans if ceasefire reached
LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday that the "coalition of the willing" group of countries was ready to implement the military plans it has been working on to support Ukraine in the event of a ceasefire in its war with Russia.In a call with the co...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Trump wants Ukraine to have say on territory talks with Russia, Macron says
Trump meets Putin on Friday to discuss war in UkraineMacron says no territorial swap schemes on tableEurope and Kyiv feared decisions being made over their headsRussia says its war aims remain unchangedBy Thomas Escritt, Olena Harmash and Tom BalmforthBERLIN/KYIV, Aug 13 (Reuters) - U.S. President D...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Next few days and weeks can be decisive for Ukraine, Finland's president says
HELSINKI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - The next few days and weeks can be decisive in the Ukraine peace process, Finland's President Alexander Stubb said on Wednesday after participating in virtual meetings between European leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump.Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
New York sues Zelle, says security lapses led to 'rampant' consumer fraud
By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Zelle was sued on Wednesday by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who said the electronic payment platform's refusal to adopt critical safety features enabled fraudsters to steal more than $1 billion from consumers.The lawsuit in a New Yo...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp calls, citing law breaches
Russia restricts Telegram, WhatsApp callsForeign-owned platforms are not complying with Russian lawMoscow seeks to reduce dependence on foreign technologyReuters reporters confirm that calls do not work MOSCOW, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Russia has started restricting some Telegram and WhatsApp calls, ac...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Zelenskiy says he warned Trump that Putin is 'bluffing'
KYIV, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday that he warned U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of his talks with Vladimir Putin this week that the Russian leader is "bluffing" about his desire to end the war.Trump and Putin will meet in Alaska on Friday, ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
South Sudan says no talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from Gaza
NAIROBI, Aug 13 (Reuters) - South Sudan is not in talks with Israel to resettle Palestinians from war-torn Gaza, South Sudan's foreign ministry said on Wednesday. On Tuesday, the Associated Press, citing six people with knowledge of the matter, reported that Israel was holding discussions wit...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
UK support for Ukraine 'unwavering', Starmer tells Trump and other leaders
LONDON, Aug 13 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders that support for Ukraine was unwavering and that there should be robust security guarantees as part of any peace deal with Russia."The Prime Minister was clear that our support fo...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
QUOTES-European leaders comment on teleconference with Trump on Ukraine
Aug 13 (Reuters) - Donald Trump joined a teleconference with European leaders including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday, two days before the U.S. leader is due to hold a summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin on a possible peace deal for Ukraine.Following are some quotes from t...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Beijing E-Town sues US firm Applied Materials alleging trade secrets leak
BEIJING, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Beijing E-Town Semiconductor Technologies 688729.SS, a semiconductor equipment firm backed by Beijing's government, on Wednesday said it has sued U.S. chip equipment supplier Applied Materials AMAT.O over alleged trade secrets infringement.Applied Materials had illega...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
Goldman US economist sees no change to research production after Trump attack
Aug 13 (Reuters) - The chief U.S. economist for Goldman Sachs, whose team produced a research report over the weekend that angered President Donald Trump because of its estimate that American consumers would soon bear the brunt of the costs of his tariffs, told CNBC on Wednesday that his team would ...Reuters
Wed, Aug 13
