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Mixed Martial Arts-Gaethje rips up script to kick off new UFC TV era
Gaethje defeats Pimblett for interim UFC lightweight titleParamount's $7.7 billion deal with UFC beginsFighter pay concerns arise despite doubled bonusesBy Philip O'ConnorJan 25 (Reuters) - Justin Gaethje rolled back the years to beat Paddy Pimblett and claim the interim UFC lightweight titl...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 11 A.M. GMT/ 6 A.M. ET
Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 11 A.M. GMT/ 6 A.M. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect or on Media Express.TOP STORIES GLOBALMYANMAR-ELECTIONMyanmar's junta leader dismisses criti...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
RPT-EXPLAINER-Does Trump have a case against JPMorgan for closing his accounts?
By Tom Hals Jan 24 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon on Thursday for closing his accounts allegedly for political reasons. Here is a look at Trump's claims and how the case could play out: WHY IS TRUMP SUING?T...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation
Trump's comments on NATO troops anger UK and EuropeUK lost 457 troops in Afghanistan, led campaign in HelmandStarmer and veterans condemn Trump's remarks on European troops LONDON, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday praised "brave" British soldiers, calling...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Tien upsets Medvedev again at Australian Open in straight-sets win
MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - American Learner Tien overcame a nosebleed in the opening set to school Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-0 6-3 at the Australian Open on Sunday and moved into the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his young career. The 20-year-old's stunning dismantling o...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Learner: Tien upsets Medvedev again at Australian Open in straight-sets win
MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - American Learner Tien overcame a nosebleed in the opening set to school Daniil Medvedev 6-4 6-0 6-3 at the Australian Open on Sunday and moved into the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time in his young career.Tien upset Medvedev in the second round at Melbo...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Yong Jie New Material To Buy Stakes In Arconic's China Business For $179.8 Million
Jan 25 (Reuters) - Yong Jie New Material Co Ltd 603271.SS:SAYS IT PLANS TO BUY ARCONIC'S QINHUANGDAO UNIT AND 95% STAKE IN ITS KUNSHAN UNIT FOR COMBINED $179.8 MILLIONSource textFurther company coverage: 603271.SSReuters
Sun, Jan 25
Myanmar's junta leader dismisses critics as military allies head for landslide election win
Junta-backed USDP secured majority in first two roundsASEAN set not to endorse election, junta chief says only people's vote matters No signs of military intent to back away from politics Jan 25 (Reuters) - Myanmar's junta chief on Sunday dismissed foreign criticism of the war-torn countr...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Gauff survives roller-coaster ride against Muchova to reach quarter-finals
MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - American third seed Coco Gauff weathered a three-set thriller to beat Karolina Muchova 6-1 3-6 6-3 and advance to the Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, extending her perfect record against the Czech player to five straight wins.The result bodes well for the Amer...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Sabalenka, Alcaraz march on to Australian Open quarter-finals
By Ian Ransom MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka extended her reign as tiebreak queen to book a fourth successive appearance in the Australian Open quarter-finals before Carlos Alcaraz reached the last eight with a Tommy Paul takedown on Sunday.Third seed Coco Gauff also advanced to he...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Mixed Martial Arts-Gaethje beats Pimblett in brutal UFC slugfest
Jan 24 (Reuters) - Justin Gaethje survived a five-round war with a relentless Paddy Pimblett to claim the interim UFC lightweight championship by unanimous decision in a bloody and bruising UFC 324 main event in Las Vegas on Saturday.The experienced American's win put an end to Briton Pimblett&#...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
US climber scales Taiwan's tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes
'Free solo' ascent organised and shown live by NetflixHonnold completed climb in an hour and a halfTaipei 101 was once tallest building in the worldTAIPEI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thou...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Alcaraz cruises into Australian Open quarters with Paul win
MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Carlos Alcaraz eased into his third successive Australian Open quarter-finals on Sunday, doling out another Grand Slam beatdown for American Tommy Paul in a match disrupted by a medical emergency in the crowd.Having thrashed Paul in last year's French Open quarter-f...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
EU's Costa to visit Hanoi on January 29 after India, official saysVietnam, EU plan to increase cooperation on tech, minerals, source saysTo Lam was re-appointed Vietnam's top leader on FridayBy Francesco Guarascio HANOI, Jan 25 (Reuters) - The European Union and Vietnam will elevate ties ...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Federal immigration agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis, sparking protests
Man who was shot was a US citizenHomeland Security says agents fired in defenseVideos appear to contradict federal officials' versionMayor and governor demand end to immigration operationTrump says local leaders are 'inciting Insurrection'By Tim Evans and Andy Sullivan MINNEAPOLIS, Ja...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Sabalenka holds off next-gen talent Mboko to reach quarter-finals
By Ian RansomMELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Aryna Sabalenka played tiebreak tyrant again as she fended off Canadian young gun Victoria Mboko 6-1 7-6(1) to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals for a fourth time in succession.Twice champion Sabalenka crushed Mboko in a 31-minute first set in the ea...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Tennis-Jovic dumps out Putintseva in 53 minutes at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Jan 25 (Reuters) - American 18-year-old Iva Jovic dished out a dominant 6-0 6-1 win over Yulia Putintseva in just 53 minutes at the Australian Open on Sunday to reach the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam for the first time.Fans at John Cain Arena had barely settled in as 29th seed Jovic swe...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
Australian defence department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
SYDNEY, Jan 25 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Sunday named the country's defence department chief as the next ambassador to the U.S., after Kevin Rudd said he would step down following criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump. Albanese said senior ci...Reuters
Sun, Jan 25
