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Germany's Merz says he did not expect better EU-US trade deal, German economy will suffer
BERLIN, July 28 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Monday he was not satisfied with the result of trade talks with the United States, but "more simply wasn't achievable" and added the German economy would suffer "significant" damage due to the agreed tariffs.The...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
EU-US trade deal expected to confirm duty-free trade in spirits, French exporters say
PARIS, July 28 (Reuters) - The French wine and spirits exporters' federation FEVS said on Monday the trade deal struck between the European Union and the United States was expected to confirm duty-free trade in spirits.As far as wine was concerned, not everything has been decided yet, the federa...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Spy satellite agency says law enforcement probing 'incident' affecting contracting site
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters) - The U.S. spy satellite agency said on Monday authorities are investigating an unspecified incident affecting a website serving prospective intelligence community contractors.The National Reconnaissance Office said in a brief statement that there had been "an incid...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Carlyle picks three veterans for newly minted role of co-president
By Arasu Kannagi BasilJuly 28 (Reuters) - Investment firm Carlyle CG.O announced on Monday it has rejigged its senior leadership ranks and named three of its veterans for its newly created role of co-president. Chief Financial Officer John Redett, credit head Mark Jenkins and client business head J...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
EXCLUSIVE-Buyout groups explore sale of British wealth manager Evelyn, sources say
By Amy-Jo Crowley and Charlie Conchie LONDON, July 28 (Reuters) - Private equity firms Permira and Warburg Pincus are exploring the possible sale of Evelyn Partners, one of the UK’s largest wealth managers, three sources with knowledge of the matter said. The owners are working with advisers to p...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Warner Bros to get studio business after split, Discovery to house news, sports brands
July 28 (Reuters) - Warner Bros Discovery WBD.O said the two companies created by the separation of its studio, streaming and cable TV units would be named Warner Bros and Discovery Global, unwinding a merger in less than four years due to seismic shifts in the entertainment industry. Warner ...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
US health chief Kennedy targets vaccine injury compensation program
WASHINGTON, July 28 - U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Monday that he will work to "fix" the program that compensates victims of vaccine injuries, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP)."I will not allow the VICP to continue to ignore its mandate and f...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
EXCLUSIVE-Taiwan's Lai set to push back U.S. stopover as U.S.-China trade talks continue, sources say
Lai had floated stops in U.S. during August tripTrip was bound to anger Beijing during trade talksTrump has tried to lower tensions with China's XiBy Trevor Hunnicutt and Yimou Lee WASHINGTON/TAIPEI, July 28 (Reuters) - Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is set to delay a diplomatically sens...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Microsoft Introduces Copilot Mode In Edge
July 28 (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp MSFT.O:MICROSOFT: INTRODUCES COPILOT MODE IN EDGEMICROSOFT: COPILOT MODE AVAILABLE FOR FREE STARTING JULY 28 ACROSS COPILOT MARKETS IN WINDOWS & MAC PCS FOR LIMITED TIMEMICROSOFT: STARTING JULY 28, COPILOT IN EDGE SUPPORTS NATURAL VOICE NAVIGATIONReuters
Mon, Jul 28
Defence minister denies India bowed to pressure to end fighting with Pakistan
India rejects Trump’s claim of brokering ceasefire with PakistanIndia says conflict ended after objectives were achievedIndia says no link between truce and trade with U.S.Indian army says it killed 3 "terrorists" in Kashmir gun battle NEW DELHI, July 28 (Reuters) - India's defence mi...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Israel says European move to curb its access to Horizon program 'unjustified'
July 28 (Reuters) - Israel's foreign ministry said on Monday a recommendation by European commissioners to curb Israeli participation in the European Union's Horizon research funding program was "mistaken, regrettable and unjustified"."Israel will work to ensure that this recomme...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Russia's Medvedev says Trump's 'ultimatum' could lead to war
July 28 (Reuters) - Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said in a post on X on Monday that U.S. President Donald Trump was playing "the ultimatum game" with Russia, and that such an approach could lead to a war involving the United States.Medvedev wrote: "Each new ultimatum is a thr...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
US Defense Department Is Testing AI To Gain Leverage Over Providers Like Palantir - The Information
July 28 (Reuters) - DEFENSE DEPARTMENT IS TESTING AI TO GAIN LEVERAGE OVER PROVIDERS LIKE PALANTIR - THE INFORMATIONMICROSOFT IS OFFERING AI TO PRY CUSTOMERS AWAY FROM SALESFORCE, OTHER COMPETITORS - THE INFORMATIONSource text: https://tinyurl.com/59keewbsReuters
Mon, Jul 28
BREAKINGVIEWS-US policy incoherence sets a tariff trap
By Gabriel Rubin WASHINGTON, July 28 (Reuters Breakingviews) - In July, the White House set the pillars of its economic strategy: a 15% baseline tariff on key trading partners and gutting corporate and income taxes. Revenue from import duties has now reached a level unseen in decades, over $100 b...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Microsoft launches AI-based Copilot Mode in Edge browser
July 28 (Reuters) - Microsoft MSFT.O on Monday launched a new "Copilot Mode" on its Edge browser that uses artificial intelligence to improve the browsing experience, as the tech giant rushes to compete with rivals launching AI-based browsers and web search features.Copilot Mode can help car...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
Germany's Merz announces Gaza aid airlift, mulls upping ante on Israel
Germany launches airlift for Gaza humanitarian aidMerz considers increasing pressure on Israel over Gaza situationGermany's historical responsibility influences its diplomatic approach to IsraelBy Sarah Marsh BERLIN, July 28 (Reuters) - Germany will immediately launch an airlift to deliver hu...Reuters
Mon, Jul 28
