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Canal+ gets conditional approval for MultiChoice takeover
MultiChoice to create HDP-controlled entity for broadcasting licencePublic interest commitments projected at about 26 bln rand Competition Commission sees no major competition concernsBy Nqobile Dludla JOHANNESBURG, July 23 (Reuters) - South Africa's Competition Tribunal has approved Canal+&#...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Doctoral student faces life term for Idaho killings, but motive may remain unknown
Killer pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree murderPlea agreement set stage for life term without parole or appealDefendant may choose to waive his right to address courtBy Matt McKnight and Steve GormanBOISE, Idaho, July 23 (Reuters) - When relatives of four University of Idaho students sta...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Trump pulls US out of UN cultural agency UNESCO for second time
UNESCO boss says decision regrettable but expectedWhite House says UNESCO supports 'woke' causesIsrael welcomes US decision to pull outBy John Irish and Doina Chiacu PARIS/WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump has decided to pull the United States out of the "woke"...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
India to resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens
By Farah Master HONG KONG, July 23 (Reuters) - India will resume issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens from July 24 this year, its embassy in China said on Wednesday, the first time in five years as both countries move to repair their rocky relationship.Tensions between the two countries esca...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Stellantis to recall over 120,000 US vehicles due to head restraints issue, NHTSA says
July 23 (Reuters) - Chrysler parent Stellantis STLAM.MI is recalling 121,398 vehicles in the U.S. due to head restraints that may not lock properly and an increased risk of injury to the seat occupant during a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Wednesday.Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Chrysler Is Recalling 121,398 U.S. Vehicles - NHTSA
July 23 (Reuters) - Stellantis NV STLAM.MI:CHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) IS RECALLING 121,398 U.S. VEHICLES - NHTSACHRYSLER (FCA US, LLC) IS RECALLING SOME U.S. VEHICLES AS HEAD RESTRAINTS THAT DO NOT LOCK CAN RESULT IN AN INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO SEAT OCCUPANTS DURING A CRASH.- NHTSASource text: https:...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Buyers flee Japanese bonds as political, fiscal risks rise
Political risks rise even as tariff uncertainty ebbsFinance ministry cuts super-long debt issuance amid weak demandBOJ faces challenges with inflation and political uncertaintyBy Rocky Swift and GregorStuart Hunter TOKYO, July 23 (Reuters) - Japanese government bonds tumbled on Wednesday, sending...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
McKinsey bars China business from generative AI consultancy work, FT reports
July 23 (Reuters) - McKinsey has instructed its mainland China business to steer clear of projects deploying generative artificial intelligence, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing two people with knowledge of the matter.The move was prompted by the US governments increasing scrutiny ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
France says it is not too late for Ukraine to reverse decision on anti-corruption agencies
PARIS, July 23 (Reuters) - Benjamin Haddad, France's European Affairs minister, said on Wednesday it was not too late for Ukraine to reverse its decision to roll back the autonomy of two anti-corruption agencies at the centre of the country's reform drive."It is not too late to go back o...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Euro zone bond yields rise after US-Japan trade deal
By Stefano Rebaudo July 23 (Reuters) - Euro zone government bond yields rose on Wednesday, as Japan’s trade deal with Washington revived hopes of further agreements and eased concerns over the impact of U.S. tariffs.Euro area borrowing costs fell over the past two sessions as investor focus shift...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Itaconix Posts H1 Revenue Of USD 4.8 Million
July 23 (Reuters) - Itaconix PLC ITXI.L:ITACONIX PLC - H1 2025 TRADING UPDATEITACONIX H1 REVENUE USD 4.8 MILLIONITACONIX PLC: BOARD'S EXPECTATIONS FOR 2025 REMAIN UNCHANGEDITACONIX PLC: CONFIDENT IN DELIVERING SUSTAINED REVENUE AND GROSS PROFIT GROWTH THROUGH 2025 AND BEYONDReuters
Wed, Jul 23
J D Wetherspoon Posts Like-For-Like Sales Up By 5.1% In 12 Weeks To 20 July 2025
July 23 (Reuters) - J D Wetherspoon PLC JDW.L:WETHERSPOON (JD) PLC - PRE-CLOSE TRADING UPDATEJ D WETHERSPOON LIKE-FOR-LIKE SALES INCREASED BY 5.1% IN 12 WEEKS TO 20 JULY 2025J D WETHERSPOON - PLANS TO OPEN ABOUT 15 NEW MANAGED PUBS AND ABOUT SAME NUMBER OF FRANCHISED PUBS IN NEXT FYJ D WETHERSPOON ...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
Heathrow's HY Revenue Grew 1.9% To £1,724 Million
July 23 (Reuters) - Heathrow:HEATHROW HEATHROW HEATHROW FUNDING LTD HEATHROW FINANCE PLC - HALF-YEAR RESULTSHEATHROW HEATHROW HEATHROW FUNDING LTD HEATHROW FINANCE PLC - HALF-YEAR RESULTSHEATHROW: TRANSATLANTIC TRAVEL REMAINS HEALTHY HEATHROW: REMAIN ON-TRACK TO MEET OUR FORECAST OF OVER 84 MILLIO...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
RPT-Billionaire Ortega buys stake in UK's PD Ports from Brookfield
July 22 (Reuters) - Zara founder Amancio Ortega's investment vehicle Pontegadea Inversiones has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in PD Ports from Brookfield Asset Management BAM.TO, the British ports and logistics company said on Tuesday. Brookfield will remain invested in the business as a long-te...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
COLUMN-AI and gravity-defying US GDP: Mike Dolan
By Mike Dolan LONDON, July 23 (Reuters) - For the second time in three years - and straddling two separate presidencies - heightened U.S. fears of recession have proved wide of the mark. The artificial intelligence boom is once again the prime suspect.The AI explosion and arms race since the laun...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
US-Philippines trade talks yield modest tariff shift after Trump-Marcos meeting
Trump says trade deal involves 'big numbers'Philippines had sought lower tariff rate than 20% threatened by TrumpTrump lauds Philippine shift away from ChinaMarcos calls trade deal a significant achievementBy Andrea Shalal and Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, July 22 (Reuters) - U.S. Presiden...Reuters
Wed, Jul 23
