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Thames Water weighs last-minute rescue backed by ex-Liberal Democrat spokesman, FT reports
July 10 (Reuters) - Thames Water is weighing a last-ditch rescue from former Liberal Democrat energy spokesman Rupert Redesdale with help from Mayfair-based investment firm Muinín Holdings, the Financial Times reported on Thursday.Reuters couldn't immediately verify the report.Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Thames Water Weighs Last-Minute Rescue Backed By Ex-Lib Dem Peer - FT
July 10 (Reuters) - THAMES WATER WEIGHS LAST-MINUTE RESCUE BACKED BY EX-LIB DEM PEER - FTRUPERT REDESDALE, FORMER LIBERAL DEMOCRAT ENERGY SPOKESMAN, HAS BEEN HELPING PREPARE A POTENTIAL BID FOR THAMES WATER FROM MUINÍN HOLDINGS - FTSource: https://tinyurl.com/2vrkp45yReuters
Thu, Jul 10
Philippines concerned over higher U.S. tariffs, will continue to negotiate, minister says
MANILA, July 10 (Reuters) - The Philippines is concerned about the United States' decision to impose 20% tariffs on Philippine exports but will continue to negotiate, its economic affairs minister said on Thursday.Secretary Frederick Go told reporters that the Philippines remains committed to ta...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
El Salvador recalls ambassador to Mexico after drug trafficking claims
By Nelson RenteriaSAN SALVADOR, July 9 (Reuters) - Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele said on Wednesday he was recalling his country's ambassador to Mexico for consultations after its security minister claimed a drug trafficking plane had come from the Central American nation, which Bukele denied...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Gaza truce possible in one or two weeks but not in a day, Israeli official says
Trump says ceasefire deal close, this week or nextSource familiar with Hamas says no breakthrough in talksNetanyahu thanks Trump for support in Iran strikesBy Matt SpetalnickWASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas may be able to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal within one or t...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Industry video game actors pass agreement with studios for AI security
New contract includes AI consent and disclosure requirementsMotion capture actors gain safety measures and medics for high-risk jobsPerformers receive 15.17% pay increase, with additional raises through 2027By Danielle BroadwayLOS ANGELES, July 9 (Reuters) - Hollywood video game voice and motion cap...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Indonesia, US eye wider critical minerals partnership after 'positive' meeting, top negotiator says
JAKARTA, July 10 (Reuters) - Indonesia's meeting with United States representatives in Washington on the looming tariffs went "positively", its chief negotiator said on Thursday, with both countries exploring a wider partnership in the critical minerals sector. Southeast Asia's...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Long-term JGBs rally ahead of 20-year auction as election weighs
By Rocky Swift TOKYO, July 10 (Reuters) - Long-term Japanese government bonds (JGBs) rallied on Thursday ahead of an auction that will test investor appetite amid fiscal worries that have driven yields higher, while markets remain focused on the upper house election scheduled for July 20. PricesReuters
Thu, Jul 10
Gaza truce possible in one or two weeks but not in a day, Israeli official says
WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - Israel and Hamas may be able to reach a Gaza ceasefire and hostage-release deal within one or two weeks but such an agreement is not expected to be secured in a day's time, a senior Israeli official said on Wednesday.Speaking during Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
US sanctions UN expert critical of Israel's war in Gaza
Francesca Albanese has been critical of Israel's military assaultUS also recently sanctioned four ICC judgesRights experts have criticized the sanctionsBy Ryan Patrick Jones and Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, July 9 (Reuters) - The United States said on Wednesday it was imposing sanctions on Fran...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Rubio makes first visit to Asia as Trump tariffs loom
Rubio aims to show Indo-Pacific a US priorityRubio seeks to strengthen US ties, counter China's influenceASEAN ministers express concern over global trade tensionsRubio to meet with Lavrov on ThursdayBy Daphne Psaledakis and David Brunnstrom KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Russia confirms that Lavrov-Rubio meeting is in the works, TASS reports
July 10 (Reuters) - A meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting is in the works, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said."I can confirm: such a meeting is being wor...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
RPT-Indonesia, US tariff meeting goes positively, chief negotiator says
JAKARTA, July 10 (Reuters) - Indonesia's meeting with United States Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on the looming tariffs went "positively," its chief negotiator Airlangga Hartarto told Reuters on Thursday.Southeast Asia's larg...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
Nine months in, Starbucks CEO faces tall order in turnaround
Niccol's initiatives include simplified menu and staffing increasesInvestors hesitant due to lack of financial targets and stock stagnationUnion criticizes new policies; Schultz supports Niccol's leadershipBy Waylon Cunningham July 9 (Reuters) - Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol earned a reputat...Reuters
Thu, Jul 10
