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Trump spoke with Ukraine president Zelenskiy, Axios reports
WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday, according to an Axios report, a day after Trump said he had a disappointing conversation with Russia's leader.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Germany's Merz held call with Trump on Ukraine, trade, Spiegel reports
BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on the phone on Thursday, according to Spiegel magazine, citing government sources.The two leaders discussed the situation in Ukraine, including strengthening its air defence, as well as trade issues, ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Tennis-Anisimova vows to hit practice courts after reaching last 16
By Martyn HermanLONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - American Amanda Anisimova became the first American through to the last-16 of this year's Wimbledon with a 6-3 5-7 6-3 defeat of Hungary's Dalma Galfi on Friday.Not that the 13th seed was too impressed by her Independence Day display on a sunny Cour...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
BREAKINGVIEWS-Jane Street ban is poor fix for India options woes
By Shritama Bose MUMBAI, July 4 (Reuters Breakingviews) - For many years now, banks and other market rivals have been wondering where and when regulators would lock horns with the booming high-frequency trading business. India, it seems, is the site of the battle. The country’s markets regulator ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Tennis-Serve, set, match! Speedy Shelton takes 55 seconds to reach third round
By Martyn HermanLONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Talk about a man in a hurry -- 10th seed Ben Shelton required just 55 seconds to finish off Australian Rinky Hijikata and reach the Wimbledon third round on Friday as he completed a 6-2 7-5 6-4 victory The American was left frustrated the previous evening w...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
India proposes retaliatory duties at WTO against US tariffs on autos
NEW DELHI, July 4 (Reuters) - New Delhi has proposed retaliatory duties against the U.S. at the World Trade Organization, saying Washington's 25% tariff on automobiles and some auto parts would affect $2.89 billion of India's exports, according to an official notification.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Italian lawmakers seek answers from government on spyware scandal
By Giuseppe Fonte and Alvise Armellini ROME, July 4 (Reuters) - Italian lawmakers have formally asked the government whether it spied on journalists, possibly using technology supplied by U.S.-based spyware maker Paragon, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.The move marks the latest ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Trump criticized for using antisemitic 'Shylock' to describe bankers
WASHINGTON, July 4 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump drew criticism for using the antisemitic term "Shylock" to describe some bankers during remarks on his signature tax-cut and spending legislation that just passed Congress."Think of that: No death tax. No estate tax. No going to ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
India does trade deals for national interest, not deadlines, says trade minister
NEW DELHI, July 4 (Reuters) - India does trade deals in its national interest and is not bound by deadlines, Trade Minister Piyush Goyal said on Friday, reacting to a question about whether the country would reach a trade deal with the U.S. before Washington's July 9 deadline.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Germany plans six-month voluntary military service, sources say
By Markus Wacket BERLIN, July 4 (Reuters) - Germany plans to introduce a voluntary six-month military service scheme, sources familiar with the plan said on Friday, as Berlin tries to train more reservists and bolster national defences over security concerns about Russia.Volunteers would be sough...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Corning Inc expected to post earnings of 57 cents a share - Earnings Preview
Corning Inc GLW.N, GLW is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 29 for the period ending June 30 2025The Corning New York-based company is expected to report a 7.0% increase in revenue to $3.857 billion from $3.6 billion a year ago, according to the mean esti...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Theratechnologies Inc expected to post a loss of 1 cent a share - Earnings Preview
Theratechnologies Inc TH.TO is expected to show a fall in quarterly revenue when it reports results on July 9 for the period ending May 31 2025The Montreal Quebec-based company is expected to report a 20.3% decrease in revenue to $17.548 million from $22.02 million a year ago, according to the me...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
India proposes retaliatory duties at WTO against US tariffs on autos
NEW DELHI, July 4 (Reuters) - India has proposed retaliatory duties at the World Trade Organization against U.S. tariffs, saying the 25% tariff imposed by Washington on vehicles and some auto parts affected $2.89 billion of India's exports, according to a WTO notification.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Dictator Franco's head replica rolls on football pitch in Spanish art festival
By Horaci Garcia and Albert GeaMOIA, Spain, July 4 (Reuters) - Spanish artist Eugenio Merino and a U.S. art collective used a lifelike replica of Spanish dictator Francisco Franco's head as a football at an art festival to warn of the dangers of fascism amid the rise of the far right in Europe a...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Morning News Call - Canada, July 4
To access a PDF version of this newsletter, please click hereYou can read Morning News Call Canada via TOPNEWS Canada page.If you would like to receive this newsletter through your email, please register at:https://solutions.lseg.com/MorningNewsCallEN-subscription-pageECONOMIC EVENTSCOMPANIES REPORT...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Aon expects further softening in 'buyer-friendly' UK commercial market
By Rebecca DelaneyJuly 4 - (The Insurer) - Softening in the UK insurance market is expected to continue, at least in the short term, Aon said on Friday, with a potential accelerated second half softening in property and professional indemnity.Aon's UK outlook described the market as "unchang...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Singapore penalises nine financial institutions over 2023 money laundering case
Penalties total S$27.45 million for financial institutionsLargest penalty since 1MDB case in 2017central bank cites risk assessments and monitoring deficienciesBy Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, July 4 (Reuters) - Singapore's central bank has imposed penalties on nine financial institutions, inclu...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
EXCLUSIVE-UBS, Goldman passed on opening bank accounts for U.S.-backed Gaza aid foundation, sources say
UBS, GS did not open bank accounts for GHF, sources sayGHF says it made strategic decision to withdraw from SwitzerlandGHF under scrutiny after scores killed at aid centres in GazaGHF has a U.S. bank account with JPMorgan, source says By Stefania Spezzati and Olivia Le Poidevin LONDON/GENEVA, Ju...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
