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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
EXCLUSIVE-Google's AI Overviews hit by EU antitrust complaint from independent publishers
Publishers say can't opt out from Google using their content for AI OverviewsGoogle says new AI features in search create opportunities for businessesBy Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - Alphabet's GOOGL.O Google has been hit by an EU antitrust complaint over its AI Overviews from...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Israeli military kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas response to ceasefire proposal
Trump says 60-day ceasefire is 'final proposal'In Gaza, Palestinians bury those killed in overnight strikeHamas says it is studying ceasefire proposalFamilies of hostages call for deal to bring them backBy Alexander Cornwell and Nidal al-Mughrabi TEL AVIV/CAIRO, July 4 (Reuters) - At leas...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
EU sticks with timeline for AI rules
By Foo Yun CheeBRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Union's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will be rolled out according to the legal timeline in the legislation, the European Commission said on Friday, dismissing calls from some companies and countries for a pause.Google owner Al...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Moody's Ratings Upgrades Azerbaijan's Rating To Baa3, Maintains Positive Outlook
July 4 (Reuters) - MOODY'S: MOODY'S ON AZERBAIJAN: UPGRADED FOREIGN CURRENCY BACKED SENIOR UNSECURED RATING OF SOUTHERN GAS CORRIDOR CJSC (SGC) TO BAA3 FROM BA1MOODY'S ON AZERBAIJAN: OUTLOOK REFLECTS VIEW ONGOING REFORMS COULD FURTHER REDUCE ECONOMIC & FISCAL DEPENDENCE ON HYDROCA...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Motor racing-American Mayer announces candidacy for FIA president
Mayer to stand against Ben SulayemElection will be in DecemberAmerican and Emirati could be only candidatesFIA governs Formula One, rallying and Formula E By Alan Baldwin SILVERSTONE, England, July 4 (Reuters) - American Tim Mayer announced on Friday he will stand against Emirati incumbent Moha...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
RPT-Artificial intelligence rules to go ahead, no pause, EU Commission says
BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Union's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will be implemented according to the timeline agreed by legislators and EU countries, the European Commission said on Friday, dismissing suggestions and pressure from some companies and several EU countri...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
TSMC to delay Japan chip plant and prioritise US to avoid tariffs, WSJ reports
July 4 (Reuters) - Taiwan's TSMC 2330.TW plans to delay its chip plant project in Japan and prioritise operations in the United States to avoid tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.However, TSMC said in a statement that its investment plans i...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
NATO's Rutte calls for balance between US stockpiles and Ukraine aid
MONS, Belgium, July 4 (Reuters) - NATO Chief Mark Rutte said on Friday he understands Washington's need to maintain its own weapons stockpiles, but added he hopes for flexibility to ensure Ukraine continues receiving necessary military support."I totally understand for the U.S. to make sure ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Artificial intelligence rules to go ahead, no pause, EU Commission says
BRUSSELS, July 4 (Reuters) - The European Union's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will be implemented according to the timeline agreed by legislators and EU countries, the European Commission said on Friday, dismissing suggestions and pressure from some companies and several EU countri...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
RPT-Singapore monetary authority penalises 9 banks, institutions for 2023 money laundering case
Penalties total S$27.45 million for financial institutionsLargest penalty since 1MDB case in 2017MAS cites deficiencies in risk assessments and transaction monitoringBy Jun Yuan Yong SINGAPORE, July 4 (Reuters) - The Monetary Authority of Singapore penalised six banks and three other financial ...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
Zelenskiy says fresh prisoner swap has been conducted with Russia
KYIV, July 4 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that Ukrainian service personnel had been returned home in a fresh prisoner swap with Russia.Unusually, he did not specify how many prisoners had been returned.Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
CORRECTED-Euro zone bond yields fall as recovery from gilt sell-off continues, tariff deadline looms
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, July 4 (Reuters) - Euro zone bond yields were lower on Friday as the recovery in the bloc's bond markets continued following the gilt-induced sell-off on Wednesday, while focus was turning to U.S. President Donald Trump's July 9 tariff deadline. Germany's 10-ye...Reuters
Fri, Jul 4
