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US Senate Republicans advance Trump bill toward passage
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate advanced President Donald Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill in a key procedural vote on Saturday, raising the odds that lawmakers will be able to pass the legislation in coming days.Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Canada, Europeans and Brazil, not US, issue statement backing LGBT rights
WASHINGTON, June 28 (Reuters) - The foreign ministries of Canada, Australia, Brazil and a host of European countries issued a statement on Saturday celebrating LGBT rights to coincide with Pride Day.The United States, which has moved rapidly to dismantle civil rights protections since the election o...Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Soccer-Extra time goals see Chelsea down 10-man Benfica to advance to quarters
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 28 (Reuters) - Chelsea scored three times in the second period of extra-time to hand 10-man Benfica a 4-1 defeat in Charlotte in their weather-affected last 16 Club World Cup clash on Saturday as the English side set up a quarter-final meeting with Brazil's Palmei...Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Soccer-Flamengo chasing life-changing dream as Bayern clash looms
By Julien PretotMIAMI, June 28 (Reuters) - Flamengo coach Filipe Luis said the Brazilian side are preparing for more than just a football match when they face Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup last 16 on Sunday — they are chasing a dream that could redefine their careers and reshape the club's...Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Soccer-Master meets maestro as Luis Enrique prepares PSG for Messi challenge
June 28 (Reuters) - Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique will face former protege Lionel Messi on Sunday in a Club World Cup clash at Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium that pits the European champions against Inter Miami's team of former Barcelona veterans.The 54-year-old Spaniard, who led PSG ...Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Soccer-Extra time goals see Chelsea down 10-man Benfica to advance to quarters
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 29 (Reuters) - Chelsea scored three times in the second period of extra-time to hand 10-man Benfica a 4-1 defeat in Charlotte in their weather-affected last 16 Club World Cup clash on Saturday as the English side set up a quarter-final meeting with Brazil's Palmei...Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Soccer-Flamengo chasing life-changing dream as Bayern clash looms
By Julien PretotMIAMI, June 28 (Reuters) - Flamengo coach Filipe Luis said his side are preparing for more than just a football match when they face Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup last 16 on Sunday — they are chasing a dream that could redefine their careers and reshape the club's internati...Reuters
Sun, Jun 29
Trump slams Israel's prosecutors over Netanyahu corruption trial
June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday criticized Israel's prosecutors over an ongoing corruption trial against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying it was interfering with his ability to conduct talks with both Hamas and Iran.In a post on Truth Social, Trump al...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Final bash set to end lavish Bezos wedding party in Venice
Wedding festivities estimated to have cost around $50 millionGuests include Ivanka Trump, Oprah Winfrey, Bill Gates'No Space for Bezos' protesters march through central VeniceVenice mayor says Bezos embodies Venetian business mentalityBy Sara Rossi, Gavin Jones VENICE, June 28 (Reuters) -...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Soccer-Lyon owner Textor to step back from club management
By Fernando Kallas PHILADELPHIA, June 28 (Reuters) - American businessman John Textor plans to step back from the day-to-day management of Olympique Lyonnais following the club’s relegation to Ligue 2, which was confirmed after a meeting with French football’s financial watchdog (DNCG) this week....Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
REFILE-Schumer says Democrats will force reading of 940-page megabill on Senate floor
June 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Saturday said Democrats will force the Republicans' 940-page tax and spending bill to be read out loud in full on the Senate floor."Republicans won't tell America what's in the bill. So Democrats are forcing it to be re...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Soccer-Ronaldo prefers rest to playing in Club World Cup
By Mohamed YossryJune 28 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo preferred to take a rest rather than play in the revamped Club World Cup, the Portuguese international said on Saturday after renewing his contract with Al-Nassr.The Saudi Pro League club announced on Thursday that Ronaldo had signed a two-year ...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Soccer-Brazilian derby heartbreak leaves Botafogo's Club World Cup dream in tatters
By Fernando Kallas PHILADELPHIA, June 28 (Reuters) - Botafogo's Club World Cup run unravelled in the cruellest way as fierce domestic rivals Palmeiras ended their campaign with a 1-0 extra-time victory on Saturday that ended the momentum building around the famous Rio de Janeiro club.Days aft...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
G7 agrees to avoid higher taxes for US and UK companies
By Harshita Meenaktshi, Bipasha Dey and Promit Mukherjee June 28 (Reuters) - The United States and the Group of Seven nations have agreed to support a proposal that would exempt U.S. companies from some components of an existing global agreement, the G7 said in a statement on Saturday.The group...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Tennis-Fritz beats Brooksby to defend Eastbourne title
EASTBOURNE, England, June 28 (Reuters) - Three-times champion Taylor Fritz came out on top in an all-American decider, beating lucky loser Jenson Brooksby 7-5 6-1 in the Eastbourne Open final on Saturday to retain his title.Fritz has never lost a final at Eastbourne, also beating fellow Americans wh...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Soccer-Paulinho's extra-time goal sends Palmeiras into Club World Cup quarters
Paulinho extra-time goal earns Palmeiras 1-0 win over BotafogoTense, cagey clash between old Brazilian rivalsPalmeiras will meet Chelsea or Benfica in last eightBy Fernando KallasPHILADELPHIA, June 28 (Reuters) - Paulinho came off the bench to score a dramatic extra-time winner as Palmeiras edged ou...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Soccer-South American clubs still lack killer instinct, say FIFA experts
By Julien PretotMIAMI, June 28 (Reuters) - The gulf between South American and European teams may not be as wide as expected at the Club World Cup, but a clear gap still exists in their efficiency in front of goal, according to FIFA technical experts.Arsene Wenger, FIFA’s Chief of Global Football De...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
Soccer-Paulinho's extra-time goal sends Palmeiras into Club World Cup quarters
PHILADELPHIA, June 28 (Reuters) - Paulinho came off the bench to score a dramatic extra-time winner as Palmeiras edged out fellow Brazilians Botafogo 1-0 on Saturday to book their place in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.The match, played in Philadelphia's sweltering summer heat, remained goal...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
REFILE-Venice protests target Bezos over mounting grievances
VIP wedding sparks outcry over mass tourism, inequalityAround 700 people take part in 'No Space for Bezos' marchResidents worried about unaffordable housingAmazon founder draws ire over Trump tiesBy Sara Rossi and Gavin Jones VENICE, June 28 (Reuters) - Mass tourism, impossibly high rents...Reuters
Sat, Jun 28
