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South Africa is not changing policy to suit Musk's Starlink, minister says
By Nqobile Dludla and Bhargav Acharya JOHANNESBURG, May 27 (Reuters) - South Africa is not planning to water down its Black economic empowerment laws just to suit Elon Musk's Starlink, a minister said on Tuesday, responding to criticism of policy changes he announced days after President Cyri...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US weighing future of military command in Africa, top general says
By Aaron Ross NAIROBI, May 27 (Reuters) - The United States is assessing the future of its military command for Africa, its top general for the continent said on Tuesday, and called on African governments to make their views on its possible elimination known in Washington. President Donald Trump&...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Trump administration moves to cut all remaining federal contracts with Harvard
By Nandita Bose and Nate Raymond WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, May 27 (Reuters) - The Trump administration plans to terminate the federal government's remaining contracts with Harvard University, according to a letter scheduled to be sent to federal agencies on Tuesday. The letter, from the U.S. Ge...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Miller: Lloyd’s platform 'superior' for addressing tomorrow’s large complex risks
By David BullMay 22 - (The Insurer) – Lloyd’s, the largest insurer of E&S business, wants to see “all the world’s best underwriters” operating on its platform, which is well-placed to tackle some of the most challenging risks faced by insureds because of its talent, innovation, syndication, rati...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Tennis-Gauff wins after forgetting rackets, Medvedev exits French Open
Gauff wins after forgetting racketsMedvedev loses after meltdownZverev eases into round twoBy Shrivathsa SridharPARIS, May 27 (Reuters) - Coco Gauff forgot to bring her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding win while Daniil Medvedev lost hi...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Tuya Inc Says Zhejiang Yijian To Provide Construction Works For RMB215.8 Million
May 27 (Reuters) - Tuya Inc 2391.HK:ZHEJIANG YIJIAN HAS UNDERTAKEN TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION WORKS AT LUMP SUM CONSIDERATION OF RMB215.8 MILLIONZHEJIANG YIJIAN TO PROVIDE CONSTRUCTION WORKS AT LUMP SUM CONSIDERATION OF RMB237.6 MILLIONReuters
Tue, May 27
CORRECTED-Soccer-Pope Leo meets Italian Serie A champions Napoli
VATICAN CITY, May 27 (Reuters) - Pope Leo XIV welcomed Italy's newly crowned Serie A champions Napoli to the Vatican on Tuesday, joking about his own soccer allegiances.Napoli won their fourth "Scudetto" on Friday with a 2-0 home victory over Cagliari, edging out Inter Milan by one p...Reuters
Tue, May 27
RPT-US Supreme Court rejects case about student's 'There are only two genders' T-shirt
Student says ban violates Constitution's First AmendmentMiddle school pupil was 12 when he wore the t-shirtSchool was concerned over effect on transgender students By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a student's challenge on fre...Reuters
Tue, May 27
CANADA RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Aritzia, Discovery Silver, Ivanhoe Mines
May 27 (Reuters) - Securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several Canadian companies including Aritzia , Discovery Silver and Ivanhoe Mines on Tuesday. HIGHLIGHTS * Aritzia Inc ATZ.TO: CIBC raises target price to C$79 from C$66 * Discovery Silver Corp DSV.TO:...Reuters
Tue, May 27
REFILE-EXCLUSIVE-Norway set to reject calls for blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas, source says
Direct link to violation must be established, source saysDecision is response to divestment campaign led by activistsCampaigners say fund must divest from more companies than it does todayBy Gwladys Fouche OSLO, May 27 (Reuters) - Norway's parliament is poised to reject campaigners' calls...Reuters
Tue, May 27
EXCLUSIVE-Unilever to guarantee European ice cream workers' employment terms for 3 years, memo shows
Spin-off of ice cream maker expected to be completed this yearIn EU, UK, employment contracts can typically be renegotiated one year after spin-off Ben & Jerry's independent board members not involved in negotiations, source saysBy Richa Naidu LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Ben & Jerry...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Brokers: Rates falling fast in 'incredibly competitive' US property insurance market
By Mia MacGregorMay 23 - (The Insurer) - The U.S. commercial property insurance market is evolving into a buyer's market, as multiple broker sources point to rate reductions, an oversupply of capacity and intensified competition among carriers, many of whom are expanding their risk appetites.Bro...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Trump's nuclear energy orders would boost uranium prices, investments, experts say
Uranium market recovery expected after Trump signs new US nuclear energy orders Analysts foresee long-term uranium supply confidence and increased contracting activityBy Mrinalika Roy May 27 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's latest orders seeking to revitalize the U.S. nuclear energy indus...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Russia chides Germany's Merz over remarks on long-range attacks
By Dmitry Antonov MOSCOW, May 27 (Reuters) - Russia said on Tuesday that remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about long-range Ukrainian strikes into Russia with European weapons suggested that a decision allowing such attacks had been made long ago but kept secret. Merz said there ...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Japan Tobacco may consider US manufacturing of Ploom devices, executive says
By Emma Rumney LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Japan Tobacco International is open to producing its Ploom heated tobacco device in the United States, an executive told Reuters on Tuesday, as the Trump administration's tariff policies prompt some companies to rethink their supply chains. JTI, a sub...Reuters
Tue, May 27
US Supreme Court spurns Native American challenge to Rio Tinto's Arizona copper project
By Nate Raymond and Ernest Scheyder May 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to hear a Native American group's bid based on religious rights to block Rio Tinto RIO.AX and BHP BHP.AX from gaining control of Arizona land needed to build one of the world's largest copper...Reuters
Tue, May 27
Deals of the day-Mergers and acquisitions
May 27 (Reuters) - The following bids, mergers, acquisitions and disposals were reported by 1330 GMT on Tuesday: ** Russian billionaire Vladimir Potanin has acquired a 9.95% stake in internet giant Yandex , often dubbed "Russia's Google", through companies he owns, acc...Reuters
Tue, May 27
South Korea's liberal candidate Lee holds clear lead a week before presidential vote
Lee Jae-myung leads right-wing rival Kim Moon-soo by 14 percentage points, survey showsLee wants Yoon supporters brought to justice over martial lawPro-business, deregulation top Kim's pledgesSurprise shake-up appears more and more unlikely, analyst saysBy Jack Kim SEOUL, May 27 (Reuters) - S...Reuters
Tue, May 27
