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ECB's Wunsch says central bank may need to cut rates below 2%, FT reports
May 18 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates to "slightly below" 2% as global trade tensions pose downside risks to inflation and growth, Belgium's central bank governor, Pierre Wunsch, told the Financial Times in an interview published on Saturday.Wunsch, ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
ECB's Wunsch says central bank may need to cut rates below 2%, FT reports
May 18 (Reuters) - The European Central Bank may need to cut interest rates to "slightly below" 2% as global trade tensions pose downside risks to inflation and growth, Belgium's central bank governor, Pierre Wunsch, told the Financial Times on Saturday.Wunsch sees no case for a larger, ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
South Korea's presidential candidates prepare to face off in first debate
SEOUL, May 18 (Reuters) - South Korea's presidential candidates will face off in their first TV debate on Sunday evening ahead of a snap election on June 3 to choose a successor to former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who was impeached over his short-lived martial law declaration in December.Sunday&#...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Polish presidential election to test if PM's pro-EU vision is Trump-proof
Poles vote in first round of presidential electionBallot pits pro-EU candidate against Trump admirerVote comes on same day as election in RomaniaBy Alan Charlish WARSAW, May 18 (Reuters) - Poles vote on Sunday in a presidential election that will decide whether Warsaw follows the pro-European pat...Reuters
Sun, May 18
FDA approves Novavax COVID vaccine with new conditions
May 17 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Novavax's NVAX.O COVID-19 vaccine, but placed additional conditions on individuals who would be able to receive the vaccine. According to the approval letter, the license restricts the use of the vaccine called Nuvaxovid...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Austria wins third Eurovision crown with JJ's song Wasted Love
Austria wins Eurovision 2025 with JJ's operatic techno songIsrael's Yuval Raphael finishes second amid Gaza conflict controversySpanish broadcaster RTVE airs message supporting Palestinians before EurovisionBy John Revill BASEL, Switzerland, May 18 (Reuters) - Austria won the Eurovision S...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Kyiv under prolonged Russian drone attack, Ukraine's military says
KYIV, May 18 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian capital Kyiv was under a sustained Russian drone attack early on Sunday, Ukraine's military said.More than four hours after the air force issued air raid alerts at midnight for Kyiv and most of eastern Ukraine, tens of drones were still in Ukrainian skies a...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Bomb kills one near California fertility clinic; FBI calls it 'terrorism'
By Jasper Ward and Timothy GardnerMay 17 (Reuters) - A bomb exploded near a reproductive health facility in Palm Springs, California, on Saturday, killing one person and injuring at least four in an incident the FBI called an "intentional act of terrorism".The authorities have a person of in...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Golf-Bradley juggles Ryder Cup duties with push for PGA Championship
By Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 17 (Reuters) - Keegan Bradley worked his way up the leaderboard during the third round of the PGA Championship all while still keeping tabs on fellow Americans who are expected to be on the U.S. Ryder Cup team he captains later this year.Bradley carded ...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Golf-Scheffler storms home, leads PGA Championship by three
Scheffler fires low round of the day with six-under-par 65DeChambeau held outright lead until late-round troubleTwice major winner Rahm lurking five shots off the paceBy Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 17 (Reuters) - Scottie Scheffler capped the third round of the PGA Championship in sty...Reuters
Sun, May 18
Golf-Rahm wishes fan he hit with errant shot at Quail Hollow had soccer skills
By Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 17 (Reuters) - Jon Rahm surged into contention at the PGA Championship with a brilliant third round on Saturday but the Spaniard said he might have fared even better had the fan he accidentally struck in the head with a golf ball been skilled at soccer....Reuters
Sun, May 18
Pope Leo to take charge of Catholic Church at grandiose inaugural Mass
Pope Leo XIV to be installed as new Catholic leaderLeo, former Cardinal Robert Prevost, is first US pope US Vice President Vance, Australian and Canadian PMs to attendLeo stressed Church's peacemaking efforts in first sermons By Joshua McElwee and Crispian Balmer VATICAN CITY, May 18 (Reuters...Reuters
Sun, May 18
US embassy in Tripoli denies report of planned relocation of Palestinians to Libya
TRIPOLI, May 18 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Libya denied on Sunday a report that the U.S. government was working on a plan to relocate Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya.On Thurdsay, NBC News said the Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate as many as one million...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Austria wins Eurovision final in Switzerland
BASEL, Switzerland, May 18 (Reuters) - Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 in Swiss host city Basel on Saturday, with the country's first victory since bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst won in 2014.Operatic singer JJ won just ahead of Israel in the world's biggest music competition ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
EXCLUSIVE-Some Chinese companies eye Singapore listings to expand markets amid trade war
At least five Chinese and Hong Kong firms eye listings on SGXChinese firms eye Singapore listings to expand in Southeast AsiaSingapore bourse hosted 4 IPOs in 2024, versus 71 in Hong Kong SGX says listings to provide Chinese firms 'gateway' to world By Yantoultra Ngui SINGAPORE, May 18...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Israel airstrike kills at least 24 in Gaza as mediators host ceasefire talks
CAIRO, May 18 (Reuters) - An Israeli airstrike killed at least 24 Palestinians in a tent encampment housing displaced families in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, local health authorities said on Sunday, as mediators hosted a new round of talks between Israel and Hamas.Israel expanded its mil...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Soccer-Crystal Palace's Eze seals historic FA Cup final win against Man City
Eze scores only goal at Wembley in F.A. Cup finalPalace claim first major trophy in club historyDefeat caps disappointing season for Guardiola's sideBy Martyn HermanLONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - Crystal Palace stunned Manchester City 1-0 in the FA Cup final on Saturday to win the first major trophy...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Canada PM Carney reaffirms support for Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskiy
TORONTO, May 17 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Saturday reaffirmed the country's support for Ukraine in his first face-to-face meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy since winning the election. "Canadian people will stand in steadfast and unwavering support ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
REFILE-Danone's Oikos yogurt brand enters protein shake market
By Jessica DiNapoli NEW YORK, May 16 (Reuters) - Danone DANO.PA introduced a new protein shake under its Oikos yogurt brand this week as rivals Fairlife and Chobani that have similar products gain popularity with consumers and those taking weight-loss drugs such as Wegovy.The company is looking t...Reuters
Sat, May 17
