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Pedro Pascal tells Cannes to fight back against US political chaos
Pedro Pascal, Joaquin Phoenix star in 'Eddington'Film explores tensions over COVID-19, race in 2020Director Ari Aster wanted to capture state of USBy Miranda Murray CANNES, France, May 17 (Reuters) - Pedro Pascal, star of indie director Ari Aster's new pandemic-era neo-Western "Ed...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Trump says he will speak with Putin, Zelenskiy on Monday
WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he will speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday at 10 a.m. Eastern (1400 GMT)."THE SUBJECTS OF THE CALL WILL BE, STOPPING THE 'BLOODBATH' THAT IS KILLING, ON AVERAGE, MORE THAN 5000 RUSSIAN AND UKRA...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Trump tells Walmart to 'eat the tariffs' instead of raising prices
WASHINGTON, May 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Walmart (WMT.N) should "eat the tariffs" instead of blaming duties imposed on imported goods for the retailer's increase prices.His comments were in response to the world's largest retailer saying this w...Reuters
Sat, May 17
ANALYSIS-Istanbul peace talks laid bare chasm between Ukraine and Russia
Ukrainian source says Russia sets new conditions for ceasefireKremlin says content of talks should remain privateAgreement to hold further talks is a hopeful sign, analysts sayZelenskiy and Europeans brief Trump on talksTrump says he thinks he 'can make a deal' with PutinBy Tom Balmforth ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Golf-Play suspended at PGA Championship due to dangerous weather
By Frank PingueCHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 17 (Reuters) - The third round of the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Club did not begin as scheduled on Saturday as play was suspended due to dangerous weather in the area moments before Masters champion Rory McIlroy was about to tee off.McIlroy, who ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Russia's Lavrov held phone call with Rubio, praised US role, foreign ministry says
MOSCOW, May 17 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a phone call on Saturday with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in which he welcomed the "positive role" of the United States in helping to secure a resumption of talks between Russia and Ukraine.The Russian Foreign Min...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Italy's Tajani tells Israel to halt Gaza offensive
ROME, May 17 (Reuters) - Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Saturday urged Israel to stop its military offensive in Gaza, saying that Palestinian civilians must no longer pay the price of war."We have to tell the Israeli government 'that's enough'," Tajani said in a state...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Hamas confirms new Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday
CAIRO, May 17 (Reuters) - A new round of Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Hamas and Israel is underway in Qatar's Doha, Hamas official Taher al-Nono told Reuters on Saturday.He said the two sides were discussing all issues without "pre-conditions".Nono said Hamas was "keen to exer...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Zelenskiy will attend Pope Leo's inaugural Mass, Vatican says
VATICAN CITY, May 17 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will attend the inaugural Mass of newly elected Pope Leo on Sunday, along with many other world leaders, the Vatican said.The Mass in St. Peter's Square will formally install Pope Leo, who was born in Chicago but lived for ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Hamas confirms new Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel in Qatar on Saturday
CAIRO, May 17 (Reuters) - Hamas confirmed a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks with Israel was underway in Qatar's Doha, group official Taher al-Nono told Reuters.He said both sides were discussing all issues without "pre-conditions".Reuters
Sat, May 17
Ukraine, Europe urge more pressure on Russia after drone kills nine
Russian drone kills nine civilians in UkraineZelenskiy calls for more sanctions on RussiaDrone attack comes hours after peace talks in IstanbulKremlin says 'agreements' needed before Putin, Zelenskiy meetMacron accuses Putin of 'cynicism'By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, May 17 (Reuters) - ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Soccer-Real Madrid sign Huijsen from Bournemouth
May 17 (Reuters) - Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will join LaLiga side Real Madrid from June 1 after signing a deal with the Spanish side until 2030, both clubs said on Saturday, making him eligible to play in next month's Club World Cup.Premier League side Bournemouth said Real activated a ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Arab leaders toughen denunciations of Israel as it ramps up Gaza bombing
By Ahmed Rasheed and Moayed Kenany BAGHDAD, May 17 (Reuters) - Arab leaders at a summit in Baghdad called on Saturday for an immediate end to the war in Gaza, accusing Israel in starker language of trying to drive the Palestinians out of the enclave altogether after it ramped up its bombing campa...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Iran's Supreme Leader says Trump is lying when he speaks of peace
May 17 (Reuters) - Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused Donald Trump on Saturday of lying when the U.S. president said during his Gulf tour this week that he wanted peace in the region. On the contrary, said Khamenei, the United States uses its power to give "10-ton b...Reuters
Sat, May 17
UK police charge rapper HoodyBaby with assault in case involving US singer Chris Brown
LONDON, May 17 (Reuters) - British police charged a second American musician on Saturday in connection with an alleged assault in London in 2023, a day after singer Chris Brown was charged over the same incident.Omololu Akinlolu, 38, a rapper and producer who performs under the stage name HoodyBaby,...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Soccer-Real Madrid sign Huijsen from Bournemouth
May 17 (Reuters) - Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will join LaLiga side Real Madrid from June 1 after signing a deal with the Spanish side until 2030, both clubs said on Saturday, making him eligible to play in next month's Club World Cup.Premier League side Bournemouth said Real activated a ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Erdogan says U.S. CAATSA sanctions on Turkey defence sector easing under Trump
ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) - President Tayyip Erdogan said he believed the United States' 'CAATSA' sanctions on the Turkish defence sector would soon be "overcome" thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump's "more open, more constructive" approach.Asked by journalists on ...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Russia demanded Ukraine cede more territory at Turkey talks, Ukrainian source says
Russian conditions go further than US proposal-Ukrainian sourceUkraine seeks unconditional 30-day ceasefireKremlin says Friday's landmark talks need to remain privateBy Tom Balmforth ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) - Russian negotiators at peace talks in Istanbul demanded Ukraine pull its troops o...Reuters
Sat, May 17
Turkey in talks with Baghdad and Erbil on PKK weapons handover, Erdogan says
ISTANBUL, May 17 (Reuters) - Turkey is in talks with authorities in Baghdad and in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil on how Kurdish militants of the PKK will hand over their weapons, President Tayyip Erdogan said following the group's decision to disband."Talks are being held with our neighbo...Reuters
Sat, May 17
