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Al Qaeda affiliate says 200 soldiers killed in Burkina Faso attack
DAKAR, May 15 (Reuters) - A West African al Qaeda affiliate said it killed 200 soldiers in an attack on an army base in Burkina Faso this week, according to a group that tracks the online activity of Islamist militants.Jama'a Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) made the latest declaration via ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Justin Bieber not a victim of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, his rep tells media
By Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES, May 16 (Reuters) - Singer Justin Bieber was not a victim of Sean "Diddy" Combs but supports others who were and are seeking justice from the hip-hop mogul facing federal sex trafficking charges, TMZ and People reported on Friday, quoting Bieber's represen...Reuters
Fri, May 16
US to start European troop withdrawal discussions later this year, US NATO ambassador says
By Andrius Sytas TALLINN, May 16 (Reuters) - The United States will begin discussions with European allies to reduce U.S. troops in Europe later this year, U.S. ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said on Friday.Asked to comment on a report that the Trump administration is considering withdrawing...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Texas reports lowest increase in measles cases since February outbreak
May 16 (Reuters) - The Texas health department said measles cases in the state increased by one over the last three days, the lowest addition since the outbreak began in February, taking the total to 718 as of Friday.The latest case was reported in Gaines County, the epicenter of the outbreak, which...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Trump says Iran needs to move quickly on nuclear proposal
May 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday said Iran had a U.S. proposal about its nuclear program and knows it needs to move quickly to resolve a decades-long dispute, but Tehran denied receiving one yet. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in a post on X said Tehran ha...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Former US ambassador to Ukraine says she resigned because of Trump's foreign policy
By Max Hunder KYIV, May 16 (Reuters) - The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, who resigned from the role in April, has said that she quit the post because she disagreed with President Donald Trump's foreign policy.Ambassador Bridget Brink, who served as ambassador to Ukraine from May 2022 unt...Reuters
Fri, May 16
ANALYSIS-Gulf states use opulence and flattery to win Trump's heart
Gulf states flatter Trump with elaborate ceremonies and giftsTrip could serve as model for other countries looking to curry favor with presidentCritics raise concerns about conflicts of interest swaying Trump's policiesBy Gram Slattery and Matt Spetalnick ABU DHABI, May 16 (Reuters) - Escorts...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Cycling-Ayuso pounces to win Giro stage seven, Roglic takes pink jersey
May 16 (Reuters) - Spain's Juan Ayuso made his move on the climb to the finish to win stage seven of the Giro d'Italia on Friday, his first Grand Tour stage success, with Primoz Roglic moving into the overall lead.The first mountain stage of the race, a 168km ride from Castel di Sangro to Ta...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Ukraine tells investors it won't rush $3.2 bln GDP-linked debt restructuring
Ukraine owes over $500 million to warrantholders in JuneButsa emphasizes no rush for warrant restructuring, prioritizes right dealWarrantholder committee, led by hedge funds, opposes full restructuring Ukraine's economy rebounded sharply post-2022 invasion, affecting warrant payoutsBy Libby Geor...Reuters
Fri, May 16
UAE partners with Italian startup for AI supercomputer
By Elvira Pollina MILAN, May 16 (Reuters) - United Arab Emirates tech firm G42 agreed on Friday to partner with Italian artificial intelligence startup iGenius to develop a major AI supercomputer in Italy, the companies said in a joint statement.The deal is part of a broader framework announced a...Reuters
Fri, May 16
'Big Short' investor Michael Burry doubles stake in cosmetics maker Estee Lauder
By Anuja Bharat Mistry May 16 (Reuters) - Michael Burry's Scion Asset Management has doubled its stake in Estee Lauder EL.N, at a time when the beauty giant's new CEO is steering the company through a transformation to overcome weak demand in key markets such as North America and China. T...Reuters
Fri, May 16
EXCLUSIVE-Boeing nears deal to avoid guilty plea, prosecution in 737 MAX crashes case, sources say
By Mike Spector, David Shepardson, Allison Lampert and Chris PrenticeNEW YORK/WASHINGTON, May 16 (Reuters) - Boeing has reached a tentative nonprosecution agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice in a fraud case stemming from two fatal 737 MAX plane crashes that killed 346 people, people famili...Reuters
Fri, May 16
INSTANT VIEW-Novo Nordisk CEO's surprise exit after setbacks in weight-loss market
LONDON, May 16 (Reuters) - Wegovy-maker Novo Nordisk NOVOb.CO said on Friday its CEO Lars Fruergaard Jorgensen will step down over concerns the company is losing its first-mover advantage in the highly competitive obesity drug market.Here are reactions to the news from analysts and investors in alph...Reuters
Fri, May 16
US SEC buyouts hit legal, investment divisions hardest, data shows
By Douglas Gillison, Chris Prentice May 15 (Reuters) - Wall Street's top regulator saw the biggest drop in staff numbers at divisions handling legal affairs, investment management and trading and markets following buyout programs offered by the Trump administration, data showed on Thursday.Th...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Exclusive: Allied World the latest carrier to mandate five in-office days for employees
By Isha MaratheMay 16 - (The Insurer) - Allied World has become the latest carrier to mandate its employees go back to a five-day in-office work week, with the action taking effect from September 29, based on an internal memo the company sent to its U.S. and Canada employees.Sources with knowledge ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
Iran says it has not received proposal from US over nuclear deal
May 16 (Reuters) - Iran has not received any written proposals from the United States over a possible nuclear deal, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi Friday, a few hours after President Donald Trump said Iran had a proposal. Araqchi said on X there were no proposals "whether directly or ...Reuters
Fri, May 16
DIARY-Canada corporate earnings week ahead
May 16 (Reuters) - Diary of Canada (.GSPTSE) corporate earnings for the week ahead CANADA EARNINGS Start DateStart Time(GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name20-May-2025BMONXE.TONexgen Energy LtdQ1 2025 Nexgen Energy Ltd Earnings Release22-May-2025BMOLSPD.TOLightspeed Commerce IncQ4 2025 Lightspeed Com...Reuters
Fri, May 16
DIARY-U.S. earnings week ahead
May 16 (Reuters) - Diary of U.S. (.SPX) corporate earnings for the week ahead. ** Please Note - All times given are in U.S. EDT unless otherwise stated ** U.S. EARNINGS Start DateStart Time (GMT)RICCompany NameEvent Name20-May-2025BMOHD.NHome Depot IncQ1 2025 Home Depot Inc Earnings Releas...Reuters
Fri, May 16
