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Motor racing-Piastri on top in Miami Grand Prix practice
MIAMI, May 2 (Reuters) - Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri was fastest in sole practice for the Miami Grand Prix on Friday while McLaren teammate Lando Norris had to pit and jettison tools left in his car.The Australian, chasing a third win in a row on Sunday, lapped on the quickest sof...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Chubb, Zurich and National Indemnity launch $100 million US excess casualty facility
By Isha MaratheMay 2 - (The Insurer) - Chubb, Zurich North America and National Indemnity have announced a new excess casualty facility for the U.S. and will begin underwriting business immediately with coverage effective on July 1.The facility will offer up to $100 million in lead excess casualty ...Reuters
Fri, May 2
US designates powerful Haiti gang alliance as transnational terrorist group
US designates Haiti's Viv Ansanm, Gran Grif as terrorist groupsHaiti gangs are 'direct threat' to national security, Rubio saysConflict in Caribbean met with little international supportMeasure follows similar designations for Latin American cartelsBy Sarah Morland May 2 (Reuters) - T...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Fly with a smile: Brazil airlines cheer Lady Gaga-driven demand
By Gabriel Araujo and Patricia Vilas Boas SAO PAULO, May 2 (Reuters) - Brazilian airlines are enjoying a boost as fans from all over the country fly to Rio de Janeiro ahead of a free Lady Gaga concert that is expected to draw more than 1 million fans to Copacabana Beach this weekend.The 39-year-o...Reuters
Fri, May 2
US sends election observers to Romania for presidential election rerun
BUCHAREST, May 2 (Reuters) - The United States has sent a team of election observers to Romania ahead of a presidential election rerun, a senior U.S. official said on Friday, amid criticism in Washington of a decision to cancel the initial 2024 ballot.Romania, a NATO and EU member, has found itself ...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Motor racing-McLaren give Norris the tools - and leave them in the car
MIAMI, May 2 (Reuters) - Formula One drivers are always asking teams to give them the tools for success but champions McLaren went a step too far when they left some in Lando Norris's car at the Miami Grand Prix on Friday."You've left so many tools in the cockpit. Everything is just fall...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Trump says Harvard University's tax-exempt status will be revoked
Harvard says move would be unlawful and unprecedentedSenate Democrats ask Treasury inspector general to investigateTrump's statement latest salvo against universitiesBy Susan Heavey and Jonathan Allen WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday his administration ...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Illinois man sentenced to 53 years for hate crime that killed Palestinian child
By Kanishka Singh WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - A man from Illinois was sentenced on Friday to 53 years in prison after a jury convicted him of the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian American boy and the severe wounding of his mother in an October 2023 hate crime stabbing, The Chicago Sun-Times r...Reuters
Fri, May 2
German spy agency brands far-right AfD as 'extremist', opens way for closer surveillance
Spy agency says AfD 'nativism' devalues swathes of populationNew classification makes it easier for authorities to spy on AfDAfD leaders vow legal action against 'defamatory attacks' Party now unlikely to get key committee posts in parliamentMove comes as AfD tops some nationwide pol...Reuters
Fri, May 2
QUOTES-UK's Prince Harry: I would love reconciliation with my family
LONDON, May 2 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry said he would love to be reconciled with his family in an interview with the BBC on Friday. Harry, 40, stepped down from royal duties five years ago and moved to California. In 2023, he published his autobiography "Spare", which contained ...Reuters
Fri, May 2
US says Germany should reverse AFD 'extremist' branding that enables closer surveillance
May 2 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday that Germany should reverse its course after the country's spy agency classified the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) as "extremist," a move that gives it new powers to surveil the country's biggest oppositio...Reuters
Fri, May 2
EXCLUSIVE-NATO's Rutte floats including broader security spending to hit Trump's 5% defence target
Boss suggests allies spend at least 3.5% on defenceFurther 1.5% could be spent on broader security-related itemsTrump has called for 5% spending targetAim is to reach agreement by Hague summit in JuneBy Andrew Gray and Lili Bayer BRUSSELS, May 2 (Reuters) - NATO chief Mark Rutte has proposed alli...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Trump's budget includes $3.2 bln for World Bank's fund for poorest countries
WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump on Friday asked Congress to approve $3.2 billion in contributions to the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA), which provides low- or zero-interest loans to the world's poorest countries.International finance experts ha...Reuters
Fri, May 2
FAA investigating after two Washington flights aborted landings due to nearby helicopter
WASHINGTON, May 2 (Reuters) - Two flights aborted landings at Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday because of the presence of a U.S. military helicopter that was headed to the Pentagon, the Federal Aviation Administration said.The FAA, which is investigating the incident, said Friday air t...Reuters
Fri, May 2
Corpay in talks over possible takeover of UK's Alpha Group
May 2 (Reuters) - Business payments firm Corpay Inc CPAY.N said on Friday it was in talks with Alpha Group International ALPH.L about a possible cash offer for the UK-based financial services provider. Corpay, which offers tools that allow businesses to make payments to vendors, is required by law t...Reuters
Fri, May 2
U.S. RESEARCH ROUNDUP-Air Products, Amgen, Duolingo
May 2 (Reuters) - Wall Street securities analysts revised their ratings and price targets on several U.S.-listed companies, including Air Products, Amgen and Duolingo, on Friday. HIGHLIGHTS * Air Products APD.N: JP Morgan cuts target price to $270 from $320* Amgen Inc AMGN.O: RBC cuts target pric...Reuters
Fri, May 2
