News
Important Only
Russia agrees on security guarantees to Kyiv but Moscow also needs them, Russian diplomat says
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Russia agrees that any future peace agreement on Ukraine must provide security guarantees to Kyiv but Moscow also needs credible security assurances, Mikhail Ulyanov, Russia's envoy to international organisations in Vienna, said early on Monday. "Many leaders of #EU states...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Tennis-Swiatek downs Rybakina, faces Paolini in Cincinnati Open final
Aug 17 (Reuters) - A ruthless Iga Swiatek won 10 of the last 13 games to beat Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 on Sunday and reach her first Cincinnati Open final after losing in the penultimate stage of the U.S. Open tune-up event in each of the last two years.In the other semi-final, Italy's Jasmine Pao...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Striking Air Canada flight attendants defy back-to-work order
Air Canada delays resuming operations to Monday eveningFlight attendants stay on strike past deadline to return to dutiesGovernment ordered binding arbitration to break contract impasseBy Allison Lampert, Rishabh Jaiswal and Promit MukherjeeMONTREAL Aug 17 (Reuters) - Air Canada's AC.TO striking...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Private equity group Advent to acquire U-Blox for $1.3 billion
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Private equity group Advent International said on Sunday it has agreed to take over Switzerland's U-Blox Holding UBXN.S in a cash offer worth some 1.05 billion Swiss francs ($1.30 billion). Advent said its public tender offer for U-Blox's shares would be carried out by its...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Reuters U.S. Sports Schedule at 4:07 PM EDT on Sunday, August 17
Aug 18 (Reuters) - Reuters U.S. sports schedule at 4:07 PM ET on Sunday:- - - - FOOTBALLNFLNFL preseason roundupJacksonville at New Orleans, 1 p.m.Buffalo at Chicago, 8 p.m.- - NCAAReports: Alabama RB Jam Miller to miss opener vs. Florida StateAlabama running back Jam Miller is expected to ...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
U-Blox says it has agreed to a takeover bid by Advent for $1.3 billion
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Switzerland's U-Blox UBXN.S said on Sunday it has entered into a transaction agreement with Advent International, via its European subsidiary ZI Zenith, for 1.05 billion Swiss francs ($1.30 billion). The company said in a statement the Advent subsidiary offered to buy its sha...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Tennis-Swiatek downs Rybakina to reach maiden Cincinnati Open final
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Third seed Iga Swiatek beat Elena Rybakina 7-5 6-3 on Sunday to reach her first Cincinnati Open final.The Pole had her hands full in the early stages of the 98-minute match but took advantage of a sudden dip in Rybakina's form to win four consecutive games and wrap up the firs...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Advent, Via Its Indirect Subsidiary Zi Zenith Announces Public Tender Offer For U-Blox
Aug 17 (Reuters) - U Blox Holding AG UBXN.S:ADVENT, VIA ITS INDIRECT SUBSIDIARY ZI ZENITH S.À R.L., ANNOUNCES PUBLIC TENDER OFFER FOR U-BLOXU BLOX HOLDING AG - ZI ZENITH ANNOUNCES TENDER OFFER FOR U-BLOX AT CHF 135 PER SHAREU BLOX HOLDING AG - OFFER VALUES U-BLOX'S EQUITY AT CHF 1,050 MILLIONReuters
Sun, Aug 17
Soccer-Arsenal capitalise on keeper error to secure 1-0 win at Man United
Italian Calafiori heads winner after 13 minutesUnited goalkeeper Bayindir fails to clear cornerNew signings Cunha, Mbeumo miss chances for hostsArsenal's Gyokeres taken off early in second halfBy Lori EwingMANCHESTER, England, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori headed home an ea...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Soccer-Arsenal's Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United
By Lori EwingMANCHESTER, England, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Arsenal's Riccardo Calafiori headed home an early corner, aided by a weak challenge from goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, to earn a 1-0 victory at Manchester United in the Premier League on Sunday, spoiling the hosts' season opener. Despite a ca...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Air Canada suspends plans to restart operations
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Air Canada AC.TO said on Sunday it has suspended its plans to restart operations after the Canadian Union of Public Employees directed its flight attendant members to defy a direction from the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to return to work. The airline said it will resume f...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Air Canada Suspends Plans To Restart Operations After CUPE Defies CIRB Directive To Return To Work
Aug 17 (Reuters) - Air Canada AC.TO:AIR CANADA SUSPENDS PLANS TO RESTART OPERATIONS AFTER CUPE DEFIES CIRB DIRECTIVE TO RETURN TO WORKAIR CANADA - AIRLINE WILL RESUME FLIGHTS AS OF TOMORROW EVENING.Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
NATO-like protection in focus for Trump meeting with Ukraine, Europe
U.S. may offer NATO-like protection to Ukraine, Witkoff saysRubio highlights potential U.S. security commitment to UkraineTrump-Putin talks narrowed key issues, Rubio notesBy Trevor Hunnicutt and David Ljunggren Aug 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump could offer NATO-like protection of Uk...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Syria’s Sharaa hopes for Kurdish deal to prevent conflict
Syrian leader says key powers seek to avoid showdown in NE SyriaKurds and Turkey-backed factions amass troops on frontlinesSharaa says those who seek partition "dreaming"Sharaa admits violations against Druze in Sweida provinceBy Suleiman Al-Khalidi AMMAN, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Syrian Presid...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Ukraine and Europe must present a united front in Washington talks, Macron says
PARIS, Aug 17 (Reuters) - The goal for Monday's talks in Washington between U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukraine's leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy is to present a united front between Ukraine and its European allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday."If we show weakness toda...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Poland says there must be ceasefire before Ukraine peace talks start
WARSAW, Aug 17 (Reuters) - There must be some form of ceasefire before Ukraine peace talks can begin, a Polish foreign ministry spokesperson said on Sunday."Any form of suspension, ceasefire, or demarcation of fire is, according to the Coalition of the Willing, a condition for starting any peace...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Czech PM says security guarantees are essential for further Ukraine talks
WARSAW, Aug 17 (Reuters) - European leaders agreed that Ukraine must receive security guarantees in order for there to be further talks about ending the war with Russia, Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala said on Sunday."The videoconference of the Coalition of the Willing was important for coordina...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
EU's Costa: Transatlantic unity is vital to get sustainable peace in Ukraine
BRUSSELS, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Unity between Europe and the United States is vital for getting a sustainable peace for Ukraine, the European Council's President Antonio Costa said on Sunday."As I underlined during today's meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, if no ceasefire is agreed, ...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Meeting of Europe's 'Coalition of the Willing' has ended, says Polish minister
WARSAW, Aug 17 (Reuters) - A meeting of European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy ahead of talks in Washington has finished, the Polish foreign minister said on Sunday, adding that he had stressed during the discussion that pressure must be applied on Russia."The Western Coali...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
Zelenskiy says current front lines should be the start for negotiations
KYIV, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, speaking in Brussels on Sunday, said the current front lines in his country's war against Russia should be the basis for peace talks."We need real negotiations, which means we can start where the front line is now," Zelens...Reuters
Sun, Aug 17
