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Elon Musk becomes first person worth $700 billion after court ruling on pay package
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Tesla TSLA.O CEO Elon Musk's net worth surged to $749 billion after the Delaware Supreme Court reinstated Tesla stock options worth $139 billion that were voided last year, according to Forbes' billionaires index.Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Zelenskiy says Ukraine, allies should back US-led format for talks with Russia
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine and its European allies should continue to support current U.S.-led peace talks with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said. Zelenskiy was responding to a question about remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron suggesting that Europe would have to re-engage in...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Zelenskiy: Ukraine would support US proposal for trilateral talks if it produces results
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukraine would back a U.S. proposal for three-sided talks with the United States and Russia if it facilitated more exchanges of prisoners and paved the way for meetings of national leaders."America is now proposing a tri...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
EXCLUSIVE-US interdicting sanctioned vessel off Venezuelan coast, officials say
Dec 20 (Reuters) - The United States is interdicting a sanctioned vessel off the coast of Venezuela in international waters, three U.S. officials told Reuters on Saturday. The officials, who were speaking on the condition of anonymity, did not say where the operation was taking place but added the C...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Fluor Says Co To Divest Its Zhuhai Fabrication Yard In China
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Fluor Corp FLR.N:FLUOR TO DIVEST ITS ZHUHAI FABRICATION YARD IN CHINAFLUOR - EXPECTS TO RECEIVE $122 MILLION FROM DEALFLUOR - COOEC TO OWN 100% OF FABRICATION YARD POST-DEALFLUOR - REACHED AGREEMENT TO DIVEST ITS PORTION OF ZHUHAI FABRICATION YARD IN CHINA'S GUANGDONG PROVINCE...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Turkey and Hamas discuss reaching second phase of Gaza peace plan, Turkish sources say
ANKARA, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Turkey's MIT intelligence agency chief met Hamas' negotiating team head Khalil Al-Hayya on Saturday and discussed necessary measures to be taken for proceeding to the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, Turkish security sources said.The sources, speaking on condit...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Brazil's Lula warns US intervention in Venezuela could be catastrophic
By Manuela Andreoni SAO PAULO, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said on Saturday that an "armed intervention in Venezuela would be a humanitarian catastrophe" in the face of escalating actions from the United States toward regional neighbor Venezuela.On Tue...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Netanyahu plans to brief Trump on possible new Iran strikes, NBC News reports
Dec 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump is set to be briefed by Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that any expansion of Iran's ballistic missile program poses a threat that could necessitate swift action, NBC News reported on Saturday. Israeli officials are concerned that Ira...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
US offers new talks format including Russia and Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - The United States has offered a potential new format for peace talks between Ukraine and Russia with American and possibly European envoys participating, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday. Kyiv will decide on the format once it is clear whether bilater...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Election cannot be held in Russia-occupied parts of Ukraine, Zelenskiy says
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Any election in Ukraine can not be held in Russia-occupied parts of the country, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday, and the voting process can only take place if security is ensured. He added that Ukraine's foreign minister had started the initial work on th...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Boxing-Joshua delivers reality check to Paul with sixth-round KO
Joshua knocks out Paul in sixth roundPaul suffers broken jawJoshua calls out Fury after victoryMIAMI, Dec 19 (Reuters) - Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to American Jake Paul on Friday with a savage sixth-round knockout that left the social-media-star-turned pr...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
UK children's author David Walliams dropped by publisher after harassment allegations
Daily Telegraph reports Walliams harassed female employeesPublisher HarperCollins says it dropped him after investigationWalliams denies inappropriate behaviour, taking legal adviceLONDON, Dec 20 (Reuters) - David Walliams, a bestselling British children's author, was dropped by HarperCollins UK...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Alpine skiing-Huetter clinches first World Cup win of season, Vonn finishes third
VAL D'ISERE, France, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Austria's Cornelia Huetter claimed her first World Cup win of the season in the downhill at Val d'Isere on Saturday as American great Lindsey Vonn had to settle for third. Huetter, overall downhill champion last term, produced an error-free run dow...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Ukraine and Portugal agree on co-production of Ukrainian sea drones
KYIV, Dec 20 (Reuters) - Ukraine and Portugal agreed on the joint production of Ukrainian sea drones, the Ukrainian president's aide said on Saturday."We proved that our USVs (Unmanned Surface Vehicles) work perfect against Russian warships and submarines. Now they will help Portugal defend ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
US investigators study Brown University shooter's failed past in academia
Investigators seek motive in shootings at Brown, of MIT professorLinks between shooter and Brown, MIT professor stretch back 25 yearsGunman likely dead for two days before police found his bodyBy Svea Herbst-Bayliss, Rich McKay and Sergio Goncalves PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island/LISBON, Dec 19 (Reuters...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
US hits ISIS in Syria with large retaliatory strikes, officials say
Strikes hit more than 70 ISIS targetsRetaliatory strikes follow attack on US troopsTrump says Syrian president backs US military action against ISISBy Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart Dec 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
INSIGHT-How Brazil's deadliest police raid turned into a bloodbath
Police raid aimed to neutralize Comando Vermelho gang leadershipOperation faced leaks and a deadly trap for policeBrazil's deadly BOPE police unit went on a 'rescue mission'Raid failed to weaken gang control over community, residents sayBy Manuela Andreoni, Fabio Teixeira and Luciana Mag...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Jordanian army participated in US strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria, state TV says
Dec 20 (Reuters) - Jordan's army participated in the U.S. strikes on Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday, state-owned Jordan TV said on Saturday.The U.S. military launched large-scale strikes against dozens of Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday in retaliation for an attack on American...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Bangladesh holds state funeral for slain youth leader amid tight security
Youth leader was shot in the head by masked assailantsHis killing has triggered violence ahead of electionsInterim government leader Yunus leaders mourners at funeral Rights groups urge government action to end mob violenceUnrest has gripped Bangladesh since PM Hasina's 2024 ouster Dec 20 (R...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing as media attacks stoke unrest fears
Killing of youth leader triggers violence ahead of elections Media outlets, political sites, cultural landmarks set ablaze amid protestsRights groups urge government action to end mob violenceUnrest has gripped Bangladesh since PM Hasina's 2024 ouster Dec 20 (Reuters) - Bangladesh tightened ...Reuters
Sat, Dec 20
