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Tennis-Errani, Vavassori fight back to retain US Open mixed doubles crown
By Amy Tennery NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition's reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defe...Reuters
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PRESS DIGEST -Wall Street Journal - August 21
Aug 21 (Reuters) - The following are the top stories in the Wall Street Journal. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.- McDonald's MCD.N will cut combo-meal prices by 15% and launch $5–$8 value deals after reaching an agreement with franchisees, aiming to ...Reuters
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Taiwan's 2026 defence budget to exceed 3% of GDP as US presses spending increase
Taiwan's 2026 defence spend to cross 3% of GDP for first time since 2009Taiwan includes coast guard in defence budget for first timeU.S. has been pressing Taiwan to spend more on its militaryChina has been ramping up military pressure against TaiwanBy Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Aug 2...Reuters
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Mixed Martial Arts-Olympic champion wrestler Steveson set for MMA debut
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson will make his mixed martial arts debut next month, the latest turn in a winding career path that has seen the American compete in pro wrestling and sign for a National Football League (NFL) team.Steveson, who won a gold medal in the super ...Reuters
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Tennis-Errani, Vavassori retain US Open mixed doubles crown
NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Italians Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori retained their mixed doubles title at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, overcoming Iga Swiatek and Casper Ruud 6-3 5-7 10-6 in the competition's reimagined format that drew some of the top singles players.The defending champions, w...Reuters
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REFILE-Global beauty firms look to carve up Indian market as 'last bastion' of growth
India's luxury beauty market to quintuple by 2035, Kearney, LUXASIA sayDomestic brands account for less than a tenth of salesGlobal brands modify offerings for IndiaBy Praveen ParamasivamCHENNAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) - From Japan's Shiseido 4911.T to France's L'Oreal OREP.PA, global cosm...Reuters
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Cook Mortgage Fraud Allegations Escalate — Will the 2025 Jackson Hole Symposium Become a Battle for Central Bank Independence?
TradingKey - After months of pressuring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to cut rates with limited success, the Trump administration has now turned its focus to Fed Governor Lisa Cook, reportedly seeking her removal over allegations of mortgage fraud. The move has intensified concerns over theTradingKey
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South Korea's Lee intends to retain 'comfort women' pact with Japan, paper says
Lee says undesirable to overturn 2015 pact with JapanLee emphasizes stronger economic, security ties with Japan, U.S.Lee eyes phased denuclearisation of Korean peninsula SEOUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he intended to stick to existing agreements with Japan tie...Reuters
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Boxing-Jake Paul to fight WBA lightweight champion Davis
Aug 20 (Reuters) - Jake Paul will fight the unbeaten Gervonta Davis on November 14 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia in a bout that will be streamed live on Netflix, promoters said on Wednesday.Davis has been the WBA lightweight champion since Devin Haney vacated the belt in 2023, but the ...Reuters
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UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation
TOKYO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City. "It is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire in Gaza," that was necessary "to...Reuters
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Texas Republicans approve Trump-backed congressional map to protect party's majority
Republican legislators undertake rare mid-decade redistrictingNew map would shift conservative voters into Democrat-held districtsOne Democrat calls it 'Donald Trump's map' By Joseph Ax, Brad Brooks and Steve Gorman Aug 20 (Reuters) - Texas lawmakers on Wednesday passed a new congress...Reuters
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UN chief urges immediate Gaza ceasefire, warns of casualties from Israeli operation
TOKYO, Aug 21 (Reuters) - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Thursday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, after Israel announced the first steps of an operation to take over Gaza City. "It is vital to reach immediately a ceasefire in Gaza," to avoid the death and des...Reuters
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Trump can end deportation protections for 60,000 immigrants, appeals court says
By Jack QueenAug 20 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court on Wednesday cleared the way for President Donald Trump’s administration to end temporary deportation protections and cancel work permits for more than 60,000 immigrants from Central America and Nepal. The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals f...Reuters
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South Korea's Lee to visit shipyard in Philadelphia after summit with Trump
SEOUL, Aug 21 (Reuters) - South Korea President Lee Jae Myung plans to visit a shipyard in Philadelphia after his summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, his office said on Thursday. The shipyard is owned by South Korea's Hanwha Group and cooperation to help the ailing U.S. shipbuilding sector ...Reuters
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