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Russian court extends pre-trial custody of French national Vinatier until Sept. 5

A Russian court ruled on Wednesday to extend the pre-trial detention of French citizen Laurent Vinatier until Sept. 5, a Reuters witness reported.

Russian court extends pre-trial custody of French national Vinatier until Sept. 5
Crime|Europe

Slovenian court convicts two Russians of espionage

A Slovenian court sentenced two Russians on Wednesday in a secret trial to one year and seven months in prison after they pleaded guilty to charges of espionage and using fake

Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

BorgWarner's second-quarter profit beats on auto parts demand

BorgWarner beat Wall Street expectations for second-quarter profit and raised its annual earnings forecast on Wednesday as the auto parts supplier benefited from sustained demand, sending

BorgWarner's second-quarter profit beats on auto parts demand
Australia|Economy

Australia's home prices rise in July but three capital cities record decline

Overall home prices in Australia rose for an 18th straight month in July, but three capital cities recorded a decline in a sign that the red-hot rally in the housing market is

Australia's home prices rise in July but three capital cities record decline
Business|Economy|Technology

US Democrat Harris gets backing from more than 100 venture capitalists

More than 100 venture capitalists including entrepreneur Mark Cuban threw their support behind U.S.

US Democrat Harris gets backing from more than 100 venture capitalists
Business|Finance

Apex Capital Trust submits bid to acquire Paramount Global for up to $43 billion

(Reuters is withdrawing this story pending further investigation about the legitimacy of the bid. More reporting will follow.)

Apex Capital Trust submits bid to acquire Paramount Global for up to $43 billion
Economy|Finance

US pending home sales surge in June

Contracts to buy U.S. previously owned homes rebounded sharply in June as an improvement in supply and some moderation in mortgage rates pulled buyers in from the sidelines.

US pending home sales surge in June
News|Technology

Hyundai Motor America to recall over 49,000 U.S. vehicles, NHTSA says

Hyundai Motor America is recalling over 49,000 U.S. vehicles over unintentional air bag deactivation or deployment, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on

Hyundai Motor America to recall over 49,000 U.S. vehicles, NHTSA says
Europe|Technology

Intel wins UK leg of global patent battle with R2 over chips

Intel on Wednesday won the London leg of a global patent dispute with U.S. rival R2 Semiconductor, which had been seeking an injunction potentially preventing the sale of some of

Intel wins UK leg of global patent battle with R2 over chips
Economy|News|Political

US to pause $95 million assistance to Georgian government over 'foreign agent' law

The United States is pausing more than $95 million in assistance to Georgia over a law on "foreign agents" that Washington considers anti-democratic, dealing a further

US to pause $95 million assistance to Georgian government over 'foreign agent' law
Americas|News|Political

G7 voices concerns on Venezuelan election

Group of Seven (G7) foreign ministers approved a declaration on Wednesday voicing solidarity with the Venezuelan people and concern about the announced election results,

G7 voices concerns on Venezuelan election
Business|Economy|Environment

JetBlue to buy sustainable jet fuel for use at New York airport

JetBlue Airways said on Wednesday it agreed to procure sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from a unit of U.S. refiner Valero Energy Corp, which would be distributed by energy firm World

JetBlue to buy sustainable jet fuel for use at New York airport
Europe|Technology

Russia fines Google, TikTok over banned content

Russia fined Alphabet's Google and TikTok on Wednesday for failing to comply with an order from communications regulator Roskomnadzor over banned content, the Moscow courts' press

Russia fines Google, TikTok over banned content
Crime|Europe

Greek court acquits two men charged over 2021 journalist killing

A Greek court on Wednesday acquitted two men who had faced charges of killing a prominent crime journalist in 2021 in a murder that gripped the nation.

Greek court acquits two men charged over 2021 journalist killing
Business|Economy

Johnson Controls CEO to retire, names new director after talks with Elliott

Johnson Controls said on Wednesday that it has started a succession plan for CEO George Oliver, who is set retire, and added a board member following talks with activist

Johnson Controls CEO to retire, names new director after talks with Elliott
Business|Finance

Dayforce lifts annual revenue forecast on strong payroll demand; shares rise

Dayforce raised its full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday, banking on robust demand for its payroll and human capital management services, sending its shares up 8% in premarket trading.

Business|Technology

Who is Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg?

Boeing named former Rockwell Collins executive Kelly Ortberg as its new President and CEO, tasking the aerospace industry veteran with turning the struggling planemaker around.

Who is Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg?
Business|Finance

Ares Management closes its latest direct lending fund at record $34 billion

Ares Management said on Wednesday it has closed its latest direct lending fund with a capital base of $34 billion, making it the largest in the investment manager's history.

Ares Management closes its latest direct lending fund at record $34 billion
Asia|Technology

China revises drone export controls amid western scrutiny

China will amend drone export controls from Sept.1, including adding high-precision measurement equipment to the control list and adjusting standards for some unmanned aircraft

China revises drone export controls amid western scrutiny
Asia|Economy|News

India's June infrastructure output rises at slowest pace in nearly two years

India's infrastructure output in June rose 4% year-on-year, its slowest pace in nearly two years, government data showed on Wednesday, with monsoons moderating electricity demand.

India's June infrastructure output rises at slowest pace in nearly two years
Asia|News|World

Philippines, US navies hold joint exercise in South China Sea

The Philippines and United States navies conducted a joint maritime exercise in the South China Sea on Wednesday, the Philippine armed forces said.

Business|Finance|Technology

Garmin raises annual forecast; outdoor unit weakness weighs on shares

Garmin beat quarterly revenue estimates and raised its annual forecast on Wednesday, helped by strength in fitness and auto segments, but mixed results in outdoor and aviation units sent

Garmin raises annual forecast; outdoor unit weakness weighs on shares
Economy|News

Slowing wage gains restrain US labor costs in second quarter

U.S. labor costs increased moderately in the second quarter as private sector wages grew at the slowest pace in 3-1/2 years, more evidence that inflation was

Slowing wage gains restrain US labor costs in second quarter
Economy|News

US private payrolls miss expectations in July, ADP says

U.S. private payrolls increased far less than expected in July, but that likely is not a true reflection of a labor market that continues to moderate gradually.

US private payrolls miss expectations in July, ADP says
MidEast|News|Political

Israelis buoyant after Hamas leader assassinated in Iran

Israel's government maintained a deliberate silence over the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran on Wednesday but for many Israelis, the killing

Israelis buoyant after Hamas leader assassinated in Iran

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