Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10 P.M. GMT/6 A.M. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning.
TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
UKRAINE-CRISIS/RUSSIA-SABOTEURS
How Russia spread a secret web of agents across Ukraine
When the first armoured vehicles of Russia's invading army reached the heart of Chornobyl nuclear plant on the afternoon of Feb. 24, they encountered a Ukrainian unit charged with defending the notorious facility.
FRANCE-SAUDI/
Macron hosts Saudi crown prince with oil, Iran, rights on agenda
French President Emmanuel Macron was hosting Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday as part of increased Western efforts to court the major oil-producing state amid the war in Ukraine and faltering talks to revive a nuclear deal with Iran.
U.S.
USA-CHINA/BIDEN-XI
Don't 'play with fire' over Taiwan, China's Xi warns in call with Biden
Chinese leader Xi Jinping warned against playing with fire over Taiwan in a call with U.S. President Joe Biden on Thursday, highlighting Beijing's concerns about a possible visit to the Chinese-claimed island by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
USA-CHINA/CHIPS-COMPANIES
U.S. Congress passage of subsidies prompts chip makers to move on projects
Major semiconductor makers on Thursday hailed passage in the U.S. Congress of a pot of federal government money for new chip factories in the United States, and said they were moving ahead on various projects that had been stalled awaiting funding.
BUSINESS
APPLE-RESULTS/
Apple forecasts faster sales growth, strong iPhone demand despite glum economy
Apple Inc on Thursday said parts shortages are easing and that demand for iPhones is unceasing despite consumers tightening other spending, helping it top Wall Street expectations and forecast faster sales growth ahead.
PFIZER-RESULTS/
Pfizer leaves COVID product forecast unchanged, shares fall
Pfizer Inc PFE.N did not raise its 2022 forecast for sales of its COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral treatment on Thursday, and its shares fell nearly 5% before recovering.
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION-HOUSE OF THE DRAGON/
'Game of Thrones' prequel 'House of the Dragon' takes off in Hollywood
"Game of Thrones" is back in the form of prequel "House of the Dragon" with an all-new cast who turned out on Wednesday to launch the show at a premiere in Los Angeles.
USA-VETERANS/CONGRESS
Comedian Jon Stewart erupts after Republicans vote against military burn pits bill
Comedian Jon Stewart, an outspoken advocate for military veterans, erupted in anger on Thursday after U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a bill to provide healthcare for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits while serving abroad.
SPORTS
CRICKET-T20-ENG-ZAF/REPORT
Rossouw guides South Africa to 58-run victory over England
Rilee Rossouw smashed a brilliant unbeaten 96 as South Africa defeated England by 58 runs in the second Twenty20 International on Thursday, levelling the three-match series.
SOCCER-SPAIN-FCB/
Barcelona sign Kounde from Sevilla
Barcelona have reached an agreement in principle to sign French international defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, both LaLiga clubs said on Thursday.
UPCOMING
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
PETROBRAS-RESULTS/ (PIX)
Brazil's Petrobras reports quarterly results
Brazil's Petrobras will report its second quarter financial results after market close on Thursday. Eyes will be on any additional details regarding the company's fuel pricing policies and on the size of any extraordinary dividend payout.
28 Jul 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT
REVLON-BANKRUPTCY
Revlon will seek approval of controversial $1.4 billion bankruptcy loan
Revlon Inc will seek a bankruptcy judge's final approval for a $1.4 billion bankruptcy loan that is opposed by the company's unsecured creditors. Revlon has already borrowed $375 million under the loan, but the unsecured creditors say the loan's terms hand too much power to a bloc of lenders at a time when the company's value and future remains uncertain.
29 Jul 20:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
MINING-WEATHER/
Mining companies facing an unusual foe: extreme weather
Heavy rainfalls, withering droughts and other extreme weather patterns across the globe are denting the mining industry's profit and crimping supply of iron ore, copper, coal and other widely-used minerals.
29 Jul
EGYPT-EMAAR/
Interview with founder of Dubai property group Emaar
Interview with Mohamed Alabbar, founder of Dubai's largest listed property group, Emaar, as Egypt seeks Gulf investments to shore up its economy.
29 Jul
COLOMBIA-INFLATION/POLL
Reuters poll on Colombia's July inflation
A Reuters poll will on Friday reveal what analysts expect for Colombia's inflation in July.
29 Jul
USA-OIL/PRODUCTION
Monthly U.S. petroleum supply data
Monthly figures from the U.S. Energy Department on overall demand for oil and oil products. Report item code: EIA/PSM
29 Jul
COLOMBIA-BUDGET/
Colombia's government to send 2023 budget proposal to congress
Colombia's outgoing government will send a 2023 budget proposal to congress. The bill is likely to undergo changes when the new government of leftist Gustavo Petro takes office from August 7, ahead of an October 20 passage deadline.
29 Jul
COLOMBIA-RATES/
Colombia's central bank board to vote on interest rate
Colombia's seven-member central bank board will hold its monthly meeting and vote on the benchmark interest rate.
29 Jul
NATWEST-RESULTS/
NatWest reports first half results
NatWest reports first half earnings with investors looking for warning signs in the numbers as Britain's deteriorating economic outlook and rising inflation threaten to hit borrowers' ability to repay.
29 Jul 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
CHEVRON-RESULTS/
Chevron to post strong results in Q2
Chevron is expected to post strong results in the most recent quarter due to high refining margins and big demand.
29 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
MEXICO-ECONOMY/GDP
Mexico-GDP Flash
29 Jul 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
CBOE-RESULTS/
Cboe to report second-quarter earnings
Cboe is expected to report second-quarter earnings on Friday. The exchange operator will see a surge in both profit and revenue, according to estimates.
29 Jul 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT
ABBVIE-RESULTS/
AbbVie Q2 earnings
AbbVie is expected to report quarterly earnings on Friday, with investors focused on demand for its newer treatments Skyrizi and Rinvoq. Investors will also look out for comments on the impact of a high inflation and a possible recession to its business, which includes the Botox anti-wrinkle injection, and any comments on forex.
29 Jul 07:30 ET / 11:30 GMT
EXXON MOBIL-RESULTS/ (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
Exxon to post record-breaking second-quarter profit
Exxon Mobil is expected to post record breaking quarterly profits on strong oil and gas prices and refining margins that reflect global shortages of fuel and the company's deep cost-cutting during the pandemic.
29 Jul 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
PROCTER GAMBLE-RESULTS/
Procter & Gamble Co reports fourth quarter results
Procter & Gamble Co is expected to post a rise in fouth-quarter revenue, boosted by higher prices and demand for its homecare brands. Investors will be keen to see if the company expects to be able to continue to pass through price hikes to retailers as they begin to see slowing demand due to inflation.
29 Jul 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
PETROBRAS-OUTLOOK/ (PIX)
Brazil's Petrobras discusses quarterly results
Executives at Brazil's Petrobras will talk with analysts and journalists following the company's second-quarter results release. Questions will likely pertain to fuel pricing, dividend payments and the likely effects of Brazil's October elections on the company.
29 Jul 09:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
CEEE-PRIVATIZATION/
Brazil privatizes regional power generator CEEE
Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul auctions off power generator CEEE in Sao Paulo stock exchange
29 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
EUROBANK-RESULTS/
Eurobank reports second quarter financial results
Eurobank, Greece's largest lender by market value, grew net profit in the first quarter on the back of higher commission income and lower loan-loss provisions.
29 Jul 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
NBG-RESULTS/
National Bank reports second quarter financial results
Greece's second-largest lender by market value grew net profit in January-to-March compared with last year's fourth quarter on the back of higher trading and commission income.
29 Jul 10:30 ET / 14:30 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
INDONESIA-US/MILITARY
Indonesia hosts joint military drills with U.S., Australia, Japan
Charles A. Flynn, commanding general of the U.S. Army Pacific, speaks to media in Jakarta ahead of a joint military exercise that will involve more than 4,000 Indonesian and U.S. troops and has been described by the United States as "significantly larger in scope and scale than previous exercises."
29 Jul
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
SWEDEN-ELECTION/GANGS (PIX)
Gang crime looms over election as shootings spread to Swedish heartlands
Gang crime in Sweden has spread from the immigrant-dominated suburbs of Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmo, where it put down its first roots in the 1990s, to the smaller towns and cities that make up the Swedish "heartland", and to the majority of voters who will decide the general election in September.
29 Jul
UKRAINE-CRISIS/BRITAIN-WATFORD
Coroners holds a hearing into the unexplained death of Ukrainian-born oligarch Mikhail Watford
The Surrey Coronor will hold a hearing into the death of Ukrainian-born oligarch Mikhail Watford, who was found dead at a property in Wentworth in late February, a few days after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.
29 Jul
EGYPT-BROTHERHOOD/ (FACTBOX)
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood excluded from political dialogue
After years of sweeping crackdowns on dissent, Egypt is set to launch a political dialogue, but the main opposition group, the once-powerful Muslim Brotherhood, is excluded.
29 Jul
EGYPT-POLITICS/BROTHERHOOD (TV)
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood rejects 'struggle for power', exiled leader says
Egypt's outlawed Muslim Brotherhood will not launch a new struggle for power with authorities which toppled it from government nine years ago, even though the movement still claims wide support, its acting leader said.
29 Jul
SERBIA-SPAIN/ (TV)
Spain's Prime Minister visits Serbia
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez meets Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic in Belgrade
29 Jul
EGYPT-POLITICS/ (TV)
Detentions loom over Egypt's political dialogue
After nine years of sweeping crackdowns on dissent, Egypt is set to launch a carefully choreographed political dialogue, but the main Islamist opposition movement is excluded and critics say a parallel move to release prisoners is proceeding too slowly.
29 Jul
TURKEY-GERMANY/ (PIX) (TV)
German Foreign Minister visits Turkey
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock is expected to visit Turkey on Friday and Saturday. She is expected to hold a joint press conference with Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in Istanbul on Friday afternoon.
29 Jul
SAFRICA-POLITICS/ (PIX)
South Africa's ANC party holds national policy conference
South Africa's governing African National Congress holds a national policy conference that will offer the party an opportunity to assess progress on policy implementation and discuss new proposals to address issues including poverty, unemployment, inequality and service delivery.
29 Jul 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
EGYPT-POLITICS/RIGHTS
FACTBOX-National political dialogue in Egypt follows years of crackdowns
A look at some high-profile human rights cases in Egypt, which is planning to launch a national political dialogue in the coming weeks, a test of whether authorities are prepared to ease a crackdown on dissent.
29 Jul 04:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
VIETNAM-POLITICS/ (PIX)
Vietnam's government holds monthly news briefing
Monthly news conference by Vietnam's government
29 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/REPUBLICANS
Fringe candidates putting Republicans' Senate hopes at risk
Republican voters' embrace of fringe and divisive candidates is jeopardizing the party's goal of taking control of the U.S. Senate in November's midterm elections, as well as winning key governors’ races.
29 Jul 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
UKRAINE-CRISIS/UN (TV)
U.N. Security Council to meet on Ukraine
U.N. Security Council to meet on Ukraine
29 Jul 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
SAFRICA-MUSIC/AMAPIANO (PIX) (TV)
Amapiano stars put South African dance music on the map
South African musical export Amapiano has crossed borders and cultural barriers, reaching as far as Japan. To top female artists Kamo Mphela and DBN Gogo, who helped put the dance music genre on the map, it is about inclusivity.
29 Jul 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
SPORTS
BRITAIN-LIBEL/SOCCER-WIVES (TV)
Verdict in UK's 'WAGatha Christie' libel trial
A verdict in the libel trial which has pitted the wives of two former England soccer strikers Wayne Rooney and Jamie Vardy against each other is due
29 Jul 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
