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TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
UKRAINE-CRISIS/
'Glimmer of hope' as Ukraine grain ship leaves Odesa port
The first ship to carry Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea since Russia invaded Ukraine five months ago left the port of Odesa for Lebanon on Monday under a safe passage deal described as a glimmer of hope in a worsening global food crisis.
ITALY-POLITICS/RECOVERY PLAN
Italy's right-wing frontrunners see room to revamp national Recovery Plan
The Brothers of Italy party, in pole position for next month's elections, sees room to revamp parts of an European Union-funded investment programme to help the economy tackle an energy crisis and soaring costs, a party official said on Monday.
U.S.
USA-CHINA/TAIWAN
Pelosi set to visit Taiwan despite China warnings, sources say
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was set to visit Taiwan on Tuesday, three sources said, as the United States said it wouldn't be intimidated by Chinese threats to never "sit idly by" if she made the trip to the self-ruled island claimed by Beijing.
USA-WEATHER/FLOODS
Kentucky floods kill at least 35 as more storms forecast
Floods unleashed by torrential rains in eastern Kentucky have killed at least 35 people, including four children, Governor Andy Beshear said on Monday while warning that more dangerous weather is approaching the region.
BUSINESS
USA-CHINA/CHIPS
U.S. considers crackdown on memory chip makers in China
The United States is considering limiting shipments of American chipmaking equipment to memory chip makers in China including Yangtze Memory Technologies Co Ltd (YMTC), according to four people familiar with the matter, part of a bid to halt China's semiconductor sector advances and protect U.S. companies.
PINTEREST-RESULTS/
Pinterest shares jump after Elliott discloses it is the largest shareholder
Activist investor Elliott Investment Management disclosed on Monday it had become the largest shareholder in Pinterest Inc backing the management of the digital pin-board firm and sending the company's shares up 21% in extended trading.
ENTERTAINMENT
GAMING-POLAR/
Inspired by ABBA, digital popstar Polar aims for real-world debut
After headlining a festival in the metaverse, virtual singer and influencer Polar has ambitions to perform in the real world - drawing inspiration from the avatar concerts pioneered by Swedish pop giants ABBA, the digital team behind her says.
AUCTION-ELVIS/JEWELRY
Elvis Presley's jewelry on auction with Priscilla Presley's support
A collection of jewelry that Elvis Presley gave to his manager Colonel Tom Parker is going up for auction on Aug. 27.
SPORTS
MOTOR-F1-HUNGARY/
Verstappen's second F1 title is merely a matter of when
Max Verstappen can enjoy Formula One's August break knowing that it is now surely a question of where he wins his second title rather than whether.
SOCCER-ENGLAND-CHE/KOULIBALY
Chelsea new boy Koulibaly calls Terry to ask for his shirt number
New Chelsea signing Kalidou Koulibaly may not yet have had a chance to introduce the Premier League audience to his football skills but he has already gained fans' respect after he called former captain John Terry to ask for his shirt number.
UPCOMING
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
CLIMATE-CHANGE/FIJI-SEALEVELS (PIX) (TV)
WIDER IMAGE - Fiji, moving villages inundated by rising seas, wants big emitters to pay
After relocating a coastal community inundated by rising sea levels, Fiji struggles in quest to relocate over 40 more. The human cost of leaving ancestral burial grounds and a way of life – and who should pay – is shaping up as a key battle at the next climate change conference in November.
1 Aug 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT
VENEZUELA-OIL/EXPORTS
Power, gas supply issues hit Venezuela's oil exports in July
Outages affecting Venezuela's power and gas supplies to state-run PDVSA's facilities limited oil exports in July, contributing to a 27%-fall from the previous month, according to Refinitiv Eikon vessel tracking data and documents from the oil company.
2 Aug
UBER-RESULTS/
Uber Technologies Reports Q2 Earnings
Uber is expected to show a rise in quarterly revenue, thanks to offices reopening, night life resuming and a rise in prices. Investors will watch for management's comments on driver supply and consumers opting for pricier cab rides in a challenging environment.
2 Aug
SIMON & SCHUSTER-M&A/PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE (PIX) (TV)
Novelist Stephen King testifies in major antitrust trial
Horror novelist Stephen King is expected to testify to U.S. District Court in Washington in a major antitrust case in the book publishing industry. The federal government seeks to block a $2.2 billion merger of two of the "Big Five" book publishers, Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster,
2 Aug
AIR CANADA-RESULTS/
Air Canada expected to report higher revenues as travel demand surges
Canada's largest carrier is expected to report higher revenues as travel demand rebounds after a pandemic-induced slump.
2 Aug 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
SUPPLY-CHAIN/CALIFORNIA-WAREHOUSES (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
America’s biggest warehouse is running out of room. It’s about to get worse.
America's largest warehouse market is full as major U.S. retailers warn of slowing sales of the clothing, electronics, furniture and other goods that have packed the distribution centers east of Los Angeles. 2 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
NEW YORK TIMES-RESULTS/
New York Times Co Reports Second Quarter Results
New York Times Co is expected to post a rise in quarterly revenue. Investors will look out for any commentary on the digital advertising market.
2 Aug 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
USA-FED/EVANS
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank President Evans discusses economy with members of media
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Charles Evans hosts hybrid on-the-record breakfast conversation on the U.S. economy and monetary policy with members of the media.
2 Aug 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
USA-TREASURY/ANNOUNCEMENT
Treasury Dept. announces sales of 4- and 8-week bills
Treasury Dept. announces sales of 4- and 8-week bills.
2 Aug 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
USA-ELECTION/KANSAS-ABORTION (TV)
Kansas votes on abortion rights in first state referendum after Roe's overturn
Kansas voters on Tuesday will decide whether the state constitution should go on protecting abortion rights in a closely watched election that could determine the fate of abortion access in America's heartland.
2 Aug
BULGARIA-GOVERNMENT/
Bulgaria's new caretaker government takes office
Bulgaria's caretaker govenment that will lead the Balkan country until new administration is formed following the snap polls set for October 2 will swear in. Carataker Prime Minister Galab Donev is expected to outline the prioritires for his cabinet, that may include steps to shield the households and businesses from surging consumer prices and plans to deal with the uncertainty of gas supplies.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/TAKEAWAYS
Takeaways from midterm election primaries in Arizona, Michigan
Key takeaways the Aug. 2 midterm election primaries in Arizona, Michigan and elsewhere.
2 Aug
ASEAN-MEETING/ (PIX) (TV)
ASEAN foreign ministers arrive ahead of regional meetings
Foreign ministers of ASEAN arrive in Cambodia ahead of a series of meetings later in the week that will include counterparts from 27 countries, among them China, Japan, the United States, Russia and more.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/MICHIGAN (PIX)
Michigan holds primary elections for U.S. House
Michigan Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives for next two years.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/KANSAS
Kansas holds primary elections for U.S. House, Senate
Kansas Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for next two years.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/MISSOURI
Missouri holds primary elections for U.S. House, Senate
Missouri Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate for next two years.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/ARIZONA
Arizona holds primary elections for U.S. House, Senate
Arizona Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives and Senate for next two years.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/WASHINGTON
Washington state holds primary elections for U.S. House, Senate
Washington state Democrats and Republicans choose their nominees to contest November's congressional elections, which will determine which party controls U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate for next two years.
2 Aug
USA-ELECTION/ (PIX)
Voters in Arizona, Michigan, Kansas vote in key governor, Senate primaries, abortion referendum
Voters in five U.S. states including Arizona and Michigan vote in key primary elections on Tuesday that will help set the stage for the Nov. 8 midterm congressional elections and play a critical role in deciding the future of abortion rights in the United States. Kansas voters will also weigh in on whether their state constitution protects abortion rights.
2 Aug
KENYA-ELECTION/DROUGHT (PIX)
In northern Kenya, drought may keep some herders from voting
In Kenya's northern Samburu County, severe drought has forced herders to migrate hundreds of kilometres in search of pasture and water, meaning some may have to skip voting in elections set for Aug. 9.
2 Aug 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE
TAIWAN-DEFENCE/SHELTERS (PIX) (TV)
From subway station to shopping mall, Taiwan readies air-raid shelters amid China tension
Taiwan is stepping up efforts to ready air-raid shelters across the island as rising Chinese military pressure and Russia's invasion of Ukraine focus attention on how best to react to the event of a Chinese attack.
2 Aug
UKRAINE-CRISIS/KHARKIV-GRANDMOTHER (PIX)
WIDER IMAGE - The 92-year-old grandmother and former engineer now confined to a Ukrainian basement
After surviving World War Two, Maria Nikolaeva lived a busy and fulfilling life, raising two children, working as an engineer in the Soviet aerospace industry and cultivating a beautiful garden at the family home in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. As she grew old and her husband died, her horizons narrowed to the confines of her second-floor apartment, the view from the window of children playing on the swings below and visits from her daughter who still lived nearby. When war returned this year and bombs struck her building following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Maria's world shrank further - to the confines of a stranger's basement across the city. For the past four months, 92-year-old Maria has lived underground with her daughter, son-in-law and the family cat. She gets her only glimpse of natural light by sitting in a doorway at the foot of stairs that run up to the street outside.
2 Aug 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
WEATHER-PALESTINIANS/GAZA-HEATWAVE (PIX) (TV)
Gazans reel under heat and lengthy power cuts
A rusted electric fan hung from the metal ceiling inside Alaa Zidan's shelter in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, who tried helplessly to cool herself using a plastic tray. With under ten hours of power a day, Palestinians in Gaza Strip struggle to cool themselves and their children amid rising temperatures as the vast majority can't afford electric fans or fancy air conditioning.
2 Aug
EUROPE-WEATHER/FRANCE-ANIMALS (TV)
Drought drives more animals to French rescue shelter
A rescue shelter in the south of France is taking in more and more sick animals affected by drought.
2 Aug 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT
SPORTS
GAMES-COMMONWEALTH/ (PIX) (TV)
Commonwealth Games - Prince William and wife Kate to attend the Games
Prince William and his wife, Kate attend the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
2 Aug
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
UKRAINE-CRISIS/USA-GRINER-TRIAL (PIX) (TV)
U.S. basketball star Griner back in Russian court on drugs charges
A Moscow region court sits for a seventh hearing in a case against U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner, who was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport and later charged with the illegal possession of cannabis substances.
2 Aug 03:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
