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TOP STORIES

GLOBAL

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/LEBANON

Israel keeps up Lebanon assault, strikes Yemen port

JERUSALEM/BEIRUT - Israel said it bombed Houthi targets in Yemen on Sunday, expanding its confrontation with Iran's allies in the region two days after killing the Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah in an escalating conflict in Lebanon.

AUSTRIA-ELECTION/

Far right wins Austria election, boosting European right-wing surge

VIENNA - Austrian voters handed a first-ever general election victory to the far-right Freedom Party on Sunday, preliminary results showed, illustrating rising support for hard-right parties in Europe fueled by concern over immigration levels.

U.S.

STORM-HELENE/

Hurricane Helene kills at least 89 in US; homes and memories washed away

FLAT ROCK, North Carolina - States across the Southeastern U.S. started a massive cleanup and recovery effort on Sunday after winds, rain and storm surges from Hurricane Helene knocked out power for millions, destroyed roads and bridges, and caused catastrophic flooding from Florida to Virginia.

USA-ELECTION/TRUMP

Donald Trump, anxious for a win in Pennsylvania, holds rally in Erie

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump was speaking at a rally in Pennsylvania on Sunday, his fourth campaign stop in a month in what has become the 2024 campaign's most hotly contested state.

BUSINESS

USA-PORTS/LABOR-BIDEN

US East Coast port strike set to start Tuesday, says union

WASHINGTON - A port strike on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico will go ahead starting on Tuesday, the International Longshoremen’s Association union said on Sunday, signaling action that could cause delays and snarl supply chains.

TECH-AI/CALIFORNIA

California governor vetoes contentious AI safety bill

California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday vetoed a hotly contested artificial intelligence safety bill, after the tech industry raised objections, saying it could drive AI companies from the state and hinder innovation.

ENTERTAINMENT/LIFESTYLE

NEWZEALAND-HAKA/RECORD

Thousands gather in New Zealand to set haka world record

SYDNEY - Thousands gathered at a sports stadium in New Zealand's biggest city on Sunday to set a new world record for the most people to perform a haka, a traditional Maori dance.

POLAND-PRESIDENT/LAWSUIT

Polish NGO sues president over migration film comment

WARSAW - A Polish non-government organisation said on Sunday that it has filed a lawsuit against President Andrzej Duda over comments he made in 2023 about the film "Green Border", which depicted the migrant crisis on the Belarus border.

SPORTS

GOLF-PRESIDENTS/

Golf-U.S. beat Internationals to secure 10th consecutive Presidents Cup

Keegan Bradley secured the Presidents Cup for the United States on Sunday when he clinched a point in his match against the International Team's Kim Si-woo that lifted his team to the 15-1/2 target needed to retain the trophy in Montreal.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-MUN-TOT/REPORT

Soccer-Spurs working with police to identify fans behind homophobic chants

MANCHESTER, England - Tottenham Hotspur are working with local police and stadium security to identify their supporters who participated in "abhorrent homophobic chanting" during the 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.

UPCOMING EVENTS

POLITICS/INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-ELECTION/DEBATE-DETAILS (FACTBOX)

FACTBOX-When and where is the Vance-Walz US vice presidential debate?

Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will face off next month in the only scheduled U.S. vice presidential debate, a chance for each man to reinforce his running mate's message to voters just weeks before the Nov. 5 election. Here are some details about the event.

29 Sep

USA-ELECTION/DEBATE-TIMELINE (PIX)

Vice presidential debates: an American tradition

The U.S. vice presidential candidates, Democratic Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota and Republican U.S. Senator JD Vance of Ohio face off in a prime time debate on Tuesday ahead of the Nov. 5 election, upholding a tradition marked by some memorable moments of modern U.S. political history.

29 Sep

SOUTHCHINASEA-PHILIPPINES/

Philippines holds high-level forum on maritime awareness

The Philippines holds a forum on safeguarding maritime interests, with key speakers that include Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and Presidential Assistant for Maritime Concerns Andres Centino.

30 Sep 21:00 ET / 01:00 GMT

CHINA-ANNIVERSARY/RECEPTION (PIX) (TV)

China's Xi to deliver speech at reception ahead of National Day

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to deliver a speech at a reception at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China on Oct. 1.

30 Sep

BRITAIN-EDUCATION/PRIVATE (PIX) (TV)

New UK government's tax on private school system sparks class row

Moves by Britain's new government to impose a tax on the fees paid for private schools has sparked a class row in the country, with supporters of the elite system saying it is an attack on aspiration and critics arguing it will boost education across the country and tackle social divisions.

30 Sep

HUNGARY-POLITICS/

Opening session of Hungarian parliament, PM Orban to speak

Opening session of Hungarian parliament, PM Orban to speak

30 Sep

USA-ELECTION/HOUSE-DEMOCRATS (PIX)

Path for control of US House runs through heavily Democratic California

While control of the White House will be decided in highly competitive swing states, control of the House of Representatives – currently controlled 220-211 by Republicans – will be decided in the suburbs of New York and California, home to 13 of the 37 most competitive districts, with 11 held by Republicans. Set in California, a story looks at how the two parties are campaigning both states and how the change at the top of the Democratic ticket has shaken up the races.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

MEXICO-POLITICS/CONFERENCE (PIX) (TV)

ANALYSIS: First test for Mexico's new president? Marathon daily press conferences

There might be a live mariachi band, clips from old Mexican films, or the oversized image of a journalist scolded for their coverage: the only thing you can almost guarantee with outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's daily press conference is that it will be long – often upwards of 3 hours. Now, it will fall to incoming President Claudia Sheinbaum to take the lectern, a task political watchers say could be a formidable challenge for her far less spontaneous style.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

UKRAINE-CRISIS/HUNGARY (PIX) (TV)

Ukrainian foreign minister visits Hungary

Ukraine's new foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, meets with Hungarian counterpart Peter Szijjarto.
Press conference at 1000 GMT.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

HAITI-VIOLENCE/UN (TV)

UN Security Council expected to meet to extend mandate for security mission in Haiti

UN Security Council expected to meet to extend mandate for security mission in Haiti

30 Sep 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/UNRWA

UNRWA chief gives press briefing in Geneva

UNRWA Commissioner-General, Philippe Lazzarini, to brief media on the situation in Gaza.

30 Sep 11:00 ET / 15:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/TRUMP-SUSPECT

Trump attempted assassination suspect to enter plea in court

The man charged with attempted assassination after allegedly staking out former President Donald Trump's golf course while armed with a gun is scheduled to enter a plea in court.

30 Sep 11:30 ET / 15:30 GMT

BUSINESS/ECONOMICS

RUSSIA-IRAN/

Russian PM Mishustin visits Iran, meets Iranian President

Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin will visit Iran on Monday and meet Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, the Russian government said.

30 Sep

ECUADOR-GDP/

Ecuador to release second quarter growth figures

Ecuador will release its second quarter economic growth figures.

30 Sep

INDONESIA-CENBANK/DERIVATIVES

Indonesia's central bank launches central counterparty clearing house

Indonesia's central bank officially launches central counterparty clearing house (CCP) as it aims to deepen the capital markets of Southeast Asia's largest economy.

30 Sep

COLOMBIA-RATES/

Colombia central bank board to vote on interest rate

Colombia's seven-member central bank board will vote on the benchmark interest rate.

30 Sep

SWISS-SNB/CHAIRMAN-SCHLEGEL (PIX)

New Swiss central bank chief takes charge in shadow of Credit Suisse ordeal

The Swiss National Bank's new chairman Martin Schlegel takes office this week at a time when the jury is still out on the central bank's handling of the Credit Suisse crash and its takeover by UBS.

30 Sep 00:00 ET / 04:00 GMT

USA-FED/POWELL (PIX)

Fed's Powell set to speak as economists fret about a policy mistake, election risk

A mistake by the U.S. central bank in setting interest rates during the last phase of its inflation battle is the main risk that could undercut the economy over the next year, according to a new survey of economists released as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was set to speak on Monday.

30 Sep 01:00 ET / 05:00 GMT

BOEING-STRIKE/SUPPLIERS (PIX)

FOCUS-Boeing suppliers fear long-term jobs hit from crippling strike

Boeing's two-week old strike has forced aerospace supplier Pathfinder Manufacturing to furlough 14 out of the company's 54 employees, and CEO Dave Trader fears he may need to send more home if the stoppage grinds on.

30 Sep 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT

USA-NUCLEARPOWER/PALISADES (PIX)

US closes 1.52 billion loan to resurrect Michigan nuclear plant

The U.S. on Monday said it closed a $1.52 billion loan to resurrect Holtec's Palisades nuclear plant in Michigan, though a senior Energy Department official appeared to indicate it could take longer to reopen than the company has said.

30 Sep 05:00 ET / 09:00 GMT

USA-PORTS/LABOR-FACTS

FACTBOX-Bananas, cars, and clothes: US port labor dispute threatens range of products

Some 45,000 union workers could walk off the job at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off vital trade arteries just weeks ahead of the nation's presidential election.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-STOCKS/QUARTER

ANALYSIS-Broadening gains in US stock market underscore optimism on economy

More stocks are participating in the S&P 500’s latest march to record highs, easing concerns over a rally that has been concentrated in a handful of giant technology names for much of 2024.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

USA-PORTS/LABOR-TIMELINE

TIMELINE-Key events leading up to the looming US port workers strike

Talks between the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), which represents 45,000 port workers, and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) employer group appear deadlocked on wage issues ahead of a Sept. 30 deadline to reach a new contract deal.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

JP MORGAN-SUCCESSION/

FOCUS-JPMorgan's "Jamie premium" to be tested as CEO succession looms

As JPMorgan Chase JPM.N faces questions about who will succeed CEO Jamie Dimon, and when, investors and analysts predict the bank's stock will slump when he eventually departs.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CANADA-HOUSING/

Canada's housing affordability crisis may persist until after next election

Buying a house may remain out of reach for many Canadians for the foreseeable future, with mortgage costs unlikely to fall enough to offset lofty home prices and weak spending power, economists and real estate agents say.

30 Sep 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

CARNIVAL-RESULTS/

Carnival Q3 2024 Earnings

Carnival Corp is expected to report a rise in quarterly revenue helped by strong demand for cruise vacations and higher ticket prices.

30 Sep 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT

USA-FED/BOWMAN

Federal Reserve Board Governor Bowman speaks on economy

Federal Reserve Board Governor Michelle Bowman discusses the economic outlook and monetary policy before the Georgia Bankers Association President/CEO Conference, in Charleston, S.C.

30 Sep 08:50 ET / 12:50 GMT

BRITAIN-BOE/GREENE

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene takes part in a panel discussion at economics conference in Nashville

Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene takes part in a panel discussion on perspectives on global monetary policy at the NABE economics conference in Nashville

30 Sep 16:10 ET / 20:10 GMT

OIL-PRICES/

Reuters monthly oil poll story for September

Reuters monthly oil price forecasts for the upcoming years.

30 Sep 19:00 ET / 23:00 GMT

USA-PORTS/LABOR

East/Gulf Coast labor contract expires at midnight, possible strike Oct 1

Will the International Longshoremen's Association union representing 45,000 workers at major container ports from Texas to Maine on Wednesday and the United States Maritime Alliance employer group hammer out a deal before the current six-year contract expires at the end of the day on Sept. 30? If not, the ILU vows to strike.

30 Sep 23:30 ET / 03:30 GMT

SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY

ASIA-WEATHER/TAIWAN (TV)

Taiwan expected to issue land warning ahead of Typhoon Krathon

Taiwan expected to issue land warning ahead of Typhoon Krathon, which is likely to make an unusual landfall on the island's western coast.

30 Sep