Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10 p.m. GMT/6 a.m. SGT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
UKRAINE-CRISIS/
Ukraine aims to encircle Bakhmut as Russia says it captures city
KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine said on Sunday that its forces were still advancing around the edges of Bakhmut, aiming to encircle the ruined eastern city after Moscow congratulated the Wagner private army and Russian troops for capturing it.
GREECE-ELECTION/
Greece’s ruling Conservatives win vote but fall short of majority
ATHENS (Reuters) – Greece’s ruling New Democracy party stormed to a crushing victory in a parliamentary election on Sunday but fell just short of the threshold needed to form a government on its own, making a runoff election in a month more likely.
U.S.
USA-DEBT/
Biden and McCarthy to meet on Monday as debt ceiling talks resume
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden and House Republican Speaker Kevin McCarthy will meet to discuss the debt ceiling on Monday, after a “productive” phone call as the president headed back to Washington, the two sides on Sunday.
CALIFORNIA-QUAKE/
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake strikes offshore northern California region -USGS
(Reuters) – An earthquake measuring 5.5 magnitude struck off the northern California shore on Sunday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), causing no reported damage or injuries.
BUSINESS
MICRON TECH-CHINA/
China fails Micron’s products in security review, bars some purchases
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s cyberspace regulator said on Sunday that products made by U.S. memory chip manufacturer Micron Technology had failed its network security review and that it would bar operators of key infrastructure from procuring from the firm.
TELEVISION-WRITERS/WARNER BROS DIS
Warner Bros Discovery chief booed at Boston University graduation, videos show
(Reuters) – Warner Bros Discovery chief executive David Zaslav was booed by students after taking the stage at Boston University to accept his honorary degree and give the 2023 commencement speech, amid an ongoing strike by film and television writers over pay, videos that surfaced on social media show.
ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON
‘Killers of Flower Moon’ star says Native Americans need allies like Scorsese
CANNES (Reuters) – Lily Gladstone, who grew up on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation and stars in Martin Scorsese’s study of white society’s treachery, said the director was a powerful ally in telling the world what communities like hers had always known.
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/FIREBRAND
‘Firebrand’ puts spotlight on Henry VIII’s sixth and final wife
CANNES (Reuters) – For Brazilian director Karim Ainouz the prospect of making a film about King Henry VIII’s court was particularly exciting, partly because it focuses on Catherine Parr, the wife who survived Henry.
SPORTS
TENNIS-ROME/
Tennis-Medvedev outclasses Rune in Rome to capture first title on clay
ROME (Reuters) – Daniil Medvedev claimed the first claycourt title of his career ahead of the French Open as the Russian world number three beat Denmark’s Holger Rune 7-5 7-5 in a gripping Italian Open final that began after a rain delay on Sunday.
SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-CHE/REPORT
Soccer-Man City celebrate Premier League title with 1-0 win over Chelsea
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Manchester City celebrated their Premier League title success on Sunday, beating Chelsea 1-0 with an early goal by Julian Alvarez in the team’s home finale at a sun-drenched Etihad Stadium.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
PACIFIC-INDIA/ (TV)
India’s Modi to meet Pacific island leaders at Papua New Guinea
India’s Narendra Modi, to visit Papua New Guinea to meet Pacific Island leaders.
22 May
USA-DEBT/
Biden, McCarthy to discuss US debt ceiling as default date looms
U.S. President Joe Biden and top congressional Republican Kevin McCarthy are set to meeti on Monday for another round of negotiations on lifting the federal government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling, as the nation faces the risk of default in as little as 10 days.
22 May
EU-FOREIGN/ (PIX) (TV)
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss Ukraine, Balkans
EU foreign ministers meet in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine and the Western Balkans. They will be joined by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba via video link in the morning then in the afternoon will meet in person with the six leaders of the Western Balkan countries hoping to advance EU membership talks.
22 May 07:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/SCOTT (PIX) (TV)
Tim Scott to make “major announcement” about 2024 Republican presidential race
South Carolina’s Tim Scott, the only Black Republican senator, is due to make a “major announcement” about his plans for the 2024 Republican presidential race.
22 May 15:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
GHANA-ECONOMY/RATES
Ghana central bank sets new main lending rate
The Bank of Ghana’s Monetary Policy Committe will announce a new interest rate.
22 May
EU-CROPS/
EU crop monitor monthly update
The EU’s crop monitoring service MARS issues its monthly update. To include updated yield forecasts for the 2023 harvest and summary of growing conditions.
22 May
OPIANT-FDA/
U.S. FDA decides on use of Opiant Pharma’s opioid overdose drug
The U.S. health regulator is set to decide on the prescription-based use of Opiant Pharmaceuticals’ nalmefene-based nasal spray as a treatment for opioid overdose.
22 May
JPMORGAN-INVESTORS/
JPM investor day
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) (“JPMorgan Chase” or the “Firm”) will host an Investor Day in New York City on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. (Eastern). Presentations by members of executive management are expected to conclude at approximately 2:00 p.m. (Eastern).
22 May
BANKS-PRIVATE CREDIT
ANALYSIS Private equity steps up lending as U.S. banks pull back
The turmoil facing U.S. regional banks has prompted some lenders to step back, leaving space for investors such as asset managers, private equity (PE) funds and insurers to lend more.
22 May 00:00 ET / 00:00 GMT
JPMORGAN-EXECUTIVES/
JPMorgan executives to update investors on First Republic, strategy
JPMorgan Chase & Co executives will update investors on its takeover of failed First Republic Bank, which has made the biggest U.S. bank even bigger.
22 May 05:00 ET / 05:00 GMT
GERMANY-INDUSTRY/
German industry body DIHK releases new survey of 21.000 companies
DIHK will give new estimates for GDP, inflation, trade and export based on one Germanys largest polls.
22 May 07:30 ET / 07:30 GMT
EU-INDUSTRY/COMPETITIVENESS
EU ministers meeting focused on competitiveness of the bloc
EU national ministers meet in Brussels to discuss long-term competitiveness of the bloc, including wish to be a leading in clean tech manufacturing. The meeting will also set EU governments position on Ecodesign regulation, including issue of whether to set a ban on destruction of unsold clothing. Doorsteps start from 0830, final press conference expected at 1730 CET.
22 May 07:30 ET / 07:30 GMT
NORWAY-SWF/
Norway Prime Minister meets foreign correspondents
Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere meets foreign correspondents based in Oslo
22 May 08:00 ET / 08:00 GMT
FORD MOTOR-INVESTORS/
Ford Motor to host investor conference
Ford Motor Co will host an investor conference at which it will provide strategic updates.
22 May 12:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
REP FIRST BANCP-RESULTS/
Q4 2022 Republic First Bancorp Inc Earnings Release Estimated time. Expected before market open (BMO).
22 May 12:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
USA-FED/BULLARD
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank President Bullard speaks on U.S. economy and monetary policy
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard participates in discussion on the U.S. economy and monetary policy before the American Gas Association 2023 Financial Forum, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
22 May 12:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
USA-FED/BARKIN
Federal Reserve’s Barkin, Bostic participate in discussion
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin and Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta President Raphael Bostic participate in conversation before the Technology-Enabled Disruption Conference: Uncertainty and Prospects for Disruptive Investments conference hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, in Richmond, Va.
22 May 14:50 ET / 14:50 GMT
USA-FED/DALY
San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank President Daly participates virtually in NABE/Banque de France event
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco President Mary Daly participates virtually in fireside chat before the National Association for Business Economics/Banque de France International Economic Symposium.
22 May 15:00 ET / 15:00 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
EU-PRIVACY/META
Irish watchdog expected to set deadline for Facebook to cease EU-US data transfers
Meta’s lead EU privacy regulator is expected to give it a short period to cease all future Facebook transatlantic data flows and hit the social media giant with a record fine. Meta said last month that it expected a new pact to facilitate the safe transfer of EU citizens’ personal data to the United States will be fully implemented before the suspension deadline lapses.
22 May
USA-COURT/
U.S. Supreme Court issues orders
U.S. Supreme Court releases orders in pending cases.
22 May 13:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES/ (PIX) (TV)
Cannes Film Festival 2023
Photocalls, news conferences and red carpet during the 76th Cannes Film Festival
22 May
USA-TRAVEL/ACCOMMODATIONS (PIX) (TV) (GRAPHIC)
House swaps and dog walks: Travelers seek out cheaper alternatives for accommodation
Many economists thought that as economic activity slowed, people would rein in their spending by staying home. But the travel itch that was constrained by the coronavirus pandemic still has not been scratched. Travel-hungry consumers are still getting away – they’re just finding more creative ways to save money. Sometimes, that means trading down from luxury hotels to in-home stays. For others, it means agreeing to house-sit, dog walk, or even do some gardening.
22 May 13:00 ET / 13:00 GMT
MUSIC-SPARKS/ (PIX) (TV)
Interview with music duo Sparks about their new album
Reuters speaks to brothers Ron and Russell Mael, of band Sparks, ahead of the release of their latest album “The Girl is Crying in her Latte”.
22 May 14:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
SPORTS
CAMEROON-TENNIS/ (PIX) (TV)
Former Cameroon tennis star helps children shine on the court
Six years since weeping over a lost match, Manantsop Delisle, 14, is excelling at a Cameroonian tennis academy for underprivileged youth whose founder offered her free training after being impressed by her dedication to the game.
22 May 06:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY
HEALTH-WHO/ (TV)
WHO chief to address World Health Assembly in Geneva
WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus will address the annual assembly of the U.N. health agency to discuss global health priorities. The body is also set to decide on whether to approve the 2024-2025 budget in a test of countries’ previous pledge to increase the fees they pay to the organisation.
22 May 07:00 ET / 07:00 GMT
