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☆ Swedish EV maker Polestar's loss narrows as supply chain snags ease
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( Marie Mannes | Thomson Reuters | Stockholm-Based Company News Correspondent Who Mainly Covers Anything To Do With Retail | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

STOCKHOLM, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Swedish electric vehicle (EV) maker Polestar's operating loss narrowed in the second quarter as the auto industry slowly recovers from pandemic-related supply chain bottlenecks. Delayed production starts, job cuts and mounting competition from new Chinese rivals have meant a tough year for the company. While some have cut prices to boost demand from consumers grappling with higher living costs, Polestar has maintained its premium pricing. The company posted a net loss per share of $0.14 in the quarter, compared with $0.12 a year ago. Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the quarter were $1.06 billion, compared with $884.3 million in the preceding three-month period.

Persons: China's Geely, Polestar, Thomas Peter Acquire, Thomas Ingenlath, Marie, Arsheeya, Alexander Smith, Mark Potter Organizations: Volvo, Beijing International Automotive, Auto, REUTERS, Reuters, U.S, Marie Mannes, Thomson Locations: STOCKHOLM, Swedish, Auto China, Beijing, China, Stockholm, Bangalore

☆ Exclusive: Poland charters tankers used for Russian oil to import Arab crude
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Many oil majors have avoided contracting tankers that have carried Russian crude because of the risk of sanctions and self-imposed restrictions. Under the price cap, western companies can ship and provide insurance for Russian oil and products provided they are sold at less than $60 per barrel. "Dead freight is one of the issues when working with Russian oil as not all companies agree to use ships involved in Urals deliveries," the trader said. Orlen said it was not involved in any Russian oil shipping and it screened all vessels it uses to ensure no Russian sanctions are violated. Russian oil has been mostly shipped to Asia following the EU embargo.

Persons: Orlen, Russia's Zarubezhneft, Sidi Kerir, Nissos Delos, Marek Strzelecki, Maha El, Barbara Lewis Organizations: MOSCOW, Group, European Union, Botafogo, TMS, Kyklades, Saudi Aramco, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Asia, Lithuania, Poland, Russian, Russia, Ukraine, Moscow, ASIA, Poland's Gdansk, Lithuania's, Russian Baltic, Baltic, Primorsk, Mundra, West India, Saudi, Sidi, Gdansk, Waikiki, Bonita, Nissos, Calida, Butinge, Russia's, Ust, India, Warsaw, Maha, Maha El Dahan, Dubai

☆ Palace sign goalkeeper Henderson from Man United
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

The transfer fee has not been disclosed but British media reported that Palace would pay United 20 million pounds ($25.3 million), including add-ons. "Saying goodbye to United is an emotional moment for me," Henderson posted on social media. Henderson was loaned out to Sheffield United from 2018-2020 followed by a year at Nottingham Forest in the 2022–23 season. He made his only appearance for England in 2020, a 3–0 friendly win over Ireland after replacing Nick Pope at halftime. ($1 = 0.7893 pounds)Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Nottingham Forest's Dean Henderson, Molly Darlington, Dean Henderson, Henderson, Nick Pope, Anita Kobylinska, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer, Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Nottingham Forest's, Manchester United, Premier League, England, United, Sheffield United, Ireland, Thomson Locations: Nottingham, Britain, Gdansk

☆ Haaland wins UEFA award, Wiegman dedicates prize to Spain
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-31 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Wiegman dedicated her award to the Spain women's team after the kiss incident involving federation president Luis Rubiales took the spotlight when Spain secured their first Women's World Cup title. "I would like to dedicate this award to the Spanish team - the tam that played in a World Cup such great football that everyone enjoys. World Cup winner Aitana Bonmati, who helped Barcelona to Women's Champions League and Spanish league title, won the women's player of the year award. The 25-year-old registered a competition-high 13 goal contributions in the Champions League with five goals and eight assists. "We have just won the World Cup, but they are talking about other things."

Persons: Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland, Massimo Pinca, Erling Haaland, Pep Guardiola, Aitana Bonmati, Sarina Wiegman, Kevin De Bruyne, Lionel Messi, Guardiola, Luciano Spalletti, Napoli, Simone Inzaghi, Wiegman, Luis Rubiales, there's, Sarina, Bonmati, Anita Kobylinska, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, Monaco, FC Barcelona's Aitana, Rights, Manchester City, UEFA, City, Champions League, English Premier League, FA, Association, Serie, Inter, SPAIN England, Brazil, Wembley, Spain women's, Spanish, Women's Champions League, Thomson Locations: Manchester, Spanish, Norwegian, Monaco, Inter Milan, SPAIN, Spain, Barcelona, Gdansk

A guest speaks on a mobile phone as she arrives for the French telecoms operator Iliad's media conference in Milan, Italy, May 29, 2018. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 30 (Reuters) - French telecom provider Iliad reported a more than 4% rise in half-year core profit on Wednesday, supported by gains across markets and the expansion of its activities in Italy. Telecommunications companies across Europe have been hit by rising energy prices, infrastructure costs to deploy fibre and 5G coverage, and a slowdown in subscriber growth. The group remains on the lookout for potential acquisitions in Italy after its 2022 Vodafone bid was rejected, he said. ($1 = 0.9204 euros)Reporting by Stéphanie Hamel and Victor Goury-Laffont in Gdansk; Editing by Milla NissiOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Stefano Rellandini, Thomas Raynaud, Raynaud, Stéphanie Hamel, Victor Goury, Milla Nissi Organizations: REUTERS, French, Orange, Telecommunications, Free Mobile, U.S, Telecom Italia's, Vodafone, Thomson Locations: Milan, Italy, France, Poland, Europe, Laffont, Gdansk

☆ Poland's CD Projekt happy with pre-orders for Phantom Liberty
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( Adrianna Ebert | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Kicinski added that the quality assurance process is almost complete for Phantom Liberty, which is the studio's first major new game release in nearly three years. The game is the first and only expansion to Cyberpunk 2077, which came out in 2020, and the company started the marketing campaign for Phantom Liberty in June. Member of the management board Michal Nowakowski reiterated on the conference call that Phantom Liberty will be the only expansion to Cyberpunk 2077. Phantom Liberty is the last project developed on REDEngine. At the end of July, its biggest developer group, about 300 people, worked on Phantom Liberty.

Persons: Adam Kicinski, Kicinski, Michal Nowakowski, we've, We're, Adrianna Ebert, Patrycja, Tomasz Janowski, Josie Kao, Cynthia Osterman Organizations: Phantom Liberty, Liberty, Polaris, Thomson Locations: GDANSK

☆ Rubiales' behaviour 'inappropriate', says UEFA's Ceferin
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

FIFA opened disciplinary proceedings against Rubiales over the incident with player Jenni Hermoso last Sunday in Sydney that has caused an uproar among players and fans. Rubiales said he would use the FIFA probe to show his innocence. This is enough for the moment because the independent disciplinary bodies will decide," UEFA President Ceferin told French newspaper L'Equipe on Wednesday. Ceferin said there was no need for UEFA to take separate measures against Rubiales. The UEFA chief added that he was saddened that the incident had overshadowed Spain's World Cup victory.

Persons: Pedro Sanchez, Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales, Juan, Aleksander Ceferin, Luis Rubiales, Rubiales, Jenni Hermoso, Ceferin, Hermoso, Tommy Lund, Toby Davis Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Spain's, Moncloa, Royal Spanish Football Federation, European, Spanish Football Federation, UEFA, French, L'Equipe, International Federation, Rubiales, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Madrid, Spain, Sydney, Rubiales, Spanish, Gdansk

☆ Man City reach verbal agreement with Wolves over Nunes - reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-30 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Wolverhampton Wanderers - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - April 29, 2023 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Nunes reacts after the match Action Images via Reuters/Peter Cziborra/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 30 (Reuters) - Manchester City and Wolverhampton Wanderers have come to a verbal agreement concerning the transfer of Wolves' Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes, British media reported on Wednesday. The clubs are understood to have arrived at an initial agreement on a fee of 47 million pounds ($59.83 million) for the 25-year-old, with discussions actively continuing. Wolves signed the Brazilian born Nunes last August for a then club-record transfer fee of 45 million euros ($49.23 million) from Sporting CP on a five-year contract. After Kevin De Bruyne sustained a hamstring injury during the Premier League opener at Burnley, resulting in an extended period on the sidelines, City have been actively seeking a midfielder to fill the gap. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Nick MacfieOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Matheus Nunes, Peter Cziborra, Nunes, Kevin De Bruyne, Tommy Lund, Nick Macfie Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion, Wolverhampton Wanderers, American Express, Manchester City, Wolves, Sporting CP, Premier League, Burnley, Thomson Locations: Brighton, Britain, Manchester, Portuguese, British, Gdansk

☆ Inter glide to a comfortable 2-0 win at Cagliari
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-28 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 28 (Reuters) - First-half goals by Denzel Dumfries and Lautaro Martinez earned Inter Milan a comfortable 2-0 win at newcomers Cagliari in Serie A on Monday. After 21 minutes, a midfield mishap by Cagliari gave Marcus Thuram the chance to skilfully thread the ball to Dumfries, who executed an angled drive to break the deadlock. Unipol Domus buzzed with passionate energy as Cagliari fans once again welcomed Serie A matches after a year-long absence, following their goalless draw at Torino in the first round. Cagliari's Zito Luvumbo appealed for a penalty after he went down following a collision with the Inter defence but the referee waved play on. Just before the conclusion, Paulo Azzi had a golden opportunity to score for Cagliari but Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer produced a reflex save from point-blank range.

Persons: Denzel Dumfries, Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Martinez, Federico DiMarco's, Simone Inzaghi, DAZN, Hakan Calhanoglu, Cagliari's Zito Luvumbo, Inzaghi, Paulo Azzi, Yann Sommer, Tommy Lund Organizations: Inter Milan, Cagliari, Serie, Dumfries, Torino, Serie A, Inter, Thomson Locations: Gdansk

☆ Aston Villa team bus struck by brick following win at Burnley
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-27 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Aug 27 (Reuters) - A brick hit Aston Villa's team bus on Sunday as the side were travelling home from a Premier League clash at Burnley earlier on the day. The Lancashire Police stated that a brick was thrown from a footbridge at the team bus as it travelled along the motorway, hitting the windscreen. "We strongly condemn this behaviour and will support Lancashire Police in their efforts to find whoever was responsible," Burnley said in a statement. Villa won the match 3-1 against Burnley after defender Matty Cash scored twice in the first half. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk Editing by Shri NavaratnamOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Burnley, Villa, Matty Cash, Tommy Lund, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: Aston, Premier League, Burnley, Lancashire Police, Thomson Locations: Gdansk

The logo of Russian technology giant Yandex is on display at the company's headquarters in Moscow, Russia December 9, 2022. Moscow already demands a 50% discount on all foreign deals after consultants selected by the Russian government have valued the business. But three people familiar with the exit process for foreign companies said that some deals are facing demands for additional discounts before the government gives a green light. Another person, who works on M&A transactions and with foreign companies, said deals exceeding $100 million were at particular risk of being denied. In its biannual financial stability review, the central bank said foreign companies under pressure to leave Russia were doing so on "unfavourable" terms.

Persons: Evgenia, Carlsberg's, Intesa, Vladimir Putin's, Suren Gortsunyan, Rybalkin, Gortsunyan, Alexey Kupriyanov, Elena Fabrichnaya, Alexander Marrow, Victor Goury, Josephine Mason, Jane Merriman Organizations: REUTERS, Reuters, Heineken, Arnest, Companies, Nasdaq, Russia, Dyakin, Partners, Aspring, Nato, Thomson Locations: Moscow, Russia, Ukraine, MOSCOW, Russian, London, Laffont, Gdansk

BRICS - whose acronym was originally coined by an economist at Goldman Sachs, currently comprises Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called the BRICS leaders' decision to invite Ethiopia to join "a great moment". "It shows the determination of BRICS countries for unity and cooperation with the broader developing countries." More than 40 countries have expressed interest in joining BRICS, say South African officials, and 22 have formally asked to be admitted. "The expansion and modernization of BRICS is a message that all institutions in the world need to mould themselves according to changing times," he said.

Persons: Cyril Ramaphosa, Narendra Modi, Sergei Lavrov, Alet Pretorius, Goldman Sachs, BRICS, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Ramaphosa, Lula, globalisation's, Mohammed bin Zayed, Abiy Ahmed, Antonio Guterres, Xi Jinping, Bhargav Acharya, Sergio Goncalves, Ethan Wang, Vladimir Soldatkin, Joe Bavier, Toby Chopra, Emelia Organizations: South, India's, Russia's, REUTERS, United Arab, United, United Arab Emirates, New Development Bank, Ethiopian, United Nations, . Security, International Monetary Fund, World Bank, BRICS, Indian, Thomson Locations: Johannesburg, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Ethiopia, Egypt, Argentina, UAE, JOHANNESBURG, United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Russia, India, China, Ukraine, United States, Beijing, Moscow, United Arab, Lisbon

☆ Austria's Uniqa and Raiffeisen to sell stake in Raiffeisen Life to Russian insurer
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] The logo of the Austrian insurer Uniqa is seen in front of its headquarters in Vienna, Austria, March 10, 2016. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 24 (Reuters) - Austria's Uniqa (UNIQ.VI) and Raiffeisen Bank (RBIV.VI) are to sell their stakes in Raiffeisen Life to Russian insurer Renaissance Life, becoming the latest move by Western companies to pare back business in Russia. Uniqa held 75% of Raiffeisen Life and RBI held the remaining 25%. "This means we are withdrawing from Russia," Uniqa's Management Board Member for Customers & Markets International Wolfgang Kindl said in the statement. In the first six months of 2023, Uniqa's technical result in Russia shrank to 5.8 million euros ($6.30 million) from an adjusted 8.5 million euros in the first half of 2022.

Persons: Leonhard Foeger, Uniqa, Wolfgang Kindl, pare, Tristan Veyet, Alexandra Schwarz, Andrey Sychev, David Evans Organizations: Uniqa, REUTERS, Raiffeisen Bank, Customers, Markets, Kremlin, Erste Group, Thomson Locations: Vienna, Austria, Western, pare, Russia, Ukraine, Gdansk

☆ Burnley sign England youngster Ramsey from Villa on five-year deal
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Burnley have signed midfielder Aaron Ramsey from Aston Villa, both Premier League clubs said on Tuesday, with the England under-20 international penning a five-year contract. No financial details have been disclosed but British media reported Burnley would pay Villa 14 million pounds ($17.82 million) for the 20-year-old. "I have been waiting to be a Burnley player for a while now and I'm really happy it's all officially done now. I can't wipe my smile off my face." Ramsey earned more than 30 caps with England youth teams, winning under-19 European Championship in 2022.

Persons: Aaron Ramsey, Ramsey, I'm, Anita Kobylinska, Toby Davis Organizations: Burnley, Aston Villa, Premier League, Villa, FA, Norwich City, Middlesbrough, England, Thomson Locations: England, Gdansk

☆ Man United's Mount out 'until international break' with injury
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-22 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Aug 22 (Reuters) - Manchester United's England midfielder Mason Mount will miss Saturday's Premier League game against Nottingham Forest due to injury and is expected to be out until next month's international break, United said on Tuesday. The 24-year-old, who started both of United's league games so far this season, picked up an injury in last weekend's 2-0 loss at Tottenham Hotspur. "The small complaint is expected to keep Mount out until the international break next month," United said in a statement. The next international break takes place from Sept. 4-12. Reporting by Anita Kobylinska in Gdansk Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Mason Mount, United, Anita Kobylinska, Toby Davis Organizations: Premier League, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, Thomson Locations: Manchester, United, Gdansk

Human Rights Watch/Handout via REUTERS Acquire Licensing RightsDUBAI/HARAR, Ethiopia, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabian border guards have killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants, including women and children, who attempted enter the kingdom along its mountainous border with Yemen, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said on Monday. In a 73-page report, the rights group said Saudi guards used explosive weapons to kill some migrants and shot at others from close range. Saudi authorities have also strongly denied allegations made by U.N. officials in 2022 that border guards systematically killed migrants last year. HRW said it based its report on witness testimony as well as 350 videos and photos of wounded and killed migrants, and satellite imagery showing the location of Saudi Arabian guard posts. A letter issued by the kingdom's U.N. mission in March 2023 rejected the allegation, saying that Saudi border security regulations "ensure humane treatment...no form of mistreatment or torture is tolerated."

Persons: U.N, Nadia Hardman, Hardman, Mustafa Sofian Mohammed, Mustafa, Sofian Mohammed Abdulla, Mustafa's, Stephane Dujarric, Andrew Mills, Emma Farge, Daphne Psaledakis, Dawit, Daniel Flynn Organizations: Human Rights, REUTERS Acquire, Rights, Rights Watch, Saudi, Ethiopian, Reuters, State Department, Al, Al Thawra Hospital, International Organization for Migration, Hallelujah, HRW, Rehabilitation, Torture, UN Human Rights, Gulf Bureau, Tiksa, Milan Pavicic, Thomson Locations: Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Rights DUBAI, HARAR, Saudi Arabian, Saudi, Addis Ababa, U.S, Tigray, Horn of Africa, Aden, Ethiopian, Harar, Al Thawra, Sanaa, Addis, New York, Gulf, Tiksa Negeri, Milan, Gdansk, Geneva, Washington

☆ Neymar credits Ronaldo for Saudi Pro League transformation
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Aug 16 (Reuters) - Cristiano Ronaldo is responsible for transforming the Saudi Pro League, according to Brazil forward Neymar who is looking forward to facing the Portuguese international when he starts playing for Al-Hilal. Today you see the league grow more and more," Neymar said in his first interview after the transfer on Wednesday. The Saudi Pro League has since invested over 600 million euros to lure a host of top players and coaches from European clubs. And it is a given when you face Ronaldo, Benzema, (Roberto) Firmino, that the excitement is even greater," Neymar said. Al-Hilal host Al-Feiha in the next round of the Saudi Pro League on Saturday.

Persons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, Ronaldo, Ballon, Nassr, Karim Benzema, Jordan Henderson, Riyad, Benzema, Roberto, Firmino, Hilal, Jorge Jesus, Ruben Neves, Serbia's Sergei Milinkovic, Kalidou Koulibaly, Malcom, –, Al, Tommy Lund, Ed Osmond Organizations: Saudi Pro League, Portuguese, Al, Paris St Germain, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Thomson Locations: Brazil, Hilal, Riyadh, Real Madrid, Manchester, Portuguese, Savic, Senegal, Gdansk

☆ Arnautovic joins Inter on loan from Bologna
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Austria v Scotland - Ernst Happel Stadium, Vienna, Austria - March 29, 2022 Austria's Marko Arnautovic during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsAug 16 (Reuters) - Inter Milan have signed Austrian forward Marko Arnautovic from Bologna on loan, both Serie A clubs said on Wednesday. Italian media reported that Inter paid Bologna about 10 million euros ($10.87 million) for the 34-year-old with an obligation to make the deal permanent if certain conditions are met. "A physically imposing but technically-gifted player, Marko is the complete striker and is equally talented with both feet," Inter said in a statement. Arnautovic has won 108 caps for Austria, scoring 34 goals. Inter signed French forward Marcus Thuram on a free transfer earlier in the current window.

Persons: Ernst Happel, Austria's Marko Arnautovic, Leonhard Foeger, Marko Arnautovic, Arnautovic, Jose Mourinho, Marko, Marcus Thuram, Tommy Lund, Ed Osmond Organizations: Soccer Football, Scotland, REUTERS, Inter Milan, Serie, Inter, Bologna, Austria, French, Thomson Locations: Austria, Vienna, Austrian, Bologna, San Siro, Gdansk

☆ Inter's Germany midfielder Gosens joins Union Berlin
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 15 (Reuters) - Inter Milan's Germany midfielder Robin Gosens has joined Champions League debutants Union Berlin, the Bundesliga club announced on Tuesday. Union paid a reported a club record fee of 15 million euros ($16.35 million) for the 29-year-old who has signed a five-year deal, local media said. He helped Inter to two Italian Cups and an Italian Super Cup as well as runners-up spot in the 2022-23 Champions League. "I've always said it's my dream to play in Germany and the Bundesliga one day," Gosens told the club website. Union finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season to qualify for their first Champions League campaign.

Persons: Robin Gosens, Gosens, I've, Anita Kobylinska, Ken Ferris Organizations: Inter Milan's, League debutants Union, Bundesliga, Union, Inter, Serie, Atalanta, Champions League, Nations League, Spain, Thomson Locations: League debutants Union Berlin, Italian, Germany, England, Gdansk

☆ Worker dies in Everton stadium accident
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Leicester City - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - November 5, 2022 General view inside the stadium before the match Action Images via Reuters/Jason Cairnduff/File PhotoAug 14 (Reuters) - A man has died in an accident while working on the new Everton stadium site at Bramley-Moore Dock in Liverpool, the Premier League club announced on Monday. The Liverpool Echo said a 26-year-old man sustained head injuries in an incident involving "heavy machinery." "We are shocked and saddened by today's tragic incident and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased man and our wider project team," Everton added. Everton said an investigation had been launched with the relevant authorities by the contractor to establish the full details of the incident. Reporting by Tommy Lund in Gdansk; Editing by Ken FerrisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Jason Cairnduff, Everton, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, Everton, Leicester City, Liverpool Echo, Thomson Locations: Goodison, Liverpool, Britain, Bramley, Gdansk

☆ American Ewing extends Women's British Open lead as holder Buhai misses cut
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-11 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Jun 24, 2022; Bethesda, Maryland, USA; Ally Ewing plays her shot from the 18th tee during the second round of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship golf tournament at Congressional Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Scott Taetsch-USA TODAY Sports/File photoAug 11 (Reuters) - American Ally Ewing extended her lead at the Women's British Open to five shots with a second round 66, while holder Ashleigh Buhai missed the cut after shooting a 73 at Walton Heath Golf Club on Friday. Gaby Lopez, Alison Lee, Kim Hyo-joo and Lilia Vu all stand six shots behind Ewing. "I thought that was a great score by Ally (Ewing) this morning. South African Buhai's inconsistency saw her mix five bogeys with four birdies for a total score of three-over as she became the fourth consecutive defending champion to miss the cut.

Persons: Ally Ewing, Scott Taetsch, Ashleigh Buhai, Ewing, Charley Hull, Andrea Lee, Japan's Minami Katsu, Gaby Lopez, Alison Lee, Kim Hyo, Lilia Vu, Hull, Ally, Celine Boutier, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: KPMG Women's, Congressional Country Club, Walton Heath Golf Club, Scottish, Evian Championship, Thomson Locations: Bethesda , Maryland, USA, France, Gdansk

☆ American Ewing leads Women's British Open by one shot
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Aug 27, 2022; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Ally Ewing prepares to putt on the 13th hole during the third round of the CP Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Marc DesRosiers-USA TODAY Sports/File photoAug 10 (Reuters) - American Ally Ewing carded a 68 in the first round of the Women's British Open to finish at four-under for a one-shot lead at the Walton Heath Golf Club on Thursday. "Obviously it was exciting to get in with a good first round, but a long way to go from Sunday," Ewing said. "It's great to put a good first round together, but in major championship golf you can never really lose focus." England's Charley Hull is three shots off the lead after the opening round, having carded 71.

Persons: Ally Ewing, Marc DesRosiers, Ewing, Lee Jeong, Emily Pedersen, Perrine Delacour, Jaravee Boonchant, Amy Yang, Charley Hull, Nasa Hataoka, Holder Ashleigh Buhai, Celine Boutier, Aadi Nair, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: CAN, CP, Walton Heath Golf Club, Nasa, Scottish, Evian, Thomson Locations: Ottawa , Ontario, South Africa, Bengaluru, Gdansk

☆ Norway federation chief apologises for disappointing World Cup
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Norway's troubled campaign came to a shuddering halt with a 3-1 loss to Japan in the last 16 on Saturday after internal disputes and disappointing results on the field. Klaveness acknowledged that Norway had enjoyed some luck on their way to the last 16 and expressed concern that recent overall performances had not been up to standard. "We have to realise that in three of the last four championships, we have performed lower than we expected," Klaveness added. That's what we've been doing in recent years and that's not what we're going to do. Klaveness said the objective was to complete an assessment of the issues by the end of August, covering the federation, players, coaches, and support staff.

Persons: Japan's Mina Tanaka, Read, Lise Klaveness, Norway's, Klaveness, we've, that's, Tommy Lund, Ken Ferris Organizations: Soccer Football, FIFA, Wellington Regional, Norwegian Football Federation, NRK, New Zealand, England, Thomson Locations: New Zealand, Japan, Norway, Wellington , New Zealand, Norwegian, New, Gdansk

Factors such as cheaper airfares and weaker currencies in Scandinavia could play a role, but one of the world's biggest tour operators TUI (TUI1n.DE) said on Wednesday that climate change will also drive more tourists northbound. Tour operators in places like northern Norway also see an increased demand. This had resulted in more direct flight routes to Northern Norway being created, it said. Heather Storgaard, a Scottish tourist, planned her summer vacation this year in Denmark, with a stop in Northern Germany. Wissenbach is often in Italy due to work but said she preferred the north for holidays.

Persons: Sebastian Ebel, Ebel, TUI, Fabio Scaglione, Diego Bruno, Bruno, Heather Storgaard, we'd, Margit Wissenbach, Joanna Plucinska, Marie Mannes, Rachel More, Alberto Chiumento, Mark Potter, William Maclean Organizations: Mastercard, TUI's, Stockholm, Thomson Locations: Europe, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Scandinavia, Poland, Belgium, Greece, Rhodes, Northern Norway, Turin, Italy, Italian, Spain, Scottish, Northern Germany, France, Germany, Switzerland, Gothenburg, Wissenbach

☆ Premier League investigating Chelsea over possible financial violations
▼ + stars: | 2023-08-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Chelsea's new owners self-reported a number of financial transactions during the Abramovich era to European soccer's governing body UEFA, the Premier League and the FA. "We have been pretty open about the historic issues with regard to Chelsea because they self-reported to the Premier League and to the FA so it is obvious we are looking into that," Masters told the newspaper. "If the Premier League believes a club has breached the financial regulations and there is a case to answer, that case will be put to the club." "We want due process to be served in as efficient a way as possible, as quickly as possible," Masters added. Chelsea, who finished 12th in the Premier League following a chaotic campaign, will not be competing in Europe in 2023-24.

Persons: Mauricio Pochettino, Matthew Childs, Roman, Richard Masters, Abramovich, Todd Boehly, Masters, Tommy Lund, Pritha Sarkar Organizations: Soccer Football, Chelsea, Premier League, Britain's Times, Clearlake, UEFA, Times, London, Thomson Locations: Stamford, London, Britain, American, Russian, Ukraine, Moscow, Chelsea, Europe, Gdansk

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