Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 6 a.m. GMT/2 p.m. SGT. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect.
TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/TALKS
Gaza truce hopes slim; Hamas officials leaving Cairo but returning on Tuesday
CAIRO/DOHA, May 5 (Reuters) - Prospects for a Gaza ceasefire appeared slim on Sunday as Hamas reiterated its demand for an end to the war in exchange for the freeing of hostages, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu flatly ruled that out.
EU-CHINA/
China's Xi praises French ties as Macron prepares to talk trade
PARIS, May 5 (Reuters) - President Xi Jinping lauded China's ties with France as an international model on Sunday as he arrived in Paris for a rare visit against a backdrop of mounting trade disputes with the EU.
U.S.
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-PROTESTS
Police clear pro-Palestinian encampment at University of Southern California
Los Angeles police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California without making arrests on Sunday following turmoil at universities across the United States over the Israel-Hamas war.
USA-TRUMP/ANTIWHITE
Trump vows to fight 'anti-white feeling' in US. His allies have a plan
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Reuters) - Donald Trump's pledge to fight what he calls "anti-white feeling" in the U.S. will likely embolden allies who seek to dismantle government and corporate programs created to battle racism and boost diversity in American life.
BUSINESS
PARAMOUNT GLOBAL-SONY GROUP/
Paramount bidders await word from special committee evaluating options
A special committee of the Paramount Global board charged with evaluating offers for the company met Saturday morning, though rival bidders for the studio are awaiting word on next steps.
BERKSHIRE-BUFFETT/
Buffett says Berkshire in good hands, lauds Apple despite lowering stake
OMAHA, Nebraska, May 4 (Reuters) - Warren Buffett assured Berkshire Hathaway shareholders on Saturday that the executives expected to succeed him were ready for the job, and he heaped praise on Apple although Berkshire trimmed its position in the iPhone maker.
ENTERTAINMENT
MUSIC-EUROVISION/TURQUOISE CARPET
Eurovision 2024 begins in Malmo with contestants' walk on 'Turquoise Carpet'
MALMO, Sweden, May 5 (Reuters) - Eurovision 2024 began in the Swedish city of Malmo on Sunday when 37 contenders walked the "Turquoise Carpet" amid heightened security and calls for boycotts due to Israel's participation.
MADONNA-BRAZIL/
Madonna attracts 1.6 million to free concert at Brazil's Copacabana beach
RIO DE JANEIRO, May 4 (Reuters) - More than a million people thronged Brazil's Copacabana beach for a free Madonna concert on Saturday, braving the heat to see the end of her "Celebration" world tour.
SPORTS
MOTOR-F1-MIAMI/
Motor racing-McLaren's Norris wins Miami Grand Prix for first F1 win
MIAMI, May 5 (Reuters) - McLaren's Lando Norris capitalised on a bit of good fortune to win the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off Red Bull's triple world champion Max Verstappen for his first Formula One victory.
SOCCER-ITALY-ROM-JUV/REPORT
Soccer-Allegri admits regrets as Juve slump continues with draw against Roma
Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri said he had regrets following a string of poor results after they drew 1-1 with AS Roma on Sunday.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
EU-ELECTION/FARRIGHT (PIX) $(TV)$
Hard right wants more EU power to reflect likely election gains
Far-right and hard-right parties, shut-out by mainstream rivals, seek to convert expected gain of seats into influence in policy-making after European Parliament election
6 May 06:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
SAFRICA-ELECTION/FACTS
FACTBOX-What you need to know about South Africa's 2024 election
South Africans vote in national and provincial elections on May 29 that could test the African National Congress' 30-year rule.
6 May 06:00 ET / 06:00 GMT
EU-CHINA/ (PIX) (TV)
Xi travels to Paris, meets Macron and von der Leyen
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with French President Emmanuel Macron and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Paris.
6 May 08:30 ET / 08:30 GMT
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS/USA-PROTESTS (PIX) (TV)
Anti-Israel protests continue at U.S. university campuses
Pro-Israel demonstrators will gather near the Columbia University campus in commemoration of Holocaust Remembrance Day and to support Jewish students on college campuses. Chief executive of the Israeli American Council, Elan Carr, and Israeli ambassador to the U.N., Gilad Erdan, among those expected to attend.
6 May 10:30 ET / 10:30 GMT
SCOTLAND-SNP/GOVERNMENT
Nominations close in SNP leadership contest
Nominations close at noon in the Scottish National Party leadership contest
6 May 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
USA-ELECTION/HOUSE-REDISTRICTING
FACTBOX-Redistricting battles could tip control of US House in November elections
Legal battles over redistricting could lead to new congressional maps for the 2024 election in more than half a dozen U.S. states, potentially affecting control of the House of Representatives, which Republicans currently control by a 217-212 margin.
6 May 16:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
MASSACHUSETTS-GIGWORKERS/
Massachusetts top court to hear challenges to gig worker ballot measures
Massachusetts' highest court on Monday will consider whether to allow a ballot measure backed by app-based companies like Uber Technologies and Lyft to go before voters in November that seek to redefine their relationship with their drivers.
6 May 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
DENNYS-GESTATION CRATES/ (PIX)
FOCUS-Denny's faces proxy vote over pig gestation crate pledge
An upcoming shareholder vote at Denny’s Corp could pressure the company to set targets for reducing its use of pork from suppliers that keep pregnant pigs in tight confinement, called gestation crates.
6 May 10:00 ET / 10:00 GMT
ECOPETROL-COLOMBIA/
EXCLUSIVE-Colombia's Ecopetrol exploring participation in offshore wind auction
Colombia's majority state-owned energy company Ecopetrol is analyzing its potential direct participation in the Andean country's first-ever offshore wind auction, the company said in a statement.
6 May 11:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
TYSON FOODS-RESULTS/
Q2 2024 Tyson Foods Inc Earnings Release
Tyson Foods remains under pressure from limited US cattle supplies that are expected to weigh on second-quarter results in its biggest beef unit. The meatpacker's chicken business is seeking to show benefits from its closures of six U.S. poultry processing plants since the start of 2023.
6 May 12:30 ET / 12:30 GMT
USA-FED/BARKIN
Richmond Federal Reserve Bank President Barkin speaks in Columbia, S.C.
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin speaks before the Columbia Rotary Club, in Columbia, S.C.
6 May 16:50 ET / 16:50 GMT
USA-FED/WILLIAMS
New York Federal Reserve Bank President Williams participates in conversation
Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams participates in conversation before the Milken Institute 2024 Global Conference, in Beverly HIlls, Calif.
6 May 17:00 ET / 17:00 GMT
MILKEN-CONFERENCE/EXXON
Exxon's Woods speaks on energy transition at Milken Conference
Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods is interviewed on a panel with White House climate adviser John Podesta at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.
6 May 18:30 ET / 18:30 GMT
MILKEN-CONFERENCE/CHEVRON
Chevron CEO Wirth speaks on energy transition at Milken Conference
Chevron CEO Michael Wirth will speak about the energy transition on a panel with US Senator Joe Manchin and Department of Energy Loan Programs Office Director Jigar Shah at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Los Angeles.
6 May 19:00 ET / 19:00 GMT
LUCID GROUP-RESULTS/
Lucid Reports Q1 Results
Lucid is expected to report a rise in first-quarter revenue after price cuts helped boost deliveries in the three-month period. Analysts expect commentary from the company on how it looks to reach profitability, updates on the production schedule of the Gravity SUV.
6 May 20:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
MICROCHIP TECH-RESULTS/
Microchip Technology Fourth Quarter Results
Chipmaker Microchip Technology is expected to post lower fourth-quarter revenue on Monday, on weak demand as its customers are clearing excess inventory.
6 May 20:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
FIDELITY NTL INF-RESULTS/
Q1 2024 Fidelity National Information Services Inc Earnings Release
Banking and payments conglomerate Fidelity National Information Services is expected to post a fall in its first quarter profit on Monday, hurt by lower consumer spending volumes.
6 May 20:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
VERTEX PHARMS-RESULTS/
Vertex Pharmaceuticals reports first-quarter results
Vertex Pharmaceuticals is set to report first-quarter results after the bell on Monday. Investors will be on the lookout for commentary on its gene therapy Casgevy with a launch underway, pipeline updates, performance of its cystic-fibrosis treatments in the quarter as well as updates to the company's 2024 outlook.
6 May 20:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
USA-USDA/CROPPROGRESS
USDA issues weekly Crop Progress
USDA issues weekly Crop Progress.
6 May 20:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SIMON PROP GRP-RESULTS/
Simon Property Group Q1 2024 Earnings
Simon Property Group is expected to post a rise in first-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by strong leasing demand at its malls and shopping centers. Investors will look for comments on rental rates, impact on demand from tenants after pull-back on discretionary spending and annual forecast.
6 May 20:05 ET / 20:05 GMT
INTL FLAVORS-RESULTS/
International Flavors & Fragrances Q1 2024 Earnings
Chemicals company International Flavors & Fragrances is expected to post a decline in first-quarter revenue on Monday, hurt by sluggish demand for its product categories including food ingredients and fragrances. Investors will look for comments on pricing actions, demand, volumes, impact of rising competition and annual forecasts.
6 May 20:15 ET / 20:15 GMT
COTY-RESULTS/
Coty Q3 2024 Earnings
CoverGirl cosmetics maker Coty is expected to post a rise in third-quarter revenue on Monday, helped by strong demand for its high-priced perfumes and skincare products. Investors will look for comments on pricing actions, demand, impact from sluggish demand in the U.S., impact from China market and annual forecasts.
6 May 20:30 ET / 20:30 GMT
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
USA-TRUMP/NEW YORK (PIX) (TV)
Donald Trump's criminal trial over hush money payment
Former U.S. President Donald Trump's criminal trial on charges of falsifying business records to conceal a hush money payment to a porn star continues in New York.
6 May 13:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
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