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U.S. President Donald Trump pressed Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday to even out a trade imbalance with the United States and expressed confidence, despite Japanese wariness, that "good things" would come from North Korea.

EU-ELECTION/ Pro-Europe vote fragments but limits nationalist gains in EU election

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Parties committed to strengthening the European Union held on to two-thirds of seats in the EU parliament, official projections from the bloc's elections showed on Sunday, though far-right and nationalist opponents saw strong gains. U.S.

USA-ABORTION-POLL/ Support for abortion rights grows as some U.S. states curb access: Reuters/Ipsos poll

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Americans have become more supportive of abortion rights over the past year, even as a wave of Republican-controlled state governments have imposed new restrictions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Sunday. USA-WEATHER/

Rescuers search for survivors after Oklahoma tornado kills at least two EL RENO, Okla. (Reuters) - Rescue workers on Sunday searched for survivors in the rubble left by a tornado that devastated parts of a small community near Oklahoma City, killing two people, injuring more than two dozen and leaving hundreds homeless, officials said.

BUSINESS FIAT-CHRYSLER-RENAULT/

Fiat Chrysler confirms merger talks with Renault PARIS (Reuters) - Fiat Chrysler has made a "transformative merger" proposal to French peer Renault, the Italian carmaker said on Monday, in a deal which would create a world leader and help address some of the weaknesses in both Renault and Fiat.

RENAULT-NISSAN-GHOSN/ Ghosn's Paris lawyers contacted U.N. body to complain about his treatment

PARIS (Reuters) - Carlos Ghosn's Paris lawyers François Zimeray and Jessica Finelle said on Monday that they had contacted a United Nations body last week to complain about Ghosn's treatment. ENTERTAINMENT

JAPAN-USA/SUMO Trump watches "incredible" sumo wrestling in Japan

TOKYO, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump, on a four-day visit to Japan, spent what he said was "an incredible evening" watching the Japanese national sport of sumo on Sunday, although the visit left some wrestling fans grumbling over tight security. FILMFESTIVAL-CANNES-AWARDS/

South Korean social satire 'Parasite' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes CANNES, France (Reuters) - "Parasite", a wickedly humorous suspense movie about class struggles directed by South Korea's Bong Joon-Ho, won the top Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, on a big night for newcomer filmmakers too.

SPORTS TENNIS-FRENCHOPEN/

Nadal begins quest for 12th Roland Garros title Defending champion Rafa Nadal begins his French Open campaign on Monday, seeking his 12th title and 18th Grand Slam while looking to dismiss any doubts about his form after three consecutive semi-final exits in the run-up to Roland Garros.

BASKETBALL-NBA-CLE-GILBERT/ Cavs owner Gilbert hospitalized with stroke-like symptoms

Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert was hospitalized early Sunday morning in Detroit after he experienced stroke-like symptoms. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AUSTRIA-POLITICS/VOTE (PIX) (TV)

Motion of no-confidence in Chancellor Kurz expected A motion of no-confidence in Chancellor Sebastian Kurz is expected to be submitted as Austrian parliament meets for the first time since a video sting brought down the coalition government. The vote, which would spell the end of his caretaker role ahead of an election expected in September, could be held on Monday or be deferred until Wednesday.

27 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT CHINA-TIANANMEN/TAIWAN

Taiwan marks 30th anniversary of June 4 Taipei marks the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen square crackdown with its annual candlelight vigil. A few hundred people are expected to attend.

27 May 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT CHINA-TIANANMEN/TIMELINE (PIX)

TIMELINE-Events leading up to and during China's Tiananmen protests A timeline of events leading up to and during the pro-democracy protests in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989 ahead of the 30th anniversary of the demonstrations.

27 May 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT CHINA-TIANANMEN/TIMELINE-LANDMARKS (PIX)

TIMELINE-Events after China's Tiananmen protests tracking China's re-emergence into the world A timeline of events after the Tiananmen Square pro-democracy protests tracking China's re-emergence into the world, ahead of the 30th anniversary of the demonstrations.

27 May 02:00 ET / 06:00 GMT PORTUGAL-POLITICS/

Portugal Socialists prepare run for majority rule Portugal's ruling Socialists are hoping to go it alone at a general election in October, ditching their far left allies, as their sound economic management emboldens them to aim for majority rule, politicians say.

27 May 08:00 ET / 12:00 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

USA-TRADE/EU (TV) EU trade ministers discuss EU-U.S. trade relations

EU ministers responsible for trade meet in Brussels to discuss EU-U.S. trade relations and efforts to start transatlantic trade negotiations in the face of threatened tariffs on EU car exports to the United States 27 May 03:30 ET / 07:30 GMT

SPORTS BOXING-DURAN-LEONARD/ (TV)

Boxing-Roberto Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard discuss their legendary rivalry Boxing legends Sugar Ray Leonard and Roberto Duran sit down with Reuters to discuss their legendary rivalry, which is the subject of the upcoming film "I Am Duran."

27 May 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT

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