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Turkey’s opposition has dealt President Tayyip Erdogan a stinging blow by winning control of Istanbul in a re-run mayoral election, breaking his aura of invincibility and delivering a message from voters unhappy over his policies.

MIDEAST-IRAN-USA/ U.S. prods Iran for talks to ease Gulf tensions; Tehran dismisses sanctions threat

DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was not seeking war with Tehran after a senior Iranian military commander warned any conflict in the Gulf region could spread uncontrollably and threaten the lives of U.S. troops. U.S.

USA-WALLENDA-TIMES-SQUARE/ 'Flying Wallendas' cross Times Square on high wire

A brother and sister tightrope act crossed Times Square on a high wire 25 floors above the New York landmark on Sunday night. USA-LGBT-STONEWALL-WEDDINGS/

Beyond the rainbow: Same-sex weddings are mainstream 50 years after Stonewall Kimberly Bailey, owner of The Butter End Cakery in Los Angeles, loves taking wedding cake orders from LGBTQ clients because their design requests are often more creative than straight couples.

BUSINESS HUAWEI-TECH-FEDEX-USA/

FedEx apologizes for returning Huawei phone, reigniting Chinese ire FedEx Corp has apologized for returning a package which the sender said contained a Huawei smartphone, blaming an “operational error” as it works to comply with U.S. restrictions on business with China’s Huawei Technologies Co Ltd.

CAESARS-M-A-ELDORADO/ Eldorado Resorts clinches $18 billion cash and stock deal for Caesars: sources

NEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. casino operator Eldorado Resorts Inc has agreed to merge with Caesars Entertainment Corp in a cash and stock deal that values its peer at about $18 billion including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday. ENTERTAINMENT

MUSIC-ROLLING-STONES/ Jumpin' Jack Flash Jagger back on stage after heart surgery

Mick Jagger swaggered back to the stage on Friday in his first concert after undergoing heart surgery in April as the Rolling Stones kicked off a delayed North American tour. SPORTS

SOCCER-GOLDCUP-CAN-CUB/REPORT Cavallini, David hat-tricks power Canada into quarter-finals

June 23 (Reuters) - Lucas Cavallini and Jonathan David each scored a hat-trick as Canada romped to a record-setting 7-0 win over Cuba in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday to seal their spot in the Gold Cup quarter-finals. OLYMPICS-IOC/

China Mengniu Dairy, Coca-Cola sign Olympic deal to 2032 LAUSANNE, Switzerland, June 24 (Reuters) - China Mengniu Dairy and Coca-Cola have signed a multi-year global Olympic deal as joint beverages and dairy sponsors starting from 2021 until 2032, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) said on Monday.

UPCOMING POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

USA-TRUMP/FLYNN (PIX) (TV) Former national security adviser Flynn to appear in court with Mueller-hating lawyer

Former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn will appear in court for the first time since he shook up his legal time by replacing his lawyers with Sidney Powell, a staunch critic of Robert Mueller. 24 Jun 12:30 ET / 16:30 GMT

MIDEAST-IRAN/USA-UN (PIX) (TV) U.N. Security Council to meet on Iran at U.S request

U.N. Security Council to meet behind closed doors on Iran at U.S request. 24 Jun 15:00 ET / 19:00 GMT

TURKEY-RWANDA/ Turkish foreign minister holds news conference with Rwandan counterpart

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu holds talks and a joint news conference with the Rwandan foreign minister. 24 Jun 06:00 ET / 10:00 GMT

BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-SCENARIOS New deal or no deal: How will Britain's next PM deliver Brexit?

Britain's next prime minister, currently expected to be former foreign minister Boris Johnson, will have one major job to complete when they take control of the world's fifth largest economy: leave the European Union. So, how could Johnson do it? 24 Jun 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT

USA-ELECTION/DEBATE-WATCH FACTBOX - What to watch for in the first Democratic debates

Key things to watch for in the debates, with insights from strategists and campaigns about potential liabilities and strengths. Jun 25

INDIA-USA/POMPEO (PIX) (TV) U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo visits India

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in India for a visit to further strengthen strategic ties despite increasing frictions over trade, data flows and arms from Russia. Jun 25

CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE POLAND-EU/COURT

EU top court to rule on the independence of Poland's Supreme Court Europe's top court will rule on whether Poland breached EU laws by lowering the retirement age of its Supreme Court judges and also by granting power to its president to extend the active mandate of these judges when they reach the lowered retirement age

24 Jun 08:30 ET / 12:30 GMT BUSINESS / ECONOMICS

GERMANY-AUTOS/ (PIX) Germany's Merkel holds auto summit with CEOs of top car firms

Merkel hosts representatives from auto sector, experts, several minister, union heads and SPD to discuss the future of Germany as a car-making country. 24 Jun 14:00 ET / 18:00 GMT

FRANCE-ELECTRICITY/ Briefing with S&P Global EMEA Utilities / Energy team

French energy policy, the future of state-controlled utility EDF and and other policy issues impacting European utilities, would be discussed. Jun 25

CYBER-ISRAEL/ (PIX) Cybersecurity conference in Tel Aviv

High-level, four-day conference on cybersecurity with officials and experts in public and private sector. Some key notes are Israeli PM, Israel's head of cyber directorate, US deputy energy sec, State dept and homeland security officials, head of Federal Trade Commission, executives from Facebook, Check Point, and others. Jun 25

CHINA-AFRICA/ (TV) China Africa forum on follow up to the China-Africa summit China hosts African countries for a forum on follow up projects to last year's China-Africa summit.

Jun 25 EUROZONE-ITALY/DEBT (PIX)

EU Commission holds weekly meeting amid debt row with Italy The European Commission holds its weekly meeting in Brussels amid a row over Italy's debt.

Jun 25 ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT

FASHION-CAMPBELL/ (PIX) (TV) Naomi Campbell and British Fashion Council's join forces British Fashion Council CEO Caroline Rush and Naomi Campbell make special announcement about The Fashion Awards 2019 and Fashion For Relief.

24 Jun 18:00 ET / 22:00 GMT