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Boris Johnson is expected to be elected leader of Britain's governing Conservative Party and the next prime minister on Tuesday, tasked with following through on his "do or die" pledge to deliver Brexit in just over three months time.

SOUTH KOREA-RUSSIA-AIRCRAFT/ South Korea fires hundreds of warning shots at Russian military plane

SEOUL (Reuters) - South Korean warplanes fired hundreds of warning shots at a Russian military aircraft that entered South Korean airspace on Tuesday, defense officials said, while Russia denied violating any airspace and accused South Korean pilots of being reckless. The U.S.

USA-IMMIGRATION/ Trump pushes on with immigration crackdown despite legal hurdles

WASHINGTON/MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump's administration pushed ahead with its attempts to crack down on migration at the southern border on Monday, defending in court a virtual ban it imposed on asylum seekers and issuing its second sweeping order within a week. USA-TRUMP-FOODSTAMPS/

Trump administration pursues rule that would remove 3.1 million people from food stamps CHICAGO (Reuters) - The Trump administration on Tuesday will propose a rule to tighten food stamp restrictions that would cut about 3.1 million people from the program, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials said.

BUSINESS HUAWEI-TECH-USA/

Trump agrees to prompt responses to license requests for Huawei sales WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump agreed at a meeting with the heads of top technology companies like Google on Monday to make "timely" decisions on requests by U.S. companies to sell to blacklisted Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, the White House said.

CHINA-SWINE FEVER-SUPPLIERS-INSIGHT/ U.S. farmers look past trade fears to cash in on China's hog crisis

WALCOTT, Iowa/LONDON (Reuters) - It might seem an unlikely time for U.S. farmers to look to China for more business but the devastating impact of African swine fever on the Chinese pork industry is trumping concerns about trade wars and tariffs. ENTERTAINMENT

FILM-AVENGERS/ 'Avatar' and 'Avengers' trade compliments as 'Endgame' becomes box-office champ

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Director James Cameron on Monday handed over the baton for the biggest box-office movie of all time to the makers of "Avengers: Endgame" after it ended the 10-year record of "Avatar." KAZAKHSTAN-NAZARBAYEVA-FILM/

Will life imitate art? Steppe queen movie makes Kazakhs wonder ALMATY (Reuters) - An aging central Asian leader grooms his daughter to succeed him, and she then overcomes suspicion from her patriarchal society to unite her people.

SPORTS SWIMMING-WORLD-LEDECKY-ILLNESS/

Ledecky illness shocks world championships GWANGJU, South Korea (Reuters) - Katie Ledecky's withdrawal from the 200 and 1,500 meters freestyle put a huge dampener on the third day of the world swimming championships in Gwangju with a major question mark now hanging over the unwell American for the rest of the meet.

OLYMPICS-2020-1YTG/ Olympics: Tokyo well positioned one year out from Games after early troubles

TOKYO (Reuters) - When Tokyo was awarded the rights to the 2020 Olympics in Buenos Aires six years ago, it was hoped Japan's reputation for efficiency and the bid's promise of a "compact games" could ensure a smooth buildup to the event. UPCOMING

POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS USA-TRUMP/CONGRESS-POLL

Poll: Is Robert Mueller still 'must-see TV'? The Reuters/Ipsos poll will measure how many people plan to watch former special counsel Robert Mueller when he testifies in Congress on Wednesday, how many think it is important that Mueller testify, and how many believe that continued congressional probes into the Trump's ties to Russia interfere with important government business.

23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-WORLD

INSTANT VIEW - Reaction from the United States and EU to new British leader Reaction from world capitals to the election of a new Conservative leader - the incoming prime minister.

23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-JOHNSON-EUROPE

FACTBOX-Die-hard eurosceptic or opportunist? Boris Johnson's views on the EU Boris Johnson, the front-runner to be Britain's next prime minister, was the face of the official campaign to leave the European Union. But he has made contradictory statements in the past about the relationship he wants Britain to have with the world's largest trading bloc.

23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-JOHNSON-POLICIES

FACTBOX - Boris Johnson's stance on Iran, Trump, Huawei and tax Boris Johnson on Iran, Trump, Huawei and the economy.

23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-WORDS

TEXT - First comments by incoming British PM First words from the new Conservative leader - the incoming prime minister.

23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT USA-TRUMP/MUELLER-QUESTIONS (PIX)

EXPLAINER-What can Mueller say that we don't already know? When Robert Mueller testifies to the U.S. Congress on Wednesday, Democratic lawmakers are expected to try to pin down the former special counsel on a crucial question: did he intend for them to carry on where he left off in his investigation of President Donald Trump and the Russians?

23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT BRITAIN-EU/LEADER (PIX) (TV)

Boris Johnson set to become next UK PM as Conservatives announce new leader Boris Johnson is expected to be elected leader of Britain's governing Conservative Party and the country's next prime minister on Tuesday, tasked with following through on his "do or die" pledge to deliver Brexit in just over three months time.

23 Jul 10:45 ET, 14:45 GMT USA-TRUMP/MUELLER-PROFILE

NEWSMAKER-Mueller navigated dangerous currents in probing Trump-Russia nexus Robert Mueller brought enviable reputation as an architect of modern FBI and force behind major criminal prosecutions to his job as special counsel investigating Russia's role in 2016 U.S. election but encountered relentless campaign by President Donald Trump to discredit probe.

24 Jul VENEZUELA-POLITICS/ (PIX) (TV)

Under siege, Venezuelan opposition lawmakers keep congress alive A look at how members of Venezuela's opposition-run congress are seeking to keep the institution alive in the face of a wave of arrests by the government of President Nicolas Maduro and violent attacks on lawmakers at the gates of the legislature.

24 Jul BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-PARTNER

Who will be Britain's first lady? Who will be Britain's first lady?

24 Jul SOUTH KOREA-USA/BOLTON (TV)

U.S. adviser Bolton visits South Korea U.S. national security adviser John Bolton will visit South Korea from Tuesday and hold talks with South Korean officials including Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha and Defence Minister Jeong Kyung-Doo and national security adviser Chung Eui-Yong.

24 Jul HUNGARY-JUSTICE/MINISTER (PIX) (TV)

INTERVIEW with new Hungarian Justice Minister Judit Varga on EU's rule of law concerns, courts 24 Jul

BRITAIN-EU/LEADER-FINANCE (PIX) (TV) Profiles of key British ministers/appointments

The new British prime minister will make appointments of key ministers. Stories on key figures. 24 Jul

USA-TRUMP/CONGRESS-INVESTIGATION EXPLAINER-What can House Judiciary Democrats do about Trump?

Former U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony in Congress could give a powerful shot in the arm to House Judiciary Committee's sweeping probe of alleged misconduct by President Donald Trump. 24 Jul

USA-TRUMP/MUELLER-HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of Mueller's testimony

Highlights of former Special Counsel Robert Mueller's testimony to two U.S. House of Representatives panels. 24 Jul

BRITAIN-EU/LEADER (PIX) (TV) New British PM to appoint ministers

British PM, either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt, will appoint ministers in a new government. 24 Jul

CONFLICTS / WAR / PEACE CHINA-DEFENCE/ (TV)

China holds a briefing on a new national defense white paper China releases a national defense white paper and holds a briefing on it.

24 Jul 02:00 ET, 06:00 GMT CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE

USA-CRIME/AVENATTI Status hearing in the criminal case against lawyer Michael Avenatti

A status hearing is scheduled in the criminal case accusing lawyer Michael Avenatti of stealing from his former client Stormy Daniels. The case is before U.S. District Judge Deborah Batts in Manhattan. 23 Jul 18:30 ET, 22:30 GMT

USA-CRIME/FIRST STEP (PIX) (TV) As a new U.S. law frees inmates, prosecutors seek to lock some back up again

President Donald Trump signed a sweeping, bipartisan criminal justice reform law last December that allows convicted crack-cocaine dealers to seek a reduction in their lengthy prison sentences. But the U.S. Justice Department has fought to keep dozens these offenders in prison, arguing that the amount of drugs they handled was too great to entitle them to a sentence reduction or outright release. 23 Jul 10:00 ET, 14:00 GMT

BUSINESS / ECONOMICS BIOGEN-RESULTS/

Biogen Inc to post second-quarter results Biogen Inc is expected to report a rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday on the strength of its multiple sclerosis franchise and Spinraza. Investors will watch out for commentary on the company's strategy after its Alzheimer's trial failures and updates on its pipeline as its biggest products face competition.

23 Jul 12:30 ET, 16:30 GMT PETROBRAS DISTRI- PRIVATIZATION/

Privatization of Petrobras' fuel distributor BR Distribuidora Brazilian fuel distributor company Petrobras Distribuidora to be privatized through a share offering. Pricing late in the night.

23 Jul 19:30 ET, 23:30 GMT RUSSIA-OFZ/AUCTION

Russia's FinMin announces OFZ bond auctions Russia's Finance Ministry announces OFZ bond auctions for Wednesday.

23 Jul 16:00 ET, 20:00 GMT TRAVELERS-RESULTS/

Q2 2019 Travelers Companies Inc Earnings Release Travelers Companies Inc reports Q2 earnings on Tuesday before markets open. Results from the U.S. property and casualty insurer, which typically reports before its competitors, are seen as a bellwether for the industry. Executives will host a call with analysts at 9 A.M.

23 Jul 12:30 ET, 16:30 GMT WESTJET AIRLINES-M&A/ONEXCORP

WestJet shareholders to vote on Onex Corp's bid to take airline private WestJet shareholders to vote on a $2.6 billion bid by Onex Corp to take the Canadian airline private.

23 Jul 16:00 ET, 20:00 GMT AUSTRALIA-PROPERTY/JOBS (PIX)

ANALYSIS-Cracks in home building sector rattle Australia's economy Homebuilding approvals have plunged to six-year lows, adding pressure to Australia's faltering economy that can no longer rely on one of its most important drivers for growth and jobs – residential construction.

24 Jul 23:00 ET GEORGIA-RATES/

Georgia's central bank to announce its decision on refinancing rate Georgia's central bank holds its monetary committee meeting, where it makes a decision on a key refinancing rate.

24 Jul SCIENCE / TECHNOLOGY

EUROPE-WEATHER/BELGIUM Belgium braces for a heatwave

Belgium braces for another wave of very high temperatures. 24 Jul

ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT FASHION-GAULTIER/ (PIX)

Gaultier brings "Fashion Freak" Show to London London Larger than life characters take to the London stage as fashion's "enfant terrible" Jean-Paul Gaultier premieres his "Fashion Freak Show" in the British capital.

24 Jul

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