REUTERS NEWS SCHEDULE AT 1000 GMT/0600 ET
Here are the top stories and upcoming coverage plans for Reuters text service as of 10 a.m. GMT/6 a.m. ET. For a full schedule of news and events, go to our editorial calendar on Reuters Connect https://www.reutersconnect.com/planning or on Media Express http://mediaexpress.reuters.com/planning-tools/calendar.
TOP STORIES
GLOBAL
NORTHKOREA-RUSSIA/
Spurned by U.S., North Korea's Kim holds talks with Putin
VLADIVOSTOK, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Thursday at a summit intended to show that the United States is not the only power with enough clout to engage with the reclusive communist state on its nuclear program.
BRITAIN-PROTESTS-CLIMATE-CHANGE/
Climate-change protesters target London Stock Exchange and Canary Wharf
LONDON - Environmental activists glued themselves to the London Stock Exchange and climbed onto the roof of a train at Canary Wharf on the final day of protests aimed at forcing Britain to take action to avert what they cast as a global climate cataclysm.
U.S.
USA-TRUMP-IMMIGRATION/
Trump immigration plan may increase visas for highly skilled workers: sources
WASHINGTON - A merit-based immigration proposal being put together by White House senior adviser Jared Kushner could lead to an increase in U.S. visas for highly skilled workers, sources familiar with the effort said on Wednesday.
TEXAS-EXECUTION/
White supremacist executed in Texas for dragging death of black man
A white supremacist convicted of killing James Byrd Jr. in 1998 by dragging the 49-year-old black man behind a truck in one of the most notorious U.S. hate crimes of modern times was executed in Texas on Wednesday.
BUSINESS
NISSAN-GHOSN/
Ex-Nissan boss Ghosn to walk free again after posting $4.5 million bail
TOKYO - Former Nissan Motor Chairman Carlos Ghosn was set to walk out of a Japanese detention center for a second time since his arrest last year on financial misconduct charges, after posting the $4.5 million bail set by a Tokyo court on Thursday.
COMMERZBANK-M-A-DEUTSCHE-BANK/
German bank merger hopes crumble as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank scrap talks
FRANKFURT - Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank said their merger talks had ended, with execution risks, restructuring costs and capital requirements dashing German attempts to create a mega-bank.
ENTERTAINMENT
WALT-DISNEY-AVENGERS-CHINA/
Disney's 'Avengers: Endgame' sets opening day record in China
LOS ANGELES - Marvel superhero movie “Avengers: Endgame” set an opening-day record in China with an estimated $107.2 million in ticket sales, distributor Walt Disney Co said on Wednesday.
PEOPLE-RKELLY/
R. Kelly's accuser wins judgment in suit singer failed to answer
A woman who accused R. Kelly of sexual abuse has won a civil case by default against the singer, after he failed to respond to her lawsuit and was a no-show in court.
SPORTS
TENNIS-MURRAY/
Andy Murray 'optimistic' he can play this year, says mother Judy
Andy Murray is “cautiously optimistic” he will be able to play tennis again this season after successfully undergoing hip surgery, his mother Judy has said.
GOLF-WOODS/
Golf: Tiger to return to Japan at Zozo Championship in October
Tiger Woods will return to Japan for the first time since 2006 to compete in the inaugural Zozo Championship in October, the Masters champion said on Wednesday.
UPCOMING
POLITICS / INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
TRADE-NAFTA/ (PIX) (GRAPHIC)
Don't shoot yourself in the foot': how Mexico worked the US to save NAFTA
In April 2017, a group of Mexican executives filed into the Texas governor's mansion in Austin for a meeting they hoped could help save a trillion-dollar trade deal.
25 Apr 07:00 ET / 11:00 GMT
FRANCE-PROTESTS/MACRON (PIX) (TV)
Macron to unveil yellow-vest response at news conference
French President Emmanuel Macron holds rare news conference to outline a broad new policy push shaped by months of town-hall style meetings across France in response to the "yellow vest" protest in a press conference on April 25.
25 Apr 12:00 ET / 16:00 GMT
CZECH-EU/PROTESTS (PIX) (TV)
Czech far-right hosts Le Pen, Wilders and others at anti-EU rally
The Czech far-right SPD party of the Parliament lower chamber Deputy Speaker Tomio Okamura hosts an anti-EU gathering in Prague's main square, expecting France's Le Pen and Netherlands' Geert Wilders on stage and Italy's Matteo Salvini sending a video message. The motto: "Are you against the dictate of the European Union?" Press conference scheduled ahead of the rally at 2:15 p.m. local time (1215 GMT), the rally starts at 4 p.m. local time.
25 Apr 08:15 ET / 12:15 GMT
CHINA-SILKROAD/ (PIX) (TV)
China hosts the Belt and Road Forum
China hosts the second Belt and Road Forum from April 25-27, with 37 foreign leaders expected to attend, Chinese Foreign Minster Wang Yi said.
26 Apr
IVORYCOAST-GUINEA/
Guinean president to visit Ivory Coast
Guinean President Alpha Conde will be in Ivory Coast on Friday and is expected to meet with his counterpart Alassane Ouattara.
26 Apr
CRIME / LAW / JUSTICE
PENNSYLVANIA-CRIME/
Mother, daughter accused of murdering five family members due in court
A preliminary hearing is scheduled in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for Shana and Dominique Decree, the mother and daughter accused of murdering five of their family members and relatives.
25 Apr 09:30 ET / 13:30 GMT
USA-GUNS/NRA (PIX) (TV)
Trump expected to address the 148th NRA Annual Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to address the National Rifle Association annual meeting as gets under way in Indianapolis with the world's most powerful gun lobby under pressure from Democrats in Congress to regulate guns in the wake of mass shootings and the future of the group's leadership uncertain.
26 Apr
BUSINESS / ECONOMICS
STARBUCKS-RESULTS/
Starbucks Corp Reports Second Quarter Results
The world's biggest coffee chain is expected to post a rise in second-quarter same-store sales, banking on a loyal fan base across geographies, especially in the United States. Starbucks' is also expected to grow its closely monitored digital membership program, while sales at its fastest growing market - China - is also expected to benefit from the rapid expansion in delivery. Investors and analysts will be looking out for management commentary on their forecast for 2019.
25 Apr 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
RBS-CEO/ (PIX)
Royal Bank of Scotland CEO McEwan resigns after more than five years
Royal Bank of Scotland is searching for a new chief executive after Ross McEwan resigned, signaling a fresh start as it heads for full private ownership after a state bailout.
25 Apr 10:00 ET / 14:00 GMT
FORD MOTOR-RESULTS/
Ford Motor Co reports first-quarter earnings
25 Apr 16:00 ET / 20:00 GMT
SHENWAN HONGYUAN-LISTING/
Shenwan Hongyuan makes its trading debut in HK after raising $1.2 bln in listing
Chinese securities firm Shenwan Hongyuan Group Co Ltd starts trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange after raising $1.16 billion in Asia's biggest listing so far this year.
26 Apr 21:30 ET / 01:30 GMT
TOTAL-ENERGY/FRANCE
Total eyes expansion in French energy market
French energy major Total holds press event on energy in France as it looks to consolidate and expand its position in the French retail energy market after merging its recently acquired retail businesses into one unit. CEO Pouyanne and Xavier Caitucoli, Total's director for power and gas in Europe are among those speaking at the event.
26 Apr
ADM-RESULTS/
Archer Daniels Midland reports fiscal Q1 2019 results
Archer Daniels Midland reports its fiscal Q1 2019 results, as the global grain trader continues to grapple with the effects of the U.S.-China trade war, and has said it will seek voluntary early retirements by some North American employees and may eliminate individual jobs as part of a restructuring of specific areas.
26 Apr
CHINA-SILKROAD/AUSTRIA
Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz visits China Kurz attends the Silk Road Summit in Beijing and meets both President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Keqiang.
26 Apr
CHINA-SILKROAD/GERMANY
German economy minister travels to China
German Economy Minister Peter Altmaier travels to China.
26 Apr
MEXICO-ECONOMY/ACTIVITY
Mexico publishes economic activity data for February
26 Apr
AZERBAIJAN-RATES/
Azerbaijan's central bank to announce its decision on a key refinancing rate
26 Apr
TOTAL-RESULTS/
French oil and gas major Total will announce its Q1 2019 results
26 Apr
GLOBAL-ECONOMY/WEEKAHEAD
Global Economy Weekahead
A weekly look at key economic events for the global economy in the coming seven days.
26 Apr
ARTS / CULTURE / ENTERTAINMENT
FILM-LONGSHOT/ (TV)
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen premiere "Long Shot" in London
Romantic comedy "Long Shot" pairs up Theron and Rogen as an unlikely couple.
25 Apr 13:30 ET / 17:30 GMT
BRITAIN-ROYALS/NEWZEALAND (PIX) (TV)
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William visits Christchurch where he will meet with survivors of the March 15 attack
The Duke of Cambridge, Prince William visits Christchurch where he will meet with survivors of the March 15 attack. He will also meet with first responders and the wider Muslim community. The Prince will visit New Zealand for two days.
26 Apr
MUSIC-THECRANBERRIES/ (TV)
Irish rockers The Cranberries release last album
The Cranberries speak to Reuters as they release their last album, a year after the death of lead singer Delores O'Riordan.
26 Apr
JAPAN-EMPEROR/FAN (PIX) (TV)
WIDER IMAGE - 78-year-old 'superfan' of Japan's royals has followed them for decades
Seventy-eight-year-old Fumiko Shirataki started to chase the Japanese royal family 26 years ago, when she first visited the royal palace to see Crown Prince and Princess’ wedding. Since then, Shirataki has collected over 10,000 printed photos of Emperor Akihito, Empress Michiko and other royal family members by having spent $10,000 every year to follow them across Japan.
26 Apr 20:30 ET / 00:30 GMT
