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| - View events updated in real time on AFP Agenda For a selection of upcoming events and a preview of our top stories, sign up to our newsletter, AFP Agenda Highlights Please note that all times are in GMT. For full details of our coverage of top stories, please see our regularly updated News Advisory (+) : Event added in the last 24 hours. (*) : Event updated in the last 24 hours. THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020 Asia-Pacific BEIJING (China) - Defence ministry monthly press conference (0700 GMT) (*) BANGKOK (Thailand) - Government supporters hold rally at Democracy Monument VIDEO. TOKYO (Japan) - Panasonic quarterly results (0600 GMT) TOKYO (Japan) - Unemployment data released (2330 GMT) TOKYO (Japan) - Industrial production data released (2350 GMT) Europe GENEVA (Switzerland) - WHO presser on COVID-19 VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. (+) BRUSSELS (Belgium) - EU members update list of countries whose nationals are allowed to enter the bloc ROME (Italy) - Senate votes on whether Salvini should stand trial for allegedly illegally detaining migrants at sea (0800 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. (*) WARSAW (Poland) - President Andrzej Duda meets liberal rival Rafal Trzaskowski for first time since election win (0730 GMT) PICTURE. (+) MOSCOW (Russia) - Trial of US ex-marine over police assault ends (0800 GMT) VIDEO. HAMBURG (Germany) - Greenpeace press conference on fossil fuel industry damage to Baltic Sea (0800 GMT) BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Eurostat data on eurozone unemployment in June (0900 GMT) (*) FRANKFURT AM MAIN (Germany) - Lufthansa unveils hygiene security measures (0900 GMT) PICTURE. (+) MINSK (Belarus) - Three leading female opposition figures hold rally (1500 GMT) VIDEO. MADRID (Spain) - Spanish authorities give briefing on coronavirus (1530 GMT) LIVE VIDEO. VIDEO. LONDON (United Kingdom) - Brexit negotiations led by Barnier and Frost GRAPHIC. (To 31) (+) KIEV (Ukraine) - Iranian delegation visits to discuss downed jet compensation PARIS (France) - Airbus half-year results PARIS (France) - EDF Q2 results PARIS (France) - Hermes Q2 results PARIS (France) - Renault half-year results PARIS (France) - Total Q1 results North America SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Amazon Q2 earnings (2000 GMT) SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Google owner Alphabet Q2 results (2030 GMT) SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Apple Q3 results (2100 GMT) SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Facebook Q2 results (2200 GMT) CAPE CANAVERAL (United States) - NASA launches Mars 2020 rover (1250 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. PICTURE. (+) PORTLAND (United States) - Withdraw of federal troops to start LIVE VIDEO. VIDEO. (+) WASHINGTON (United States) - President Trump visits American Red Cross national headquarters (1830 GMT) OTTAWA (Canada) - PM Trudeau testifies before finance committee over charity scandal (1900 GMT) WASHINGTON (United States) - US releases first estimate for Q2 GDP (1230 GMT) WASHINGTON (United States) - US releases weekly initial jobless claims data (1230 GMT) (*) WASHINGTON (United States) - Secretary of State Pompeo participates in Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing (1230 GMT) WASHINGTON (United States) - Senior US official testifies on Africa's response to COVID-19 (1700 GMT) NEW YORK (United States) - Gilead Q2 results (2000 GMT) Middle East and North Africa MECCA (Saudi Arabia) - Muslim Hajj pilgrimage, scaled back by virus (To August 3) (+) LEBANON - New lockdown for Eid al-Adha feast (To August 3) (*) LE BARDO (Tunisia) - Parliament debates possible no-confidence motion against speaker Rached Ghannouchi (0900 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. TEHRAN (Iran) - Health ministry spokeswoman holds press conference on COVID-19 epidemic (1000 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. JERUSALEM - 40th anniversary of Israeli law adopting Jerusalem as capital Sub-Saharan Africa (+) BRAZZAVILLE (Congo) - WHO Africa holds online press briefing on COVID-19 (1100 GMT) Latin America RIO DE JANEIRO (Brazil) - Petrobras Q2 results (2200 GMT) Sports ORLANDO (United States) - NBA season resumes with 22 teams VIDEO. (*) KIEV (Ukraine) - Lucescu is introduced as Dynamo Kiev new head coach (0900 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. BURGOS (Spain) - Burgos cycling race (To August 1) FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 Worldwide (*) WORLD - Muslims mark Eid al-Adha, feast of the sacrifice VIDEO. PICTURE. (To August 3) Asia-Pacific AFGHANISTAN - Ceasefire declared by Taliban, for duration of Eid al-Adha Muslim festivities VIDEO. (To August 2) SINGAPORE (Singapore) - PM Lee delivers state of the nation speech (1000 GMT) Europe (+) ROME (Italy) - Possible cabinet meeting to decide on state of emergency extension KOUROU (France) - Space rocket Ariane 5 due to take off (2129 GMT) VIDEO. HELSINKI (Finland) - Nokia half-year results BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Deadline for European Commission initial review of Alstom's purchase of Bombardier Transport MILAN (Italy) - Fiat Chrysler quarterly results LONDON (United Kingdom) - IAG half-year results (0500 GMT) LONDON (United Kingdom) - RBS Q2 results (0500 GMT) PARIS (France) - Air France-KLM 2019 annual results (0700 GMT) INGOLSTADT (Germany) - Audi AG general assembly by videoconference (0700 GMT) MOSCOW (Russia) - Trial starts of two sisters accused of killing father after years of abuse (0800 GMT) VIDEO. BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Eurozone GDP Q2, first estimate (0900 GMT) BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Eurozone inflation in July, first estimate (0900 GMT) LONDON (United Kingdom) - British Academy Television Awards (1000 GMT) North America LOS ANGELES (United States) - Russell Crowe's 'Unhinged' opens, first high-profile cinema release since pandemic VIDEO. LOS ANGELES (United States) - Release of 'The Fight' documentary on ACLU's battles with Trump administration over rights issues MONTREAL (Canada) - Air Canada Q2 results (1100 GMT) WASHINGTON (United States) - US releases personal income and spending data (1230 GMT) OTTAWA (Canada) - Reservist accused of breaking into Trudeau's estate while carrying firearms appears in court (1400 GMT) Middle East and North Africa TEHRAN (Iran) - Health ministry spokeswoman holds press conference on COVID-19 epidemic (1000 GMT) VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. Sub-Saharan Africa BAMAKO (Mali) - Mali to reopen land borders HARARE (Zimbabwe) - Health minister Obadiah Moyo in court on corruption charges HARARE (Zimbabwe) - Opposition set to hold protest against corruption VIDEO. (+) PRETORIA (South Africa) - Police minister announces South Africa's 2019 crime statistics (0800 GMT) Latin America VALPARAÍSO (Chile) - President Pinera delivers speech before Congress, his first since anti-government uprising began VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. Sports TOLEDO (United States) - Female golf resumes with LPGA Drive On Championship (To August 2) SAINT-DENIS (France) - Football: League Cup final - Paris Saint-Germain v Lyon (1910 GMT) LIVE VIDEO. VIDEO. PICTURE. ITALY - Cycling: World Tour 2020, Strade Bianche 2020 (2200 GMT) SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2020 Europe GREECE - Six ports reopen to cruise ships VIDEO. BAKU (Azerbaijan) - Virus restrictions due to end VIDEO. (+) SWITZERLAND - Swiss national day (+) FUNCHAL (Portugal) - Outdoor mask-wearing becomes compulsory MOSCOW (Russia) - Air travel allowed to resume to UK, Turkey and Tanzania CYPRUS - British tourists allowed to return UZBEKISTAN - Final day of second virus lockdown FINLAND - Limit on gatherings raised from 50 to 500 people HAMBURG (Germany) - Christopher Street Day pride cycling rally PARIS (France) - Selection of next OECD leader kicks off SALZBURG (Austria) - Salzburg music festival PICTURE. (To 30) LONDON (United Kingdom) - Casinos, bowling alleys, skating rinks, beauty salons, theatres and music venues reopen PICTURE. VIDEO. (*) BRAEMAR (United Kingdom) - Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip arrive at summer residence for holiday (to be confirmed) (+) BERLIN (Germany) - COVID-19 deniers and right-wing extremists call for demonstration (0900 GMT) LIVE VIDEO. WARSAW (Poland) - Minute's silence marking 76 years since outbreak of Warsaw Uprising (1500 GMT) PICTURE. North America WASHINGTON (United States) - SpaceX astronauts return to Earth VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. (To 2) UNITED STATES - McDonald's makes masks mandatory in all US restaurants (+) WASHINGTON (United States) - Joe Biden expected to pick running mate in early August (To 8) CANADA - Borders reopen for non-US arrivals WASHINGTON (United States) - Extra jobless benefits set to expire. Sub-Saharan Africa KENYA - International flights resume VIDEO. BENIN - 60th anniversary of independence from France VIDEO. BURKINA FASO - Airports reopen following virus closure Latin America SAN JOSÉ (Costa Rica) - Foreign tourists allowed to return Sports UNITED STATES - NHL season resumes (date subject to change) LONDON (United Kingdom) - Football: FA Cup - Final: Arsenal v Chelsea (1630 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. (+) BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Football: Belgian cup final, FC Bruges v Antwerp (1830 GMT) COIMBRA (Portugal) - Portuguese Football Cup final (1945 GMT) PICTURE. GLASGOW (United Kingdom) - Scottish Premiership season kicks off BERGAMO (Italy) - Football: Serie A - day 38: Atalanta v Inter Milan (1845 GMT) VIDEO. TURIN (Italy) - Football: Serie A - day 38: Juventus v Roma (1845 GMT) NAPLES (Italy) - Football: Serie A - day 38: Napoli v Lazio (1845 GMT) SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2020 Europe BOLOGNA (Italy) - 40th anniversary of Bologna Centrale train station attack that left 85 people dead VATICAN CITY (Holy See) - Pope's Angelus prayer (1000 GMT) PICTURE. ATHENS (Greece) - Deadline for government to decide on whether to extend lockdown of overcrowded migrant camps (2200 GMT) Middle East and North Africa KUWAIT CITY (Kuwait) - 30th anniversary of Iraq's invasion of Kuwait VIDEO. Sports TUNIS (Tunisia) - Tunisia's football championship resumes SILVERSTONE (United Kingdom) - Auto: Formula One - British Grand Prix, Grand Prix (1310 GMT) PICTURE. MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020 Asia-Pacific TOKYO (Japan) - New vehicle sales data (+) KANDY (Sri Lanka) - Grand finale of the annual festival of the Temple of the Tooth PICTURE. ALOR SETAR (Malaysia) - British woman accused of murdering her husband on holiday island of Langkawi to go on trial (0100 GMT) (To 5) HONG KONG (China) - HSBC Q3 results (0400 GMT) TOKYO (Japan) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries quarterly results (0430 GMT) TOKYO (Japan) - Japan Airlines Q1 results (0600 GMT) TOKYO (Japan) - Suzuki Q1 2020/21 results (0600 GMT) Europe (+) GENEVA (Switzerland) - WHO presser on COVID-19 VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. MINSK (Belarus) - President Alexander Lukashenko addresses lawmakers and nation VIDEO. (*) WARSAW (Poland) - Supreme Court rules on validity of presidential election (1000 GMT) PICTURE. GENOA (Italy) - New bridge inaugurated, two years after old bridge collapse killed 43 people (1630 GMT) PICTURE. VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. THE HAGUE (Netherlands) - Heineken half-year results (0600 GMT) MOSCOW (Russia) - Aeroflot Q2 results (0900 GMT) Sub-Saharan Africa JOHANNESBURG (South Africa) - African Union expected to hold virtual meeting on Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam DR CONGO - Schools, universities reopen (*) HARARE (Zimbabwe) - Stock trading reopens after month-long suspension NIGER - 60th anniversary of independence from France WINDHOEK (Namibia) - Court examines government decision to halt Air Namibia services (0800 GMT) Latin America BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) - Corruption trial of ex-president Cristina Kirchner resumes (1230 GMT) Sports PALERMO (Italy) - Tennis: WTA tour 2020 - Palermo Open (To 9) TOKYO (Japan) - Tokyo 2020 briefing on Paralympic schedule (0200 GMT) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2020 Europe BRUSSELS (Belgium) - Deadline for EU antitrust decision on Google acquisition of fitness tracker company Fitbit LEVERKUSEN (Germany) - Bayer Q2 results (0900 GMT) (+) ATHENS (Greece) - Greek civil protection briefing on coronavirus (1000 GMT) North America BURBANK (United States) - Disney Q3 results (2030 GMT) Latin America BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) - Deadline for concluding debt negotiations with bondholders (2100 GMT) COPIAPÓ (Chile) - 10th anniversary of mining accident that trapped 33 miners underground for 69 days (2200 GMT) LIVE REPORT. GRAPHIC. PICTURE. (To 13) WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2020 Asia-Pacific (*) SRINAGAR (India) - One year anniversary of Indian-administered Kashmir being stripped of autonomy VIDEO. FILE VIDEO. AYODHYA (India) - Groundbreaking ceremony for new temple built on ruins of mosque destroyed in 1992 VIDEO. SRI LANKA - Parliamentary elections PICTURE. VIDEO. (*) JAKARTA (Indonesia) - Indonesia reports Q2 GDP (0400 GMT) PICTURE. (*) PAKISTAN - Anti-India rallies planned in all major cities to mark one year since India revoked Jammu and Kashmir's special status. (0600 GMT) VIDEO. TOKYO (Japan) - Honda quarterly results (0600 GMT) Europe PEZINOK (Slovakia) - Sentencing hearing for 2018 murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak PICTURE. VIDEO. MUNICH (Germany) - Allianz Q2 results (0500 GMT) FRANKFURT AM MAIN (Germany) - Commerzbank quarterly results (0500 GMT) MUNICH (Germany) - BMW releases Q2 financial results (0530 GMT) North America WASHINGTON (United States) - Private sector employment report by ADP (1215 GMT) SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Samsung unveils new flagship Galaxy smartphone at streamed event (1400 GMT) Middle East and North Africa AMMAN (Jordan) - Air travel from 22 countries resumes Sub-Saharan Africa BURKINA FASO - 60th anniversary of independence from France PRETORIA (South Africa) - Hearing in case brought by tobacco giant BATSA challenging govt ban on sales (0700 GMT) (To 6) Sports POLAND - Cycling: World Tour 2020, Tour de Pologne 2020 (To 9) BERLIN (Germany) - FIA Formula E Championship electric car race (To 6) COPENHAGEN (Denmark) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: FC Copenhagen (DEN) v Büyüksehir Bld. Spor (TUR) (1655 GMT) KIEV (Ukraine) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) v VfL Wolfsburg (GER) (1655 GMT) GELSENKIRCHEN (Germany) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Inter Milan (ITA) v Getafe (ESP) (1900 GMT) MANCHESTER (United Kingdom) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Manchester United (ENG) v Linzer ASK (AUT) (1900 GMT) THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2020 Asia-Pacific (*) HIROSHIMA (Japan) - 75th anniversary of US nuclear bombing of Hiroshima, Nagasaki that killed over 210,000 people VIDEO. TOKYO (Japan) - Toyota earnings (0400 GMT) (+) TOKYO (Japan) - Nintendo Q1 2020/21 results (0600 GMT) Europe (+) GENEVA (Switzerland) - WHO presser on COVID-19 VIDEO. LIVE VIDEO. WARSAW (Poland) - President Andrzej Duda sworn in for second term PICTURE. TARBES (France) - Verdict in trial of performance artist Deborah de Robertis for appearing naked at Lourdes sanctuary HERZOGENAURACH (Germany) - Adidas Q2 results (0500 GMT) LONDON (United Kingdom) - Bank of England publishes monetary policy report (0500 GMT) FRANKFURT AM MAIN (Germany) - Lufthansa Q2 results (0500 GMT) (*) MUNICH (Germany) - Siemens Q3 results (0500 GMT) MUNICH (Germany) - Munich Re quarterly results (0530 GMT) WIESBADEN (Germany) - Industrial orders data for June (0600 GMT) COPENHAGEN (Denmark) - Novo Nordisk quarterly results (0600 GMT) North America WASHINGTON (United States) - US releases weekly initial jobless claims data (1230 GMT) SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Uber Q2 results (2030 GMT) Middle East and North Africa (+) LEBANON - New lockdown to fight virus (To 10) Sports SAN FRANCISCO (United States) - Golf: PGA Tour 20192020 - PGA Tour - PGA Championship PICTURE. (To 9) EGYPT - Egyptian football championship resumes LEVERKUSEN (Germany) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Bayer Leverkusen (GER) v Glasgow Rangers (SCO) (1655 GMT) DUISBURG (Germany) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Sevilla (ESP) v Roma (ITA) (1655 GMT) BASEL (Switzerland) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Bâle (SUI) v Eintracht Frankfurt (GER) (1900 GMT) PICTURE. WOLVERHAMPTON (United Kingdom) - Football: Europa League - Last 16 Second Leg: Wolverhampton (ENG) v Olympiakos (GRE) (1900 GMT) FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2020 Asia-Pacific TOKYO (Japan) - Bridgestone quarterly results (0600 GMT) Europe WIESBADEN (Germany) - Foreign trade data for June (0600 GMT) WIESBADEN (Germany) - Industrial production data for June (0600 GMT) Sub-Saharan Africa IVORY COAST - 60th anniversary of Ivory Coast's independence from France KINSHASA (DR Congo) - Appeal hearing for top presidential aide convicted of corruption Latin America BRAZIL - International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples VIDEO. (To 9) Sports (+) LIMA (Peru) - Peruvian football championship resumes behind closed doors Football: UEFA Champions League - Last 16 Second Leg (To 8) afp
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