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Oct 3 (Reuters) – The International Monetary Fund's Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the Senegalese authorities had made important progress in addressing the country's misreporting case, according to a statement issued on Friday. "I welcome Senegal's official request for a new IMF-supported program, which demonstrates the authorities' strong determination to advance their economic reform agenda," Georgieva said. (Reporting by Chandni Shah in Bengaluru; Editing by Chris Reese)

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Oct 3 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is encouraged by the Hamas statement in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war between the Palestinian militants and Israel in the Gaza Strip, U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Friday. "He urges all parties to seize the opportunity to bring the tragic conflict in Gaza to an end," Dujarric said in a statement. (Reporting by Michelle Nichols)

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Oct 3 (Reuters) – Empreendimentos Pague Menos SA : * GENERAL ATLANTIC STAKE IN PAGUE MENOS FELL TO 11.3% – FILING Source text: Further company coverage: (Reporting by Sao Paulo newsroom)

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Oct 3 (Reuters) – Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical Inc : * ULTRAGENYX REPORTS INDUCEMENT GRANT UNDER NASDAQ LISTING RULE 5635(C)(4) Source text: Further company coverage:

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Oct 3 (Reuters) – * BRAZIL'S CENTRAL BANK: WILL PUBLISH THE REGULATION FOR 'PIX PARCELADO' TOOL IN THE LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER – STATEMENT (Reporting by Sao Paulo newsroom)

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Oct 3 (OPTA) – Results and fixtures for the Primeira Liga on Friday (start times are WET) Casa Pia (2) 2 Estoril (1) 2 Saturday, October 4 fixtures (WET/GMT) Gil Vicente v Estrela (1430) Nacional v Moreirense (1430) AVS v Alverca (1700) Vitória Guimarães v Santa Clara (1930) Sunday, October 5 fixtures (WET/GMT) Arouca v Famalicão (1430) Rio Ave v Tondela (1630) Sporting CP v Sporting Braga (1815) Porto v Benfica (2015)

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(Adds details from sentencing hearing throughout) * Prosecutors seek 11-1/4 years for prostitution conviction * Defense argues for 14-month sentence, citing sex trafficking acquittal * Combs was accused of forcing girlfriends into sexual performances * Combs credited with elevating hip-hop in American culture By Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK, Oct 3 (Reuters) – Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced on Friday to more than four years in prison over the hip-hop mogul's July 2 conviction on prostitution-related charges. The 50-month sentence was imposed by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian at a hearing in Manhattan federal court. Combs, 55, had faced up to 20 years behind bars. He was convicted on two counts of arranging for paid male escorts to travel across state lines to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances – sometimes known as "Freak Offs" – with Combs' girlfriends while he recorded video and masturbated. The jury acquitted him on the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, which could have earned him a life sentence. Those charges hinged on prosecutors' accusation that Combs used violence and threats to coerce two of his girlfriends – the rhythm and blues singer Casandra Ventura, and a woman known in court by the pseudonym Jane – to take part in the encounters. Combs pleaded not guilty and is expected to appeal his conviction. In an address to the court before Subramanian imposed the sentence, Combs apologized to Ventura and Jane and said he had learned his lesson. "I know I'll never put my hands on another person again," said Combs, who has been behind bars at a Brooklyn jail since his September 2024 arrest. Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Records, is credited with elevating hip-hop's stature in American culture. The New York-born entrepreneur is one of the most prominent men in the entertainment industry to have faced trial on sex crimes charges. PROSECUTORS URGED JUDGE TO CONSIDER ABUSE Combs' lawyers acknowledged he had physically abused his girlfriends, but argued they willingly took part in the sexual performances. Defense lawyers say the appropriate sentence is 14 months, which would mean Combs would be released by the end of the year after receiving credit for time served. Prosecutors are pushing for a sentence of at least 11-1/4 years. At the hearing, prosecutor Christy Slavik said the defense was improperly seeking to portray Combs' conduct as a "minor consequence of a sex, drugs, and rock and roll lifestyle," and argued the judge should consider his abuse of his girlfriends. "To not account for it now would be to let the defendant get away with years of domestic violence and abuse," Slavik said. Combs' defense lawyer Brian Steel said the conduct that led to the trial came while his client was in "a ferocious drug addiction," and noted that he had already spent 12 months and 17 days in jail. "Sean has been punished severely already," Steel said. COMBS' CHILDREN PLEADED FOR LENIENCY Before Combs spoke, his children urged leniency for their father, telling Subramanian that he has become a better man in the year since his arrest. "We aren't here to excuse any of his mistakes," Combs' 18-year-old daughter Jessie Combs said through tears. "But your honor, he is still our dad, and we still need him present in our lives." Combs put his head down as his children spoke, and had tears in his eyes when their remarks concluded. Combs' lawyers also showed the court a video about Combs' background and philanthropy. The video showed Combs playing with his children, speaking to public school students, and running the New York Marathon to raise money for charity. (Reporting by Luc Cohen and Jack Queen in New York; Editing by Noeleen Walder, Nick Zieminski and Bill Berkrot)

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Oct 3 (OPTA) – Standings for the Serie A on Friday P W D L F A Pts 1 Milan 5 4 0 1 9 3 12 2 Napoli 5 4 0 1 10 5 12 3 Roma 5 4 0 1 5 1 12 4 Juventus 5 3 2 0 9 5 11 ………………………………… 5 Inter 5 3 0 2 13 7 9 ………………………………… 6 Atalanta 5 2 3 0 10 4 9 ………………………………… 7 Cremonese 5 2 3 0 6 4 9 ………………………………… 8 Sassuolo 6 3 0 3 8 8 9 9 Como 5 2 2 1 6 4 8 10 Bologna 5 2 1 2 5 5 7 11 Cagliari 5 2 1 2 5 5 7 12 Udinese 5 2 1 2 5 8 7 13 Lazio 5 2 0 3 7 4 6 14 Parma 5 1 2 2 3 6 5 15 Torino 5 1 1 3 2 10 4 16 Fiorentina 5 0 3 2 3 6 3 17 Verona 6 0 3 3 2 9 3 ………………………………… 18 Pisa 5 0 2 3 3 6 2 19 Genoa 5 0 2 3 2 7 2 20 Lecce 5 0 2 3 4 10 2 1-4: Champions League 5: Europa League 6: Europa League prelim round 7: Europa League depending on domestic cup 18-20: Relegation

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Oct 3 (OPTA) – Standings for the Ligue 1 on Friday P W D L F A Pts 1 PSG 6 5 0 1 12 4 15 2 Lyon 6 5 0 1 8 3 15 ………………………………… 3 Marseille 6 4 0 2 12 5 12 ………………………………… 4 Monaco 6 4 0 2 14 10 12 ………………………………… 5 Strasbourg 6 4 0 2 9 7 12 6 Lille 6 3 1 2 13 9 10 ………………………………… 7 Lens 6 3 1 2 8 5 10 8 Paris 7 3 1 3 12 13 10 9 Rennes 6 2 3 1 7 8 9 10 Brest 6 2 1 3 11 11 7 11 Toulouse 6 2 1 3 9 11 7 12 Nice 6 2 1 3 7 10 7 13 Lorient 7 2 1 4 9 16 7 14 Auxerre 6 2 0 4 4 8 6 15 Le Havre 6 1 2 3 6 8 5 16 Nantes 6 1 2 3 5 7 5 17 Angers 6 1 2 3 3 6 5 ………………………………… 18 Metz 6 0 2 4 5 13 2 1-2: Champions League 3: Champions League preliminary round 4: Europa League 5-6: Europa League depending on domestic cup 18: Relegation play-off 19-20: Relegation

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(Adds details and context in paragraphs 3-12) * EDF may sell Rio power plant for 2 bln reais, source says * French utility scaling back overseas, J&F eye turnaround * Wave of Brazilian M&A may soon include Brookfield, Engie By Luciana Magalhaes and Leticia Fucuchima SAO PAULO, Oct 3 (Reuters) – J&F Investimentos SA, the holding company owned by Brazil's billionaire Batista brothers, is in talks to acquire French utility EDF's Rio de Janeiro thermal plant, according to two people familiar with the matter. The deal, which could fetch up to 2 billion reais ($374 million) according to one of the sources, has drawn interest from other bidders, they added. One of the sources noted that the asset sale, coordinated by Bank of America, is still in its early stages and J&F has not yet made a binding offer. The negotiations are part of a wave of dealmaking in Brazil's power sector this year, which could soon include big deals from players including Canada's Brookfield and France's Engie, people familiar with the matter said. Asked about talks to sell its Norte Fluminense plant, EDF said it is weighing IPOs of its North American and Brazilian subsidiaries as part of a 10-year global plan to boost the growth of its portfolio and long-term investment capacity. J&F and Bank of America declined to comment. FRENCH UTILITY REFOCUSES ON DOMESTIC NUCLEAR As part of a strategic overhaul, EDF is weighing options for its Brazilian assets while reducing its overseas presence and divesting non-core assets to refocus on domestic nuclear projects. The natural gas-fired plant is operating without long-term contracts from buyers, making it attractive to J&F, which often seeks underperforming assets for turnaround, a source said. J&F's power company Ambar Energia has other plants without long-term contracts in its portfolio. J&F, which also owns meatpacker JBS, has expanded its reach in the energy sector through its subsidiary Ambar Energia. The holding company separately made an offer this week to buy Roraima Energia, a power distribution company in the northern Brazilian state owned by the Oliveira Energia group. Last year, J&F signed a preliminary agreement with Oliveira Energia to take control of the power distribution company in Amazonas, but the deal has yet to be finalized. (Reporting by Luciana Magalhaes and Leticia Fucuchima Editing by Brad Haynes and Lisa Shumaker)

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