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(Recasts lead and headline; adds details about nuclear supply deal in paragraphs 1-5) By Pranav Mathur Sept 29 (Reuters) – Vistra Corp has secured a long-term deal to supply power from its Comanche Peak nuclear plant to an unnamed buyer, it said on Monday. The utility said in a regulatory filing that it has signed a 20-year deal to supply 1,200 megawatt of power from its nuclear power plant in Somervell County, Texas, to an undisclosed investment-grade buyer. Vistra expects power delivery to start in the fourth quarter of 2027, and full capacity by 2032. "This deal catches Vistra up with independent power producer peers in the race to secure megawatts under long term contract," said Scotiabank analyst Andrew Weisel. But Weisel said some investors seemed unsatisfied as the contract covers only 50% of the Comanche Peak plant's capacity and as Vistra not naming the customer suggests it might not be a data center. Shares of the company fell nearly 2% in afternoon trade. Earlier in the day, the shares had risen marginally after the utility said it will build two new natural gas units at the Permian Basin power plant in West Texas. The addition of the two units at the Permian Basin power plant, together totaling 860 megawatts, will take the site's current capacity to 1,185 MW, it said. Vistra had said last year it would add up to 2,000 MW of natural-gas-fueled power capacity in Texas by 2028, which would be enough electricity to power 1 million homes. U.S. power consumption is expected to reach record highs in this year and the next, fueled by demand from data centers dedicated to AI and cryptocurrency, as well as increased electricity use in homes and businesses for heating and transportation. (Reporting by Pranav Mathur in Bengaluru; Editing by Anil D'Silva, Krishna Chandra Eluri, Shilpi Majumdar and Sahal Muhammed)

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CAIRO, Sept 29 (Reuters) – Hamas official Mahmoud Mardawi reiterated on Monday that the group has not yet received U.S. President Donald Trump's written Gaza peace plan. He gave the remarks in an interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher TV shortly after Trump's joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in which the Israeli minister expressed support for the U.S. plan. (Reporting by Nidal al-Mughrabi, Jaidaa Taha and Menna Alaa El-Din; Editing by Leslie Adler)

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49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's return to the starting role might be brief. Purdy re-injured his toe in San Francisco's 26-21 loss to the Jaguars on Sunday, leaving his availability up in the air on a short week, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. The 49ers (3-1) are set to visit the Los Angeles Rams (3-1) on Thursday night, a critical early test in the tightly packed NFC West. Purdy played in the 26-21 defeat on Sunday afternoon and told reporters afterward that he felt fine. But Shanahan said Monday morning that Purdy had called him on Sunday night and said the injury, a form of turf toe, again was bothering him. The quarterback is expected to be evaluated on Monday afternoon, Shanahan said. "Hopefully, we'll find out more later today, but any time guys are sore and hurting on a Monday, you usually don't stress too much about it," Shanahan said. "But anytime you have a Thursday game, it's a totally different element. So, I'm concerned with anybody who's not totally healthy at this moment, but we'll have to get more information on that later today to really have a clue of what to speculate." Purdy was injured during the season-opening 17-13 road victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He passed for 277 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. The 25-year-old sat out wins over the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals to rest his foot. His replacement, Mac Jones, sustained a knee sprain and was limited in practice last week. Purdy went from limited early in the week to being cleared to play against Jacksonville. Purdy was 22-of-38 passing for 309 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions and also lost a fumble. He said the toe wasn't an issue, but Purdy acknowledged that his mechanics might have been off, resulting in a few high throws. "I think just getting back out there and throwing and getting into a rhythm, being down two weeks, coming back and feeling out my body and everything, obviously how my toe feels," he said. "Honestly, I don't know the answer to that," he said of the toe injury's impact. "But, obviously, I'm going to watch this film, look at my mechanics and be real with myself and try to fix that." Purdy is a combined 48 of 73 (65.8 percent) for 586 yards, four TDs and four interceptions with a 78.8 quarterback rating in his two games. For his career, he is a 67.5-percent passer, with 10,104 yards, 68 TDs and 31 picks in 42 regular-season games (38 starts) and a 24-14 record. Shanahan also said that wide receiver Ricky Pearsall could miss the next game with an ailing right knee. He was hurt attempting to make a catch in bounds and left the game early on Sunday. "I was testing out my knee," Pearsall said. "I fell pretty hard on that play on the sideline, trying to keep my feet in bounds, and I fell pretty hard on my knee. I was just feeling pain and a little bit of instability. I wasn't trying to mess with it." Shanahan does not think that Pearsall has a long-term injury from the initial evaluation but pointed to a possible sprain. "They're thinking more of a minor PCL or something like that is what our guess is, just landing on it hard," Shanahan said. "Hopefully, it won't be too bad. Obviously, a huge concern with the Thursday night game and stuff, but we're not expecting it to be too bad." Pearsall, 25, has 20 receptions on 29 targets for 327 yards in starting all four games. San Francisco wide receiver Jauan Jennings injured his ribs on Sunday in his return to the lineup from injury. He also will be further evaluated on Monday. Jennings, 28, has played in three games this season — all starts — and has nine catches on 19 targets for 129 yards and one touchdown. He missed the Week 3 win over Arizona because of ankle and shoulder issues. –Field Level Media

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Sept 29 (Reuters) – Bayern Munich will not underestimate Cypriot hosts Pafos FC in Tuesday's Champions League clash, manager Vincent Kompany said, adding he expects the debutants to raise their game for the occasion. Reigning Cypriot champions Pafos advanced through the Champions League qualifying playoffs and have won four of their five league games this season. Bundesliga champions Bayern have eight straight wins in all competitions so far. Pafos, founded 11 years ago, are the third Cypriot club to feature in the competition after Apoel and Anorthosis Famagusta, and the first since Apoel in the 2017-18 season. "We're used to playing against teams who think up something to try and beat us, but so do we. The pubic may underestimate them, but we won't," Kompany told reporters on Monday. "It's a bit like the Club World Cup. You're playing against teams you don't face often, where you need to start from scratch and don't have a lot of information beforehand. "We have also seen at the Club World Cup to what extent emotions can play a role. That'll also be an important factor tomorrow. They will keep the game lively… and when you have got all the info, you have got to respect the opposition." Pafos were held to a goalless draw at Greek side Olympiocos in their debut game. The last German side Pafos faced was Heidenheim, who beat them 1-0 at home in last season's Conference League. "I know they've been very successful in recent years, reaching the Conference League and getting to the round of 16," Kompany said. "They then beat Maccabi Tel Aviv, Dynamo Kyiv and Red Star Belgrade, also facing Olympiacos – those are difficult games… They have good tempo up front, are dangerous in transition. "I know a few of their players. The coach also worked under Unai Emery for 700 games. He's experienced. They're defensively strong but also have structure in attack." Pafos coach Juan Carcedo spent 13 years as Emery's assistant across six clubs from Almeria in 2006 to Arsenal in 2019. Former Chelsea, Arsenal and Paris St Germain defender David Luiz is also set to feature in Carcedo's squad on Tuesday. "Playing this big game is a dream come true for us… Bayern is the most in-form team in Europe at the moment. We know how difficult it will be. But we'll try to enjoy it and play our best football," Carcedo said. (Reporting by Shifa Jahan in Bengaluru Editing by Christian Radnedge)

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(Adds Trump comments in paragraphs 1-4) * LATEST DEVELOPMENTS * Netanyahu makes fourth visit to White House of Trump's term * Israeli forces keep up offensive in Gaza City * Trump proposal calls for release of hostages within 48 hours of ceasefire By Matt Spetalnick, Trevor Hunnicutt and Nidal al-Mughrabi WASHINGTON/CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Sept 29 (Reuters) – P resident Donald Trump said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had agreed to back a U.S.-sponsored Gaza peace proposal aimed at ending a nearly two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave, including a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. Speaking at a joint press conference with Netanyahu, Trump said they were "beyond very close" to forging an elusive peace deal and that he hoped Hamas militants would also accept it. The White House released Trump's 20-point plan that calls for a ceasefire, a swap of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, a staged Israeli withdrawal from the Palestinian enclave, Hamas disarmament and a transitional government led by an international body. "I also want to thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for agreeing to the plan and for trusting that if we work together, we can bring an end to the death and destruction that we've seen for so many years, decades, even centuries and begin a new chapter of security, peace and prosperity for the entire region," Trump said. In Netanyahu’s fourth visit to the White House since Trump returned to office in January, the right-wing Israeli leader was looking to shore up his country’s most important relationship after a slew of Western leaders formally embraced Palestinian statehood last week in defiance of the U.S. and Israel. Trump, who sharply criticized the recognition moves as a prize for Hamas, was seeking Netanyahu’s agreement despite Israel's misgivings on parts of the plan. It marked a stepped-up diplomatic effort from the U.S. president, who vowed during the 2024 presidential campaign to quickly bring the conflict to a close and has since repeatedly claimed that a peace deal was near, only for it to fail to materialize. Hamas' apparent absence from the negotiations has raised questions about the prospects for the latest initiative. TANKS HEAD DEEPER INTO GAZA CITY Washington presented its peace plan to Arab and Muslim states on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly last week, and Trump’s main objective on Monday was to try to close the remaining gaps with Netanyahu. The White House talks came as Israeli tanks on Monday thrust deeper into the heart of Gaza City. Israel has launched one of its biggest offensives of the war this month, with Netanyahu saying he aims to wipe out Hamas in its final redoubts. The war has left much of Gaza in ruins and caused a major humanitarian crisis. Arriving by limousine, Netanyahu was greeted by Trump outside the White House doors with a handshake, a stark contrast to the Israeli Prime Minister's chilly reception when he spoke on Friday before the U.N. General Assembly, where scores of delegates walked out in protest. Previous U.S.-backed ceasefire efforts have fallen apart due to a failure to bridge the gap between Israel and Hamas, and Netanyahu has vowed to continue fighting until Hamas is completely dismantled. (Reporting by Matt Spetalnick, Steve Holland and Trevor Hunnicutt in Washington, Howard Goller in New York Nidal al-Mughrabi in Cairo, Alexander Cornwell in Jerusalem; Writing by Matt Spetalnick; Editing by Peter Graff, Jon Boyle, Aidan Lewis and Nia Williams)

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Sept 29 (Reuters) – Kraken: * KRAKEN: INVESTIGATING BANKING CIRCLE FUNDING GATEWAY ISSUE; DEPOSITS & WITHDRAWALS MAY BE DELAYED AT THIS TIME – WEBSITE

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Sep 29 (Stats Perform) – NHL schedules for this week Monday, September 29 schedules (EST/GMT) Carolina Hurricanes at Florida Panthers (2200/2200) Philadelphia Flyers at Boston Bruins (2300/2300) Pittsburgh Penguins at Detroit Red Wings (2300/2300) New York Rangers at New York Islanders (2300/2300) San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks (0200/0200) Calgary Flames at Seattle Kraken (0200/0200) Tuesday, September 30 schedules (EST/GMT) Washington Capitals at Columbus Blue Jackets (2300/2300) Montreal Canadiens at Ottawa Senators (2300/2300) Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning (2300/2300) Vegas Golden Knights at Colorado Avalanche (0000/0000) Detroit Red Wings at Chicago Blackhawks (0000/0000) Winnipeg Jets at Minnesota Wild (0000/0000) Dallas Stars at St. Louis Blues (0000/0000) Los Angeles Kings at Utah Mammoth (0100/0100) Wednesday, October 1 schedules (EST/GMT) Pittsburgh Penguins at Buffalo Sabres (2300/2300) Colorado Avalanche at Vegas Golden Knights (0100/0100) Vancouver Canucks at Calgary Flames (0100/0100) Anaheim Ducks at San Jose Sharks (0200/0200) Edmonton Oilers at Seattle Kraken (0200/0200) Thursday, October 2 schedules (EST/GMT) New Jersey Devils at New York Rangers (2300/2300) New York Islanders at Philadelphia Flyers (2300/2300) Florida Panthers at Tampa Bay Lightning (2300/2300) Detroit Red Wings at Toronto Maple Leafs (2300/2300) Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals (2300/2300) Ottawa Senators at St. Louis Blues (0000/0000) Los Angeles Kings at Utah Mammoth (0100/0100) Friday, October 3 schedules (EST/GMT) Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins (2300/2300) Minnesota Wild at Chicago Blackhawks (0000/0000) Winnipeg Jets at Calgary Flames (0100/0100) Edmonton Oilers at Vancouver Canucks (0200/0200) San Jose Sharks at Vegas Golden Knights (0200/0200) Saturday, October 4 schedules (EST/GMT) New York Rangers at Boston Bruins (1800/1800) New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia Flyers (1900/1900) Anaheim Ducks at Los Angeles Kings (2000/2000) Carolina Hurricanes at Nashville Predators (2000/2000) Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars (2200/2200) St. Louis Blues at Chicago Blackhawks (2300/2300) Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit Red Wings (2300/2300) Tampa Bay Lightning at Florida Panthers (2300/2300) Ottawa Senators at Montreal Canadiens (2300/2300) Columbus Blue Jackets at Washington Capitals (2300/2300) San Jose Sharks at Utah Mammoth (0000/0000)

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TRUMP CALLS PROPOSAL EXTREMELY FAIR

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TRUMP: HAD GREAT TALK WITH QATAR PRIME MINISTER

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Sept 29 (Reuters) – Posti Group Oyj: * POSTI GROUP CORPORATION APPLIES FOR ITS SHARES TO BE LISTED ON THE OFFICIAL LIST OF NASDAQ HELSINKI LTD Source text:

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