Newsletter Jan 26, 2024

UK, Canada Pause Trade Talks, Agriculture Remains A Hurdle

British negotiators paused free trade talks with Canada on Thursday after years of discussions between the two Commonwealth nations, Ottawa said.

US Indices Finish At Fresh Records As ECB Pauses Rates Again

Wall Street indices finished at fresh records Thursday on the back of strong US economic growth data while European stocks edged higher despite the European Central Bank signaling it was too soon to start considering interest rate cuts.

Talks of Two-State Solution Gathers Momentum As Immediate Ceasefire Becomes Urgent in Gaza

The UK and its partners are mounting pressure on Israel for a two-state solution during the UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron's visit to Israel as the UK partnered with Qatar to send humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Fresh Setback For Sunak As ECHR Says Rwanda Plan Breaches International Law

Rwanda has said that it would not be able to continue with the UK deal if Mr Sunak's government did not abide by international law.

Britain Must Train Citizen Army To Prepare For War With Russia, Says UK Army Chief

This is not the first time the outgoing Chief of the General Staff (CGS) has warned of a possible war.

Fuming French Farmers Pile Pressure On Paris

The French government on Thursday sought ways to end protests by farmers blocking motorways and demonstrating across the country after a fuel tax rise ignited long-standing grievances.

French Court To Rule On Controversial Immigration Bill

France's highest constitutional authority will on Thursday issue a keenly-awaited verdict on whether an immigration bill adopted under pressure from the far-right is in line with its basic law.

UK in Midst of a Measles Emergency, Sparking Renewed Urgency To Address Vaccination Gaps

In under two years, the UK saw the removal of its measles-free status with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) declaring it a national incident.

US Regulator Probes AI Investments By Tech Giants

A top US antitrust regulator on Thursday said it was probing investments made by Microsoft, Google and Amazon into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic.

Meta Beefs Up Teen Defenses At Instagram And Messenger

Meta on Thursday began blocking messages from strangers sent directly to young teens using Instagram or Messenger.

TikTok Shop Is Raising Its Seller Fees And Getting Rid Of Huge Discounts

TikTok informed its TikTok Shop sellers in the US, that the company will be increasing its commission by more than 5 per cent and raising its charges for each transaction.

Samsung Chair Calls Galaxy Phones More Disappointing Than iPhones, Urges AI Focus

While Chairman Lee insisted on providing services users need, it is unclear why he thinks iPhones are better than their Galaxy phones.

X Could Have Prevented The Holocaust, Says Elon Musk

The comments came after Musk's visit to the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz in Poland.

Real Madrid Come Out On Top In Latest Edition Of Deloitte Football Money League

Manchester City lose the number one spot in revenue-generating despite a successful 2022/2023 campaign, with Real Madrid returning to the top after four years.

Amazon Rainforest Faces Devastating Drought as Climate Crisis Worsens

Rivers that once flowed vigorously now bear the scars of receding water levels, leaving vast expanses of the rainforest parched and vulnerable.