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Europe’s economy falters as Trump presidency looms
The European economy is going to have a tough few years, if new forecasts are correct. Despite the European Central Bank (ECB) cutting interest rates for the third time in a row on Thursday, saying that lowering inflation was "well on track", the outlook for growth is less rosy. "The element which has changed is the downside risks, particularly the downside risk to growth," ECB president Christine Lagarde said as she announced a further cut in interest rates in the bloc, down to 3%. The bank said surveys indicated growth was slowing in the current quarter and that the recovery depended on consumers spending more and businesses increasing their investments. It cut its forecast for growth for the eurozone economy…
Europe’s economy falters as Trump presidency looms
The European economy is going to have a tough few…
BBC complains to Apple over misleading shooting headline
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Trump vows to end ‘very costly’ daylight saving time
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Trump vows to end ‘very costly’ daylight saving time
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Have Milei’s first six months improved the Argentine economy?
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Mexican mayor murdered days after starting job
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Ukraine gave up its nuclear weapons. Now it’s asking why
Under heavy grey skies and a thin coating of snow, hulking grey and green Cold War relics recall Ukraine’s Soviet past. Missiles, launchers and transporters […]
Vietnamese tycoon loses death row appeal over world’s biggest bank fraud
Vietnamese property tycoon Truong My Lan has lost her appeal against her death sentence for masterminding the world’s biggest bank fraud. The 68-year-old is now […]
Musk’s record $56bn pay deal rejected for second time
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk’s record-breaking $56bn (£47bn) pay award will not be reinstated, a judge has ruled. The decision in the Delaware court comes […]
Namibia opposition refuses to recognise poll result
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Zelensky suggests war could end if unoccupied Ukraine comes under Nato
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Banks’s Mild and Bombardier among ales axed by brewer
Carlsberg Marston’s has been accused of “wiping out UK brewing heritage” following a decision to cut a number of beers sold in pubs. Eleven beers […]
What are the Storm Shadow missiles Ukraine has fired into Russia?
Ukraine has used longer-range Storm Shadow missiles against targets inside Russia for the first time, the BBC understands. The move follows US President Joe Biden […]
Delhi chokes as air pollution turns ‘severe’
People in India’s capital Delhi woke up to a thick layer of smog as the air quality deteriorated to severe levels in the city. Delhi […]
Megaport opens up Latin America to Chinese trade as US looks on
As the world waits to see how the return of Donald Trump will reshape relations between Washington and Beijing, China has just taken decisive action […]