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Today: February 06, 2026
Today: February 06, 2026

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Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers

The world's biggest retailer of IKEA furniture reported a rise in annual profit on Tuesday, while it tries to bring back cash-strapped

Biggest IKEA retailer reports profit rise as it tries to sway budget-conscious buyers
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Science|Technology

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in artificial intelligence infrastructure at a data centre in Portugal's port city of Sines over the next few years, marking one of the largest

Microsoft plans to invest $10 billion in Portuguese AI data hub
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Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation

A Ukrainian anti-corruption agency has detained five people and identified seven other suspects in a major graft investigation

Ukraine detains 5 people in $100M energy sector graft investigation
Business|Economy

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?

Trump just floated a 50-year mortgage. Is that a good idea?
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Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner

Thousands of protesters in Serbia have formed a human shield around a bombed-out military complex, vowing to protect it from redevelopment

Serbian protesters vow to prevent real estate project linked to Trump son-in-law Kushner
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats

Here’s what the US military is using to strike alleged drug boats
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Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day

Here’s what’s open and closed on Veterans Day
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German investor morale declines unexpectedly in November, ZEW finds

German investor morale unexpectedly fell in November, the ZEW economic research institute said on Tuesday, reporting a decrease in its economic sentiment index to

German investor morale declines unexpectedly in November, ZEW finds
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Sterling snaps four-day rising streak after jobs data

Sterling snapped a four-day rising streak as data on Tuesday showed British unemployment rose, while annual wage growth slowed slightly, bolstering expectations for a

Sterling snaps four-day rising streak after jobs data
Economy

US shutdown fallout: Who came out ahead -- and who didn't

As the U.S.

US shutdown fallout: Who came out ahead -- and who didn't
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REUTERS NEXT - DBS CEO sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown

China's push into deep technology and artificial intelligence is creating

REUTERS NEXT - DBS CEO sees tech-led growth in China despite property slowdown
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European corporate outlook improves as companies defy uncertainty

The outlook for European corporate health has further improved, the latest earnings forecasts showed on Tuesday, as companies continue to show that they have

European corporate outlook improves as companies defy uncertainty
Business|Economy|Food

Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?

Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?

Has the cash-strapped American worker fallen out of love with slop?
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?

What is COP30 and why does it matter?
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week

Despite hopes the federal government shutdown could end this week, air travelers in the United States are still in for a rough few days of cancellations and delays nationwide

When will US air travel be back to normal? Not this week
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe

EU agrees to relax green rules in farming subsidy reform

EU member states and the European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on an overhaul of the EU's huge farming subsidies, weakening environmental standards as part of plans to

EU agrees to relax green rules in farming subsidy reform
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South Korea's state-run think tank sees no big need to cut rates

South Korea's state-run think tank said on Tuesday there was no huge need for interest rate cuts, as it revised up a forecast for economic growth next year.

South Korea's state-run think tank sees no big need to cut rates
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ECB policymakers gaining confidence in inflation, growth outlook

Risks to euro zone inflation are balanced and growth is turning out to be stronger than once expected, two European Central Bank policymakers said on Tuesday, reinforcing market

ECB policymakers gaining confidence in inflation, growth outlook
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Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts

The foreign ministers of Turkey and Egypt will discuss the Gaza ceasefire and international efforts to rebuild the enclave once the war is over during talks in Ankara on Wednesday, a

Turkish, Egyptian foreign ministers to discuss Gaza ceasefire, post-war efforts
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China's central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist

China's central bank said on Tuesday it would maintain "appropriately loose" monetary policy, keep liquidity ample while improving its policy transmission, as the economy still

China's central bank to maintain accommodative policy as challenges persist
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Toyota's buyout of group firm faces new obstacle after Elliott takes stake

Toyota Motor's planned buyout of group firm Toyota Industries is set to face more hurdles after activist investor Elliott Investment Management said it had bought a

Toyota's buyout of group firm faces new obstacle after Elliott takes stake
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Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters

A de facto partition of Gaza between an area controlled by Israel and another ruled by Hamas is increasingly likely, multiple

Partition of Gaza a looming risk as Trump's plan falters
Business|Economy|Health|Political

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash

Many SNAP recipients are struggling — and confused — amid legal whiplash
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AstraZeneca hits record high, cements lead as UK's biggest stock

Shares in AstraZeneca rose past their September 2024 peak on Tuesday, hitting a fresh record high and cementing the company's position as the largest UK-listed stock by market value.

AstraZeneca hits record high, cements lead as UK's biggest stock
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|World

Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds

Weak domestic demand rather than U.S. tariffs is the main reason China is dumping surplus product on European markets at rock-bottom prices at the expense of domestic producers, a

Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds
Economy|Environment|Science|World

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 

With typhoons tearing across Southeast Asia this week while areas of Jamaica and Brazil are still clearing debris from damaging storms,

COP30 highlights growing need of countries for resilience to storms, flood and fires 
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UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to November 2 as grocers ramped up Christmas promotions, industry data showed on Tuesday, providing a little

UK grocery inflation slows as supermarkets ramp up promotions, says Worldpanel
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King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship

King Felipe will start the first state visit to China by a Spanish monarch in 18 years on Tuesday as Madrid pursues the most active courtship of

King Felipe heads to China for more Spanish courtship
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SoftBank profit more than doubles to $16.6 billion on OpenAI gains

SoftBank Group Chief Executive Masayoshi Son's "all in" bet on OpenAI appears to be paying dividends after the ChatGPT-maker's valuation soared this year, producing a

SoftBank profit more than doubles to $16.6 billion on OpenAI gains
Business|Economy|World

China to provide new investment opportunities to US companies

China will continue to promote the expansion of market access, particularly in the service sector, which will bring new investment opportunities to companies including those from

China to provide new investment opportunities to US companies
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Bank of Korea board members cautious about rate cuts, minutes show

Most board members of South Korea's central bank expressed caution about further policy easing as they kept interest rates unchanged at their last meeting on October 23, minutes of

Bank of Korea board members cautious about rate cuts, minutes show
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Worsening UK labour market bolsters Bank of England rate cut bets

Britain's labour market cooled noticeably in the third quarter as the unemployment rate jumped and wage growth slowed, according to data on Tuesday

Worsening UK labour market bolsters Bank of England rate cut bets
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Reopening rebound runs on, with rate cuts in sight

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook The longest U.S. government shutdown on record looks to be nearly over, and traders are riding the tail end of a wave of

Reopening rebound runs on, with rate cuts in sight
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UBS delays migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients, sources say

UBS is delaying the migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients to its own platforms by several months, sources told Reuters, a rare setback in

UBS delays migration of some super-rich Credit Suisse clients, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine

Two weeks after U.S.

Trump's deal with South Korea bogged down in details over submarine
Asia|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Technology

Sony raises profit forecast by 8%, cites lower tariff impact, anime strength

Sony raised its operating profit forecast for the year ending March 2026 by 8% to 1.43 trillion yen ($9.5 billion) on Tuesday, citing a smaller-than-expected impact from

Sony raises profit forecast by 8%, cites lower tariff impact, anime strength
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China devises plan to keep US military from getting its rare-earth magnets, WSJ reports

China plans to ease the flow of rare earths and other restricted materials to the U.S. via a system that will exclude companies with ties to the U.S. military while fast-tracking export

China devises plan to keep US military from getting its rare-earth magnets, WSJ reports
Australia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts

BHP has been ordered by Australia's Federal Court to compensate 85 coal mine workers employed by its labour hire arm in Queensland for unlawfully requiring them to work Christmas

BHP to compensate Australian coal workers for Christmas shifts
Economy|Environment|Science|World

What is climate finance and why does it matter?

Countries trying to shift to clean energy while also preparing for extreme weather and other impacts in a warmer world will need money - a lot of it.

What is climate finance and why does it matter?
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China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says

China is willing to resume exchanges with Canada and cooperate in various fields, its foreign minister said to his Canadian counterpart without specifying the sectors, the official

China ready to resume exchanges and cooperate with Canada, foreign minister says
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology|World

Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level, report says

Private funding for Southeast Asia's internet economy grew 15% from a year earlier to $7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, lagging the global growth rate

Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level, report says
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China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more

China's largest online sales festival, dubbed Singles' Day, is getting longer as retailers try to entice frugal shoppers to spend more

China's 'Singles' Day' shopping festival a gauge of Beijing's effort to get consumers to spend more
Australia|Business|Economy|World

New Zealand inflation expectations remain subdued in Q4, survey shows

New Zealand's inflation expectations remained subdued in the fourth quarter, a Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) survey showed on Tuesday, with most respondents expecting a cut in

New Zealand inflation expectations remain subdued in Q4, survey shows
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Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government

(Corrects in next to last paragraph the reference to New Jersey Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill, not Mike Sherrill.) By Richard Cowan and Nolan D.

Schumer in the hotseat, again, over deal to fund government
Australia|Business|Economy|Finance

Australia consumer mood turns optimistic for first time in almost four years

Australia's consumer sentiment turned optimistic in November for the first time in almost four years thanks to a much better outlook for family finances and the economy, a survey

Australia consumer mood turns optimistic for first time in almost four years
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UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget

Spending from British consumers cooled last month as they waited to see how Black Friday deals and the government's budget later this month, widely expected to contain

UK consumer spending slows ahead of Black Friday and budget
Australia|Business|Economy|World

Australian business activity picks up in October, survey shows

A measure of Australian business conditions picked up in October as firms reported better sales and profits, while gauges of costs and prices eased back further and looked to be well

Australian business activity picks up in October, survey shows
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Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister 

At a farmer's market not far from Tokyo, more than 100 shoppers queued for a chance to get a kilo or so of Japanese rice for 500 yen ($3.32) by carefully

Japan's rice prices on rise again in test for new prime minister 
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Beyond Meat forecasts subdued quarterly sales as demand remains weak

Beyond Meat posted a bigger quarterly loss and forecast fourth-quarter sales below Wall Street estimates on Monday, as the plant-based meat maker grappled with sluggish demand for its

Beyond Meat forecasts subdued quarterly sales as demand remains weak
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Natura swings to Q3 loss on weaker Brazil demand, integration challenges

Brazilian cosmetic maker Natura swung to a recurring net loss in the third quarter on Monday, hit by slowing consumer demand in its local market, as well as challenges in the

Natura swings to Q3 loss on weaker Brazil demand, integration challenges
Business|Economy|Science|Technology

SoftBank's OpenAI wager in focus as analysts upgrade share price target

Technology investor SoftBank Group reports second quarter earnings results on Tuesday in the midst of feverish investment in artificial intelligence that has sent its

SoftBank's OpenAI wager in focus as analysts upgrade share price target
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Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say

As the government shutdown stretches on, military advocates are warning of long-lasting effects to National Guard troops and their readiness

Government shutdown will have lasting effects on National Guard, advocates say