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Floods and landslides in Brazil’s Minas Gerais killed 62 people, left 7 missing and displaced 4,706, as rescues and federal aid expanded in Juiz de Fora and Uba.
Forecasters say a spell of springlike weather will lift UK highs to 18C to 19C, briefly outpacing Barcelona, before a wetter weekend arrives.
Nvidia and global telecom leaders committed at Mobile World Congress to build 6G on open, secure AI-native platforms, backing AI across RAN, edge and core.
EU governments cleared an interim trade agreement with Mercosur, letting provisions take effect provisionally while the European Parliament process continues.
OPEC Fund signed a €15 million loan with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo to expand SME credit, including for women owned firms, boosting longer term finance in Kosovo 2026.
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EU governments cleared an interim trade agreement with Mercosur, letting provisions take effect provisionally while the European Parliament process continues.
EU presses the United States for full clarity on tariffs after the Supreme Court ruling, citing an EU-US framework that caps duties on most goods.
Antonio Guterres points to the India EU trade agreement as he urges support for multipolarity, saying global challenges need inclusive cooperation under the UN Charter.
India and the European Union concluded a free trade agreement on Jan 27, 2026, as EU companies cite tariff cuts and easier market access for goods and services.
OPEC Fund signed a €15 million loan with Raiffeisen Bank Kosovo to expand SME credit, including for women owned firms, boosting longer term finance in Kosovo 2026.
The dollar falls broadly while the yen strengthens on intervention risk, sending the euro and pound higher ahead of the Federal Reserve decision.
US debt remains a global benchmark, yet Trump’s Greenland pressure is pushing fresh debate in Europe over exposure, liquidity needs, and dollar safety.
Jamie Dimon warns Trump backed 10% credit card rate cap could curb lending, with JPMorgan and industry groups saying fixed ceilings may limit credit access today.
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Critics argue AI impact is not about replacing stars but about partial automation that trims entry roles, speeds iteration and shifts budgets.
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Fresha secures a $31 million investment from JP Morgan to enhance its machine learning and AI-driven robotics.
Luxury
The global luxury market faces a 2% decline in 2024, with 50 million consumers exiting due to high prices and reduced innovation, Bain & Company’s annual report reveals.
