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- Reuters
Nissan board agrees to scrap $60 billion Honda merger talks, source says
TOKYO (Reuters) -Nissan is set to call off merger talks with rival Honda, a source said on Wednesday, abandoning a $60 billion plus tie-up that would have created the world's no.3 automaker and raising questions about how it will drive a turnaround by itself. Nissan shares slid more than 4% on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which temporarily suspended trading in the stock after a Nikkei business daily report that it would pull out. Honda shares continued to trade and finished the day up more than 8%, in a sign of apparent investor relief.
- Sky News
Kay Burley retires from Sky News after 36 years
Kay Burley has announced she is retiring from Sky News after 36 years at the broadcaster. Former BBC Newsnight producer Sam McAlister said she was "devastated" by the "absolute icon" retiring from Sky News.
- GuruFocus.com
China's Potential Probe Into App Store Fees Weighs on Apple Stock
China's regulators are weighing a probe into Apple's (AAPL) App Store fees, adding to global scrutiny on the tech giant
- USA TODAY
When is Fat Tuesday? What to know about the last day of Mardi Gras
Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant celebration.
- Hello!
Alexa Chung's sheer tights and silk pyjama combo is peak It-Girl
The 41-year-old It-Brit is championing a new trend and fashion lovers are on board. See photos
- KameraOne
Teen stuck in quicksand follows instructions to escape
This is the incredible moment a teenager stuck in quicksand on the island of Gulangyu, China on February 1 is able to escape by remaining calm and carefully following instructions.
- GuruFocus.com
Boeing's Starliner Woes Grow: Over $2B Lost, More Risks Ahead
Boeing (BA) has lost over $2B on its Starliner program, with delays and costs mounting, and future losses possible
- Yahoo Finance UK
Best credit card deals of the week, 5 February
Discover the best credit cards to save money, earn rewards and travel smarter.
- PA Media: UK News
Camilla joins Helena Bonham Carter and Stephen Fry to celebrate historic library
The Queen visited the 19th century London Library for a special dinner on Tuesday evening.
- Sky News
Manhunt after shooting at Brussels underground station
Belgian police have launched a manhunt after a shooting near an underground station in the capital. It happened outside Clemenceau metro station - near Brussels-Midi Station - at about 6.30am on Wednesday, according to local media reports. Clemenceau, Trone and Gare de l'Ouest underground stations have been closed to the public as police search for the perpetrators, The Brussels Times reported.
- Yahoo Finance
Stock market today: Nasdaq futures slip to lead S&P 500, Dow lower as Google earnings fall short
US stock futures pulled back after-hours against a backdrop of mixed earnings and the outbreak of a trade war with China.
- Evening Standard
London travel news LIVE: No trains at City Thameslink until the end of the day due to burst water main
Passengers travelling to or from City Thameslink should use a nearby station instead
- Yahoo News UK
What happened in the Nottingham attacks?
The mother of one of the Nottingham attack victims has described a report into the care received by Valdo Calocane as a ‘horror show’.
- Reuters
Nasdaq futures lag as Alphabet, AMD slide after bleak forecasts
Google-parent Alphabet dropped 7.5% in premarket trading after posting a deceleration in cloud revenue growth, missing analysts' expectations. The company also said it would spend $75 billion on its AI buildout this year, 29% higher than Wall Street expected. Advanced Micro Devices lost 8.2% after Chief Executive Lisa Su said the company's data center sales - a proxy for its AI revenue - in the current quarter would be down about 7% from the just-ended quarter.
- The Canadian Press
Zhou Guanyu joins Ferrari as a reserve driver for 2025 F1 season
MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — The first Chinese driver in Formula 1, Zhou Guanyu, is heading back to Ferrari as one of its reserve drivers for the 2025 season.
- Yahoo Finance UK
FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks head lower as Trump's trade war pushes gold prices to record high
Gold is now up by more than 8% in the past month, adding to the record levels seen during 2024.
- Reuters
Michelin sees possible impact on sourcing, investments from Trump tariffs
Most of the tyres Michelin sells in the United States are produced locally, a spokesperson for the company told Reuters, highlighting the firm's "strong industrial presence" in the country with 35 facilities. U.S. President Donald Trump said at the weekend he would impose 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on China but on Monday agreed to a 30-day delay in imposing them on the United States' two neighbours. "If confirmed, these measures could potentially impact the Group's sourcing and investment strategy", the Michelin spokesperson said.
- Sky News
Sweden shooting: What we know after 11 people killed at adult education centre
Swedish police say at least 11 people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre. Police said at least 11 people had been killed in the shooting. Here is everything we know about the shooting so far.
- Evening Standard
Kay Burley quits Sky News live on air in shock announcement after 36 years with channel
Kay Burley said ‘it's been an honour and privilege’ as she closed her final Sky News breakfast programme on Wednesday
- The Independent
7 castles in the UK where you can enjoy a Traitors-style getaway
Ardross Castle may not be available for getaways, but these hotels are the perfect places to hole up