Floods in Brazilian state of Minas Gerais kill at least 14 and force hundreds to leave homes
Severe floods in southeastern Brazil have killed at least 14 people.
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Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video to come under stricter regulation in UK
Streaming giants will be subject to same Ofcom scrutiny as traditional broadcasters such as the BBCNetflix, Amazon’s Prime Video and Disney+ are to come under “enhanced regulation” by the UK media regulator, Ofcom, making the streaming giants subject t…
Meta agrees $60bn deal with chipmaker AMD despite AI bubble fears
Facebook owner’s investment described by semiconductor company as ‘big bet’ on artificial intelligenceBusiness live – latest updatesThe owner of Facebook has agreed to buy $60bn (£44.5bn) of artificial intelligence chips from the US semiconductor compa…
UK’s biggest student housing provider hit by fall in international enrolment
Unite Group cuts rents at some universities and raises cash by selling London site to joint venture for £186mBusiness live – latest updatesA drop in the number of international students coming to the UK has hit the student housing provider Unite Group,…
UK must ‘prepare for the worst’ after Trump tariff change, government warned
British firms have faced a rollercoaster of uncertainty when it comes to doing business in the US
Spiro secures $50 million from Afreximbank, others to expand Africa battery-swapping network
Financing for Africa’s electric mobility sector is surging, reflecting growing investor confidence in battery swapping, fast charging and local assembly.
Home Depot tops expectations in the fourth quarter, but customers pull back on spending
Home Depot’s fiscal fourth-quarter performance was muted, as there was ongoing caution by American consumers amid a weak housing market.
Reconstruction of Ukraine’s economy could cost $588 billion over 10 years
Four years to the day after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we take a look at the state of the country’s economy. The World Bank estimates it will take $588 billion over the next 10 years to make up for damage and destruction incurred during …
Oil prices hit seven-month highs as tensions rise before US-Iran talks
Traders appear to be hedging against worst-case scenario of a conflict between the two nations, analyst saysBusiness live – latest updatesOil prices have reached seven-month highs, as traders reacted to heightened tensions between the US and Iran ahead…
Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of 2 key ports on the Panama Canal
Hong Kong protests after Panama takes control of two key ports on the Panama Canal once run by a Hong Kong company.