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Bank of England freezes interest rate at 16-year high
The Bank of England on Thursday held its key interest rate at a 16-year high, opting against a reduction as inflation remains elevated despite recent slowdowns. High interest rates have worsened the squeeze for individuals and businesses alike, as commercial lenders put up their own interest rates on loans including mortgages.
Germany football teams to swap Adidas for Nike kit from 2027
Germany's national football teams will wear jerseys made by US sportswear giant Nike from 2027, the German Football Association (DFB) said Thursday, ending a decades-long kit partnership with domestic outfitter Adidas. Adidas had been paying approximately 50 million euros ($54 million) a year to kit out the German national football teams, according to German daily Bild. sea/hmn/gj
Apple 'aunties' greeted with cheers at Shanghai store opening
Chinese Apple superfans jostled to enter the smartphone maker's newest store in Shanghai as it opened on Thursday night -- but they were upstaged by dozens of retirees eager to nab commemorative freebies.
EU-Canada trade deal stumbles in French Senate
The French Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly voted against a free-trade agreement between the EU and Canada, dealing a stinging blow to the government of President Emmanuel Macron. The trade deal's backers say French exports to Canada increased by 33 percent between 2017 and 2023, while imports rose 35 percent, thanks to the agreement.
Nadia Nakai debuts red hairstyle, pictures have fans in awe: "You look bright and beautiful"
Nadia Nakai looked ravishing in her latest social media posts. The rapper debuted a red hairstyle, reminding people that she's the queen of all things swag.
US sues Apple for running iPhone monopoly in wide-ranging lawsuit
The US Department of Justice sued Apple on Thursday for illegally maintaining a monopoly for its iPhone by stifling competition and imposing exorbitant costs on consumers. “If left unchallenged, Apple will only continue to strengthen its smartphone monopoly,” he added.
Bonang Matheba stuns at South African Style Awards with platinum hair and gold gown
Bonang Matheba stunned at the South Africa Style Awards with her platinum hair. She stepped into her Beyoncé era with the hairdo and she also wore a gold gown.
US lawmakers race to avert weekend government shutdown
US lawmakers released a $1.2 trillion package in the early hours of Thursday to complete the 2024 federal budget -- teeing off a race to sign it into law before a government shutdown looming at the weekend.
TikTok star's "rich" neighbourhood video in Ghana fails too impress
A TikTok influencer's video from Ghana sparked a debate after he labelled a neighbourhood rich. People were not impressed by the dusty roads and houses.
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