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The S&P 500 fell 1.9% as a sell-off in technology stocks intensified, putting the index on track for its worst session since June. Treasury yields declined as investors sought safety, while higher oil prices added to inflation concerns.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveEuropean Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said she will leave her post on February 7, 2027, before her term ends. The ECB held its policy rate at 2.5%, while her announcement prompted speculation about the institution’s next leadership.
lemonde.fr (English) ↗＋ SaveA UN investigator accused Myanmar’s military of deliberately attacking civilians to terrorize them and force submission. He said weapons purchases from China, Russia and other countries are fueling the conflict and worsening the humanitarian and human-rights crisis.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveThe United States canceled a G20 foreign ministers’ group photo after European diplomats objected to being pictured with Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The dispute highlighted divisions among major economies over Russia and other global crises.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveBinance said it would cover customer losses after the cryptocurrency exchange was hit by a record $6.3 billion hack. Experts identified North Korea as the likely culprit, while the company said it had frozen about $3 billion of the affected assets.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveMore than 43 million Americans had voted early by Friday, nearly 10 million more than at the comparable point in the 2022 midterms. Participation rose sharply in several competitive Senate states, including Texas, Maine, Michigan, North Carolina and South Carolina.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveA federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to stop California from processing and segregate as many as 20,000 ballots linked to people the administration identified as likely noncitizens. The department said it would immediately appeal.
apnews.com (English) ↗＋ SaveCenturies from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder helped South Africa fight back and set Australia a target of 288 in the deciding third men’s Test. The match will be settled on the final day.
theguardian.com (English) ↗＋ SaveEngland defeated Papua New Guinea 34-12 at the Rugby League World Cup in Wollongong, but their opening loss to Tonga leaves them likely to miss out on the semi-finals.
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