International EU has ‘open mind’ on UK customs union talks, says official Valdis Dombrovskis says bloc is ‘ready to engage’ amid meetings with ministers including Rachel ReevesBusiness live – latest updatesThe European Commission would be “open-minded” to discussing closer trade ties with the UK, including a customs union, a senior EU official has said.The EU economy commissioner, Valdis Dombrovskis, told the BBC that the European bloc was “ready to engage with an open mind” when asked about a customs union. Continue reading...Source: […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Fifa president ‘infantile’ for wanting to lift Russia ban, Ukraine minister says Ukraine's sports minister calls Fifa president Gianni Infantino "irresponsible" and "infantile" for saying it will look at lifting a ban on Russia.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Paris prosecutors raid France offices of Elon Musk’s X The Paris prosecutor says its cyber-crime unit is conducting a search of X's offices.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Iran’s president says it will negotiate with the US Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran would pursue "fair and equitable" talks, as the US builds up forces in the region. Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
International Austerity hinders fight against wildfires in Argentina’s Patagonia Criticism grows as Milei's austerity cuts have reduced Argentina's fire management budget despite wildfire crisis.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
International Why is Benzema’s Al Hilal transfer linked to Ronaldo? Former Real Madrid teammate and current SPL rival Karim Benzema's move has upset Cristiano Ronaldo, reports say.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026
Local Mergers and acquisitions are surging amidst market exuberance on the exit trail By Eric OSIAKWAN On January 5, 2026, we woke up to the new year message that Africa’s largest fintech Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, […] The post Mergers and acquisitions are surging amidst market exuberance on the exit trail […] todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link Local Government announces emergency rebuild at NOBISCO, Labone SHS The Government, through the Ministry of Education, has announced plans to construct emergency infrastructure for two senior high schools (SHSs) affected by recent fire outbreaks. Read More …Source: www.graphic.com.ghRead full article todayFebruary 3, 2026 1
insert_link International Santander offers 98% mortgage for first-time buyers – with strict rules todayFebruary 3, 2026 6