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By Lucinda Elliott BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) – Argentina’s deregulation tsar Federico Sturzenegger, after a year spearheading one of the world’s most aggressive attacks on the public sector and red tape, plans even deeper cuts this year, with sights set on industries from autos to medicines. Sturzenegger heads the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation, created last year and a possible inspiration for Elon Musk’s new U.S. government efficiency body DOGE. In an interview with Reuters, he said Argentina needed to look for every peso it could cut from state spending. «Our objective is fiscal balance, non-negotiable, executed via a reduction…

The retailer credits “sharper prices”, a growing loyalty scheme and “more effective promotions” for strong performance.  Morrisons has reported its strongest quarterly performance since the start of 2021, following a year of “urgent reinvigoration”. The supermarket’s Q4 like-for-like sales rose 4.9% during the 13 weeks to 27 October 2024, with full year group like-for-like sales up 4.1%. This represents eight consecutive quarters of positive like-for-like sales. Full year total revenue rose 8% to £15.3bn, with Q4 revenue rising 4.8% to £3.8bn. Morrisons also continued to grow its convenience store estate, which now stands at over 1,600 stores. Chief executive Rami…

The much-anticipated South Korean action crime drama, Asurado, is finally slated for its OTT debut in India. Initially released in 2021, this gripping film gained traction among global audiences for its intense narrative and character-driven storytelling. The movie, which delves deep into themes of power, crime, and redemption, will be available to Indian viewers on Lionsgate Play starting January 31, 2025. Packed with action and drama, it offers a compelling portrayal of life inside a maximum-security prison.When and Where to Watch AsuradoAsurado will make its India debut through Lionsgate Play on January 31, 2025. Its digital release provides Indian audiences…

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland Calmer heads appear to be prevailing after China’s DeepSeek triggered a sell-off in AI-related shares, with a relief rally overnight rippling into the few Asian markets not closed for Lunar New Year holidays. Investors are converting to the idea that the startup’s cheap AI assistant won’t pull the rug out from under valuations for Nvidia and its ilk, just as they prepare to assess the parade of earnings that begin today from the so-called «Mag 7» tech megacaps. Facebook owner Meta Platforms, Microsoft and Tesla are…

Tokyo, Japan CNN  —  One of Japan’s biggest cities is “beautifying” itself ahead of hosting the World Expo — not by planting flowers, but by banning cigarettes. Osaka will soon host Expo 2025, which runs from April to October, with representatives from 158 countries and regions participating in talks, demonstrations and exhibitions. The ban on public smoking, which took effect on January 27, includes roads, parks, plazas and other public places and applies not only to cigarettes, but also to vapes. Violators will be fined 1,000 yen (about $6). “Osaka City will expand its no-smoking areas to cover the entire…

By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) -European shares hit a record high on Wednesday, as chip equipment maker ASML led technology stocks higher after reporting strong quarterly results. The pan-European STOXX 600 was up 0.5%, as of 0923 GMT, rising past Tuesday’s all-time high close. ASML’s shares jumped 11.2% after the Dutch company reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter bookings of 7.09 billion euros ($7.39 billion). ASML’s earnings also reassured investors that AI chip prospects were still healthy, as they recovered from a selloff earlier this week sparked by the release of China’s DeepSeek’s model, which uses less computing power than those of rivals. STMicroelectronics,…

Episode one of the highly anticipated thriller series Paradise has been made available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar in India. This early release comes ahead of the initially scheduled January 28 premiere of the first three episodes. Created by Dan Fogelman, the series stars Sterling K. Brown, known for his Emmy-winning performance in This Is Us. Positive early reviews may have played a role in the decision to release the first episode ahead of schedule. Episodes two and three are still set to debut as planned.When and Where to Watch ParadiseEpisode one of Paradise is now streaming on Disney+ Hotstar…

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Get news about destinations, plus the latest in aviation, food and drink, and where to stay. CNN  —  Who’s the itty-bitty city-state with the global passport the world thinks is great? There’s new year cheer for Singapore as it reclaims its place at the top of a quarterly ranking of the world’s most powerful passports. Holders of this desirable red travel document enjoy visa-free access to 195 out of 227 destinations worldwide, according to the Henley Passport Index, more than citizens of any other place on the planet.…

Strange electromagnetic waves resembling bird chirps have been detected at an unexpected distance from Earth, raising concerns for space missions. These signals, known as chorus waves, can accelerate particles to dangerously high speeds, posing a risk to spacecraft and astronauts. Previously observed much closer to Earth, the latest detection occurred nearly 100,000 miles away. This discovery challenges long-standing theories about their origins and behaviour, urging scientists to reassess their understanding of Earth’s magnetosphere and its interaction with solar particles.Chorus waves: A closer lookAccording to findings published in Nature, chorus waves are energetic bursts within Earth’s magnetic field, known for their…

(Bloomberg) — A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a new directive to halt payments of federal grants, loans and other assistance to an array of programs across the country. Most Read from Bloomberg The decision was handed down Tuesday in Washington by US District Judge Loren AliKhan in a lawsuit filed by a group of nonprofits, even as nearly two dozen states filed a separate complaint challenging the directive. Both cases are seeking nationwide injunctions against Trump’s plan. AliKhan issued her order minutes before the freeze was to take effect. She said the administrative stay was…