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South Africa unveils $26bn stimulus and taps IMF for first time

Coronavirus package aims to protect economy and fend off looming hunger crisis




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US daily fatalities drop below 1,000 for first time in month

Death toll falls in part because of sharp decline in New York state




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Meghan Markle loses first round of legal battle

High Court rules some allegations against Associated Newspapers should be struck out




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Election: Sterling climbs above $1.30 for first time since late October — as it happened

Live coverage of the UK election campaign.

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FirstFT: Today’s top stories

Your daily news briefing




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UK pound slips more than 1% in first two trading days of May

Sterling under pressure from US-China angst and renewed Brexit concerns




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Facebook’s Libra appoints Bush-era terrorism finance tsar as first chief

Stuart Levey, known for tough enforcement of sanctions on Iran, will head digital currency project




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Shell cuts dividend for first time since second world war

Oil price collapse triggered by coronavirus pandemic almost halves Anglo-Dutch group’s earnings




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Chevron to slash spending further despite robust first quarter

Earnings of $3.6bn exceeded expectations ahead of collapse in global oil demand




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Wall Street records first back-to-back gains in over a month

S&P 500 gives back some of its earlier rally as US stimulus package attracts objections on Capitol Hill




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My First Million: Andy Scott, turnround specialist

‘There are no warranties when you take on an insolvent company’




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My First Million: Mike Battle, LaplandUK founder

From hedge fund manager to making children’s festive dreams come true




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My First Million: Nicholas Gill, chief executive, David Phillips

We grew too fast, but came back stronger




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More than £2bn lent under ‘bounce back’ scheme on first day

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud




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Former First Lady Barbara Bush dies aged 92




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Barbara Bush, former US First Lady, 1925-2018

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character




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How Covid-19 tore through global markets in first quarter

Every major asset class has been disrupted




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North America set for first plant supplying cobalt for electric cars

Glencore-backed First Cobalt to open Canada refinery this year in attempt to cut reliance on China




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London market passes first post-Brexit test with £1.3bn listing

Smart meter group’s IPO boosts hopes of fundraising uptick after lacklustre 2019




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Pandemic policies: Rishi Sunak’s first  Budget and a cut in the base rate

Surprise measures on pensions and investing for children lay in the chancellor’s red box




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Pinn’s illustration of the week: America First

Donald Trump pulls support from the World Health Organization




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Microsoft to open first data center in New Zealand as cloud usage grows

In spite of being in the midst of a pandemic sowing economic uncertainty, one area that continues to thrive is cloud computing. Perhaps that explains why Microsoft, which saw Azure grow 59% in its most recent earnings report, announced plans to open a new data center in New Zealand once it receives approval from the […]




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Smartwatch shipments grew during the first quarter of 2020, with Apple Watch still in first place

Despite the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments continued to grow during the first three months of the year, driven by online sales, says a new report by research firm Strategy Analytics. Shipments grew 20% annually to reach 13.7 million units in the first quarter of 2020, up from 11.4 million units […]




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MacBook Pro 16” first impressions: Return of the Mack

In poker, complacency is a quiet killer. It can steal your forward momentum bit by bit, using the warm glow of a winning hand or two to cover the bets you’re not making until it’s too late and you’re out of leverage.  Over the past few years, Apple’s MacBook game had begun to suffer from […]




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Smartwatch shipments grew during the first quarter of 2020, with Apple Watch still in first place

Despite the worldwide impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, global smartwatch shipments continued to grow during the first three months of the year, driven by online sales, says a new report by research firm Strategy Analytics. Shipments grew 20% annually to reach 13.7 million units in the first quarter of 2020, up from 11.4 million units […]




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Microsoft to open first data center in New Zealand as cloud usage grows

In spite of being in the midst of a pandemic sowing economic uncertainty, one area that continues to thrive is cloud computing. Perhaps that explains why Microsoft, which saw Azure grow 59% in its most recent earnings report, announced plans to open a new data center in New Zealand once it receives approval from the […]




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Apple and Google release first seed of COVID-19 exposure notification API for contact tracing app developers

Apple and Google have released the first version of their exposure notification API, which they previously called the contact tracing API. This is a developer-focused release, and is a seed of the API in development, with the primary intent of collecting feedback from developers who will be using the API to create new contact tracing […]




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U.S. gasoline price increases for first time since February (short version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline rose for the first time since February to $1.79 a gallon on Monday. That's up 1.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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U.S. gasoline price increases for first time since February (long version)

The U.S. average retail price for regular gasoline rose for the first time since February to $1.79 a gallon on Monday. That's up 1.6 cents from a week ago, based on the weekly price survey by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.




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STEM agenda alive and kicking - PwC partners with McCarthy Catholic College for Sydney's first P-TECH Pilot - 30 May

PwC has today been announced as the first employer partner for a new Pathways in Technology (P-TECH) style pilot at McCarthy Catholic College, Emu Plains.




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Astronomers in Hawaii capture high resolution images ..ky imaging’ technique, probe into planet's cloud tops - Firstpost

  1. Astronomers in Hawaii capture high resolution images ..ky imaging’ technique, probe into planet's cloud tops  Firstpost
  2. Giant Planet More Astounding Than Before  NEWS9 live
  3. Scientists obtain 'lucky' image of Jupiter  BBC News
  4. New images of Jupiter captured by astronomers using `lucky technique`  WION
  5. Scientists probe Jupiter's violent storms, lightning strikes  EdexLive
  6. View Full coverage on Google News





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'Walked all night on tracks, left behind as I couldn't keep up' says Aurangabad tragedy survivor; 16... - Firstpost

  1. 'Walked all night on tracks, left behind as I couldn't keep up' says Aurangabad tragedy survivor; 16...  Firstpost
  2. Sorry, we have run out of all words today  Mumbai Mirror
  3. NHRC issues notice to Maharashtra govt over deaths of migrant workers in Aurangabad train mishap, seeks det...  Zee News
  4. 16 walking home to MP fall asleep on rail tracks, run over in Maharashtra  The Indian Express
  5. Tragedy on tracks  The Indian Express
  6. View Full coverage on Google News




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How startups close their first big sales

Your chances of closing your first big sale are going to be directly related to how well you’re targeting prospective customers.




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The First Question to Ask Yourself If You Want to Be an Entrepreneur but Don't Know Where to Start

And how the answer will help you determine the idea for your new business.



  • Starting a Business

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Downton Abbey movie FIRST LOOK: Countess Crawley clashes with old foe Imelda Staunton

Dame Maggie Smith's Dowager Countess Crawley and  Downton Abbey newcomer Imelda Staunton are set to  face off in a battle of wills in a new dramatic new teaser clip from the upcoming film




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Belgravia FIRST LOOK: Harriet Walter joins Tamsin Greig and Ella Purnell in new images from ITV show

The first images of Harriet Walter Tamsin Greig, and Ella Purnell were released by ITV on Wednesday, which saw the stars dressed in their finery for the period drama.




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Married At First Sight episode 2 RECAP: ALEX MICHAEL exposes sneaky production tricks

Married At First Sight was equal parts Jerry Springer and Downton Abbey in an uneven, scripted affair on Tuesday night.




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Belgravia EXCLUSIVE: First look at Julian Fellowes new period drama 

The trailer for the exciting new show by Downton Abbey's creator Julian Fellowes was released on Friday, and teased an intense family drama.




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NTAs 2020: Caitlyn Jenner dazzles in a silver dress as she makes her first appearance at the awards

The Olympic champion, 70, ensured all eyes were on her in a plunging silver gown which highlighted her athletic physique on the red carpet.




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Corrie's Mikey North is spotted for the FIRST TIME since denying kissing co-star Alison King at NTAs

The 33-year-old actor, who is married to Racheal Isherwood, cut a low-key figure as he joined his pals for the night out on the town in the wake of his scandal at last week's NTAs




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Married At First Sight stars are considering legal action against Nine

After Seven's historic payout to a House Rules contestant who was unfairly portrayed as a 'villain', the floodgates have opened for other disgruntled reality stars to take legal action




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House Rules stars Jessica Dover and Jared Petrenko are expecting their first child

He's the former Adelaide Crows player who made his reality TV debut on House Rules in 2018. 




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Married At First Sight's strategic change to coincide with Channel Seven's House Rules premiere

Channel Nine has made a strategic scheduling change for Married At First Sight's grand final, switching the air date to this coming Sunday.




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Channel Seven reacts to Nine rescheduling Married At First Sight grand final reunion to Sunday

Channel Seven has made a strategic scheduling change for the upcoming premiere date of House Rules: High Stakes, switching the air date to this coming Monday.




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Neymar is primed for his first Champions League match in almost a YEAR

Neymar is primed for his first Champions League match in almost a year when PSG play Real Madrid. Tuesday's game is a chance for him to redeem himself with PSG or catch Barcelona's eyes.




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Neymar to miss Carnival for first time in SIX years to end long run of his mysterious March absences

The Brazilian superstar has always been sidelined during early March due to either injuries and suspensions, but fans have noticed a pattern in his absences.




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Kylie Jenner takes daughter Stormi on first snowboarding trip

It was a big milestone for the mother-daughter duo, as Kylie revealed it was 'Storm's first trip to the snow' in a sweet Instagram set that they took before hitting the slopes to snowboard.




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Kylie Jenner flaunts snow bunny status in a luxe Chanel suit after Stormi's first time snowboarding

The 22-year-old makeup mogul sported a chic Chanel suit with matching gloves after watching her daughter Stormi snowboard with ease for the very first time.




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Former What Not To Wear host Stacy London reveals she's in first serious relationship with a woman

Former What Not to Wear host, Stacy London has revealed that she is in her first serious relationship with a woman. London says that she and Cat Yezbak have been dating for a year.