Welcome to the weekend. I'm Kate Turton, newsletter editor, and covering for Robert. We have the latest news from the war in Ukraine, the fallout from Nigeria's election, questions about the devastating train crash in Greece, and more Western government bans of TikTok amid security concerns. |
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A local resident walks along an empty street, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, in the frontline city of Bakhmut, Ukraine February 27, 2023. REUTERS/Alex Babenko |
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- Is it his turn? Nigerian President-elect Bola Tinubu, the candidate from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) campaigned under the slogan 'it's my turn'. The so-called godfather of Lagos won with just 37% of the vote, beating Peoples Democratic party (PDP) candidate, Atiku Abubakar (29%), and Peter Obi of the Labour party (25%).
- Not so fast: Obi and Abubakar have both indicated they intend to challenge the results in court, but Morgan Stanley turned 'bullish' on Nigeria bonds after the election and Obi has already started to lay out his plans.
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- Rishi's Irish stew: On Monday, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak struck a deal with the European Union on post-Brexit trade rules for Northern Ireland, but the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) continues to withhold its approval. What does the historic Northern Ireland deal really mean? Listen to the Reuters World News Podcast to find out.
- Boris hints at Tory rebellion: While the unionists decide whether to bestow their stamp of approval, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson claimed he would have a hard time supporting the deal. Johnson's criticism isn't entirely surprising; nonetheless Sterling fell against the U.S. dollar and euro after Johnson's comments, extending losses from earlier in the day.
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- The best of Reuters this week: Elon Musk made grand promises for Neuralink's brain chips, but so far they have faced backlash, investigations, and failed to achieve some of their more modest goals. Petrochemicals giant Dow said it was recycling our shoes; we found them at an Indonesian flea market. Before the war, Ukraine was considered Europe's bread basket, but research has shown that the damage to the soil and the world's food supplies will likely take years to recover. And a Reuters photographer spent the day with embattled Republican George Santos.
- Science and research: South African scientists have come up with a novel way to wage war on an invasive water weed – bugs. Newly released genetics studies have revealed more about the hardships faced by early humans in Europe. A globe-spanning U.S. intelligence investigation has concluded "very unlikely" a foreign adversary is responsible for the "Havana syndrome" ailment that has afflicted diplomats, spies, and other personnel worldwide. Diabetics rejoiced this week as Eli Lilly announced it will cut list prices by 70% for its most commonly prescribed insulin products.
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Robert will be back next Saturday to welcome you to the weekend. Thanks for reading. |
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