International Relations and Trade
- U.S. Imposes New Tariffs: On February 1, President Donald Trump announced a 10% tariff on Chinese imports, leading to immediate retaliatory tariffs from China and a legal complaint filed by Beijing with the World Trade Organization. Tariffs on Canada and Mexico were postponed for a month following negotiations. theguardian.com
Legal and Political Developments
- FBI Employees Sue U.S. Government: FBI employees filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government over efforts to compile a list of personnel who worked on cases related to January 6 and former President Trump, expressing concerns over potential terminations or disciplinary actions. theguardian.com
Entertainment
- Peacock’s February Releases: Peacock announced its February 2025 lineup, featuring exclusive premieres such as “Piece By Piece” on February 7 and “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” on February 13. The platform also added new seasons of original series and a variety of popular shows and movies. decider.com
Sports
- Washington Commanders Retain Team Name: Owner Josh Harris confirmed that the team will continue with the ‘Commanders’ name, highlighting its growing acceptance among players and staff. The team is also planning stadium upgrades and aims for a new facility by 2030. hogshaven.com
Financial Updates
- Upcoming Financial Changes in February: Several significant financial changes are set for February, including Nationwide reducing interest rates on 89 savings accounts from February 1, eBay adjusting its fee structure for private sellers starting February 4, and the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee reviewing the base rate on February 6, which could influence savings and mortgage rates. thescottishsun.co.uk
International Affairs
UN Condemns Executions in Sudan: The UN Secretary-General expressed deep alarm over reports of summary executions of civilians in Khartoum North, allegedly carried out by fighters and militias allied with Sudan’s military government.
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