Global stock markets were cautious on Tuesday as investors awaited US President Donald Trump’s decision on new tariffs, with shares in Europe opening slightly higher before falling back and those in Asia seeing modest gains. Trump hinted at imposing new tariffs on Mexico and Canada on 1 February, as part of his ambitious agenda including trade reforms and lower taxes. The dollar regained some ground against major currencies while market sentiment was dented by Trump’s tariff agenda, leading to potential volatility in the markets.
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Ex-police chief convicted of rape and murder captured after escaping Arkansas prison
Grant Hardin, a former Arkansas police chief convicted of rape and murder, was recaptured after escaping from prison nearly two weeks prior. Hardin, 56, impersonated a corrections officer to flee the North Central Unit and was found by law enforcement near an Izard County creek, identified through fingerprint analysis. He was serving sentences for the 2017 murder of James Appleton and the 1997 rape of Amy Harrison, having previously worked in various law enforcement roles,...
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