In IN BIG PICTURE NEWS, Charles does America, Merz criticises Trump, central banks look poised to do nothing, Canada launches a sovereign wealth fund, global oil stockpiles get depleted and Shell does a big deal. In TECH NEWS, China blocks Meta's purchase of Manus, Meta aims to collect solar power from space, Google staff appeal to the chief, OpenAI and Microsoft loosen ties and Khan might block Palantir. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Wizz Air criticises Gulf airlines, home renovations slide, JP Morgan gets staff back to London and Claire's closes remaining UK stores. AND FINALLY, I bring you some mesmerising egg fried rice action...