In BIG PICTURE NEWS, the US proposes a new minerals deal with Ukraine and adds more Chinese entities to its blacklist, Moody's warns about tariff repercussions, US consumers get worried, Trump's attack on the law continues and there's jockeying ahead of the Spring Statement. In TECH NEWS, EU lawmakers warn on AI rules, Synthesia makes an unusual move, Nvidia's China sales face a threat from Beijing retaliation and Nintendo's shares rise on hope. In MISCELLANEOUS NEWS, Segro plans to develop a £1bn data centre in London and Fevertree toasts success. AND FINALLY I bring you the answer to the spoon-or-no-spoon pasta debate...