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Crypto & Markets
Next chief Simon Wolfson paid record £7.4m – and could get far more this yearSummary: ‘Sustained outperformance’ merits pay rise, says firm after it ups profit guidance to £1.2bn for year to January 2027 Business live – latest updates The Next chief executive, Simon Wolfson, took home more than £7m last year, his highest ever pay package, and could be handed up to £9.27m this year after the retailer outlined plans to rise his basic salary and bonuses. Background The listed firm noted it was increasing its pay deal for the long-term leader of the fashion and homewares ret
Thomas Lindberg · 4/16/2026
Mobile
Playdate Season 3 is coming later this yearSummary: Playdate is getting a third season of curated, surprise games, Panic outlined today. Background We don't know much beyond the fact that Season Three is officially happening, but Panic's Head of Playdate Greg Maletic noted in an announcement video that it will be here "in time for the holidays" this year.
Priya Sharma · 4/16/2026
World
Ant smuggler sentenced to a year in jail by Kenyan courtSummary: More than 2,200 ants were found in Zhang Kequn’s luggage at Nairobi airport, with baggage destined for China A Chinese national has been sentenced to a year in prison and fined by a Nairobi court for attempting to smuggle thousands of ants out of Kenya, a lucrative trade in east Africa that was exposed last year. Background The insects are mostly destined for China, the US and Europe, where they become pets and can be worth about $100 each.
Amira Hassan · 4/16/2026