Finnish music fans may find they miss out on planned concerts by a host of stars, including Miley Cyrus and Justin Timberlake this summer.

International Monetary Fund head Christine Lagarde calls for "brave action" to stop the global economy heading for "years of sub-par growth".

Mobile phone firm Vodafone says it will create 1,400 jobs by opening 150 new shops in 2014.

China's government announces stimulus measures, including spending on railway construction, after a string of disappointing economic data leads to fears of a slowdown.

Aerospace giant Boeing says it will cut 300 jobs in Australia, primarily fixed-term contractors, as its aircraft programmes mature.

Internet giant Yahoo says in a blog post that all of the traffic to its data centres is now encrypted and that it plans to add additional security services.

Shares in luxury retailer Prada plunge more than 8% after the firm warns that sluggish sales in Europe and a maturing China luxury market could hurt profits.

Taxpayer-backed Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) announces the closure of 44 branches, 14 of which are classed as the "last banks in town".