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Russia’s economic situation is deteriorating after two years of growth linked to a shift to a war economy, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva. Despite raising the 2026 growth forecast slightly, Georgieva warned that inflation and sanctions severely restrict long-term prospects.
James Murdoch has finalised a deal to acquire New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network for over £300 million, enhancing his media portfolio. The transaction includes Vox’s news site and popular podcasts, while CEO Jim Bankoff will continue to lead operations under Lupa Systems.
The EU’s trade deal with South America’s Mercosur bloc has begun provisional implementation after 25 years of negotiations. This agreement forms one of the world’s largest free trade areas, encompassing 720 million consumers and aiming to reduce tariffs on over 90% of bilateral trade.
EU fines Meta €797 million over antitrust breaches, that amounts to £663 million in sterling.…
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Thursday’s headlines are made up of a variety of domestic and international stories.
Chancellor Rachel Reeve’s budget continues to be scrutinised as does other Labour plans. There’s further coverage of the assisted dying bill and a handful of reports regarding the NHS and other medical stories.
Images of Donald Trump and Joe Biden meeting at the White House following Trump’s election victory last week feature on some of the front pages. Whilst a handful of newspapers report the latest from the US as their lead story.
There is also some very light coverage of the recent report from the US that says Israel is committing ‘crimes against humanity’ in Gaza.
Showbiz gossip makes up the tabloids with the latest from I’m a Celebrity and the death of actor Timothy West filling up the space.
Several tabloids – and the back pages – report on a shocking new video of David Cootes appearing to sort a white powder. Cootes – a Premier League referee – had already been suspended after a video emerged of his X-rated rant about Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp.
Inflation in the US rose slightly in October, halting recent progress in stabilising prices. According to the Labor Department, consumer prices increased by 2.6% over the past year, up from 2.4% in September, driven largely by higher housing and food costs.
Britain’s most affordable towns have been revealed in a new study. To find the most…
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