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EU Court Upholds Approval of Vodafone Deal With Liberty Global
The European Union’s General Court upheld the bloc’s decision to approve Vodafone’s $20 billion-plus acquisition of some of Liberty Global’s telecommunications assets in Europe, thwarting a legal ...Business - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Trump Tariffs Could Hurt Shrinking Global Luxury Goods Market
Despite seeing a post-recession bump, luxury good sales are declining and may be hit hard by Trump tariffs.Business - Inc. - 16 hours ago -
What’s behind the global political divide between young men and women?
Trump’s victory in the US shone a light on the growing political polarisation between between young male and female voters happening all over the world. As the Democratic party licks its wounds ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
‘Minimal progress’ made this year on curbing global heating, report finds
Analysis by Climate Action Tracker puts median temperature rise by 2100 at 2.7C if current policies continue. World leaders have promised to try to stop the planet heating by more than 1.5C (2.7F). ...World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago -
New report reveals global diabetes rates have doubled since 1990
A new report shows global diabetes rates have doubled, rising from 7% in 1990 to 14% in 2022, with the largest increase seen in low and middle-income countries. CBS News medical contributor Dr. ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 hours ago -
Live Q&A: How will a Trump presidency transform global trade and financial markets?
Ask questions to FT journalists about the economic direction of travel under the incoming presidentWorld - Financial Times - 1 hour ago -
Canada-India dispute over assassination allegations could impact Modi's global ambitions
A diplomatic row that has strained bilateral relations between India and Canada for over a year has boiled over as the countries expelled each other’s top diplomats over the killing of a Sikh ...World - ABC News - October 15 -
Global chip stocks fall on ASML's disappointing outlook, possible U.S. export cap
Global semiconductor stocks dropped, after ASML's third-quarter results pointed to a weaker 2025 sales outlook than the Dutch firm guided previously.Business - CNBC - October 16 -
Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years
Landmark review says urgent action needed to conserve resources and save ecosystems that supply fresh water. More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within the next 25 ...World - The Guardian - October 16 -
‘He had all the stuff you need to be a pop star’: how Liam Payne helped One Direction to global glory
Although he was less extroverted than his bandmates, his impressive vocals made him a cornerstone of the era’s defining boyband. So why did he struggle to accept his own greatness?. Liam Payne ...World - The Guardian - October 17 -
TikTok let through disinformation in political ads despite its own ban, Global Witness finds
Just weeks before the U.S. presidential election, TikTok still approved advertisements that contained election disinformation even though it has a ban on political adsTech - ABC News - October 17 -
Transracial adoptees push back against long-held narrative they should be 'grateful'
Amid recent investigations on systemic adoption fraud by the Chinese and South Korean governments, adoptees are speaking out on a narrative they should be "grateful."Top stories - NBC News - October 18 -
Illegal mines, pollution and a thirsty global market: Anger mounts over Ghana’s gold problem
Illegal small-scale gold mining in Ghana has been linked with the destruction of the environment and illness. Now it could affect the election.Top stories - NBC News - October 20 -
'It's like I've lost someone from my family' - Liam Payne fans gather for vigils
Police estimated at least 800 people gathered in London to grieve the former One Direction star who died at 31.Top stories - BBC News - October 20 -
Putin hosts a summit in a bid to show the West it can't keep Russia off the global stage
In the coming days, Russian President Vladimir Putin will be shaking hands with multiple world leaders, including those from China, India, Turkey and IranWorld - ABC News - October 21 -
‘One-man anti-abortion army’: shadow of US global gag rule looms over Nepal’s family planning services
Since the country legalised abortion, maternal mortality rates have plummeted. But US-funded programmes and a Trump victory could reverse that progress, warn experts. “One, two, three,” says Soman ...World - The Guardian - October 21 -
Putin hosts Global South leaders at BRICS summit intended to counterbalance Western clout
China’s Xi Jinping, India’s Narendra Modi and other global leaders have arrived in the Russian city of Kazan for a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies that the Kremlin hopes to turn ...World - ABC News - October 22 -
IMF says global fight against inflation is 'almost won' but warns of rising risks
The IMF projects global headline inflation to fall to 3.5% by the end of 2025.Business - CNBC - October 22 -
A 'tidal wave' of natural gas supply — the biggest yet — will reshape global markets, says RBC Capital
The expansion is likely to lead to a state of oversupply by the end of 2026, analysts such as RBC's Anan Dhanani have projected.Business - CNBC - October 23 -
The global view of gaming from a huge external development firm | Gilles Langourieux interview
Founded in 2004, Virtuos has grown into a big company when it comes to the production of games. As an external developer, Virtuos’ team of 3,800 professional game devs can supplement the teams at ...Tech - VentureBeat - October 23 -
Global calls for reparations are only growing louder. Why is Britain still digging in its heels? | Hilary Beckles
The issue is on all our minds at this week’s Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Now is Keir Starmer’s chance to address it. Hilary Beckles is chair of the Caricom Reparations Commission Downing ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
We, Israelis, are calling for global pressure on Israel to force an immediate ceasefire | Open letter
More than 2,000 Israelis have signed this letter, published in 11 languages, asking the international community to use ‘every possible sanction’ to ‘save us from ourselves’. We, Israeli citizens ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
UK must raise its climate ambition to restore global reputation, says adviser
Businesses urge Labour to adopt CCC recommendations and set out ‘ambitious and investable’ goalsBusiness - Financial Times - October 25 -
Joe Biden’s big blunder: how the war in Ukraine became a global disaster | Simon Tisdall
Failure to contain the conflict has led to huge suffering and geopolitical shifts. Why didn’t the US commit to Nato?. Reflecting the instincts of a cold war veteran, Joe Biden’s strategy was ...World - The Guardian - October 26 -
How a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could help Americans and challenge China’s global influence
Direct investment in long-term international development projects could boost Americans’ well-being for generationsBusiness - MarketWatch - October 26 -
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Lionel Messi Didn’t Just Take Over American Soccer. He Took Miami Global.
While much more should be done to market the M.L.S.-Messi product, things couldn’t be going better for Miami, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 29 -
Goldman Institute calls for ‘data center diplomacy’ as U.S. competes in global AI race
Goldman Sachs Institute's Jared Cohen says the U.S. will need to outsource its data center capacity, and choose its global partners wisely.Business - CNBC - October 29 -
Global gold demand tops $100 billion for first time ever in third quarter
Global gold demand climbed to a third-quarter record high, with the value of demand for the precious metal topping $100 billion for the first time ever, according to a report from the World Gold ...Business - MarketWatch - October 30 -
Sovereign debt is the biggest risk to global growth in 2025, Saudi finance minister says
Global public debt hit a record $97 trillion in 2023, prompting the UN to call for urgent reforms for governments and financial systems around the world.Business - CNBC - October 31
