A defining moment for global media Netflix plans to buy the film and streaming units of Warner Bros Discovery for 72 billion dollars. The company wins the heated contest against Comcast and Paramount Skydance. Warner Bros controls major franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones. It also operates HBO Max. The merger would create a powerful entertainment leader, though regulators still need to approve it. Industry groups already warn of serious risks. Netflix co-chief Ted Sarandos says he remains confident about the process. He says joining both libraries will expand storytelling across the world. He argues that Warner…
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A new study has found widespread contamination of breakfast cereals and other grain-based foods in Europe with trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) – a toxic “forever chemical” that forms when pesticides containing PFAS break down in soil. Pesticide Action Network Europe (PAN) reported that average TFA concentrations in cereal products were 100 times higher than levels found in tap water. Researchers analysed 65 conventional cereal products from 16 European countries, detecting TFA in 81.5% of samples. Wheat-based foods were most contaminated, with the highest levels found in Irish breakfast cereal, followed by Belgian and German wholemeal bread and French baguettes. Contamination was…
Trump openly sought the Nobel Peace Prize and long desired global recognition for peace efforts. Experts widely expected him to win the newly established FIFA peace award. FIFA presented the prize to US President Donald Trump during the 2026 World Cup draw on Friday, giving the tournament a distinct Trump-focused atmosphere. Fans and critics had anticipated his victory for weeks. Close Ties Influence Recognition Trump maintains a strong alliance with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, who repeatedly endorsed Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Infantino praised Trump for attempting to broker a ceasefire in Gaza. At the ceremony, Infantino declared, “This…
Putin Stands Firm on Donbas Vladimir Putin again demands that Ukrainian forces leave the Donbas. He warns that Russia will seize the region by force if Kyiv refuses. He tells India Today that Moscow now holds about 85% of the territory. Volodymyr Zelensky rejects any proposal that surrenders Ukrainian land. Trump Envoys Sense Limited Space for Progress Putin’s remarks follow Donald Trump’s claim that his envoys detected some interest from Moscow in ending the conflict. Negotiator Steve Witkoff plans to meet Ukraine’s team soon in Florida. Trump calls his Kremlin talks “reasonably good” but says both sides must show readiness.…
Former Premier League goalkeeper Shaka Hislop has announced that he is being treated for prostate cancer, which has spread to his pelvic bone. The 56-year-old discovered the disease after a routine physical 18 months ago, when an elevated PSA level led to further tests confirming an aggressive form of cancer. He underwent prostate removal surgery last December, but a rise in PSA six months later revealed the cancer had spread, prompting medication and a seven-and-a-half-week course of radiation therapy that he has just completed. Hislop—who played for Newcastle, West Ham, Portsmouth and represented Trinidad and Tobago at the 2006 World…
Watches of Switzerland reported higher sales and profits despite US tariffs on Swiss imports. The company confirmed strong demand for premium watches and jewellery remains intact. Half-year results show Swiss luxury watch sales in the US continue to grow, highlighting resilient demand for high-end products. The UK-listed retailer, the nation’s largest seller of Rolex, Omega, and Cartier, recorded group revenue of £845 million (€967 million) for the 26 weeks ending 26 October 2025. Revenue rose 10% at constant currency and 8% at reported rates. Adjusted earnings before interest and tax climbed to £69 million (€78.9 million), up 6% at constant…
Meta removes young users ahead of official banMeta has started removing Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The company acts one week before the national youth ban begins. Last month, Meta notified users aged 13 to 15 that their accounts would close starting 4 December. About 150,000 Facebook accounts and 350,000 Instagram profiles are expected to be affected. Threads also restricts young users because it requires an Instagram login. Australia’s new law, effective 10 December, mandates that platforms block under-16s. Companies face fines up to A$49.5m if they fail to comply. Meta calls for better age verificationA…
A new Migraine Trust survey of 2,200 people has found that ethnic minority patients in the UK are more likely to receive poorer migraine care and face discrimination. While migraines affect about one in seven people, 23% of mixed-ethnicity respondents, 19% of Asian respondents and 16% of Black respondents said their ethnicity negatively affected their care—compared with just 7% of white respondents. Black respondents were also more likely to fear workplace discrimination (37% vs 26% for white respondents) and to worry they would not be believed about their symptoms. Some patients described stereotypes affecting their treatment. Black respondents in particular…
The EU will block Russian gas pipelines and LNG by late 2026 and mid-2027, with exceptions for Hungary and Slovakia.Short-term contracts signed before 17 June 2025 will face bans from April 2026 for LNG and June 2026 for pipelines.Long-term LNG contracts may continue until January 2027, while long-term pipeline deals will end by September 2027, possibly delayed to November.Member states prioritized energy independence after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, disrupting gas prices across the bloc.EU data shows dependence on Moscow fell from 45% pre-invasion to 13% in early 2025, although imports still reached €10 billion. Hungary and Slovakia Challenge…
Prada Expands Its Luxury Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace, uniting two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well below the roughly $2bn Capri Holdings invested in Versace in 2018. The acquisition strengthens Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and boosts its position against competitors like LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Versace Begins a New Era Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years leading the brand with glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She assumed control in 1997 following the murder of her brother Gianni and…