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Russia’s neighbor backs push to lift ban on nuclear weapons, prompting outcry from Moscow
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BBC Business
Paramount takes over Warner Bros in $110bn Hollywood merger
The merger of two of Hollywood's biggest movie studios comes after months of legal disputes and concern over competition.
CNBC
Rebounding oil exports through Strait of Hormuz are vulnerable to stepped-up Iranian tanker attacks
Nearly 20 commercial ships, mostly tankers, have come under attack over the past month while sailing through the Hormuz chokepoint.
CNBC
Paramount's hard-fought takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery closed Tuesday. Here's how we got here
Paramount has faced competing bids and an antitrust hurdle since its earliest attempts to take over WBD. Here's a timeline of key events.
CNBC
Trade deficit hits $105.6 billion, widest since just before Trump tariffs enacted last year
That marked a 13.7% jump from July and was ahead of the Dow Jones consensus estimate for $102 billion.
The Guardian
Lego collector’s insurance scam highlights UK’s £1.3bn fraud problem
Industry leaders say bogus claims rose 14% last year, pushing up premiums for all customers An insurance fraudster who pocketed more than £14,000 for the supposed theft of Lego sets, fishing gear and gaming consoles was behind one of last year’s most high-profile bogus claims. Investigators uncovered £1.34bn of fraud in 2025, a 14% increase on the year before, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). Continue reading...
The Guardian
Asos investigating after thousands of customers get notification saying retailer has been hacked – business live
Brent crude drops below $100 a barrel; euro reverses earlier losses to trade higher against dollar and sterling, as French government bonds rally The euro has reversed earlier losses and is now trading higher against the dollar, as French government bonds rallied, pushing their yields (or interest rates) lower. The single currency sank to the lowest level since May 2025, below $1.12, on Monday, amid worries over France’s debt position and political uncertainty ahead of next year’s presidential election. Investors worried that the debt fears could spread to other countries such as Italy. Continue reading...