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Greece's finance minister, Kyriakos Pierrakakis, has been appointed president of the Eurogroup, reflecting the country’s strong economic recovery since its debt crisis. Greece now enjoys steady growth, high investment rates, budget surpluses, and declining public debt despite remaining the highest in Europe. As Eurogroup President, Pierrakakis will represent the euro area at G7 meetings, shape agendas, and foster consensus among member states.

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Norwich Castle has attracted over 110,000 visitors in just three months after reopening following a £27.5m refurbishment. The project, which faced delays due to Covid and supply issues, introduced new features such as a glass atrium, café and recreated Norman interiors. Officials say the strong visitor turnout highlights the castle’s renewed status as a world-class heritage attraction.

The OECD forecasts the global economy to grow 3.2% this year, showing resilience despite U.S. trade tensions. U.S. growth is upgraded to 2%, supported partly by strong AI-related investments, even as new tariffs pose future risks. China is expected to grow 5%, while India remains the fastest-growing major economy at 6.7%.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest ever, featuring 48 teams across 12 groups and hosted jointly by the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The draw produced major headline matchups—such as Brazil vs Morocco and France vs Senegal—while also welcoming several debutant nations like Curaçao, Cape Verde, Jordan, and Uzbekistan. With an expanded format, 104 matches, and global representation, the 2026 edition marks a historic evolution of football’s biggest tournament.

The IT industry is set for one of its strongest years since the mid-1990s, with AI driving a projected 10% global IT spending increase in 2026, surpassing $6 trillion. AI-focused data centers, generative AI systems, and AI-enabled software, cloud, and devices are fueling this growth, with major tech companies leading investments. While analysts caution the surge may not be indefinitely sustainable, integrating AI is increasingly essential for business competitiveness and prod

Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Thailand, and Malaysia are facing devastating floods that have killed more than 1,100 people and displaced millions, prompting large-scale military rescue operations. Indonesia and Sri Lanka are the worst affected, with blocked roads, damaged infrastructure, and missing persons complicating relief efforts. Authorities across the region warn that climate-driven extreme weather is intensifying these disasters, while schools, homes, and public services rema

Sri Lanka’s Kandy district has been hit by severe landslides triggered by continuous heavy rainfall, leaving several areas buried under earth and debris. Rescue teams are still searching for missing residents as unstable, rain-soaked slopes pose a high risk of additional collapses. Authorities warn that worsening weather conditions could further complicate relief efforts across the central province.

Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports remained nearly unchanged in October 2025, reflecting a marginal 0.02% rise despite declines in major industries like apparel and tea. Strong growth in coconut-based products was not enough to offset reduced export earnings from petroleum, rubber, boats, and spices. The slowdown in key markets such as the United States and India further highlights the challenges facing the country’s export sector.

Stablecoins are rapidly expanding and could drain valuable retail deposits from euro zone banks, weakening their funding stability. The ECB warns that a run on major stablecoins could trigger large sell-offs of U.S. Treasury assets, disrupting global financial markets. Additional risks could impact the euro zone if jointly issued stablecoins face heavy redemptions under differing regulations.

The UK government continues to borrow to cover the gap between spending and tax revenue, with October 2025 borrowing reaching £17.4 billion. National debt now stands at around £2.6 trillion, roughly equal to the country’s annual GDP, and rising interest payments—£8.4 billion in October—limit spending on public services. While borrowing supports investment and economic growth, policymakers aim to reduce debt relative to GDP over the next five years.

Nancy Pelosi to Retire, Closing a Historic Chapter in American Politics

MP Emmanuel Duplessy’s proposal to ban alcohol sales and reimbursements in the National Assembly has sparked debate about tradition, transparency and workplace norms; this article offers a complete timeline, comparative analysis, and policy recommendations.

An exhaustive briefing on Milan Cortina 2026 preparations covering venue readiness, test events, transport and accommodation strategies, sustainability and legacy commitments, risk assessment and a full timeline.

Trump Blames Government Shutdown for Republican Losses in Election Day Contests