How Emmanuel Macron’s France became Europe’s fiscal problem child

How Emmanuel Macron’s France became Europe’s fiscal problem child Summary The Financial Times piece traces how France, under Emmanuel Macron, moved from being a comparatively stable eurozone economy to a standout fiscal concern for Europe. It argues that a mix of sustained high public spending, politically difficult reform choices, tax cuts and weaker-than-expected savings measures […]

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Spanish airport owner accuses Ryanair of ‘lies’ over flight cuts

Spanish airport owner accuses Ryanair of ‘lies’ over flight cuts Summary Spain’s airports operator has publicly accused Ryanair of lying about the reasons for planned flight reductions, setting up a high-profile dispute between a major low-cost carrier and the country’s airport owner. The row centres on contrasting accounts of demand and capacity decisions, with potential […]

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French companies’ borrowing costs fall below government’s as debt fears intensify

French companies’ borrowing costs fall below government’s as debt fears intensify Summary The Financial Times reports that borrowing costs for some French companies have dipped below those for French government debt, signalling growing investor concern about the state’s fiscal position. The unusual move reflects intensified fears over public debt and political uncertainty, prompting a re-pricing […]

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Borderlands 4 is now live, vault hunters

Borderlands 4 is now live, vault hunters Summary Borderlands 4 launches worldwide today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic). The Nintendo Switch 2 edition arrives on 3 October 2025. Gearbox and 2K return to the franchise with a sprawling new world — Kairos — where players battle the Timekeeper and […]

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How chatbots are changing the internet

How chatbots are changing the internet Summary Chatbots and large language models are shifting how people find and consume information online. Rather than clicking through search results and many web pages, users increasingly receive concise, conversational answers from AI assistants embedded in search engines, apps and platforms. This alters traffic patterns, advertising economics and the […]

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