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‘Amateur morons’: Flávio Bolsonaro’s short-lived ‘president-elect’ claim met with mockery
Flávio Bolsonaro fled to the US after losing Brazil’s election and briefly claimed to be “president-elect,” a claim that quickly drew widespread ridicule from Brazilian media and political figures.
Global nature talks reach deal but money remains an issue
Nearly 200 countries reached a new nature protection agreement in Armenia this week, though funding gaps and political resistance over scientific reports remained contentious issues.
Family of student who took his own life say university ‘will be held to account’
The family of a 23-year-old University of Glasgow student who died by suicide after being incorrectly told he could not graduate has settled a civil case and vows the institution will face accountability.
Headteachers threaten strike ballots after losing confidence in Ofsted
England’s headteacher unions passed no-confidence votes in Ofsted and announced potential strike ballots, citing serious wellbeing concerns caused by the inspection system.
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Affordability is a ‘defining challenge’ for Americans, with food costs leading the way, report finds
A McKinsey report finds that 90% of Americans cite groceries and food prices as their top cost concern, with rising affordability challenges affecting consumers across income levels.
Cut £175 from energy bills for low-income homes, says thinktank
The Resolution Foundation recommends a targeted £175 annual energy bill cut for low-income households this winter, costing £2bn in taxpayer support and reaching approximately 40% of households.
Credit card debt climbs to $1.26 trillion as ‘K-shaped’ divide persists, New York Fed research finds
Credit card debt reached $1.26 trillion in mid-2026, rising $21 billion in the second quarter, as delinquency rates jumped significantly and Americans increasingly rely on borrowing to cover essential expenses.
Data breach notices have already blown past last year’s total — and AI is playing a growing role
Data breach notices have already surpassed last year’s total midway through 2026, with more than 471 million victim notices reported. AI capabilities are increasingly being exploited to target vulnerabilities in company systems.
Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King’s U.S. business soars
Restaurant Brands International topped earnings expectations on strong Burger King growth, though shares fell over 1% as other chains struggled with softer sales.
Warner Bros. Discovery reports 10% jump in streaming revenue ahead of proposed Paramount combination
Warner Bros. Discovery reported that its streaming segment surpassed $3 billion in revenue, a 10% increase year-over-year, as the company awaits trial over its proposed merger with Paramount.
Airbnb stock soars 9% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter
Airbnb stock surged 9% after reporting second-quarter earnings and revenue that exceeded analyst expectations, with the company projecting stronger-than-anticipated third-quarter guidance.
Korea’s Stock Market Surges Another 3.5% Overnight. Intel, Coherent, and Micron Among Most Active Premarket Stocks in US Trading.
South Korea’s stock market surged 3.5% overnight, with memory chip stocks like SK Hynix and Samsung rising on AI demand, while mixed premarket action preceded US trading.
Why Wall Street Isn’t Buying Super Micro’s $60 Billion Backlog Quite Yet
Super Micro Computer reported a record $60 billion backlog and strong Q4 results, but Wall Street analysts maintain caution on the stock despite trader optimism and bullish demand signals.
Japan’s Yen Intervention Bought Time. Not a Fix
Japan and the U.S. conducted a historic joint yen-buying operation in late July, but the currency has already retraced roughly half those gains, highlighting the limits of intervention without addressing underlying economic forces.
Growth strategies grab a bigger slice of shrinking UK PE fundraising
Growth-focused private equity funds raised £2.6 billion in the UK during the first half of 2026, capturing 22.2% of all PE capital—their largest share since 2021.
Gold prices must overcome this next hurdle before another bullish run
Gold closed at $4,363 an ounce after a monthlong rally, facing a critical technical barrier at its 200-day moving average of approximately $4,484.