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CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
CNN's future unclear as Trump applies pressure
by  AFP

CNN is heading into an uncertain future with its parent company Warner Bros. "To continue to keep CNN strong in the future," the executive argued, "we better get after our audiences where they currently are."

Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
Netflix to launch FIFA World Cup video game
by  AFP

Netflix is set to release a FIFA football simulation game exclusively on its gaming platform in summer 2026, timed to coincide with the World Cup, the streaming giant said Wednesday. "The FIFA World Cup is going to be the cultural event of 2026, and now fans will be able to celebrate their fandom by bringing the game right into their living rooms," said Alain Tascan, president of games at Netflix.

German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases
German MPs approve 50 bn euros in military purchases
by  AFP

German lawmakers Wednesday approved about 50 billion euros ($59 billion) in military purchases, as Berlin accelerates defence spending in the face of a hostile Russia and signs of weakening security commitments from Washington.

EU's Mercosur trade deal hits French, Italian roadblock
EU's Mercosur trade deal hits French, Italian roadblock
by  AFP

EU plans to seal a vast trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur this week were thrown into disarray Wednesday as Italy joined France in demanding more time to sign off on it. Paris had already thrown a spanner in the works by calling this week for a delay to the vote, demanding robust safeguard clauses, tighter import controls and more stringent standards for Mercosur producers.

Balkan nations offer lessons on handling cow virus sowing turmoil
Balkan nations offer lessons on handling cow virus sowing turmoil
by  AFP

An outbreak of a highly contagious cattle disease has left France, the world's top exporter of live animals, struggling since June to prevent devastating impacts on its industry, amid growing protests by farmers. Croatia's preventive vaccination, after EU approval, meant LSD was never reported in the country, despite outbreaks nearby in Serbia and Montenegro.

Bleak end to the year as German business morale drops
Bleak end to the year as German business morale drops
by  AFP

German business sentiment fell to its lowest level in seven months in December, a survey showed Wednesday, with Europe's beleaguered top economy set to end the year on a gloomy note. In the Ifo poll, which surveys about 9,000 businesses every month, sentiment in the crucial manufacturing sector slipped as companies reported worse expectations for the future.