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US SUSPENDS TECH DEAL WITH BRITAIN – Talks halted mid concerns over regulation security and data sharing  The United States has suspended a planned technology agreement with Britain, according to the Financial Times. The report says negotiations were paused over concerns related to regulation, security, and data sharing, but sources cited by the paper indicate US officials want clearer safeguards before moving forward. The deal was expected to deepen cooperation on emerging technologies including artificial intelligence. British officials have not publicly commented on the reported suspension. The move may strain recent efforts to strengthen transatlantic economic ties and analysts say…

EU LEADERS TRY TO GAIN UKRAINE AGREEMENT – European countries pledge security guarantees for Ukraine  Both the U.S. and European leaders were committed to working together to provide robust security guarantees and economic recovery support for Ukraine in the context of an agreement on ending the nearly four-year war, according to a joint statement released on Monday. The statement was signed by leaders of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Poland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, the Netherlands, and the European Union after two days of talks regarding a peace plan for ending the Ukrainian crisis in Berlin, Germany. According to the…

TRUMP SAYS BBC APOLOGY ISNT GOOD ENOUGH – Donald Trump sues BBC for $10bn {JC} President Donald Trump has sued the BBC for defamation over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair. Trump, in his lawsuit filed Monday in Miami federal court, said the BBC despite its apology “has made no showing of actual remorse for its wrongdoing nor meaningful institutional changes to prevent future journalistic abuses.” He is seeking up to $10 billion in…

EU KILLS 2035 COMBUSTION CAR BAN – Its emissions target is reduced to 90% The European Union has reportedly scrapped its plan to enforce a full ban on the sale of new combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2035. Manfred Weber, President of the European Parliament’s largest party, the EPP, confirmed that the 100% phase-out plan is now “off the table.” Instead of an outright technology ban, the EU will adopt new, flexible emissions reduction rules for car manufacturers. Weber suggested the decision was made to protect the sector, emphasizing that the retention of engine production for Europe “secures tens of…

JAPAN BUSINESS MOOD HITS 4-YEAR HIGH – Expectations are reinforced for the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates at its two-day policy meeting Big Japanese manufacturers’ business sentiment hit a four-year high in the three months to December, a closely watched central bank survey showed, suggesting the economy was weathering the hit from higher U.S. tariffs. The outcome reinforces market expectations the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will raise interest rates at its two-day policy meeting ending on Friday (December 12). The headline index measuring big manufacturers’ business confidence stood at +15 in December, the “tankan” survey showed, up from…

MEN’S AND WOMEN’S PREMIER PADEL FINAL – Spanish and Argentine players claim wins Spanish and Argentine players claim wins at the Spanish pair Claudia Fernandez and Beatriz Gonzalez and Argentine Agustin Tapia and Spaniard Arturo Coello claimed wins at the Premier Padel Finals in Spain. Fernandez and Gonzalez defeated the top ranked pairing of Spaniard Gemma Triay and Argentine Delfina Brea 6-4 0-6 6-3 to claim the top step of the podium at the Palau Sant Jordi in Barcelona. On the men’s side, co-ranked world number ones Tapia and Coello teamed up to defeat Spaniard Alejandro Galan and Argentine Federico…

REDDIT FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST AUSTRALIA’S SOCIAL MEDIA BAN – The website calls the law an infringement of free political expression Message board website Reddit filed a lawsuit today, asking the High Court to overturn Australia’s social media ban for people under 16, as well as its inclusion in it, calling the law an infringement of free political expression. The U.S.-listed firm, which has operations in Australia, called the ban “invalid on the ground that it infringes the implied freedom of political communication,” in a court filing signed by its lawyers, Perry Herzfeld and Jackson Wherrett. The filing named the Commonwealth…

UK ECONOMY SHRINKS – Economy contracts 0.1% in October as weak data boosts rate-cut expectations The UK economy shrank unexpectedly in the run-up to the Budget, contracting 0.1% in October, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics. Economists had forecast slight growth. A cyber-attack at Jaguar Land Rover continued to drag on car production, while analysts say uncertainty ahead of the Budget slowed both consumer and business spending. The wider economy also fell 0.1% over the three months to October. The weaker data has strengthened expectations that the Bank of England could cut interest rates next week.…

UK ADULTS SPENDING MORE TIME ONLINE – UK survey finds adults online 31 minutes longer daily, with children citing ‘brain rot’ UK adults are spending more time online than during the pandemic. Ofcom’s Online Nation report says the average adult now spends four and a half hours a day online — 31 minutes longer than in 2021. Fewer adults believe the internet benefits society, though most still see its advantages, including creativity and learning. Children aged 8 to 17 enjoy being online but report negative effects from excessive use, calling it “brain rot.” Late-night usage is common, especially on YouTube,…

600 ARTIFACTS STOLEN IN BRISTOL – Police hunt four suspects after 600+ high-value Bristol museum items stolen from storage More than 600 high-value artifacts have been stolen from a storage building in Bristol, where items from the city’s museum collection were being kept. Police say four men allegedly broke in during the early hours of September 25, targeting artifacts linked to Bristol Museum’s British Empire and Commonwealth collection. The burglary hadn’t been disclosed until now. Investigators have released CCTV images and are appealing for help identifying the suspects seen walking nearby. Detectives say the loss is significant, with many items…