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Could the AI boom make borrowing more expensive in Europe?
France, Germany and Italy face a volatile bond market as war inflation bites. With US tech giants now issuing billions in AI bonds, they are competing with cash-strapped European governments.
DE Nov 3, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW) World03
Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin, and emphasized Europe needs to be included in any peace talks with Russia. At the same time, Merz doubts Moscow is serious about wanting a truce.
DE Nov 3, 2026Deutsche Welle (DW) World04
Jury in Russell Brand rape and sexual assault trial retires to consider verdicts
<p>Judge tells jurors he will be able to accept only a unanimous decision on seven charges against the comedian</p><p>The jury in Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial has retired to consider its verdicts.</p><p>Brand, 51, has been described as a ruthless, calculated and manipulative sexual predator during the three-week trial at Southwark crown court. The comedian is accused of seven offences, including rape and sexual assault, against six women in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999. He denies all the charges.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/nov/03/jury-russel-brand-rape-sexual-assault-trial-retires-consider-verdicts">Continue reading...</a>
GB Nov 3, 2026The Guardian World