Brazil’s Government Deficit Jumps to R$48.2bn in June, First-Half Losses Surge 717%
Economy

Brazil’s Government Deficit Jumps to R$48.2bn in June, First-Half Losses Surge 717%

A R$92.2bn primary deficit for H1 2026 reflects soaring spending after early precatório payments, casting a shadow over ...

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Hungarian Foreign Ministry Spends 51M HUF on VIP Lounges, Unused Jets Cost Millions
Politics

Hungarian Foreign Ministry Spends 51M HUF on VIP Lounges, Unused Jets Cost Millions

Over 51 million forints went to VIP airport lounges for Péter Szijjártó and his delegation, with a record 11M HUF on a R...

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French Unions and Employers Urge Caution Over €800m Savings Plan for Workplace Injury Insurance
Insurance

French Unions and Employers Urge Caution Over €800m Savings Plan for Workplace Injury Insurance

Facing a government bid to slash the AT-MP branch’s deficit by €800 million from 2027, unions and employers have issued ...

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How Seized Russian Oligarch Yachts Became a Billion-Dollar Nightmare for the West
Politics

How Seized Russian Oligarch Yachts Became a Billion-Dollar Nightmare for the West

Four years after seizing luxury yachts to punish Putin’s allies, Western governments face staggering maintenance bills, ...

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France Overtakes Finland as EU's Top Spender, Public Debt Hits 117.6% of GDP
Economy

France Overtakes Finland as EU's Top Spender, Public Debt Hits 117.6% of GDP

France's public spending ratio rose to 57.3% of GDP in the first quarter of 2026, regaining the top spot in the European...

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