Author: Grace Johnson

Pensions sit at the centre of Europe’s political debate as populations age and budgets tighten. Retirement income varies sharply between countries, shaping how people live after leaving work. Some retirees enjoy stability, while others face constant financial strain. Pensions form the main income source for older Europeans. Public transfers, mainly state pensions and benefits, account for about two thirds of senior income in the EU. This reliance links retirement security closely to public finances. Even with this support, older people earn less than the wider population. Across 28 European countries, those over 65 receive around 86% of average income. This…

Anthony Joshua stopped boxing novice Jake Paul in the sixth round in Miami. The fight stood among the widest mismatches modern boxing has produced. Paul spent most rounds retreating and refusing exchanges. He relied on movement and delay rather than offense. Joshua showed clear frustration as the pattern continued. The former two-time world champion finally imposed himself in the fifth round. Joshua cut off the ring and dropped Paul twice. The pressure exposed the gulf in class and experience. Paul went down again early in the sixth round. Seconds later, Joshua landed a clean and powerful right hand. The punch…

ByteDance has signed binding agreements with American and global investors to keep TikTok operating in the United States. Chief executive Shou Zi Chew confirmed the agreement in a memo to employees on Thursday. The deal restructures control of TikTok’s American business and removes the immediate threat of a shutdown. Investors Step In With Majority Control A new joint venture gives outside investors half of TikTok’s United States operations. The investor group includes Oracle, Silver Lake, and Emirati firm MGX. Shou Zi Chew outlined the structure in an internal message. The transaction will close on 22 January. Company leaders said the…

The Trump administration announced a new weapons sale to Taiwan valued at roughly $11bn. The package includes advanced rocket launchers, self-propelled howitzers, and various missile systems. US officials made the announcement late Wednesday. Congress must still approve the sale before it can proceed. The administration linked the move to security priorities in Asia. This marks the second arms sale to Taiwan since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January. The administration continues to expand defence ties with Taipei. Officials described the package as a response to shifting regional threats. The deal significantly boosts Taiwan’s military capabilities. Military pressure…

Board signals firm opposition Warner Bros Discovery plans to advise shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance’s $108.4bn takeover bid. Reports say the recommendation could come as early as Wednesday. Board members see significant risks in the proposal. They believe the offer lacks sufficient certainty and strategic clarity. Paramount says its bid beats a $72bn agreement Warner Bros reached with Netflix. That earlier deal covers film and streaming operations. Paramount describes its proposal as superior in value and scope. Warner Bros executives disagree with that assessment. Funding structure raises red flags Warner Bros plans to highlight financing concerns behind the bid, according…

US President Donald Trump has filed a five-billion-dollar defamation lawsuit over an edited version of his January 2021 speech. He submitted the case in Florida and accused the UK public broadcaster of defamation and breaches of trade practices law, according to court filings. The organisation had apologised for the edit last month but rejected compensation demands and denied any legal basis for defamation. Trump’s legal team claimed editors deliberately and maliciously altered his words. The lawsuit argued the changes deceptively reshaped the speech to damage his reputation. The broadcaster has not yet responded publicly to the lawsuit itself. Lawsuit follows…

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim admits the team falls short of required standards. He says criticism from former players comes with the job. Amorim accepts responsibility for the club’s league position. He believes honesty matters in difficult moments. United approach Monday’s Premier League match against Bournemouth under pressure. A win would keep them inside the top six for a second consecutive week. That outcome has remained rare this season. Small Steps in a Season of Setbacks United last achieved consecutive top-six weeks near the end of the 2023-24 campaign. That period ended with a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace.…

Disaster, catastrophe, nightmare. Hollywood’s creative workforce uses stark language to describe Warner Bros’ collapse. The once-dominant studio now stands on the edge of a breakup or takeover. Netflix and Paramount Skydance battle for control. The industry braces for fresh chaos and deeper job losses. Warner Bros’ decline lands during an already brutal slowdown. A historic production slump has battered film and television. The studio’s possible loss threatens thousands of jobs. It also removes a key buyer of new film and series projects. For generations, Warner Bros shaped cinema culture. The studio delivered Casablanca, Goodfellas, Batman, and Harry Potter. Many workers…

A billionaire investor pursuing TikTok’s US business says uncertainty dominates as another deadline nears. The United States has delayed the forced sale of the app multiple times. Officials warn a ban could hit American users without a deal. President Donald Trump appears ready to extend the deadline again on Tuesday. That move would mark the fifth postponement since lawmakers approved the measure. Investor Frank McCourt said his group continues waiting for direction from Washington. He said the investors stand ready to act immediately. McCourt said the group already secured funding for a purchase. He added that the long pause leaves…

Platform launches significant High Court challenge Reddit brings a High Court case against Australia’s new rule that blocks all users under 16 from joining social platforms. The law took effect on Wednesday and forces ten companies to restrict young Australians. Supporters say the measure shields children from harmful content and aggressive algorithms. Reddit follows the new requirements but warns of major risks to privacy and political rights. Two Australian teenagers pursue a separate case and wait for their hearing. Company argues the law misses key realities “Despite good intentions, this law misses the mark,” Reddit states on its site. The…