Author: Grace Johnson

President warns of growing streaming dominance US President Donald Trump voices concern over Netflix’s planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. He tells an audience in Washington that Netflix already controls a large share of the streaming market. He warns that merging the two companies could create serious competition problems. On Friday, both firms announce an agreement to bring major Warner franchises, including Harry Potter and Game of Thrones, to Netflix. The deal still requires approval from regulators. Requests for comment to the companies and the White House remain unanswered. Netflix seeks to strengthen global leadership Netflix evolves from…

Relationship With Slot Collapses Mohamed Salah says Liverpool no longer back him and claims his relationship with Arne Slot has broken down. He spends the full 3-3 draw at Leeds on the bench, marking his third consecutive match without a start. After the game, he says the club place all blame on him. He says he once had strong communication with Slot. Now he says that bond has vanished. He cannot explain the sudden breakdown. He believes someone inside the club wants him sidelined. Salah says he loves Liverpool and always will. He says his children feel the same. He…

A historic shake-up in entertainment Netflix plans to acquire the film and streaming divisions of Warner Bros Discovery for 72 billion dollars. The company wins a competitive bidding battle against Comcast and Paramount Skydance. Warner Bros owns blockbuster franchises such as Harry Potter and Game of Thrones and operates HBO Max. The merger would create a dominant media powerhouse, but regulators still need to approve it. Industry groups warn the deal could negatively impact workers and audiences. Ted Sarandos, co-chief executive of Netflix, says the company feels confident about regulatory approval. He says combining both content libraries will give viewers…

Putin Demands Full Ukrainian Withdrawal from Donbas Vladimir Putin again calls on Ukrainian forces to leave the Donbas. He warns Russia will seize the region by force if Kyiv resists. He tells India Today that Moscow controls around 85% of the territory. Volodymyr Zelensky rejects any proposal that involves giving up land. Trump Envoys See Only Limited Signs of Progress Putin’s comments follow Donald Trump’s claim that his envoys detected some willingness from Moscow to end the war. Negotiator Steve Witkoff plans to meet Ukraine’s team in Florida next. Trump calls the Kremlin talks “reasonably good” but says both sides…

Meta removes young users ahead of official banMeta has begun removing Australian children under 16 from Instagram, Facebook, and Threads. The company acts one week before the nationwide youth ban takes effect. Last month, Meta notified users aged 13 to 15 that their accounts would close starting 4 December. Around 150,000 Facebook accounts and roughly 350,000 Instagram profiles are expected to be affected. Threads also restricts young users because it requires an Instagram login. Australia’s new law, effective 10 December, mandates platforms block under-16s. Companies face fines of up to A$49.5m if they fail to comply. Meta urges stronger age…

Prada Strengthens Its Luxury Portfolio Prada announced on Tuesday that it acquired Versace, uniting two major Italian fashion houses under one roof. The company paid $1.38bn, well below the roughly $2bn Capri Holdings spent on Versace in 2018. The deal expands Prada’s portfolio, which includes Miu Miu, and reinforces its position against rivals such as LVMH, owner of Dior, Fendi, and Louis Vuitton. Versace Begins a New Chapter Donatella Versace stepped down in March after 27 years leading the brand with glamorous designs and the iconic Medusa logo. She took control in 1997 following the murder of her brother Gianni…

Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet US special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Tuesday, as Washington signals rising optimism about progress toward ending the Ukraine war. Jared Kushner, who advises informally on diplomatic efforts, is also expected to attend the meeting. The summit follows two days of talks in Florida between Ukrainian and US officials, including Witkoff and Kushner, aimed at refining a US-backed peace proposal seen as favourable to Moscow. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the discussions constructive but warned that several difficult issues remain unresolved. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Witkoff will meet Putin in the second…

McLaren error hands Verstappen a pivotal victoryFormula 1 heads into a rare three-driver championship showdown after Max Verstappen wins a dramatic Qatar Grand Prix, following a major McLaren strategy mistake. Lando Norris calls it “not our greatest day,” understating the loss of a race that once seemed almost certain. His championship lead falls to 12 points heading into Abu Dhabi, while teammate Oscar Piastri drops another four points behind. Piastri stands stunned as a probable win turns into second place, and his second in the standings becomes third. “It’s pretty painful,” he admits. Norris remains favourite because third place in…

Caracas Condemns “Illegal Aggression” Venezuela strongly criticized Donald Trump after he declared its airspace should be treated as closed. The foreign ministry called it “another extravagant, illegal and unjustified aggression against the Venezuelan people”. Officials said the United States has no authority to restrict another nation’s airspace. They accused Trump of issuing a “colonialist threat”. The US has expanded its military presence near Venezuela and carried out at least 21 strikes on boats it alleged carried drugs, killing more than 80 people. Washington provided no evidence. President Nicolás Maduro said the operations aim to remove him from power. Trump posted…

Lawmakers are urging strong enforcement of the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) to support U.S. farms and stabilize agricultural exports. Bipartisan co‑chairs of the Agriculture Trade Caucus sent a letter to the U.S. Trade Representative calling for strict adherence to trade rules under the agreement. The lawmakers emphasized that consistent enforcement is essential to safeguard American farmers from unfair trade practices. They said that clear and predictable trade rules help U.S. producers maintain access to Canadian and Mexican markets, which are key destinations for agricultural goods. USMCA, which replaced NAFTA in 2020, modernized trade rules across North America. The agreement includes…