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Jones Manoel wrote that, according to a report from the newspaper O POVO, executives from Rede Globo met with Flávio Bolsonaro hours before a hearing to discuss the possible legalization of bets, which were banned by the Lula government. According to the report, the ban affected the financial interests of Grupo Globo, which would operate in this market through MGM Bet and advertising contracts. Manoel stated that the meeting should be debated because, while workers depended on the maintenance of their rights, executives from the network would have discussed economic interests and changes in labor legislation with a presidential candidate shortly before interviewing him. He also said that Globo was neither progressive nor defended democracy, but rather the interests of the elite and imperialism, and questioned how the financial interests of large companies could influence political maneuvering and journalistic coverage. #Globo #Política #Brasil (translated)

Nacho Montes de Oca stated that Ukraine launched a massive long-range drone attack against St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region overnight. According to his post, the impacts hit a oil terminal and the main data center of VKontakte, as well as causing fires in several districts. He added that regional authorities reported the downing of dozens of drones and that restrictions at Pulkovo Airport delayed or canceled at least 46 flights. Montes de Oca noted that the terminal had an annual capacity of about 12.5 million tons and was an important point for transporting fuels via the Baltic and supplying the Russian fleet that exported crude oil. Although, according to him, the damage only affected part of the facilities, he stated that the fire in tanks and pumping systems temporarily suspended 100% of loading operations. He estimated that repairs would reduce Russian logistical capacity to export diesel by 15% to 20% for several weeks. Regarding VKontakte, which according to Montes de Oca had over 95 million active monthly users, the author stated that the data center provided communication, video, and access to public platforms, and was also integrated into state systems for education, health, and e-government. He added that NetBlocks recorded a drop in platform traffic to 56% of its normal level, about 44% less. In his analysis, the attack added to previous ones against Yandex data centers in Sasovo, Kaluga, and Vladímir, and could affect digital and state services. Montes de Oca indicated that the Ruchyi depot could store 114,000 cubic meters of fuel and supplied heavy and rail transport of the Leningrad Military District. He also stated that the Baltic ports supported Russian exports of crude and its derivatives. According to his post, Russia aimed to export between 3 and 3.5 million tons of diesel per month by the end of 2026, more than 10% of the global market, and damage to terminals and refineries would limit its income and export capacity. The author said that the offensive weakened the energy truce driven by Donald Trump and that Kiev had warned it would respond if Russia continued attacking Ukrainian infrastructure. He added that Secretary of State Marco Rubio had confirmed that Starshield was not operating in Ukraine nor had it been enabled to guide Ukrainian drones over Russian territory, so, according to Montes de Oca, it was not used in the attack. #Ucrania #SanPetersburgo #GuerraUcrania (translated)

Felipe Leme criticized the discussions about who was more or less right-wing, saying that there were many accusations and little action. He questioned whether someone who called Flávio a "failure" years ago, but was then among the first to work for his candidacy, would be less right-wing than an Olavist who supported Tarcísio for president to please the market and, according to Leme, protect criminals from the Supreme Court. He also compared those who disliked Bolsonaro a decade ago but contributed to the outcome of 2026 to unconditional supporters who, according to him, distanced themselves when people close to Bolsonaro began to be persecuted. Leme stated that those who tried to make Tarcísio viable until the end would never be on the right side. #Direita #Política #Discussão (translated)

The crisis of Scottish whisky in Great Britain is escalating due to the decline in consumption in key markets like the U.S., while English whisky, with its innovative approach and growing popularity, has gained its own designation of origin, unleashing a whisky war between both countries. #WhiskyInglés #CrisisEscocesa #DenominaciónDeOrigen (translated)

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the PP, raises the need to audit the public accounts if he reaches Moncloa, suspecting that President Sánchez is hiding a deficit that, if revealed, could spike Spain's risk premium and further strain the markets. #DéficitOculto #AuditoríaPública #PrimaDeRiesgo (translated)

There is a reason why Russia tried to interfere in the Brexit vote: they knew that if we left, it would harm both the United Kingdom and the European Union. They were very clear about this — and, wow, how right they turned out to be. This caused damage to our economic, social, and cultural life. Wales alone lost, net, 1 billion pounds in regional funding that it would have received from the EU. This rupture considerably weakened opportunities — especially for young people — to work, live abroad, and enjoy the freedoms we had before. We could rejoin the Customs Union or the Single Market; but if we did so in isolation, we would merely be 'rule takers' — we would have to accept everything that the EU determined without being at the table to negotiate. As someone in the audience pointed out, the European Union is changing. But that is not a reason for us not to return; on the contrary, it is the ideal reason for us to be inside and help shape it into the kind of Union we want. I don't believe there is any other option but to fully rejoin the bloc. The journalist George Monbiot (working at the BBC) brought this Russian interference back into the spotlight by publicly declaring: “There is a reason why Russia tried to interfere in the Brexit vote: they knew that if we left, it would harm both the United Kingdom and the European Union. They were very clear about this — and, wow, how right they turned out to be. This caused damage to our economic, social, and cultural life. Wales alone lost, net, 1 billion pounds in regional funding that it would have received from the EU. This rupture considerably weakened opportunities — especially for young people — to work, live abroad, and enjoy the freedoms we had before. We could rejoin the Customs Union or the Single Market; but if we did so in isolation, we would merely be 'rule takers' — we would have to accept everything that the EU determined without being at the table to negotiate. As someone in the audience pointed out, the European Union is changing. But that is not a reason for us not to return; on the contrary, it is the ideal reason for us to be inside and help shape it into the kind of Union we want. I don't believe there is any other option but to fully rejoin the bloc.” #Brexit #UniãoEuropeia #AndyBurnham (translated)

Ana Jaureguizar, president of L'Oréal in Spain and Portugal, calls for fewer regulations to boost the beauty industry and highlights the importance of adapting to market innovations, such as artificial intelligence and return on investment in the world of influencers. #LOréal #IndustriaDeLaBelleza #Innovación (translated)

The Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges, the oldest covered market in Paris, inaugurated in 1615, was consumed by a devastating fire on October 12, 2026, after surviving more than 400 years of history and numerous attempts at demolition. #MarchéCouvert #EnfantsRouges #PatrimónioParisiense (translated)

The purchase and sale of homes by foreigners in Spain decreased by 13% in the first half of 2024, coinciding with a rise in prices, especially on the Mediterranean coast and the islands, where citizens of the Netherlands led the transactions. #Inmobiliaria #CompraExtranjera #MercadoInmobiliario (translated)

"It's smart to preserve the strategic reserve in TAP," says Carlos Pereira, who rejects a hasty decision: "The government doesn't have to rush into the second phase. It's necessary to first assess the impact on the market," he argues. #TAP #Privatização #PartidoSocialista (translated)

The debt related to artificial intelligence (AI) is raising concerns in the junk bond market, with some companies facing significant declines in the value of their bonds and risks of being downgraded to this level, which could drastically affect the structure of the corporate debt market. #DeudaIA #BonosBasura #MercadosFinancieros (translated)

Shares of BBVA and Sabadell have experienced significant increases on the stock market a year after the takeover bid, driven by the good moment of the banking sector and the distribution of dividends, with BBVA standing out with a 55.7% increase. #BBVA #BancSabadell #MercadosFinancieros (translated)

Housing has been excluded from the main guarantees of the welfare state in Europe, becoming a burden for many families, especially young people, who face difficulties in accessing affordable housing despite having jobs and access to other welfare services. #Vivienda #EstadoDelBienestar #MercadoInmobiliario (translated)

The decision that was made is not good for anyone. It is not true that it will solve the problem of the global diesel market. Therefore, I believe it will not have an impact on President Trump, it sends a negative message and is a divisive element, it rather generates mistrust. The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, assured that "the decision that was made is not good for anyone. It is not true that it will solve the problem of the global diesel market. Therefore, I believe it will not have an impact on President Trump, it sends a negative message and is a divisive element, it rather generates mistrust." #Ucrania #Trump #UniónEuropea (translated)