Politics
Marine Le Pen won French presidency as right-wing parties surged
Spain's People's party claimed parliament and an AfD-backed coalition installed a new state premier in Germany.
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The six months ahead, reported from the odds
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Politics
Spain's People's party claimed parliament and an AfD-backed coalition installed a new state premier in Germany.
Culture
Morgan Wallen topped the Billboard Year-End chart while AI-generated songs failed to reach the Hot 100 top-20.
Culture
Spider-Man: Brand New Day led 2026 box-office totals while Avengers: Doomsday posted the year's biggest opening week.
Economics
The central bank raised rates twice in 2026, left the target range unchanged in January and foreclosed any cuts before 2027.
Science
The firm also confirmed it would not pay scientific publishers for their content.
World
The Islamic Republic endured, with no leadership change and no nuclear enrichment concessions by year-end.
World
Russia did not seize Lyman and no ceasefire or Peace deal was reached by year-end.
World
The United States also failed to acquire Iranian enriched uranium by year's end.
World
The United States refrained from military action against Cuba, and the Cuban government remained in power throughout 2026.
Culture
Tate McRae reached no. 2 on the Hot 100 while Netflix shares fell below $65.
Politics
The party also captured the Texas Senate seat, completing a Sweep of Congress.
Economics
Core PCE held at 3.1% and October CPI rose 0.3%, while China's annual inflation stayed near one percent.
Politics
Democrats also took the house, Becerra won California, and Talarico flipped a Texas Senate seat.
Politics
The wins flipped five senate seats from Republican to Democratic control and signaled a regional shift toward the party.
Politics
The election proceeded on schedule and Trump did not endorse John Cornyn.
World
Iranian regime remained in power and Kharg Island stayed under its control.
Science
The Lab also kept its services below a $400 monthly price point.
World
NATO and Russia avoided direct clash and mobilization in October, and NATO refrained from invoking Article 4.
Science
Apple launched its first foldable iPhone and the Fable 5.2+ model was released.
Politics
Yashar topped the election while Likud secured between twenty and twenty-four seats, leaving the Knesset without a majority Coalition
Economics
The Bank of Korea left its rate unchanged and a poll on 27 October favored no further hikes.
Economics
Visa reported 13.5-14.5% cross-border volume rise while Coca-Cola's organic revenue grew 6.5-8%.
World
Musk's tweet count topped 220 while Trump made over 200 Truth Social posts, and Khamenei posted fewer than five messages.
Politics
He secured the presidency with a narrow Margin after Donald Trump announced his endorsement.
Politics
Spain's People's party claimed parliament and an AfD-backed coalition installed a new state premier in Germany.
Marine Le Pen was elected president of France in the 2026 election. The incumbent president Emmanuel Macron continued in office, as his term did not end before 2027. Candidate David Lisnard failed to qualify for the second round of the ballot. The outcome was confirmed on Monday.
The People's party won the Spanish general election. The party secured a majority of seats in the Congress of Deputies. The victory gave the PP the ability to form a government.
World
Russia did not seize Lyman and no ceasefire or Peace deal was reached by year-end.
World
The United States also failed to acquire Iranian enriched uranium by year's end.
World
The United States refrained from military action against Cuba, and the Cuban government remained in power throughout 2026.
Culture
Tate McRae reached no. 2 on the Hot 100 while Netflix shares fell below $65.
Politics
The party also captured the Texas Senate seat, completing a Sweep of Congress.
Economics
Core PCE held at 3.1% and October CPI rose 0.3%, while China's annual inflation stayed near one percent.
Politics
Democrats also took the house, Becerra won California, and Talarico flipped a Texas Senate seat.
Politics
The wins flipped five senate seats from Republican to Democratic control and signaled a regional shift toward the party.
Politics
The election proceeded on schedule and Trump did not endorse John Cornyn.
World
Iranian regime remained in power and Kharg Island stayed under its control.
Science
The Lab also kept its services below a $400 monthly price point.
World
NATO and Russia avoided direct clash and mobilization in October, and NATO refrained from invoking Article 4.
Science
Apple launched its first foldable iPhone and the Fable 5.2+ model was released.
Politics
Yashar topped the election while Likud secured between twenty and twenty-four seats, leaving the Knesset without a majority Coalition
Economics
The Bank of Korea left its rate unchanged and a poll on 27 October favored no further hikes.
Economics
Visa reported 13.5-14.5% cross-border volume rise while Coca-Cola's organic revenue grew 6.5-8%.
World
Musk's tweet count topped 220 while Trump made over 200 Truth Social posts, and Khamenei posted fewer than five messages.
Politics
He secured the presidency with a narrow Margin after Donald Trump announced his endorsement.
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