An election supercycle could push Europe to the right
Summary
The IMF warns of unsustainable debt in major economies, while Pakistan faces pressure to aid Saudi Arabia against Yemen's Houthis despite domestic opposition. Meta claims its new AI model rivals top competitors, and Europe braces for a wave of elections that could shift the EU rightward. Additionally, the UK sanctions Iran over an alleged RAF plot, and India sees renewed protests against voter roll revisions.
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Show intro and daily news overview
IMF warns of out-of-control global debt
Bond market fears and Pakistan's diplomatic dilemma
Interview: Pakistan's risk of war with Houthis
Meta releases new AI model Muse Wonder
Interview: Europe's election super cycle and far-right rise
UK sanctions Iran over RAF base plot
India's cockroach protests over voter rolls
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