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29 May 2026Top Stories

Disney faces licence review after Kimmel clash

The Federal Communications Commission ordered an accelerated review of Disney's eight ABC television licences one day after Trump demanded Jimmy Kimmel's firing. The review targets Disney's corporate diversity policies as potentially violating anti-discrimination rules, threatening the company's 'character qualifications' to hold broadcast licences. Disney shares fell 1% as the company called it an effort to 'suppress speech', while FCC Chair Brendan Carr defended linking DEI policies to licence worthiness. The timing is unprecedented: these licences weren't due for review until 2028.

From Disney faces licence review after Kimmel clash

18 May 2026Policy & Regulation

Vox becomes kingmaker in Spain's biggest region

Vox increased its seats to 15 in Andalusia's regional election, giving the far-right party decisive power over Spain's most populous region after the conservative PP fell short of a majority. The result extends Vox's kingmaker role across Castile and León, Valencia, Extremadura, and now Andalusia, creating a PP-Vox axis that increasingly defines Spanish politics. For Prime Minister Sánchez, losing ground in what was once a PSOE stronghold signals a rightward drift that could reshape the national political map.

From Rinehart bets $100m on US defense as bonds hit 5%

7 May 2026Business & Strategy

Milei ally demands transparency as graft allegations pile pressure on Argentine president

A senior congressional ally urged Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni to disclose his finances amid federal investigation for illicit enrichment, marking the first public friction within Milei's libertarian coalition. This follows separate allegations that sister Karina Milei received $500,000 and $800,000 in pharmaceutical kickbacks. The scandals contributed to Milei's 'brutal loss' in October midterms and threaten the anti-corruption brand that carried him to power amid 211% hyperinflation.

From AirAsia calls jet fuel crisis worse than Covid

22 April 2026Quick Hits

Warsh denies Fed independence concerns

Kevin Warsh rejected accusations he would be Trump's 'sock puppet' at the Federal Reserve, defending his potential nomination during Senate questioning.

From SpaceX books $60bn Cursor deal as AI arms race escalates

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