Netflix's $83bn Bid for Warner Brothers

Europe seeks to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure builds, and there’s likely to be plenty of debate ahead of the Federal Reserve’s final rate decision of the year. Plus, how Netflix’s blockbuster Warner Brothers Discovery buy could reshape entertainment. 

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European allies to rally support for Ukraine as US pressure mounts

France shielding €18bn Russian asset pot from EU ‘reparations loan’ push

Fed expected to cut rates despite deep divisions over US economic outlook

Donald Trump drives historic shift of power from investors to boardrooms

Hollywood fears job cuts as opposition to Netflix-Warner deal grows

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Today’s FT News Briefing was hosted by Victoria Craig, and produced by Julia Webster and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Alex Higgins. Additional help from Peter Barber. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music. 

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