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High levels of debt and the rise of non-bank financial institutions could restrict the European Central Bank’s ability to respond to future economic and financial pressures, Schnabel has warned. The comments highlight concerns over the combination of heavy borrowing and a growing role for lenders and investors outside the traditional banking sector. Schnabel said the developments risk “tying” the ECB’s hands, potentially limiting its room for manoeuvre as it seeks to manage risks across the eurozone economy.

The How I Met Your Mother cast has been ranked by estimated net worth, with the sitcom’s main stars assessed according to the fortunes they have built since the show began. The CBS comedy, led by Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders, Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan and Cristin Milioti, premiered on 19 September 2005. How I Met Your Mother ran for nine seasons before concluding on 31 March 2014. Its principal cast members have since continued to develop their own careers and accumulate substantial wealth. The ranking covers all of the main cast members, ordered from the lowest estimated…

Tottenham have no intention of selling Lucas Bergvall despite renewed interest from Barcelona and Napoli, with the Swedish midfielder still regarded as a key part of the club’s long-term plans. Bergvall, 20, has made only four Premier League appearances during a stop-start season under Roberto De Zerbi. However, Tottenham remain convinced that he can develop into a regular starter. Barcelona continue to monitor Lucas Bergvall Barcelona are monitoring Bergvall again after missing out on the midfielder in 2024, while Napoli are also understood to be tracking his situation. Tottenham’s position has been strengthened by the player’s contract, which runs until…

A 23-year-old UC Berkeley student has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at San Francisco International Airport while waiting to board a flight to Portland. Paula Albornoz Hernandez, a Colombian asylum seeker, was taken into custody on Friday 30 October and is being held at the California City Detention Facility in Kern County, according to her lawyer. Nikolas De Bremaeker, a managing attorney with the Alameda County Immigration Legal and Education Partnership, said agents told Hernandez she was being detained because she had overstayed her visa. He argues that the arrest was unlawful and unconstitutional. De Bremaeker said…

William Pike thrilled the Flemington crowd at Thursday’s Oaks meeting, riding Rey Magnerio to victory in the Listed Century Stakes over 1000m. The win delivered Pike his customary last-race success at the meeting.

Donald Trump used his first public appearance after Democrats took control of the House and Senate to showcase construction of a planned $600 million ballroom at the White House, rather than focus on the Republicans’ midterm defeat. The President invited reporters to the construction site on Wednesday morning, where workers were lifting what he described as the final steel beam into place. He signed the beam as White House staff and construction workers applauded. Trump spoke at length about the design and security features of the project, describing it as a future landmark for Washington. “It’s going to be not…

Australia’s central bank has warned that public confidence in the country’s fight against inflation is slipping. The warning highlights concern over weakening confidence in efforts to bring inflation under control, with the central bank identifying public sentiment as a growing challenge.

Paris Jackson has launched a legal challenge seeking the release of up to US$600 million from her late father Michael Jackson’s estate, arguing that the family trust intended for his children remains unfunded 17 years after his death. The 28-year-old submitted a court filing claiming the estate had generated more than US$1 billion since the Thriller singer died in 2009. She is asking a judge to order a partial distribution of its assets, equivalent to about A$859 million. Her petition states: “More than seventeen years after his passing, Michael Jackson’s family trust remains unfunded.” Under the trust’s terms, Paris and…

Al-Hilal have abandoned plans to pursue Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes during the January transfer window, giving the Premier League club temporary relief over the midfielder’s future. The Saudi Pro League side had previously shown strong interest and were reportedly willing to pay United around £100 million, while offering Fernandes almost three times his existing wages. He rejected the move because he wanted to continue competing at the highest level. Al-Hilal step back from Bruno Fernandes move TalkSPORT reports that Al-Hilal will not revive their interest in January because they do not intend to make room for another overseas player.…

Seattle Public Schools is to block student access to Gemini, Minecraft and generative AI tools from Monday, while younger pupils will lose access to YouTube as the district tightens its approach to classroom technology. The changes were announced at a school board meeting on Wednesday, 4 November, as parents and campaigners rallied outside the district’s administration building calling for stronger safeguards around artificial intelligence and digital learning. Under the new restrictions, access to Gemini, generative AI tools and Google Search’s AI summaries will be blocked for pupils from kindergarten through to Year 12. Minecraft will also be unavailable unless it…