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France’s growing debt woes: How bond markets set countries’ borrowing costs
France’s rising debt is unnerving investors, but countries such as the US and Japan owe even greater sums.
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From: NewsFeed
Could this economic squeeze sway US voters?
Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
‘The family paid the price’: India’s deadly online gambling crisis
Debts and deaths are mounting, as a soaring online gambling industry adapts to evade an Indian government ban.
![A young Indian man, who requested anonymity, playing a betting-based game he's addicted to [Majid Maqbool/ Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews-3fuh52rgrl.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/465547-1789126462.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Trump promises $5,000 payouts if GOP wins midterms: Can the US afford it?
Trump’s $1.3 trillion promise would heavily increase national debt, already at a historic $40 trillion.
From: Counting the Cost
Why are borrowing costs rising across the world?
Rising bond yields are lifting borrowing costs for governments, businesses and households across the global economy.
Published On 9 Sep 2026
From: NewsFeed
US debt tops $40 trillion, Americans left with the bill
The US national debt has officially surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, and it’s growing fast.
Published On 21 Aug 2026
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US debt hits $40 trillion: Who does Washington owe and why does it matter?
Heavy borrowing, increased spending and tax cuts by Democratic and Republican administrations have long raised concerns.
US national debt passes record $40 trillion
The amount has doubled in the last decade, from Trump’s first term through the Biden administration.
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Why have half a million Russians gone bankrupt amid Ukraine war?
European intelligence report warns of strain on Russia’s banks, but experts say a full-blown crisis is unlikely
From: Quotable
US education faces ‘a crisis for low-wealth students’
Andre Perry tells This is America that going to college still pays, but low-wealth students carry most of the debt.
Published On 30 Jun 2026
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Sudan says China has waived $50m loan: What’s in it for Khartoum, Beijing?
China and Sudan signed off on a waiver of $50m as Sudan’s military-led government seeks support amid Western sanctions.
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