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Croatia vs Spain: Nations League preview, lineups and stakes

Croatia host Spain at Stadion Poljud in Split on Tuesday, October 6, in the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 Group A3. Spain arrive with a perfect record and a 41-match unbeaten run, while Croatia look to respond after their heaviest defeat in history.

· 6 min read

Economy

Venice's 1171 Debt Crisis Sparked Modern Bond Market Foundations

In 1171, Byzantine Emperor Manuel I Komnenos arrested thousands of Venetian merchants and seized their assets. To fund a retaliatory fleet, Venice imposed a forced loan on citizens with tradable receipts paying 5% interest. The military campaign failed, the doge was killed by a mob, but the financial innovation endured, creating

· 7 min read

Economy

G7 to release 100m barrels of oil reserves amid price surge

G7 leaders agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil over four months to curb soaring fuel prices. The coordinated move follows pressure from the U.S. and aims to stabilize markets disrupted by conflicts in Iran and Ukraine.

· 6 min read