Golden Crown

EU sanctions on Russian money-transfer service Golden Crown have sharply disrupted cross-border payments. Regulator data show transfers from Russia to Kazakhstan in August fell nearly twelvefold, while those to Georgia dropped to their lowest level in more than two decades. The figures highlight how effectively the restrictions have cut off a key channel for moving money out of Russia to neighbouring countries.

Season 1 of 'Wonka's The Golden Ticket' has come to an end on Netflix, with the streaming service crowning its first winner in the finale. The Roald Dahl-inspired competition series has drawn attention for its whimsical premise, and the results of the debut season are now circulating among viewers and entertainment outlets.