الخميس، ١٧ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
US Senate approves $9 billion in cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid
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US Senate Republicans have voted to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid – a victory for US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticised PBS and NPR. Meanwhile, Trump is scaling up his pressure campaign against Fed Chair Jerom
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Raids, arrests and deportations: The economic toll of closed borders
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This week, we focus on the unprecedented immigration crackdown currently taking place in the United States under President Donald Trump. We head to Los Angeles, where our team meets local business owners whose shops are on the brink of bankruptcy, as wor
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Trump says firing Powell 'unlikely' after escalating attacks on Fed Chair
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Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that it was "unlikely" he would fire the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, after reportedly floating the idea to Republican lawmakers. The US president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not lowering in
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الثلاثاء، ١٥ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
الاثنين، ١٤ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
الجمعة، ١١ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
الخميس، ١٠ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and spews racist responses
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Elon Musk has unveiled the latest version of his AI chatbot Grok, integrated into his platform X, in the hope that it will rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. The move came just 24 hours after Grok went on a racist, anti-Semitic rant, replying to users by frequently
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New Trump tariffs put Brazil in crosshairs ahead of August 1 deadline
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US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new round of tariffs targeting eight countries, with Brazil hit the hardest. The move, which comes despite a US trade surplus with the South American giant, raises economic and political tensions as the A
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الأربعاء، ٩ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
Musk's AI chatbot Grok is 'spewing anti-Semitic garbage on X'
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 9: Papers report on the blazing wildfires in Syria, Spain and France. Over in Russia, where independent media are discussing the "alleged suicie" of a high-profile politician, who was found dead hours after being fired. Als
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Looking for clues on US consumer sentiment during Amazon 'Prime Week'
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US e-commerce giant Amazon has expanded its "Prime Day" promotional event this year to four days, in a bid to give shoppers "more time to shop and save". US President Donald Trump's global trade war has increased the threat of higher prices for US shoppe
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الثلاثاء، ٨ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
Trump announces 50% tariff on copper
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US President Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper after sending tariff letters to 14 different trading partners. Also, Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. Plus, France's parliament approves a controversial bill on agriculture w
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New Trump tariffs leave countries scrambling for deal before August 1 deadline
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On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced new "reciprocal" tariffs on 14 countries that would come into effect on August 1 unless a deal was struck before then. Japan and South Korea vowed to pursue negotiations with Washington – as did South Africa
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الجمعة، ٤ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
Telegram boss Durov speaks out before French hearing, hopes to get charges lifted
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Pavel Durov, the enigmatic Russian-born billionaire boss of messaging app Telegram, has his third audience with a French investigating magistrate in the coming days, following his dramatic arrest 10 months ago on wide-ranging charges including complicity
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Why more and more people are getting their news from social media
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For the first time, more Americans are getting their news from social media than from television, and the gap is closing in France and the UK. These findings and more came out of the 2025 Digital News Report by Oxford's Reuters Institute for the Study of
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الخميس، ٣ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
Hundreds of flights cancelled as French air traffic controllers go on strike
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A walkout by French air traffic controllers is causing major disruptions to summer travel, impacting not just French airports but also the country's airspace. Next, the US House of Representatives has passed Donald Trump's sweeping budget bill, stripping
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The big business behind weight-loss drugs: Global market to hit $150 billion by 2035
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They burst onto the scene four years ago and are taking over the pharmaceutical world. New GLP-1-based drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound are said to be a weight-loss game changer and could drive big pharma's revenue for years to come. But they come
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France fines fast-fashion giant Shein €40 million over deceptive sales practices
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France's antitrust agency said on Thursday it had fined fast-fashion retailer Shein €40 million ($47.17 million) over its deceptive business practices, including misleading customers on discounts and the company's environmental impact. The competition re
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الأربعاء، ٢ يوليو ٢٠٢٥
The economic cost of heatwaves in Europe
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A new report shows that recent heatwaves across Europe could slow economic growth by half a percentage point in 2025. But first, US President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Vietnam. Plus, a French court has sentenced three former Ubisoft execut
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Trump applies pressure on Japan ahead of July 9 tariff deadline
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to increase import duties on Japanese goods to 35 percent as trade talks with Tokyo approach a July 9 deadline. The two countries are fast approaching the end of a 90-day negotiation period before previously impos
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French court convicts ex-Ubisoft executives over culture of workplace harassment
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A court near Paris has found a former Ubisoft executive guilty of attempted sexual assault and handed suspended jail terms to two other former executives for allowing a toxic environment of harassment to prosper at the French gaming giant.
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الاثنين، ٣٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
الجمعة، ٢٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Israel-Iran war: Back from the brink of an oil shock?
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This week, Charles Pellegrin takes a look back at what's being called "the Twelve-Day War" with Dr Jorge León, senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy. The confrontation between Israel and Iran with the assistance of the
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Why AI search tools pose an 'existential threat' to news publishers
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AI Overview, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Perplexity: the list goes on. AI-powered tools are replacing Google searches and causing chaos among news publishers. AI summaries eliminate the need to click on blue links and as a result, traffic and ad revenue at so
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الأربعاء، ٢٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Huge cable theft on French railway disrupts Eurostar, TGV services
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Eurostar services between the UK and the EU have been restored following a chaotic day of delays and cancellations, with dozens of TGV high-speed trains in northern France also affected. The major disruption was caused by the theft of more than 600 metre
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'It's the smallest glasses factory in the world': Head of GoodVision France
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A new way of ensuring everyone on the planet has access to glasses is being pushed by a global NGO that has just launched in France. A machine has been developed that can make glasses anywhere on the planet for just one single dollar. This as it is estim
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French pension reform talks fail as projections show deficit to keep growing
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou will face a no-confidence vote from Socialist MPs after talks between unions and employers over a reform of the country's pension system failed to reach a compromise. France's highest auditing authority earlier showe
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A digital-free summer: Challenging kids to turn off their screens
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School will soon be out for the summer here in France, which can mean a long break for children and teenagers. But what about screens? We know that with kids at home, routines are disrupted and the temptation of digital distraction is stronger than ever.
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الثلاثاء، ٢٤ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
الجمعة، ٢٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
الخميس، ١٩ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
الأربعاء، ١٨ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Fed keeps rates unchanged as Trump insults Powell again
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The US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate at the current range of 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent as it expects slower growth, higher inflation and slightly higher unemployment by the end of the year than what it previously forecast. The m
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Oil prices sustain months-long highs on fears of US involvement in Israel-Iran war
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Crude oil markets continued to hover around the $75 a barrel mark this Wednesday, sustained by fears that the US could get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The possibility that Iran could seek to close the Strait of Hormuz, thro
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French authorities say faulty Takata airbag responsible for driver's death
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French authorities say a defective airbag manufactured by now-bankrupt Japanese firm Takata was responsible for the fatal injuries sustained by a driver who died of a road accident last week. France's transport minister has called for all Citroen C3 and
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الاثنين، ١٦ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Luca de Meo leaves Renault to head luxury fashion group Kering
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Luca de Meo is leaving Renault and the automobile industry after five years at the helm of the company. He will take on the role of CEO at luxury group Kering, which is struggling to revive its flagship brand Gucci. Kering's shares rose 12 percent on the
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'Assisting suicide at a systematic scale': Author calls for ban on online forum after sister's death
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For those suffering from mental health problems, the internet can be a door to getting help and finding a community, but it can also open a user to extremely damaging content that encourages self-harm. Adele Zeynep Walton is campaigning for a safer digit
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الجمعة، ١٣ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Vivatech 2025: Is Europe lagging behind?
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This week, we take you to Vivatech in Paris. The event bills itself as the biggest tech and startup event in Europe. The tech industry is the driving force for growth in the world economy, but Europe only represents a small share of it. Is Europe lagging
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How AI is reinventing misogyny
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As artificial intelligence continues to transform societies worldwide, The 51 Percent asks what does its rapid development mean for women and girls. A surge of AI-powered systems has misogyny baked into their very core, placing women and girls at risk wo
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الخميس، ١٢ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Rate of women hired into top jobs falls for third year running
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Fresh analysis from LinkedIn shows the rate of women hired into leadership positions has slowed for the third year in a row, leaving the hiring rate back where it was in 2020. The data shows women are being shut out of senior positions, holding less than
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UK, EU reach post-Brexit deal on Gibraltar
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Five years after Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a deal on the status of Gibraltar that will ease the cross-border movement of people and goods. The tiny British territory bordering Spain had been one of the final sticking p
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Vivatech 2025: How AI is shaping cybersecurity
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In this edition, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks with Benjamin Netter, the co-founder of Riot. The French company provides real-time cybersecurity for over 1.5 million employees around the world and has raised $45 million since it was launched in 20
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الأربعاء، ١١ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Paris Vivatech fair to spotlight transition 'from AI as science fiction to applied AI'
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Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang headlines the opening day of the Vivatech trade fair on Wednesday, with around 14,000 startups attending the four-day Paris gathering to showcase products embedding artificial intelligence into everyday life.
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US, China say high-level talks yield 'framework' for trade deal
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The US and China have agreed to a “framework” on trade after two days of high-level negotiations that centred on concerns over rare earth minerals and ongoing tensions over tariffs.
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Trade uncertainty weighs on Paris's Vivatech fair
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Vivatech 2025, billed as Europe's largest tech and startup event, kicked off this Wednesday in Paris. Some 14,000 startups are showcasing their innovations, hoping to attract the attention of investors in a difficult context. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegri
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الثلاثاء، ١٠ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
EU unveils 18th round of sanctions against Russia
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The European Union has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, which include a ban on the use of the Nord Stream underwater pipelines between Russia and Germany and the addition of 77 more vessels to the blacklist of the so-called "shadow fleet
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US, Chinese officials meet in London for Day 2 of trade negotiations
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Delegations from Washington and Beijing are in London this Tuesday for a second day of trade talks, with the Americans expected to ease export restrictions on microchips in exchange for China releasing more rare earth minerals supply. Also in this editio
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الاثنين، ٩ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
How the global shipping industry has grown over the years
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As France hosts a UN conference on protecting the ocean, NGOs have denounced the fact that large shipping companies are sponsoring the event, calling them some of the biggest polluters. The maritime transport sector accounts for 3 percent of global CO2 e
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US, China trade officials meet in London for new round of negotiations
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American and Chinese delegations are meeting in London for a new round of trade talks, with US tariffs and Chinese export restrictions on rare earth minerals at the top of the agenda. Also in this edition: Japan pushes its own trade talks with Washington
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الخميس، ٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Tesla shares plunge as Trump threatens to end contracts with Musk's companies
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Shares in Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla plunged 15 percent after US President Donald Trump threatened to terminate government contracts and subsidies given to Musk's companies. The rapid escalation in the feud between the two men comes just days
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Fighting for their fair share: How to boost economic empowerment for African women
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Gender equality remains a challenge across the globe and particularly in Africa. Despite progress, women continue to face persistent barriers on the continent: limited access to education, inequalities in healthcare, difficulties in obtaining financing a
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Nintendo hopes to recreate winning recipe with Switch 2 console
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Japanese video game company Nintendo launched its newest console, the Switch 2, this Thursday. With gamers lining up around the world to collect their pre-orders as early as midnight, investors are hopeful the product will help continue to boost the comp
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الأربعاء، ٤ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Bulgaria to join euro currency area in January 2026
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The European Commission has given the green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, putting the country on course to become the 21st member of the single currency zone. Brussels says Bulgaria has now met all the criteria necessary to joi
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Trump's ramped-up 50% steel and aluminium tariffs come into effect
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US import duties on steel and aluminium tariffs are now officially at 50 percent this Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump signed a directive bumping them up from 25 percent. The move has led some of the biggest exporters of metals to the US, such
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الثلاثاء، ٣ يونيو ٢٠٢٥
Economic challenges await newly elected South Korean President Lee Jae-myung
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With voters turning out in record numbers, South Korea has elected liberal leader Lee Jae-myung to lead the country left in turmoil by the brief imposition of martial law by Yoon Suk Yeol. The nation of 51 million people has the world's lowest birth rate
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Markets rise as investors hope for Trump-Xi phone call
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Markets in Asia and Europe mostly rose on Tuesday as US officials said they expected US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to hold a phone conversation soon. Meanwhile, the US commerce secretary says the US is close to signing a trade d
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الجمعة، ٣٠ مايو ٢٠٢٥
الخميس، ٢٩ مايو ٢٠٢٥
