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Don't speak perfect Oxford English? You may face "shocking" levels of discrimination when using large language models, researchers have found. New customized AI models could be the answer.
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Over a month after announcing a massive data breach affecting 34 million of its users, South Korean e-commerce company Coupang announced this Monday it would offer 1.69 trillion won in compensation (around €1 billion) to customers in the form of vouchers. Also in this edition, former EU digital chief Thierry Breton gives his first interview since...
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Research shows what canines really can sense — and how social media and human projection fuel belief in their supernatural abilities.
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Indus, Rongorongo, Linear A: Some ancient writing systems cannot be deciphered. Can artificial intelligence help crack the codes of the past?
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It's the word of the year in Japan with a literal take on the Rihanna song "Work". Japan's first female prime minister Takaichi Sanae announced she would "abandon the idea of a work-life balance" when she was elected as the head of Liberal Democratic Party back in October. The 64-year old Takaichi may espouse "work, work, work, work and work", but...
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At the same table, with the same drinks, women often get drunk faster than men — and alcohol can affect women's brains differently, making its effects stronger, sometimes more rewarding. But also more addictive.
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At the same table, with the same drinks, women often get drunk faster than men — and alcohol can affect women's brains differently, making its effects stronger, sometimes more rewarding. But also more addictive.
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The scent of fresh pine and apple cider makes you think of the holidays at grandma's house? You're not alone. Smells are our strongest sensory trigger for memories — both happy and painful.
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Incantations were not only meant to ward off demons, but also to calm patients. A look into medical history reveals what lies behind the idea of tooth worms and the power of utterances like "hocus pocus."
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It's a deal that's been decades in the works, but might not make it across the finishing line. The free trade agreement between the European Union and the South American Mercosur trading bloc is driving a wedge between those who are eager to diversify and strengthen their international trade, like Germany, and those who are concerned about...
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Sometimes "the universe comes to us," writes the European Space Agency. On Friday it came really close, when comet 3l/ATLAS passed by us at a ― relatively ― short distance. What exactly is this interstellar visitor?
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London-based energy giant BP announced on Wednesday it was appointing Meg O'Neill as CEO starting on April 1. The executive, who has been at the head of Australian group Woodside Energy for the past four years, is expected to focus her efforts on the company's core oil and gas activities in a bid to catch up with rivals. Also in this edition:...
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Even as economic roles shift in romantic partnerships, women still shoulder most of the labor at home. Research suggests this is a burden affecting women's health, leading to emotional fatigue and depression.
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Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid, saying it carries many risks and is inferior to Netflix's offer. The company's board said the Ellison family that controls Paramount "consistently misled" them about guarantees as it urged shareholders not to sell their stocks. Plus, as oil prices rise following US...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Warner Bros Discovery's board has urged shareholders to reject a $108.4 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, saying it failed to provide adequate financing assurances. The board argued that the terms of a rival merger deal with Netflix represent "superior, more certain value for our shareholders".
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Crude benchmarks were rising on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the US would put a stop to any traffic of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela. The country's oil revenue is a lifeline for the Maduro government, which now mainly sells its barrels to China. Also in this edition: Warner Bros. Discovery is reportedly telling...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
The European Union has proposed changes to a 2023 law that effectively banned the sale of new internal combustion engine cars from 2035. Instead of cutting CO2 emissions by 100 percent from 2021 levels, carmakers would be required to reduce them by 90 percent, meaning small-scale production of petrol or hybrid cars could continue. The auto...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Ford is abandoning top EV models like the F-150 Lightning as weak demand and hostile policies from the Trump administration weigh on sales. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the EU prepares to water down its own upcoming ban on sales of new internal combustion vehicles, while France tries to support its own EV battery sector.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Despite logging a record trade surplus, economic data for November showed China's domestic woes are deepening. Retail sales grew at their slowest pace in three years and investment slowed sharply, signalling that Chinese consumers and businesses are becoming increasingly cautious. Plus, Roomba maker iRobot has filed for bankruptcy after struggling...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
US health agencies under Robert F Kennedy Jr. and American medical groups are in conflict over childhood vaccination policy. At the heart of the clash is a long debunked, persistent myth about vaccine safety.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
France's prime minister has called for pushing back the final approval vote on the landmark EU-Mercosur free trade deal as an outbreak of lumpy skin disease sparks a fresh crisis in its agricultural sector. Also in this edition: credit default swaps for AI hyperscalers take off as investors worry about excessive debt, and French consumers tighten...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
For kids, presents are meant to be a source of happiness and fun. But some plastic gifts can be a health risk. Here's why.
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One of the biggest meteor showers of the year will peak in mid-December, ahead of an early January supermoon.
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One of the biggest meteor showers of the year will peak in mid-December, ahead of an early January supermoon.
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PRESS REVIEW – Friday, December 12: A US defence news website reports on leaks from the National Security Strategy, which reveal how the Trump administration is trying to pull four EU nations away from the bloc. Also: World Darts champion Luke Littler begins his campaign to defend his title. Plus: French video game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33"...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
The US's motives are unclear after it seizes a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Also, France's last major home appliance maker goes bankrupt. Meanwhile, Disney strikes a deal with OpenAI. Plus, Lidl gets creative with its advertising, with a competition to win its "Eau de croissant".
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
Can India overcome years of delays to finally send its own spacecraft astronauts into orbit? That depends on crucial launches in the coming months.
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They buy, hoard and sell the Earth's resources. In this episode, journalist Javier Blas helps us shed some light on the shadowy realm of billionaire commodity traders. He co-wrote with Jack Farchy "The World for Sale: Money, Power and the Traders Who Barter the Earth's Resources", about the power concentrated in the hands of a small number of...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
Can India overcome years of delays to finally send its own spacecraft astronauts into orbit? That depends on crucial launches in the coming months.
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Can India overcome years of delays to finally send its own spacecraft astronauts into orbit? That depends on crucial launches in the coming months.
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Malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile fever are all diseases that can be spread by mosquitoes. Hundreds of thousands of people die from such infections every year.
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The Federal Reserve, the US central bank, lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday. The move comes as the US economy deals with sticky inflation, slowing jobs figures and a lack of official data because of the government shutdown. Stock markets reacted favourably to the news initially, but were then weighed down by...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
The US Federal Reserve has lowered its benchmark rate by a quarter percentage point, to a range of 3.5%-3.75%. However, it signalled there will be fewer cuts going forward amid a cooling labour market and persistently high inflation. The vote was not unanimous, with two board members calling for keeping rates unchanged, and Trump ally Stephen Miran...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Will history remember this as the day the planet started to rein in big tech? Australia is firing the first shot by banning under-16s from platforms and social media that include giants such as Instagram, YouTube and TikTok. We of course ask if rebellious teens will make light work of the ban. More broadly, is this the day regulators start treating...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
Malaria, dengue, Zika virus and West Nile fever are all diseases that can be spread by mosquitoes. Hundreds of thousands of people die from such infections every year. David Hancock was almost one of them.
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As Australia's ban on social media for children under 16 takes effect, we speak with Jess Butcher, a tech entrepreneur and founder of digital wellbeing foundation ScrollAware. In spite of being opposed to over-regulation, she tells us she supports the Australian ban on account of the scale of the "harms that these platforms are causing" to users...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Automotive heavyweights Renault and Ford are to join forces to develop a line of compact, more affordable Ford-branded electric vehicles and commercial vans in a bid to curb a wave of cheaper Chinese electric models gaining ground in Europe. Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a joint statement: "We will combine Renault Group's industrial scale and EV...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
A hybrid form of mpox has been identified in the UK. Health professionals are not surprised that the sexually transmitted virus has evolved but say it's a reminder of the need for precaution.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would allow the export of US chipmaker Nvidia's second-most powerful AI chips to China, in spite of criticism saying such a move could end up benefitting Beijing's military. Trump said the US would collect a 25 percent fee on these sales and added that he'd informed Chinese leader Xi Jinping of his...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 9: The bidding war has begun after Paramount launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, days after shareholders accepted a Netflix deal. Who will prevail? Also: we learn about the growing Japanese community in India. Plus: YouTube launches the first ever AI reality TV series: a...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, hoping to outbid Netflix just days after the streaming giant reached a $72 billion takeover deal with the storied Hollywood studios.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
China exported over $1 trillion worth of goods more than it imported for January through November, a record amount that is increasingly seen as untenable by the country's Western trading partners. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. faces regulatory hurdles and pushback from Hollywood unions.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Australia is about to become the first major democracy to impose a nationwide ban on social media access for under-16s. When the world-first measure comes into force on December 10, platforms including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Reddit and Twitch, will be required to remove existing under-16 accounts and block the ability to create new ones. The...
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A new AI model can predict a person's risk of developing breast cancer up to five years in advance by analyzing mammograms. This could make screening much more effective.
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Long thought to be an assortment of mysterious holes near Stonehenge, researchers have now used new technologies to better understand the culture that dug a circle of ditches around the monument in southern England.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Streaming giant Netflix has agreed to acquire Warner Bros studios and its streaming business for $72 billion, the two American companies announced in a statement on Friday. This acquisition would bring two of the industry's biggest players in film and TV under one roof.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Russian President Vladimir Putin has landed in India for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the first time since the start of the war in Ukraine. The visit aims at strengthening economic ties between Moscow and New Delhi. Also, Italian police visit the headquarters of 13 major fashion brands as part of an investigation into luxury good...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
The European Commission has unveiled plans to provide €90 billion to support Ukraine over the next two years, by either using frozen Russian assets or borrowing money on international markets. Although the EU has already been using interest earned on Russian central bank assets held up in Europe to help Ukraine, Belgium is firmly against tapping...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting China with a delegation of business leaders, seeking more Chinese investment in France and a reduction in the trade deficit. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: the Trump administration plans to loosen US fuel efficiency standards, to the delight of carmakers and the dismay of climate advocates.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (4 weeks ago)
The last supermoon of 2025 is known as a Cold Moon. It will rise as Geminid meteor showers begin. There will be plenty more night sky action early in the New Year, too.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
The European Union will release an updated plan this Wednesday to end its dependence on China for rare earths. These critical minerals are considered crucial in a number of high-stakes supply chains, notably in the defence, renewable energy and auto sectors, yet Beijing dominates both their mining and refining globally. Also in this edition, we...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
In South Korea, "molka" refers to filming women's bodies without their consent. Tiny spy cameras are used in public bathrooms and hotels to do this and the images are often distributed on encrypted social media platforms such as Telegram. University of Queensland scholar Park Se Youn tells FRANCE 24 how sexual predators are using technology and...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has declared a "code red" to improve ChatGPT, planning to put all other projects on the back burner. The urgent call in an internal memo, first reported by The Information, highlights the ever-tightening race for AI supremacy, with Google's recent launch of its new Gemini chatbot threatening ChatGPT's lead in the field. Also...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
Airbus says it's inspecting "a limited number" of A320s after it identified a quality issue with metal panels used on the exterior of the planes. The planemaker says it's unlikely to cause any safety issues and that all newly produced panels conform to requirements. The revelation sent Airbus's stock tumbling, coming days after a software recall...
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Authorities say bird flu poses a low risk to people right now, but in animals — both wild and domestic — it's causing global devastation. If left uncontrolled, it could also mutate into something far worse for humans.
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Australian children brace for an upcoming social media ban on under-16s as governments around the world consider their own restrictions in a bid to protect youngsters' mental health. Also in this edition: South Korea's largest e-commerce firm suffers a major data breach, and Donald Trump says he's picked the next head of the US Federal Reserve.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
With the launch of ChatGPT three years ago to the day, it looked like America had won the next major technology race before it had even started. But the landscape has since shifted dramatically. China is overtaking the United States in open-source models, Europe is walking back its regulatory ambitions, and the internet is drowning in AI-generated...
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LinkedIn, the social media platform with which professionals connect and network, has found itself in hot water after a surprising experiment revealed signs of bias against women. Also competition is woven into nearly every part of our lives; but do we really need it at work or even in our daily routines? Annette Young talks to author, Ruchika...
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Stock markets were largely flat on Friday, ending a strong week fueled by expectations of further US rate cuts, while trading was thin due to the Thanksgiving holiday and a technical outage at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, which was first reported at 02:40 GMT. Chief Analyst at online trading brokerage GTC, Jameel Ahmad joins us for more.
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German researchers have discovered an antibody that is extremely effective against HIV, at least in the laboratory. Could it be a new weapon against AIDS?
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Two of Wall Street's biggest banks have announced expansion plans in the UK, a day after the British finance minister revealed a budget that spared them from tax increases. Also, French MPs are debating whether or not to nationalise steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal amid concern for the industry. Plus, Venezuela bans several foreign airlines,...
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The launch pad at the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan was damaged after the Soyuz MS-28 mission lifted off.
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How to create economic opportunities in underprivileged areas? John Hope Bryant is the founder and CEO of Operation HOPE, a US non-profit that works to promote financial literacy and economic empowerment to young people and adults. A self-made millionaire himself, he has spent decades advocating on behalf of America's poorest citizens and making...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The Financial Times is reporting that a depositary firm that holds frozen Russian state assets in the EU has warned that the bloc's plan to use these assets to back €140 billion in loans to Ukraine could lead to higher borrowing costs for member states. Also in this edition, Japanese beer giant Asahi says the personal details of more than 1.5...
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Modern sex culture promised liberation and autonomy for women. Research and real-life experiences are exploring the unexpected cost of hooking up.
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UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves has announced a new budget that includes more taxes for ordinary workers, but higher government spending on social welfare programmes. The new plan will raise the government's tax take to a post-war high of 38 percent of GDP by 2031, according to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). It will give the...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Modern sex culture promised liberation and autonomy for women, but research and real-life experiences are exploring the unexpected cost of hooking up.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Reports now indicate chemical poisoning is behind the deaths of four family members on holiday in Istanbul. It's not the first time chemical fumigants have led to accidental deaths.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
UK Finance Minister Rachel Reeves will present her second annual budget to parliament this Wednesday, promising to plug a spending gap of at least £30 billion (€30.4 billion). Reeves has been under pressure both from her Labour Party backbenchers and investors to deliver a financial plan that delivers on her campaign promises, while shoring up...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
German auto giant Volkswagen has announced the completion of a new R&D centre at its hub in Hebei, eastern China, saying that for the first time in the company's history, new cars can be developed from start to finish outside Germany. Volkswagen is hoping to win back its share in the world's largest auto market. Also in the segment: the UK...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The EU's antitrust chief, Teresa Ribera, says changing regulations on US tech is not on the cards. This comes after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tied a loosening of tech rules to lower US tariffs. Also, mining giant Barrick reaches an agreement with the Malian government to resume operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. Plus...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The EU and the US have restarted their trade negotiations in a bid to settle sticking points left unsolved in their tariff deal reached in July. The US side called on the EU to reconsider its digital rules and find "a balanced approach" if it wanted Washington to lower import duties on steel and aluminium. Plus, global talks on protecting wildlife...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The EU and the African Union are marking 25 years of relations with a summit aimed at boosting economic cooperation, but Europe's investment ambitions will struggle to compete with those of China and the US. We take a closer look in this edition.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The European Commission triggered a political meltdown this week with proposals to loosen some of the EU's landmark digital regulations. The package, announced on Wednesday as part of a push to boost European innovation, drew condemnation from privacy advocates and lawmakers who accuse the Commission of capitulating to pressure from Washington and...
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A collision between Earth and a massive Mars-sized protoplanet likely caused the formation of our moon. Now scientists from the Max Planck Institute suggest that doomed planet was likely a rowdy neighbor.
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The World Bank was created in 1944 with a simple mission: to finance reconstruction post-World War II, a mandate that later evolved into reducing global poverty and fostering development. Over the decades, the mission has broadly stayed the same, but the methods have evolved – often through trial and error. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Axel van...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
It's the third Thursday of November, which means this year's Beaujolais Nouveau has gone on sale. Massively popular in the 1980s, the wine has seen its sales fall sharply in recent years. The French wine sector as a whole is struggling, amid climate change, trade tensions and declining demand.
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Technology firms led an Asian market selloff on Friday, tracking a sharp drop on Wall Street the day before, as strong results for US chipmaker Nvidia failed to allay fears of a bubble in AI-related shares and concern about the US labour market.
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A collision between Earth and a massive Mars-sized protoplanet likely caused the formation of our moon. Now scientists from the Max Planck Institute suggest that doomed planet was likely a rowdy neighbor.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The world's most valuable company, US chipmaker Nvidia, posted better-than-expected results for the latest quarter, showing a 62 percent annual increase in revenue. The positive earnings report prompted a rise in global stock markets after days of losses. The company, which designs the chips that power artificial intelligence models, is seen as a...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The European Union has proposed plans to ease the bloc's strict data protection rules and delay central parts of its new AI law. Brussels says the aim is to boost innovation and competitiveness of European firms by cutting red tape, but digital rights groups see the move as capitulating to pressure from Big Tech and US President Donald Trump. Also...
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The US space agency called the interstellar object a "friendly solar system visitor," but said it was not alien.
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Reports now indicate chemical poisoning is behind the deaths of four family members on holiday in Istanbul. It's not the first time chemical fumigants have led to accidental deaths.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
European markets stabilised on Wednesday morning after losses sustained over concerns that AI stocks might be overvalued. Investors are eagerly awaiting the latest results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia later in the day. Also in this edition: Japanese media are reporting that China has suspended imports of seafood from Japan amid a...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
"Europe does not want to be the client" of the US or China in the field of technology, French President Emmanuel Macron has told tech and political leaders at a "digital sovereignty summit" in Berlin. During the event, biotech company Owkin unveiled a new pan-European platform to make biological data "AI-ready". CEO Thomas Clozel speaks to FRANCE...
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A French court has rejected a demand by a consumer protection group to remove Perrier water bottles from markets over its "natural mineral water" labelling. It's the latest in a long-running scandal stemming from the revelation that Nestlé and other manufacturers had treated water illegally to remove contaminants while labelling their products as...
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Celebrity endorsements by Elon Musk and Serena Williams have pushed weight loss medication into the mainstream. Demand is so great it's fueling trade in often dangerous counterfeit products.
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Celebrity endorsements by Elon Musk and Serena Williams have pushed weight loss medication into the mainstream. Demand is so great it's fueling trade in often dangerous counterfeit products.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
European and Asian equities traded lower this Tuesday, following in the footsteps of Wall Street, as doubts rise as to whether the tech sector's huge investments in artificial intelligence will pay off. Also in this edition: Donald Trump tries to convince American voters he is working to make life more affordable for them. Plus the company behind...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
France's TotalEnergies has struck a partnership deal with Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's firm EPH. It will create a 50-50 joint venture that will manage power plants across several western European countries with a total capacity of 14 gigawatts. In an all-stock deal, EPH will receive €5.1 billion worth of new Total shares and become its...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Reports suggest Yann Le Cun, one of the "godfathers of AI", is leaving Meta after over a decade pioneering artificial intelligence research at Mark Zuckerberg's tech titan. Le Cun says he no longer believes that scaling up large language models of the kind that power ChatGPT will lead to superhuman intelligence. Instead, he is betting on "world...
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For the first time ever, researchers have mapped the entirety of the vast Roman road network highlighting its immense influence on European relations and history.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
A dust-up over comments on Taiwan made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have led China to warn its citizens against travel to Japan, threatening the country's crucial tourism industry. And the French government is hosting an investment summit aimed at convincing domestic industrial giants to invest in new facilities in France.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 months ago)
The digital Itiner-e atlas is revolutionizing how we see the ancient world. In it, researchers have mapped the entirety of the Roman road network — making clear just how it influenced European relations and history.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
The week, we head to Belem in Brazil where COP30, the UN's annual climate summit, is taking place. As rich nations drag their feet, will the Global South take the lead in climate action? We put the question to our guest, Charra Tesfaye Terfassa, economic and climate prosperity programme manager at the Open Society.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Federal agencies have started reopening after the longest-ever US government shutdown, but it's likely the lingering effects will be felt for months. Also in this edition: Scotland says it plans to issue its own government bonds, nicknaming them "kilts". Plus, a Russian humanoid robot falls flat on its face.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
After President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that funds the US government, his administration ordered federal workers to report back to work this Thursday. In this edition, we take a look at what the reopening of the US government entails after the longest shutdown in the country's history. Over 1 million federal workers will...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
US firm 1X Home Robots says its first "housekeeping robot" NEO can be ready to start working in homes next year. Meanwhile, China's XPeng unveiled its latest IRON robot, which moved so smoothly it had to cut open one of its legs to prove there wasn't a real human hiding inside. Humanoid robots have been around for decades, but with the advances of...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
From Nvidia's record-breaking demand to Elon Musk's latest factory ambitions, the race to secure the hardware behind artificial intelligence is accelerating fast. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam tells us more.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
The International Energy Agency (IAE) released its annual World Energy Outlook this Wednesday, underlining the growing global demand for electricity, boosted by the rush to build AI data centres. The report also shows renewable energy outpacing fossil fuels despite the US turning its back on key climate commitments. Also in this edition: US...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Chinese consumers, anxious about the slowing economy and worn out by endless retail discounts, are showing signs of fatigue toward the annual "Singles' Day" shopping extravaganza – a worrying trend for Beijing as it looks to boost spending. The event was first launched by Alibaba in 2009 and is held each year on November 11. It has since grown...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Could the artificial intelligence boom already be running out of road? We examine the warning signs. To think that three short years ago, the commercial launch of ChatGPT took the world by storm. AI has since sparked a global race for cash, energy resources and data – all to feed the seemingly insatiable appetite of large language model...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
After US senators managed to pass a bill that could end what has been the longest government shutdown in US history, equity markets have reacted with strong gains on Wall Street and beyond. Nonetheless, the interruption in government work will take its toll on the US economy, as predicted by the Congressional Budget Office. Also in this edition: we...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
This week, we're heading to the Abu Dhabi Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC 2025) for a conversation with Gaurav Sharma, an independent energy analyst also know on social media as the "Oilholic". As temperatures are rising, so is energy demand. What does that mean for fossil fuels? And how will AI reshape the future of energy? We put...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Small businesses worldwide are being targeted by scammers using fake Google Maps reviews to extort money. The fraudsters post one-star reviews – ever-more convincing thanks to AI – then demand payment to take them down. FRANCE 24 investigated one scheme targeting businesses in France and Spain.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court's chief justices heard arguments over the legality of tariffs enacted by President Donald Trump using the Emergency Economic Powers Act, and questioned the reasoning of the administration. In this edition, we look at what the Court's decision could mean for the US economy, public finances and trade negotiations....
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Scientists say they need better access to human brain tissue to understand how dementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, autism, multiple sclerosis and other brain conditions develop over time.
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Scientists say they need better access to human brain tissue to understand how dementia, Alzheimer's, epilepsy, autism, multiple sclerosis and other brain conditions develop over time.
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China is taking the lead in international science: A new study shows how China overtakes the US in key areas of research and increasingly dominates the agenda. What does this mean for Europe?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Canada's Liberal government unveiled new federal budget plans in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, which include a massive spending spree of 280 billion Canadian dollars (€173 billion). The spending is seen as a way to strengthen the Canadian economy after the imposition of steep tariffs by the United States, Canada's most important...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
US coffee chain Starbucks has announced it is forming a joint venture with asset management firm Boyu Capital in China, where the latter will hold a 60 percent stake in the company's local business. China is Starbucks' second-largest market globally and it has recently been struggling with increased competition from local rivals like Luckin Coffee....
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Chinese e-commerce giant Shein has come under renewed pressure in France, just days before it opens its first permanent physical retail space in Paris. France's consumer watchdog said it had discovered child-like sex dolls on the e-commerce platform, prompting the government to warn it could block Shein's market access. In response, the...
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The French finance ministry says it will ban Chinese e-commerce giant Shein if child-like sex dolls reappear for sale on the site. Shein pulled the dolls after France's consumer watchdog said it discovered them last week. Under French law, distributing child sexual abuse material online is punishable by up to seven years in prison and a hefty...
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China said Saturday it will exempt some Nexperia computer chips from an export ban that threatened to seriously disrupt EU car production. European automakers had warned that shortages of chips supplied by Nexperia would force stoppages at production lines in Europe.
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China has sent three new astronauts to its space station Tiangong as part of long-term space plans that include a moon landing.
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Volatile weather affecting harvests, uncertainty in global trade and rising production costs could soon make everyday treats like coffee, tea and chocolate a luxury. But are the farmers growing them getting a fair share of the price surge? Yuka Royer discusses this and more with Jason Archie-Acheampong, sustainable sourcing lead for coffee and...
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A rare meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea has brought a 10 percent reduction in US tariffs and a one-year postponement of China's rare-earth export controls, a limited de-escalation of the two countries' trade war. Also in this edition: America's central bank cuts interest rates for the second...
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The US Federal Reserve has lowered interest rates for the second time this year, despite having only partial data to assess the state of the economy because of the ongoing government shutdown. The quarter percentage point cut brings the Federal Funds Rate to a range of 3.75 percent to 4 percent. The central bank also announced it would stop...
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H5N1 bird flu cases are rising in farm and wild flocks, leading to mass poultry culls and concerns about food supplies.
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A new survey shows a sharp slide in public concern for climate change, with war and conflict now dominating public worries. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Subhra Bhattacharjee, Director General of the Forest Stewardship Council, who tells her that despite fewer people citing climate change as their top concern, consumers are still preferring to...
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Migratory birds are spreading the deadly H5N1 disease again, forcing German, Danish and Dutch farms to kill poultry stock. US cases are rising, too.
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Several trade deals and frameworks between the US and Southeast Asian countries unveiled at the recent ASEAN summit heavily favour Washington. Some analysts are concerned that the lopsided deals will push ASEAN countries towards Beijing, this as China beefs up its own trade ties with the region. Also in this edition: France's National Assembly...
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Even if Argentinian President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza party is still short of a majority in parliament after Sunday's midterm elections, the self-described "anarcho-capitalist" now has more room to push ahead with radical economic reforms. Since coming to power in 2023, Milei has cut budgets for education, pensions and infrastructure and...
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After months of delays to "purge out the propaganda", Elon Musk on Monday announced the launch of Grokipedia to rival online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which he has accused of ideological bias. The content of Grokipedia is generated by artificial intelligence (AI) and the generative AI assistant Grok.
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Nigeria's technology regulator says the country must wield more power over TikTok, setting its own rules rather than relying on global content policies. He tells us why in this edition of Tech 24.
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US President Donald Trump has issued a pardon for Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. Zhao spent four months in prison last year after pleading guilty to charges of failing to implement adequate measures to prevent money laundering while operating the platform. We also take a closer look at the...
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Genetic analysis has shed new light on one of history's deadliest military disasters — the French retreat from Russia in 1812.
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This week, Charles Pellegrin talks to Jaco Cilliersd, the UN development programme's representative for Palestine about the arduous task of trying to clear the millions of tonnes of rubbles from Gaza and preparing the stage for reconstruction amid a tenuous ceasefire.
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The Trump administration announced on Wednesday that it was placing Russia's two largest oil producers — Lukoil and Rosneft — on the U.S. Treasury Department's sanctions list. The move is aimed at targeting Russia's war finances, as the two companies account for nearly half of the country's crude exports. In this edition, we'll explore how this...
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A French court on Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in "misleading commercial practices" by overstating its climate pledges in the first decision applying France's greenwashing law to an energy company.
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It's been three years since Giorgia Meloni became Italy's prime minister. During her tenure, she has cut public deficit by more than half and brought unemployment down. But beneath the surface, Italy's economy is still struggling, with weak growth, persistent structural weaknesses and an aging population. We also take a closer look at a row...
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New research shows that children who go onto the social media app TikTok and make enquiries about mental health will quickly find depressive content, and that within a few hours they are bound to see content from users expressing the will to kill themselves. That research from Amnesty Tech is entitled "Dragged Into the Rabbit Hole". The...
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US entertainment giant Warner Bros. Discovery has said it is exploring a potential sale of all or some of its media assets, this after it turned down a second takeover bid by rival Paramount Skydance and its CEO David Ellison. The company, which houses such properties as Warner Bros. Studio, CNN and HBO Max, saw its shares surge on Tuesday. Also in...
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The jewellery stolen from the Louvre in Paris on Sunday is valued at €88 million, according to the Paris prosecutor citing the museum's curator. Authorities are warning the robbers not to disassemble the pieces to sell the precious stones. Elsewhere, Japan's first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi faces economic challenges as she hopes to spur...
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Washington and Canberra have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals, in a bid to reduce dependence on China's supply chains. The deal, promising billions in potential investment, highlights efforts by both nations to secure vital resources amid escalating trade tensions with Beijing. Also in this...
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Washington and Canberra have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation on rare earths and critical minerals, in a bid to reduce dependence on China's supply chains. The deal, promising billions in potential investment, highlights efforts by both nations to secure vital resources amid escalating trade tensions with Beijing.
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An implant attached to damaged retinas has helped people with age-related macular degeneration (AMD) improve visual ability. AMD affects millions of people. This chip has been tested internationally.
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Hit by a major outage, Amazon Web Services (AWS) says it found significant errors in its Domain Name System, or DNS, which translates website names to IP addresses so browsers and apps can load on internet-connected devices. No evidence of foul play has been reported and the company says the DNS issue has been "fully mitigated", amid reports of a...
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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Communist Party elites are in Beijing for the Fourth Plenary, where the roadmap for the country's industrial development over the next five years will be set. We take a closer look. But first, the country's latest economic data paints a troubling picture.
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Major chipmaker Nexperia is being torn apart by a tug-of-war between China and the Netherlands, sparking concerns from the global automotive industry. The fight started in September, when the Dutch government seized control of Nexperia, headquartered in the Netherlands but owned by a Chinese firm. This weekend, Nexperia employees at the Chinese...
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While the International Agency for Research on Cancer only goes as far as to say talc is "probably" carcinogenic, asbestos found in talc does cause cancer.
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Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours of sleep. Turns out science actually agrees with them.
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S&P Global on Friday downgraded France from AA to A+ in a surprise update on the eurozone's second-biggest economy, warning that political instability put the government's efforts to repair its finances at risk.
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A New York jury on Friday found BNP Paribas liable for more than $20 million in damages to three Sudanese refugees, now US citizens, who argued that the French bank helped prop former strongman Omar al-Bashir's regime during its brutal campaigns, conducted by Sudanese soldiers and the Janjaweed militia, against unarmed civilians.
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This week, we take a look at the renewable energy sector, specifically in China at a time when solar and wind power have surpassed coal in global electricity generation, according to a report by climate think tank Ember. Charles Pellegrin speaks to Malgorzata Wiatros-Motyka, the report's author and senior electricity analyst.
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It's an industry tipped to be worth more than a trillion dollars in the coming decade. Femtech refers to technology-driven solutions for women's health, covering areas such as reproductive health, pregnancy care and menopause management. Marina Gerner, the author of "The Vagina Business", joins Annette Young to discuss the rapidly growing...
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Whether it's hormones or family and societal pressures, many women feel they need more than eight hours' sleep. Turns out science actually agrees with them.
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US President Donald Trump says Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed that India will stop buying Russian oil, as American tariffs hit Indian exports to the United States. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has hinted at a possible de-escalation of the US–China trade war, while Argentina's manufacturing sector is feeling the side effects of Javier...
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Reintroducing a wealth tax has become a particularly divisive issue in France's ongoing budget battle. In a world where the richest 1 percent hold more wealth than the bottom 95 percent combined, Susana Ruiz, Tax Policy Lead at Oxfam International, tells FRANCE 24 that taxing the rich is "a new common sense.” Also in this segment, Elon Musk's...
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In the face of an unprecedented political crisis, France's re-appointed prime minister Sébastien Lecornu proposed suspending President Emmanuel Macron's signature pension reform enacted in 2023. Speaking before parliament, Lecornu warned however of the estimated cost of such a move as he pressed lawmakers to agree on next year's budget. Also...
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Port fees imposed by China and the US took effect on Tuesday, adding a new front to the trade war between the world's two largest economies. In this edition, we explore the reasons behind these new fees and their impact on the broader talks between Washington and Beijing. Also, we examine how US soybean farmers are being affected by China's halt on...
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The 2025 Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt for their work on "explaining innovation-driven growth". They are credited with quantifying the concept of "creative destruction" – the idea that innovations like steam engines and artificial intelligence, which replace older technologies and...
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This is the last flight before SpaceX begins test-launching an upgraded version of the rocket better suited for longer space missions.
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We're used to video game characters repeating the same lines of scripted dialogue. But artificial intelligence is now allowing players to have unique, unscripted conversations with the characters they encounter. In Tech 24, explore this experimental tech and its path to the mainstream.
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Long reliant on humanitarian aid due to the Israeli blockade, Gaza's economy is now in ruins –unemployment exceeds 80 percent, 92 percent of its private homes have been destroyed, and more than 98 percent of its farmland is rendered unusable. Rebuilding cost estimates range from 50 to 80 billion dollars, but it remains unclear who will foot the...
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US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to place an additional 100 percent tariff on Chinese imports starting on November 1 or sooner, expressing frustration with new export controls placed on rare earth elements by China. Trump also cast doubt on whether he would meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping during an upcoming trip to South Korea.
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Was the "Argentina miracle" that Javier Milei boasted about really a miracle? As the libertarian president approaches his third year in office, and with midterm elections around the corner on October 26, we take a closer look at Argentina's economy with Juan Ignacio Carranza, lead analyst at Aurora Macro Strategies in Buenos Aires.
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Ferrari has unveiled technology – new powertrain and chassis – that will power its first electric car, scheduled for launch next year. However, the Italian carmaker also scaled back its electrification plan, and its revised profit and revenue forecast disappointed investors, sending its stock down 15 percent. But first: amid the ongoing...
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China's commerce ministry has announced it is imposing new rules limiting the export of rare earths and associated technology, including related to overseas companies using Chinese rare earths. The move comes amid long-standing trade talks with the United States and ahead of expected talks between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump later this...
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France's caretaker Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says he'll present a draft budget bill next Monday, adding that there is still "a lot to debate". Among the sticking points is President Emmanuel Macron's signature pension reform, which was passed in 2023. So could it possibly be suspended? If so, at what cost? Also in the segment: British...
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