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Air pollution has been linked to cancers, as well as heart and reproductive issues. A new study has found that extreme exposure may also have driven cognitive deterioration for people in the United Kingdom.
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Google is still making lots of money. Its parent company Alphabet reported $90.2 billion in revenue for the first quarter, up 12 percent from the same period last year, making $34.5 billion in profit. Chief Executive Sundar Pichai said Google's AI strategy was to thank. But the elephant in the room at Thursday's earnings call was the possibility...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (19 hours ago)
Nissan has announced that it now expects a record net loss of up to €4.6 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, around nine times larger than its previous forecast only two months ago. The Japanese carmaker says this is due to impairment charges as part of its "turnaround plan" under new CEO Ivan Espinosa. Plus, souvenir shops in Rome...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 days ago)
Countries that once followed the gospel of free trade and liberalism are changing tack and focusing on national interests before anything else, with Donald Trump's America being a case in point. Our business editor Charles Pellegrin takes a deep dive into how geopolitics is reshaping the global economy with David Baverez. He's a French investor...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 days ago)
Parents who discussed HPV vaccines with a chatbot were three times more likely to vaccinate their children. So could your next health conversation be with AI?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 days ago)
Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, arguing that his use of emergency powers to wage a global trade war is "reckless and unlawful". Also in this edition: the Trump administration signals a potential de-escalation of the trade war, and Chinese carmakers show off their latest innovations at the Shanghai Auto Show.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 days ago)
FRANCE 24's Yinka Oyetade speaks to Gavin Bade, Trade and Economic Policy Reporter at The Wall Street Journal, about US President Donald Trump backing down in his trade war with China. Bade says the Trump administration is "feeling the heat", not just from the stock and bond markets, but also from US major retailers who are warning about the...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 days ago)
Donald Trump's trade policy and back-and-forth on tariffs are already impacting one of the most globalised industries: aviation. With airlines saying they'll defer deliveries rather than pay for tariffs, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with AirInsight Group's President Ernest Arvai about the potential impact of the ongoing trade war on the sector.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 days ago)
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) slashed its 2025 forecast for global growth on Tuesday, citing the increased risks and cooling effects of US President Donald Trump's tariff policies on the world economy. "We are entering a new era as the global economic system that has operated for the last 80 years is being reset," the IMF's chief economist...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 days ago)
Exactly 20 years ago, a 19-second clip was uploaded to a website that would, in the space of just a few years, revolutionise the internet. The video was called "Me at the zoo," and was published on YouTube.com, which nobody had ever heard of at the time. We speak to our Los Angeles correspondant Wassim Cornet about how YouTube has changed our...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 days ago)
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says he will be dedicating more time to the electric vehicle company starting from next month, after the firm published disappointing first-quarter results. The US carmaker has suffered from political blowback because of Musk's involvement with the Trump administration, as well as intense competition globally. Also in this...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 days ago)
The International Monetary Fund says it expects global economic growth to be slower as it sharply downgraded its forecast for US growth as a result of Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created. It also warns that risks to the global financial sector had significantly risen since last autumn. But first, we look at why it's...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 days ago)
Wall Street closed in firmly negative territory on Monday, continuing a rout that's reaching historic dimensions. After Trump's disruptive tariff policies, it's now his attacks on the US Federal Reserve that are unsettling investors. The US president has been lambasting the head of the central bank, Jerome Powell, on social media. He called Powell...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 days ago)
Pope Francis was known for his vision that the Catholic Church should be representative of and support the poor and the weak. He once denounced "a new colonialism" rooted in inequality and profit-chasing, calling the unfettered pursuit of money "the dung of the devil" that hurt the poor and harmed the environment. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer takes a...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (5 days ago)
US Vice President JD Vance landed in New Delhi this Monday for a four-day cross-country visit, with talks on a bilateral US-India trade deal high on the agenda. Also in this edition: the IMF and World Bank kick off their spring meetings under the cloud of a global trade war, and luxury giant LVMH's Bernard Arnault urges Brussels to negotiate with...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A week ago)
Myanmar's deadly earthquake has raised alarms beyond Southeast Asia. In Africa, fault lines stretching across the continent pose serious risks, yet preparedness remains low.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A week ago)
A scientific analysis of samples collected on the surface of Mars shows the red planet has evolved its own version of a carbon cycle. The cycle has helped to create life on Earth, but why not on Mars?
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A week ago)
We've been able to cure tuberculosis for decades. So why does the disease still kill more than 1 million people every year?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
"I'm not worried about Jensen [Huang] at all," said US President Donald Trump, commenting on the Nvidia CEO's visit to Beijing. The trip was the latest twist in a tumultuous week for the US firm, which is the world's third most valuable company and top supplier of AI computer chips. We take a closer look in this week's edition of Tech 24.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
The Baltic nation of Estonia has been calling for a significant boost in EU defence spending for years and is now seeing that call heeded. Sharing a 300-kilometre border with Russia, Estonia would be on the front lines in case of an invasion. Tallinn has committed to bump up the country's defence spending to 5 percent of GDP by next year – well...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
US President Donald Trump has called for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to be fired, a day after the central bank chief delivered a stark warning about the effects of tariffs. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping is ending his Asian tour with a visit to Cambodia, portraying China as a stable trading partner. Plus, the Hermès Birkin handbag...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
To add context to videos, social media behemoth TikTok has launched Footnotes: a crowd-sourced fact-checking feature similar to the "community notes" used by X and Meta. TikTok's version though, takes a different approach – complementing its professional fact-checking, and not replacing it. It is trialling first in the US, where its future...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
Miners are once again digging for gold at Clogau-St David's, once Britain's richest goldmine, spurred by interest in its royal connection and a surge in the price of gold triggered by US President Donald Trump's trade war.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A week ago)
Americans are kept up-to-date on how their president is doing and Donald Trump, they recently learned, is in tip-top shape. German chancellors are a lot less forthcoming. Fainting spells or depression are kept secret.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
Emboldened by the latest economic data that showed China's economy grew faster than expected in the first quarter at 5.4 percent, Beijing continues to play hardball in its trade war with the United States. But it has also quietly appointed a new trade negotiator, who has experience at the WTO. Meanwhile, Trump said he'd take part in trade talks...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
Wall Street traders returned to selling Wednesday, pushing stocks lower as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious remarks that tariffs are likely to fuel a rise in inflation. The Nasdaq finished down more than three percent.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
After Vietnam, China's President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia. Unlike Vietnam, which trades more with the United States than with China, Malaysia has kept China as its top trading partner for 16 years. During the visit, Xi is also expected to discuss a free trade agreement between China and ASEAN, as Malaysia is currently chair of the...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
CT scans are vital for effectively diagnosing problems with bones, muscles, organs and blood vessels. But overuse could be the cause of 1 in 20 cancers, according to a US study.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Meta's chief executive Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Monday as a historic antitrust trial against the social media giant began in Washington. Over the next few weeks, the District Court will hear arguments over whether Meta broke the law in its acquisition of Instagram and WhatsApp. Plus, amid an escalating tariff war with the US, China has...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
CT scans are vital for effectively diagnosing problems with bones, muscles, organs and blood vessels. But overuse could be the cause of 1 in 20 cancers, according to a US study.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
How safe are braids and synthetic hair extensions? Consumer investigations in the United States have raised concerns, claiming to have detected cancer-causing agents in all products tested.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
Autism diagnoses in the US have quadrupled in the past 20 years. US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants to find out what's behind this.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
China has restricted the export of rare earth minerals critical to the production of electric motors and high-tech components, a response to US President Donald Trump's 145 percent tariffs on Chinese goods. Meanwhile, an exemption for consumer electronics from those tariffs appears short-lived. Also on the show: Meta faces a US antitrust lawsuit...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
The US health secretary wants to find out what's causing an "autism epidemic" by September. Autism advocates and scientists alike are skeptical about his goals. Are autism rates really on the rise? And if so, why?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
China called on the United States on Sunday to "correct its mistakes" by cancelling its planned tariff hikes and return to a "path of mutual respect" towards Beijing. After his tariffs sent global markets plummeting this week, US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day delay for most countries, including the EU, but not for China.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Investors are dumping once-reliable US government bonds, sparking fears that major banks and traders are losing faith in America as a safe place to store their money. That could be bad news for US President Donald Trump, who had hoped his tariff pause earlier this week would restore confidence in the markets.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
One concern around artificial intelligence is its voracious appetite for energy. Electricity demand for data centres specialised in AI will quadruple in the next five years, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency. But as for claims that AI is accelerating climate change through carbon emissions, the report calls them...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
The US health secretary wants to find out what's causing an "autism epidemic" by September. Autism advocates and scientists alike are skeptical about his goals. Are autism rates really on the rise? And if so, why?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
US stocks fell on Thursday after a historic rally on Wednesday following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a 90-day pause on most tariffs. Bonds yields, meanwhile, cooled after the announcement. Wednesday's boost has left some Democrats asking who benefited from the market jump. They are calling for a probe into possible insider trading.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
US President Donald Trump acknowledged "transition problems" on Thursday as Wall Street shares fell sharply amid lingering concerns about the economic fallout from his trade war despite a U-turn on tariffs. The EU earlier said it will suspend its retaliatory levies on the US for 90 days, matching Trump's tariff rollback and leaving room for a...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
Clobazam, an anti-anxiety drug, is polluting our waterways. A Swedish study found traces of the drug had altered the way wild Atlantic salmon migrate.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
From food delivery and ride-hailing apps to handywork and domestic services, millions of people around the globe work within the so-called gig economy – a term applied to independent contractors or freelancers, usually on digital apps. While the flexibility offered by online gig platforms can be attractive, it comes at the cost of limited job...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
Scientists writing in the New England Journal of Medicine said a genetic test using saliva is more accurate than a PSA blood test to assess prostate cancer risk.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Facing a global market meltdown, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days – while also raising his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125 percent, effective immediately. Read our liveblog to see how all the day's events unfolded.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Less than 24 hours after his new, high tariffs on dozens of US trading partners took effect, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for all of them except for China. After Beijing announced retaliatory tariffs of 84% on US goods, Washington has hiked its levy to 125%. Meanwhile, the 10% baseline global tariff that went into effect on Saturday...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Former Facebook executive Sarah Wynn-Williams, who wrote a scathing memoir about parent company Meta, has accused the social media giant of "betraying US values" and undermining national security by collaborating with the Chinese government on US artificial intelligence projects.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Stocks in Asia and Europe rebounded on Thursday, following in Wall Street's footsteps, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on the reciprocal tariffs he'd slapped on countries around the world. China, however, is the one country that isn't getting a reprieve from Trump's protectionism. In this edition, FRANCE 24 correspondent...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an abrupt rollback of his new tariffs on dozens of countries, rallying global markets that had plunged earlier that day following his levy hikes. In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump said he had "authorized a 90 day PAUSE" on the tariffs, while he raised levies on China to 125 percent.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Donald Trump's new tariffs on almost all US trading partners have taken effect, hitting China particularly hard with a 104% levy on all goods. [Editor's note: the US president later announced a 90-day pause on the tariffs, but raised them to 125% on China]. China's premier says Beijing has enough policy tools to offset any impact. FRANCE 24's Yuka...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
The current trade tensions between the US and China have an air of familiarity dating back to 2018, under the first Trump presidency. But the situation this time is very different in many respects, and it appears to be working in Beijing's favour.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
Several countries don't import US chicken rinsed in chlorine or beef products containing growth hormones. The Trump administration has used the bans to justify higher trade tariffs. Is US meat safe to eat?
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 weeks ago)
Several countries don't import US chicken rinsed in chlorine or beef products containing growth hormones. The Trump administration has used the bans to justify higher trade tariffs. Is US meat safe to eat?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
As of midnight on Wednesday April 9, the US's "reciprocal" tariffs against dozens of trade partners around the world have officially taken effect. In this edition, we look at how markets in Asia and Europe have reacted to the news. Also, we see how China's economic growth this year could be significantly downgraded because of the trade war with...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Tariffs that will effectively double the price of everything that comes from China to the United States are set to take effect at midnight on Wednesday, as Beijing stands firm on its plan to slap retaliatory duties on US imports in response to Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Meanwhile, the White House says nearly 70 countries have come...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
Researchers studying people's brain activity when looking at abstract art have revealed why we interpret blobs of paint on canvas so differently.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
In a statement, China's commerce ministry has responded to Donald Trump's threats to impose an additional 50 percent tariff on Chinese goods by saying Beijing will "fight to the end". With the latest US threat, import duties on China could total as much 104 percent, further ramping up the trade war between the world's two biggest economies. In this...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Global stocks continued to tumble for a third straight session on Monday, with Europe's main market indexes losing more than 4 percent for the day. Taking to social media, Donald Trump called for patience, saying "don't be stupid". In a separate post, the US president threatened to impose additional 50 percent tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Asian indexes fell sharply on Monday in the wake of US President Donald Trump's tariffs, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index marking its worst day since the 1997 Asian financial crisis. Meanwhile, European trade ministers meet in Luxembourg to formulate a response – hoping for a negotiated solution but preparing to retaliate.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagers' health? Researchers have clear advice.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagers' health? Researchers have clear advice.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
France says a response from the EU to Trump's new 20 percent tariff will "probably" come at the end of the month. A government spokesperson told French media RTL that services will be targeted, not just goods, including digital products from Big Tech companies like Google and Apple.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Stocks plummeted on Thursday after US President Donald Trump's trade war escalation sparked a global selloff. Beijing is amongst those worst hit by the announcement and has called the move "bullying". Also, reports hint that it could soon be the end of Elon Musk's time in Washington. Plus, Trump's tariffs target odd locations like uninhabited...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Will global trade ever be the same? In the name of "unrelented economic warfare" allegedly waged by friend and foe alike against the United States, Donald Trump is unveiling a dizzying list: worldwide tariffs, targeted tariffs, retaliatory tariffs, carve-outs, exceptions, all leading to confusion. Trump also signed an executive order ending...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
British Netflix series "Adolescence" has sparked discussion about the internet, smartphones and teens' mental health. Does the online world really harm teenagers' health? Researchers have clear advice.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 3: There's disbelief, anger and scepticism in the international press after US President Donald Trump announces tariffs hikes on the US's international trade partners. Also: fury continues after the deaths of 15 aid workers in Gaza last month, which the UN now blames on Israeli forces. Plus: Paris's Fondation Louis...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
With US President Donald Trump poised to unveil his "Liberation Day" tariff plan, Yuka Royer takes a look at what world leaders have been saying and how the trade war in Trump's previous term impacted the US economy and exports. Also, with another major tariff hike – a 25% duty on car imports to the US – taking effect on Thursday, we look at...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. If just one piece collides with a spacecraft, it can disrupt critical navigation systems. The European Space Agency is calling for urgent action.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 weeks ago)
More than 130 million pieces of space debris orbit Earth. Collisions with spacecraft risks disrupting critical navigation and environment-monitoring satellites. The ESA is calling for urgent action.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
With the ever-growing and often overwhelming number of news outlets, it has become increasingly difficult to identify reliable sources. Artificial intelligence is likely to make matters worse, as more and more articles are now computer-generated and spread false information. These fake websites often have just one person at the helm, using...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Around the world, investors and businesses are anxiously awaiting the unveiling of US President Donald Trump's ''reciprocal tariffs" later this Wednesday. In this edition, we discuss what shape those different tariffs could take. We also ask the head of France Logistique, Anne-Marie Idrac, how businesses that form the backbone of the French supply...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
US trading partners scrambled on Tuesday to prepare for the latest round of Donald Trump tariffs, after the U.S. president left unclear who would be targeted but promised to be 'very kind' in addressing what he claims are unfair trade imbalances. France24 Business Editor Charles Pellegrin explains why global markets and investors are deeply...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
The USGS has warned that the final death toll from the magnitude-7.7 quake in Myanmar could top 100,000 and that the economic losses may exceed the country's GDP. Since the 2021 coup, the nation of 51 million people has been facing an unprecedented "polycrisis" marked by economic collapse, civil war, climate hazards and deepening poverty. Plus,...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
South Korea, Japan and China hold a top-level trade summit as Asia braces for new "reciprocal" tariffs from Washington on Wednesday that are expected to target countries with the largest and longest US trade imbalances. Meanwhile, Asian stock indexes plummet on trade war fears, and Mexico re-launches a decades-old "buy local" programme aimed in...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (4 weeks ago)
Get off your phone to sleep better, say scientists. An hour of screen use in bed increases insomnia risk and lowers sleep duration by an average of 24 minutes per night, according to a survey of 45,000 Norwegians.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
A new drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitoes could be a vital new tool to fight malaria. The drug, called nitisinone, kills mosquitoes but is not toxic to humans.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Anti-American sentiment is surging amid the second term of US President Donald Trump. Ifop research found this week that two thirds of French people support a boycott of US products. One market where those products are especially hard to avoid is technology. Just how integrated into our lives is American tech? How are boycotters taking steps to...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Genetic testing company 23andMe has declared bankruptcy. What does it mean for the genetic data of 15 million people who had paid to find out about their heritage and what could third parties do with it?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
A major summit to discuss global efforts to tackle malnutrition has kicked off in Paris. The meeting comes as international humanitarian organisations face a funding crisis sparked by the Trump administration halting a majority of the US's foreign aid programmes. Plus, Canada's prime minister says the United States is no longer a reliable partner...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The fight against malnutrition, the world's leading cause of infant mortality, was chronically underfunded even before the US halted its funding for humanitarian aid and development. As Paris hosts the Nutrition for Growth summit this week, we look at how healthy eating isn't just a developmental issue but also an economic one. Every dollar...
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Central Myanmar was struck by a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, with tremors reaching Thailand and south-west China. Why are these regions more at risk than others?
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Collapsing buildings are the biggest cause of death during earthquakes. How should buildings they be constructed to prevent deaths and injuries?
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Cases of colorectal cancer are rising in people under the age of 50. The good news is that the risks are low for young people as survival rates have risen in the last 30 years.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
China's BYD automaker surpassed US rival Tesla for the first time in 2024 to become the world's leading manufacturer of electric cars, an achievement that exceeded even the expectations of the brand's CEO Wang Chuanfu, who predicted it would outsell its fiercest competitor sometime this year. For Elon Musk, it's a hard pill to swallow.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Genetic testing company 23andMe has declared bankruptcy. What does it mean for the genetic data of 15 million people who had paid to find out about their heritage and what could third parties do with it?
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Trump's massive attack on science is driving US researchers away. German research institutions could benefit, but they're also concerned about Trump's impact on global science.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
US President Donald Trump has expanded his trade war with 25 percent tariffs on foreign cars due to take effect in April, with car parts to follow in May. The move could devastate the manufacturing sector in Canada and Mexico, with economists warning that consumers will face higher, sticker prices. We take a closer look.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Amid rising threats from war, climate change and disease, the EU is urging every household to stockpile enough food and supplies to last three days in case of a crisis. Crisis Management Commissioner Hadja Lahbib also called for building up the EU's strategic reserves of critical resources to respond to "every type of emergency including chemical,...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
The US Health Secretary wants to let bird flu spread across the nation's farms without intervention, and then breed the chickens that survive. Is it science or small government ideology? Here's what experts told DW.
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The US Health Secretary wants to let bird flu spread across the nation's farms without intervention, and then breed the chickens that survive. Is it science or small government ideology? Here's what experts told DW.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Climate change is affecting human health as well as the environment. An Australian study shows millions will be at greater risk of heart trouble as temperatures rise.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The UK's finance minister, Rachel Reeves, is delivering her "Spring Statement" this Wednesday and is expected to announce a boost in defence spending, as well as cuts to welfare benefits and civil service costs. The Labour government is fighting back accusations of austerity. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn looks at the innovative...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Attorney generals in several US states have warned users to delete their accounts and protect their data, after 23andMe filed for bankruptcy protection and its CEO stepped down on Sunday. The company is best known for its saliva test kits that enable users to track their ancestry, but it has been struggling with the fallout of a massive data leak...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Have you ever received a phone call from a number you don't know, offering you a job that's too good to be true? Or received a link to pay for a package that's supposedly in your name? In many of those cases, it all comes down to phishing – a fraudulent practice aimed at obtaining your personal information. We speak to cyberdefence expert...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 25 percent on all imports from countries that buy oil and gas from Venezuela. The move is intended to reduce the lifeline that Venezuela's oil and gas represents for Nicolas Maduro's regime. Trump also accuses Caracas of purposefully sending gang members to the United States. Also in this...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
China's EV company BYD has reported a record leap in sales, surpassing the $100 billion mark for 2024 and beating rival Tesla. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's company has been targeted with a series of attacks and vandalism, as well as weekly demonstrations outside its Tesla showrooms over Musk's role in the Trump administration. Plus, Twitter's iconic...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
When health services are limited, mothers and children often do not receive life-saving medical care and with higher-risk twin pregnancies rising, communities need solutions. Can new technologies give an answer?
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
When health services are limited, mothers and children often do not receive life-saving medical care and with higher-risk twin pregnancies rising, communities need solutions. Can new technologies give an answer?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Chinese officials pledge to open the country's economy further to international firms as foreign direct investment falls to a 35-year low. Also in this edition: global auto makers rush vehicles to the US ahead of a looming Trump tariff deadline, and Russian tourists flock to Japan.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has released its Global Debt Report for 2025, and the conclusion is that the world is practically drowning in debt at record levels. As European nations pledge to boost their defence spending in the face of a new transatlantic security reality, and as burgeoning trade wars threaten to...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Scientists in the US who do research on mRNA technology worry their funding may be cut under President Trump. mRNA technology is the basis for COVID- and other vaccines and could play a role in cancer treatment.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Sports federations are making it harder for transgender women to participate in female competitions. Are these steps justified?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
French authorities are seeking to shore up investment in the defence sector, aiming to raise €5 billion in new capital. Meanwhile, EU officials say they will delay implementing a first set of tariffs on goods from the US. Plus, the Bank of England holds its key interest rate at 4.5% and warns of global trade uncertainty.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
The European Union has unveiled a new package of measures, including reducing its import quota by 15 percent, in a bid to shore up its struggling metals industry in the face of US President Donald Trump's tariff threats. We take a closer look in this edition.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Kissing is not only a fun expression of love and affection - it also burns calories and strengthens the immune system. And remember - it is not allowed to kiss women in public on a Sunday in Michigan.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry (Butch) Wilmore expected to be in space for days, not nine months. Here's what radiation and weird gravity do to the body.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
America's central bank keeps interest rates steady but warns that inflation projections are rising and growth is likely to slow as President Donald Trump's trade wars hit the US economy. Also in this edition: Ben & Jerry's sues parent company Unilever over the ouster of its CEO.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (A month ago)
Many sports federations now exclude transgender women from participating in female competitions. These steps are hotly debated in the sports world.
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Many sports federations now have more exclusions for the women's category to limit the participation of transgender athletes. The question of what is fair and what is not is a hot topic in the sports world.
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Many sports federations now have more exclusions for the women's category to limit the participation of transgender athletes. The question of what is fair and what is not is a hot topic in the sports world.
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The telescope aims to eventually chart one-third of the sky during its mission, capturing galaxies and stars. Scientists hope it will also shed light on the role of dark energy and dark matter in the universe.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Brussels prepares to release a proposal on boosting investment into European firms via reforms to capital markets regulations. Also in this edition: entrepreneurs show off their ideas for a more sustainable use of outer space at a London trade show.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Lawmakers in Germany's Bundestag have passed a colossal defence and infrastructure spending package tabled by Chancellor-in-waiting Friedrich Merz. It includes a special €500 billion fund to update the country's infrastructure over the next 12 years and an exemption for big defence spending from its prized "debt brake" system designed to ensure...
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Serbian authorities deny they used sound cannon — a.k.a. sonic weapons — against Belgrade protesters. How would you know you had been hit?
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The OECD has cut global economic outlooks in its first report since US President Donald Trump unleashed tariffs on a number of allies. Meanwhile consumers across the world are taking matters into their own hands, with many boycotting American products. Plus, Forever 21 is filing for bankruptcy for the second time.
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Astronauts Sunita Williams and Barry Wilmore expected to be in space for days, not nine months. Here's what radiation and weird gravity do to the body.
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Since it invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Russia's economy has proved to be robust despite sanctions, inflation and labour shortages. But how long can it last? Charles Pellegrin takes a deep dive with his guest Richard Connolly, associate fellow and specialist on the Russian economy at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) in the UK. He is...
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap a 200 percent duty on imports of wine and spirits from the European Union. He accused the bloc of imposing a "nasty" 50 percent tariff on bourbons, even though that planned levy is itself a response to Trump's 25 percent tax on steel and aluminium imports. Plus, Donatella Versace is stepping down...
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It was former US President Richard Nixon who came up with the madman theory as a way to coerce foreign adversaries. But Trump even uses it on allies. Here's how it works.
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The Trump administration's science policies are driving scientists to look for jobs in Europe. Europe wants to help. But some warn against exploiting the situation.
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A new, 25 percent import tax on all steel and aluminium coming into the United States has taken effect, drawing swift retaliatory measures from Canada and the European Union. Donald Trump warned of a further response. Sweeping metal tariffs imposed during Trump's first term did have some positive impact on the US steel and aluminium industries but...
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The 48th International Tourism Salon gets underway in Paris, with the world's #3 destination the United States seeing a big drop in Canadian visitors. The United Nations prepares for budget cuts amid an efficiency drive after 7 years of liquidity crisis.
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The Trump administration's science policies are driving scientists to look for jobs in Europe. Europe wants to help. But some warn against exploiting the situation.
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US President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariffs on all imports of steel and aluminium came into effect on Wednesday, without any exemptions for the country's traditional allies. The import duties were welcomed by some American metal producers who want protection against what they believe is unfair competition. The European Union has vowed to...
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In the latest twist in an escalating trade war between the US and Canada, Donald Trump announced doubling tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium to 50 percent only to halt them hours later, after Ontario's premier Doug Ford suspended a planned 25 percent surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. This led to another chaotic trading day...
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Young adults are facing mental health challenges after restrictions at the peak of the COVID pandemic, a study has found. Five years on, many are still struggling with anxiety, depression or have trouble concentrating.
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Three departments at the US space agency will be terminated, including that of chief scientist, in a drive by the Trump administration to cut costs.
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SPHEREx will map the entire sky to help us understand what happened in the first moments after the Big Bang.
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Wall Street stocks plummeted after Donald Trump refused to rule out the possibility of a recession resulting from his tariffs. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 89 points, the S&P 500 closed down 2.7 percent and the Nasdaq sank 4 percent, its biggest one-day loss in five years. Tesla shares nosedived, closing the day down 15 percent as a...
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President Donald Trump says the US economy is "in transition” as his vacillating tariff policies and government downsizing spread chaos and confusion along manufacturing supply chains. Canada faces a trade war not just with the US but with China as well, and Greenlanders consider their territory's mineral wealth as its strategic importance...
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Coronavirus disease disrupts the ability of lung tissue to repair itself and can lead to debilitating long COVID. Now, researchers have found a drug that could reverse the damage.
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In the US, butterfly populations have dropped by 22% in a decade. A new study shows climate change, habitat loss, and pesticides are driving the decline.
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COVID-19 disrupts the ability of lung tissue to repair itself and can lead to debilitating long COVID. Researchers have found a drug that could reverse the damage, offering hope for millions of people worldwide.
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Why does Donald Trump appear so determined to impose tariffs? Is it about raising revenue and bringing back jobs? Is it about leverage? To help us sort through what could be a complete overhaul of US and global trade policy of the past 75 years, Charles Pellegrin speaks to Greta Peisch, partner in international trade practice at law firm Wiley Rein...
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According to reporting from Bloomberg, Germany's envoy to Brussels urged the EU on Wednesday to ease its fiscal rules in order to allow for more defence expenditure to counter Russia. This would mark an important policy shift for a country known for financial restraint, and follows plans to change Germany's own strict fiscal rules. Also in this...
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Germany's political parties hoping to form the next government have agreed to loosen the country's strict "debt brake" system which constitutionally limits new government borrowing to 0.35 percent of GDP. Conservative leader Friedrich Merz says extraordinary efforts are needed to boost the country's defence capabilities given the current security...
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Three car attacks have led to injuries and loss of life in German towns in the space of mere weeks.
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At the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Qiang presented the country's parliament with his government's work report for 2025. Li stressed the importance of revitalising domestic consumption as a driver for economic growth, especially in a context of increased global trade tensions. For the first time in...
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US President Donald Trump's decision to go ahead with steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China has drawn sharp responses from the countries targeted and rattled global markets. Shares on Wall Street tumbled again, extending Monday's losses. Meanwhile, businesses are scrambling to adapt to a fast-changing trade environment and growing...
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Another car ramming attack has struck a German town but with no clear motive. Is there a way of understanding why these attacks keep happening?
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US President Donald Trump has said that 25 percent duties on goods from Mexico and Canada will start on Tuesday, with "no room left" for a further delay. His announcement sent Wall Street stocks tumbling, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average plunging as much as 800 points. European defence stocks surged earlier on Monday as leaders pledged to...
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Scientists have predicted future glacial periods by matching Earth's past ice ages to its orbit around the sun. But their new model doesn't account for how human-made carbon emissions could change these processes.
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Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence and are biased by financial backing, a new study shows. What can you do to protect yourself against misinformation?
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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission has achieved its first moon landing after a long journey through space. The "Ghost riders in the sky" mission comes on the heels of the first ever commercial moon landing last year.
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Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost Mission has achieved its first moon landing after a long journey through space. The "Ghost riders in the sky" mission comes on the heels of the first ever commercial moon landing last year.
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Is a new virus causing a disease outbreak and deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo, or is it already known to science?
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Virtual reality platform uncovers the collective behavior of swarming locusts. Their research could help secure agricultural lands and food supply.
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Most health-related social media posts from top influencers are misleading, lack medical evidence, and are biased by financial backing, a new study shows. What can you do to protect yourself against misinformation?
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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is pointing the finger at TraderTraitor, a North Korean hacker group, as being behind the largest ever crypto heist in history. The group, also known as Lazarus, allegedly stole 400,000 Ethereum tokens from cryptocurrency exchange Bybit on Friday. Also in this edition: Donald Trump revokes Chevron's...
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An unvaccinated child in West Texas has died from measles — the first US measles death in a decade. The WHO says low vaccination rates puts half the world at risk of outbreaks.
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As Ukraine and the US reportedly reach an agreement on a joint exploitation of Ukraine's critical minerals, FRANCE 24 takes a closer look at exactly which minerals can be found in Ukraine and why they are so crucial to the US economy. However, a number of obstacles will make it difficult for the US to fully profit from the country's deposits, as we...
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The World Bank estimates it will take over $500 billion to rebuild Ukraine after three years of war. Also in this edition: Bitcoin hits its lowest level in over three months. Plus, a thousand musicians including Kate Bush, Cat Stevens and Annie Lennox are protesting the UK government's planned changes to copyright law.
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Pancreatic cancer kills three in four people within the first year. But new research is offering hope to people in years to come.
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During his visit to Washington, French President Emmanuel Macron argued against US President Donald Trump's protectionism, saying he couldn't have a trade war with China and Europe at the same time, and adding that it would make Europe's bid to be less reliant on US defence more complicated. Meanwhile, EU members are preparing their response to US...
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Three years on, the war in Ukraine isn't only taking a toll on people's lives but has also been devastating for the environment. The long-term effects are hard to judge.
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Once the powerhouse of Europe, Germany's economy has seen no real growth in five years as its industrial export model has been battered by structural changes in the Chinese market and the end of cheap energy from Russia. Public investment that could change that model is constrained by the country's strict debt limit. We take a closer look in this...
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"Not entirely incorrect, but not precise either." What scientists says about the quality and reliability of medical advice from AI models like ChatGPT.
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Elon Musk is starting to see the fruits of his AI shopping spree with the release of Grok 3, one of the most capable AI models yet. But according to French startup PRISM Eval, the chatbot's safety filters can easily be bypassed to make requests about dangerous and illegal activities, such as building a bomb or hiding a body.
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France's parliament has voted to ban some PFAS or "forever chemicals", but the law excludes kitchenware after Tefal's parent company led an intensive lobbying campaign. Meanwhile, French aviation giant Airbus flew way ahead of Boeing in 2024. Plus, James Bond's long-serving producers are giving creative control to Amazon.
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The economy is a top concern for voters in Germany as they go to the polls on Sunday to elect a new government. The country has seen two consecutive years of economic contraction and this stagnation could very well continue for a third year. Its post-Covid recovery was completely stunted by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the energy...
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