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South Korean chipmaker Samsung Electronics posted record quarterly profits Tuesday thanks to the global AI infrastructure buildout coupled with a memory chip shortage. Also in this edition, oil futures rise as tensions reignite in the Hormuz Strait and Canada commits to its biggest-ever defence contract. Finally, Cuba experiences its third...
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A handful of OPEC+ countries have agreed to increase their output targets from August, but the cartel is fighting for its survival after the UAE's departure. Also, A French company is using the River Seine to cool down Paris's buildings. Finally, Sky says it's buying ITV's broadcast channels and streaming service for £1.6bn.
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The earthquakes that hit Venezuela in late June have devastated seaside towns where tourism has been a vital economic lifeline for an already struggling population. Also, tanker traffic picks up through the Strait of Hormuz, and Europe seeks to convince the US that it's boosting defence spending.
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After a yearlong flight of a billion kilometers, a Chinese space probe is set to take samples from an asteroid. The mission is part of what President Xi Jinping calls the country's "space dream."
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Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.
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Chinese tech giant Alibaba has ordered staff to stop using Anthropic's Claude Code after the US coding tool was found to be flagging users' connecting from China. But Anthropic is already trying to stop Chinese firms from using Claude at all and accuses Alibaba of running large "distillation" campaigns against it, saying that the Chinese giant...
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Andy Burnham, the former mayor of Greater Manchester, is likely to be the next British prime minister following Keir Starmer's resignation. Central to Burnham's platform is improving living standards that have stagnated or even fallen since the 2008 global financial crisis. But with weak public finances, how realistic is his plan? FRANCE 24's...
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The European Court of Justice on Thursday dismissed Google's appeal against a record fine imposed by EU antitrust regulators eight years ago for using its Android operating system to block rivals, in a ruling likely to boost Europe's crackdown on Big Tech.
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Anthropic's Mythos 5 and Fable 5 are back online this Wednesday after the company said it had productive conversations with the US government. Also, Kevin Warsh makes his first public appearance as Federal Reserve chairman. Plus shares of Meta rise after news that the company is building out a new cloud business.
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US President Donald Trump made over a billion dollars with various crypto-related ventures in 2025, according to his annual financial disclosure report. The earnings, coming from royalties tied to the Trump memecoin and token sales from crypto firm World Liberty Financial, have prompted accusations of conflicts of interest from watchdog groups....
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The British government says it could step in to challenge Paramount Skydance's $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. Also, French inflation slowed to just 1.8 percent in June year-on-year, down from 2.4 percent in May. Plus, more than 1 million undocumented people in Spain apply to obtain legal status as part of an economic bet that...
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Instead of letting a 22-year-old space telescope fall to Earth, NASA wants to rescue the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory with a robotic spacecraft designed to boost the telescope back into higher orbit.
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Tomatoes cook on the vine and cereal crops get scorched – climate change is hitting French agriculture, and shoppers are poised to bear the brunt of it. Also, the EU and China set an October deadline to make progress on trade disputes, while the ECB Chief Christine Lagarde says the Eurozone economy is resilient enough to withstand an end to...
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South Korea bets big on artificial intelligence with nearly $1 trillion worth of investment through 2029. Also in this edition, Comcast announces it will spin off NBCUniversal into a separate, publicly traded company. Plus France takes aim at Shein, Temu and AliExpress with a new law aimed at curbing ultra-fast fashion.
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EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and his Chinese counterpart are meeting in Brussels as Europe prepares countermeasures to battle a flood of cheap imports. Also, oil prices climb after a weekend of renewed strikes between the US and Iran, and South Korea unveils a massive new investment in chip production.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
Space loomed large over the 2026 VivaTech festival. Startups and technology giants alike have entered the new space economy – a sector previously dominated by government agencies. FRANCE 24's Business Editor Kate Moody sat down with Marta Oliveira, Co-founder and Chief Operations Officer at Atmos Space Cargo, to talk about reusable rockets,...
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Earthquakes are a fact of nature, but living with earthquakes doesn't have to mean living in fear. DW takes a closer look at some countries showing how preparation, innovation and determination can save lives.
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Oil prices continue their slide on Thursday as traffic through the Hormuz Strait has picked up over the past few days. Uncertainty lingers for the shipping industry, though, as disagreements over a potential toll to pass through the Strait could be a stumbling block in US-Iran talks. Also in this edition, US chipmaker Micron's better-than-expected...
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Power outages, train delays, and melting roads – the current heatwave is straining France's infrastructure. Electricity provider EDF says it has had to reduce its nuclear power output, but that it still has enough capacity to meet demand. Also in the show: the UN's International Maritime Organization starts evacuating some of the 11,000 sailors...
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Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
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Summer, the FIFA World Cup and a cold beer. Sounds like a dream? Be careful, though; the combination of heat and alcohol can quickly take a very bad turn.
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Tech stocks around the world fell on Tuesday, with the flagship Nasdaq index closing 2.2 percent down at the end of the session. In this edition, we look at how markets reacted this Wednesday and some of the reasons why investors sold their shares: massive projected capital expenditure on AI, as well as the prospect of higher interest rates. Also,...
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday warned of "serious consequences" if governments fail to step up regulation of artificial intelligence as he addressed the World Economic Forum in Dalian known as the "summer Davos".
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As Europe swelters under a major heatwave, the high energy consumption of artificial intelligence has come into the spotlight. At a climate conference in London, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres called on AI companies to disclose the environmental impact of their systems. Plus, Iran rejects the US's claim that any potentially unfrozen...
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The United States temporarily waived sanctions on Iranian oil exports on Monday, opening the door for Tehran to return to global energy markets as negotiations between the two countries continue. In this edition, we look at the impact this has had on oil prices, while also examining major job cuts at Oracle linked to AI-driven restructuring and a...
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China's commerce ministry on Monday imposed sanctions on 10 US tech companies, blocking them from exporting "dual-use” items, which have military and non-military applications, to the US. The companies barred from doing business with the US include drone makers and some involved in rare earths. Beijing's move comes weeks after the Pentagon...
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VivaTech turned 10 this year and Europe's biggest tech showcase has never been louder, shinier or more crowded. But walking the show floors, FRANCE 24 tech reporters Charlotte Lam and Peter O'Brien were drawn to one topic in particular: not about productivity or performance, but about companionship and how the booming AI market is filling that...
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TikTok, Instagram and YouTube clips are designed to overwhelm the brain's pleasure circuitry and keep people watching. Researchers say short-form videos may only be the start when it comes to harvesting human attention.
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From July 2026 onwards, BPA will no longer be permitted in EU food packaging. The industrial chemical is known to interfere with the human hormonal system.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
As consumers increasingly turn to AI assistants for advice and recommendations, companies are rethinking how they reach and engage with customers. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, L'Oréal Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Asmita Dubey explains how the beauty leader is deploying artificial intelligence across marketing, product...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
How can Europe better support tech startups? That's a question being asked at VivaTech, Europe's biggest event for innovation and technology. Business Editor Kate Moody has been speaking to Eleonore Crespo – co-founder and co-CEO of Pigment, a business planning platform that helps firms make strategic decisions using artificial intelligence. The...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Can quantum computing change the way we solve problems? The emerging technology can tackle situations that are out of reach for classical computers, in industries including healthcare and finance. At the 10th annual VivaTech festival, Kate Moody visits IBM's Quantum System Two chandelier, and speaks to Jerry Chow, IBM's Chief Technology Officer for...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
With France's Emmanuel Macron and India's Narendra Modi championing the idea of tech sovereignty, French startup BeeAlp is trying to build a circular smartphone designed and manufactured in Europe. CEO Olivier Dufour joins FRANCE 24 to discuss the company's subscription model, Europe's industrial ambitions and the challenges of competing with...
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From boosting productivity to transforming recruitment and consulting, artificial intelligence is changing the way companies operate. Speaking to FRANCE 24 at VivaTech in Paris, EY executive Jad Shimaly explains where AI is delivering results and what it could mean for the future of work.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Is it better to persuade or to confront? French leader Emmanuel Macron is opting for the royal treatment with Donald Trump at Versailles, what with a dinner to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the King of France's support for the birth of a new nation. It's all about keeping the US president on board: on Ukraine, reopening the Strait of Hormuz...
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What role will artificial intelligence play in business development and daily life? It's one of the questions dominating this year's VivaTech, Europe's biggest event focused on startups and innovation. Our Business Editor Kate Moody sat down with Julia White, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Amazon Web Services, to find out about...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
Demand for skills linked to so-called AI agents has surged across Europe, according to new data from freelance marketplace Malt. At VivaTech 2026, CEO Vincent Huguet tells FRANCE 24 how companies are racing to hire AI talent, why demand is spreading beyond the tech sector and what this means for the future of work.
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The story of the US doctor who survived Ebola with experimental treatment in Germany highlights wider inequities in global health. It also reveals how sharply medical standards can differ between African countries.
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As the war in Ukraine took centre stage at the G7 summit in the French town of Evian, US President Donald Trump said Moscow should make peace with Kyiv and suggested that the US could bring back sanctions on Russian oil, now that the Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen. Also in the segment: the iconic BHV department store in Paris has announced...
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The EU has eased restrictions on crops developed using novel genetic techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly understood.
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Ahead of his arrival in the French Alps for a G7 summit, US President Donald Trump said in a media interview that the US had "no choice" but to impose 100 percent tariffs on French wines if Paris didn't scrap its digital services tax on tech firms. French President Emmanuel Macron has already ruled out dropping the tax, which brings hundreds of...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 weeks ago)
France's biggest geek get-together started with a bang this year. For its 10th anniversary, the VivaTech trade show took to the Champs-Élysées, billing the installation as "Europe's largest open-air technology experience".
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There are still mines in the Straight of Hormuz, delaying the opening for commercial shipping. How dangerous are naval mines, and what can be done to clear them?
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FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee speaks to Aisha Down, the Guardian's AI correspondent, on why there may be more to the suspension of Anthropic's "Fable 5" chatbot model and discuss whether there is a risk of a two-tier system for "haves and have nots", with the chatbot programmed to judge overall trustworthiness and the nature of the interaction.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
A senior figure in the Ukrainian defence industry has said that a test took place two years ago involving fully autonomous drones set to destroy anything in a given area, with confirmed casualties, according to a report in New Scientist. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Mariarosaria Taddeo, Professor of Digital Ethics and Defence Technologies at the Oxford...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 weeks ago)
Expectations are high for the IPO of SpaceX. The company – which includes rockets, satellites and AI units – could become one of the most valuable in the world following its market launch on Friday. Founder Elon Musk is set to retain near-total control of SpaceX, with 85 percent of the voting rights. Igor Pejic, tech investing...
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Every other month, researchers find new uses for GLP-1 agonist drugs, like Mounjaro and Ozempic — now even as a treatment for substance abuse. It's classic drug repurposing, a technique that saved lives during COVID.
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As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico this Thursday, we take a look at the tournament's expected economic impact – both globally and on host countries. But the real winner, it seems, is FIFA, with record revenues forecast at $11 billion. Also in this edition, markets react to a fresh flare-up in violence in the Strait of Hormuz, and...
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Wall Street is counting down to what could be the biggest market debut in history, with SpaceX preparing to go public. The IPO is expected to value the company at $1.75 trillion and make founder Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. Also, US inflation has surged to its highest level in three years, driven by rising energy prices since the start...
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The 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is on track to be the most expensive one ever for match-going fans. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final are four times as expensive as they were for the final in Qatar in 2022, and represent only a small proportion of total seats. We look at the reasons for this surge in prices....
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The EU has ordered Meta to grant rival AI chatbots free access to its WhatsApp platform within five working days, while it completes its antitrust investigation into the company. Meta says it will appeal, accusing the EU of "regulatory overreach". Meanwhile, Brussels hits back at Apple after the iPhone maker blamed the EU's Digital Marketing Act...
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The maker of ChatGPT, OpenAI, has kicked off the process of selling its shares on public markets by submitting a confidential filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The AI startup is looking to capitalise on its dominant position on the AI chatbot market in order to boost its financing needs. Also in this edition: Chinese...
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Depression can be a huge challenge for a relationship. Loved ones of someone with depression often feel helpless. But there is actually a lot they can do ― and a lot they shouldn't.
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With SpaceX set to become the first AI-era giant to go public on Friday June 12, governments on both sides of the Atlantic are racing to define their relationship with the industry. Washington is in talks with OpenAI about a government equity stake, while Brussels has unveiled a new tech sovereignty package. In this week's Tech 24, we lay out the...
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People with depression don't always feel overwhelmed or struggle to get things done — some are highly efficient and productive, despite their low moods. So it can't be that bad, right? Wrong!
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SSRIs, like Prozac and Zoloft, are among the world's most-prescribed psychiatric drugs. These antidepressants help a lot of people. But they don't always work. In fact, some experts suggest they are overprescribed.
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Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method work — and should humans interfere with nature like this?
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Google's Debug research program plans to release millions of sterile mosquitoes to fight species that spread diseases like dengue. How does the method work — and should humans interfere with nature like this?
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Anthropic, the firm behind AI assistant Claude, submitted a confidential filing to go public with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday. The firm, valued at close to a trillion dollars, could make its market debut by the end of the year as it sees a surge in interest for its range of AI products. Also in this edition: as France...
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Every cell in every organism on Earth copies DNA the same way. Except one bacterial protein — quietly doing something scientists had never seen before.
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They first made headlines by bolting facial recognition onto Meta's Ray-Bans to show how easily the technology could identify strangers in the street. Now AnhPhu Nguyen and Caine Ardayfio have a product of their own: Mira, a $650 pair of AI glasses, with no camera this time, that quietly transcribes and summarises everything so you can turn your...
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The scaling back of development aid has contributed to the inability to contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. German organizations are calling for a major spending boost to help stop the spread.
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A research team in Germany has published new data on how pigeons use magnetic fields as a navigation method when visibility is limited. A key part of the long-sought answer could lie in an unexpected organ, their livers.
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The European Union has slapped a €200 million fine on Chinese retailer Temu for selling products considered toxic or unsafe, including baby toys and electronics. The e-commerce giant disputes the ruling, which came under the EU's Digital Services Act, requiring online platforms to protect consumers from harmful content or products. Also in the...
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NASA has unveiled its plans to send humans to the Moon, which include establishing a permanent presence on Earth's nearest satellite by the 2030s. It comes as China moves ahead with its own lunar ambitions, launching three astronauts into outer space. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Michelle L. D. Hanlon, Executive Director at the Center for...
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The virus spreads from direct person-to-person contact. But here's what makes it especially lethal: it persists in corpses, and funeral practices often take place precisely when bodies are most infectious.
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Benchmark prices for crude oil rose on Thursday as Iran said it targeted a US airbase in response to American air strikes. Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which had slightly ticked up in previous days, dwindled down to almost nothing again. Also in this edition: Australia takes legal action against US consumer goods giant 3M over...
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French President Emmanuel Macron gave the country's plans to move away from fossil fuels another boost on Tuesday, announcing big private investments, including a €1 billion EV project from Stellantis. Some 200 companies signed onto a national pact to join the government's efforts to double the share of electricity in the country's energy mix to...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini scale back their EV ambitions, citing weak demand.
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Retail tycoon Chung Yong-jin, chairman of the Shinsegae Group which owns Starbucks Korea, issued a second apology in two weeks on Tuesday as the public outcry over the coffee chain's "Tank Day" marketing campaign fails to subside. The group is seeing a drop in sales over the campaign that appeared to reference a deadly crackdown on pro-democracy...
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France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43 years in operation, following a string of safety failures....
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Oil futures slid on Monday as traders assessed US President Donald Trump's announcement over the weekend that a deal with Iran had been "largely negotiated". The benchmark Brent crude still remains much higher than when the war started on February 28. Also in this edition: some commercial vessels are managing to cross the Strait of Hormuz. Plus,...
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Many people have vivid dreams shortly before death. Research suggests the dreams are not a sign of confusion — but may help both the dying and their loved ones make sense of loss.
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Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology.
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It's easy to lecture world leaders about how fuel subsidies ruin the environment and bleed state coffers dry, but try telling that to beleaguered Bolivians and cornered Kenyans, two of the many nations where the energy crisis has reached breaking point with citizens unable to keep up with prices at the pump. It's not just in the Americas, Africa...
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced new support measures to cushion the impact of the energy crisis caused by the war in Iran. The €710 million package includes extending existing support schemes for sectors such as fishing, farming and construction, as well as a new bonus for taxi drivers to switch to electric cars. But the...
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Doping in sports is nothing new. Athletes at the Enhanced Games will know the risks — severe injury, even paralysis. But bioethicists are also concerned we're opening the gates to altering our fundamental human biology.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
In the world of artificial intelligence, the focus used to be on training AI models. Now, increasingly, it's on "inference" – the actual execution of the tasks we ask these systems to perform. David Gurlé is a French tech entrepreneur whose startup Antimatter aims to service the inference boom with energy solutions, mini data centres that fit...
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An Ebola‑infected US doctor is being treated under the highest safety standards in a specialized isolation unit in the German capital, Berlin. The facilities are considered to be among the best equipped worldwide.
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Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company has publicly filed details about its upcoming initial public offering, highlighting both the company's ambitious goals in space and its financial results. Among the group's long-term goals are the construction of data centres in space and creating a large human settlement on Mars. Also in this edition:...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Elon Musk's SpaceX filed for a stock market debut on Wednesday that could become the largest IPO in history, seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of as much as $1.75 trillion, according to US media reports. Musk would remain CEO, CTO and chairman after the listing.
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French-Italian auto group Stellantis and China's Dongfeng have announced a plan to launch a joint venture based in Europe, with Stellantis having a 51 percent controlling stake. The deal would see Dongfeng's new electric models assembled at Stellantis's plant in western France to comply with the EU's new "Made in Europe" rule that requires 70...
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Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban.
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After marathon five-hour talks, representatives from the EU Parliament and the EU Council agreed on Wednesday to go ahead and ratify the trade pact found with the US in July 2025. US President Donald Trump had threatened to increase tariffs on EU autos to 25 percent if the deal wasn't implemented by July 4. Also in this edition, talks between...
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Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there's too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban.
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In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time.
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South Korea's labour minister will personally mediate talks between Samsung Electronics and its South Korean union, the ministry announced Thursday after the union threatened a strike following the collapse of talks on bonus payouts.
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G7 finance ministers and central bankers have wrapped up their two-day meetings in Paris as the war in Iran and the energy crisis continue to weigh on the global economy. Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis, who represented the 21-member euro area in the talks, told FRANCE 24's François Picard and Yuka Royer that despite some differences,...
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In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time.
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A California court ruled on Monday that Elon Musk has waited too long to file a lawsuit against OpenAI's leadership accusing them of misleading the public about their plans to transform the once charity into a for-profit entity. Also in the business news this Tuesday, Standard Chartered cuts thousands of jobs as it accelerates adoption of AI and...
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk has lost his $160 billion dollar lawsuit against OpenAI and its chief Sam Altman in a federal court in California. After 11 days of testimonies and arguments, a nine-member jury deliberated for less than two hours to reach a unanimous verdict, saying Musk filed the case too late, beyond the statute of limitations. Also...
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Tech giants are increasingly looking beyond Earth to solve one of AI's biggest growing pains: where to put all the computers.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Finance ministers and central bankers from the world's top economies are gathering in Paris as the US war on Iran threatens to undermine the global financial system. Meanwhile, inflation tied to the war sparks a rout on bond markets, and the US's busiest commuter rail system shuts down over a labour dispute.
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Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It spreads internationally, such as in the May 2026 outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. But that doesn't automatically make it a pandemic.
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You need to know Ebola is highly contagious and deadly. It's spreads internationally, such as in May 2026 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda outbreak. But that doesn't automatically make it a pandemic.
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Tech giants are increasingly looking beyond Earth to solve one of AI's biggest growing pains: where to put all the computers.
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This big asteroid was discovered shortly before it was expected to hurtle past Earth. Any time you see a headline about asteroids approaching the planet, you can relax. Big and small asteroids fly by all the time.
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Cuba has run out of fuel and diesel, as the US blockade plunges the island deeper into an energy crisis. The government is now considering a renewed offer of aid from the Trump administration – but that financing would come with conditions. Also in the show: US President Donald Trump announces China will buy 200 aircraft from Boeing, as he...
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Owning a home has long been a cornerstone of the American Dream, but is increasingly out of reach for many US workers. A report by the White House in April suggests the United States needs 10 million additional houses to meet demand. Meanwhile, the average price of new home sales has jumped over 30 percent in just five years, and rental prices in...
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The CEO of Nvidia, Jensen Huang, is among the delegation of CEOs that met with US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday. The maker of AI chips is hoping the meeting between the two world leaders will lead to a lifting of restrictions on sales to China. Also in this edition: a Chinese oil tanker successfully...
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More than a dozen executives from the world's largest companies have joined US President Donald Trump on a high-stakes visit to China. The business delegation points to an agenda dominated by trade, technology and rare earths. The minerals are the building block of many modern industries, and a source of economic leverage for Beijing. Also in the...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
US President Donald Trump is expected to land in China this Wednesday ahead of a summit with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping. Trump is accompanied by a large delegation of US executives and has promised to ask Xi to "open up" the country to US business. In this edition, we explore what "opening up" means in this context. Plus, FRANCE 24's Yena...
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A new study using satellite data finds that 58% of the global population has been assigned to the wrong tier in the UN's Human Development Index. That can have real-world consequences for how aid reaches people.
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Global oil prices rose further on Tuesday with Brent crude climbing near $110 a barrel, as a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz continues with the US and Iran both rejecting the other's ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, Japanese snack giant Calbee has decided to temporarily switch to black and white packaging for some of its products, including crisps...
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Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?
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Oil prices continued to climb on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "on massive life support". Meanwhile, the CEO of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil company, told analysts the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has generated a loss of 100 million barrels every week. Also in this edition: Trump wants to scrap...
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that can make steel from scratch. Last year, the government seized control of the steelworks from its Chinese owner to stop the potential closure of the blast...
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Passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius cruise ship are returning to their home countries, some with symptoms, many without. What happens to these people and what is being done to contain the spread?
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In 2018-2019, the Andes virus hantavirus spread person-to-person in Argentina. Eleven people died — but it was stopped. Analysis of that outbreak shows the current one can also be stopped.
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The Andes hantavirus outbreak shows how easily disease labels are misunderstood — and why they describe patterns of spread, not how dangerous a virus is.
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Benchmark crude oil prices rose on Monday as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest counterproposal to find an end to the war in the Middle East. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is leaving its mark on economies around the world, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling for reduced fuel use and Chinese inflation...
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Fans of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal are facing soaring costs, as they scramble to book trips to Budapest for the final of the Champions League. Demand for flights and accommodation has spiked since the two football teams qualified for the match on May 30. Also in the show: FIFA defends high ticket prices for the upcoming World Cup, and Japan's...
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The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering reviving the use of nuclear power. Sweden, Belgium, and Italy are among those rolling back previous restrictions, while France and the UK are spearheading new nuclear projects.
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In the second week of the trial pitting Elon Musk against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, former board member Shivon Zilis took the stand before judge and jury. Zilis is romantically involved with Musk as he is the father of her four children. In this edition, we look back at what pushed the tech magnate to file this lawsuit to begin with and put in context...
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Trade ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations have tried to find common ground, amid geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty. In a clear swipe at China, they pledged to cooperate on securing supply chains of critical minerals. Also in the show: France's finance minister says airlines have enough jet fuel for May and June, and...
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After Donald Trump announced a pause to the US operation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's online propaganda machine was quick to declare victory. Explosive Media, one of the groups behind Lego-style videos mocking Trump, proclaimed it "TACO Tuesday", ie that the US president had "chickened out". Meanwhile, Minecraft, the Minions and Simpsons-style...
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The world's largest maker of memory chips, South Korea's Samsung Electronics, has seen its valuation reach $1 trillion this Wednesday. The company's profits have soared thanks to strong demand for the chips used to power artificial intelligence systems. Also in this edition: French oil major TotalEnergies says it will have to scrap caps on fuel...
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The EU and Armenia have held their first-ever bilateral summit, agreeing to foster closer economic ties as the former Soviet nation makes a cautious pivot towards the West. The two sides signed a new connectivity partnership focused on transport, energy and digital links. Armenia, however, is deeply reliant on Russian energy and remains a member of...
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Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, reportedly from hantavirus. The disease has been confirmed in another traveler. What are the symptoms of the virus, and how does infection occur?
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The energy crisis caused by the Iran war has been a wake-up call and prompted governments to try to speed up a shift to electric cars. Could solar cars be next? Although they have been around for decades, solar-powered vehicles have largely remained experimental due to technical challenges. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Steve Fambro, co-CEO of...
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It's being called the most consequential courtroom drama Silicon Valley has ever produced. Elon Musk, the world's richest man, is squaring off against Sam Altman, the man who put artificial intelligence in everyone's pocket, in a federal courthouse in Oakland, California.
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Video game retail company and meme stock champion GameStop has made an offer to take over bidding website eBay for $56 billion. If successful, GameStop would take control of a company four times larger in market capitalisation, with CEO Ryan Cohen saying the new entity could rival e-commerce platforms like Amazon. Also in this edition: we take a...
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Is it just another billionaires' battle of egos or does the $150 billion lawsuit that pits Elon Musk against Sam Altman go to the heart of how artificial intelligence could determine the future of humanity? We ask about the origin story of OpenAI, founded by some of Silicon Valley's leading luminaries as a non-profit organisation that would put...
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A spate of high-profile stadium tours by stars like Céline Dion, Taylor Swift and Oasis have put a spotlight on the practice of dynamic ticket pricing, with many fans saying they're unable to secure or afford tickets. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit.
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Brent crude has jumped to its highest level since the start of the Ukraine war after US President Donald Trump signalled that the American blockade on the Strait of Hormuz could last for months. Also in this edition: the US Federal Reserve prepares for a new chief as its board tries to maintain political independence, and French oil giant...
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The energy shock and economic headwinds caused by the Iran war have increased uncertainty in Latin America – but the region remains resilient. That's according to Ilan Goldfajn, president of the Inter-American Development Bank. He tells FRANCE 24 there are requests for "targeted support" like energy diversification and fertiliser needs. Also in...
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TotalEnergies on Wednesday said its first quarter net profit rose 51 percent, boosted by a sharp spike in energy costs linked to the US-Israeli war on Iran. The announcement drew war-profiteering criticisms from climate groups and a call by France's opposition Socialist Party for a law on imposing a tax on crisis-related windfall profits.
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OPEC faces a double crisis as it manages both the energy shock caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the departure of the UAE. Also in this edition: Airbus reports some disappointing quarterly results. Plus, OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is sentenced to $5.5 billion in fines for its role in the deadly opioid crisis in the US.
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The United Arab Emirates has announced it will leave OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, in a significant blow to the oil cartels. In a statement, the Gulf country said it was doing so to focus on its national interest. The country had often expressed frustration at production quotas set by the group, and its relationship with Saudi Arabia, OPEC's de facto...
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Two of Silicon Valley's best-known tech moguls, Elon Musk and Sam Altman, are to face each other in court, with the trial's jury selection getting underway this Monday. The lawsuit is brought by Musk, who accuses Altman of fraud and is seeking more than $130 billion in damages for "betraying" the AI startup's founding mission of being non-profit....
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It could end white-collar work. It could end poverty. It could end humanity. From AI's boosters and doomsters alike, bumptious predictions abound. But in workplaces, the technology, like so many before it, is becoming mundane. Are things really different this time? We take a closer look in this special edition of Tech 24.
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With a summer of travel chaos looming for many European holidaymakers, one ferry operator is promising smooth sailing. Christophe Mathieu, CEO of Brittany Ferries, tells FRANCE 24 the line has enough supplies of maritime fuels to last the season, and vows not to raise ticket prices despite the global energy crisis. Also in the show: Warner Bros....
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The US and Israel's war with Iran has sent shockwaves across the global economy, and created the largest energy crisis in decades. But China, the world's second-largest economy, has by many measures appeared insulated from the worst of the fallout.
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PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, April 23: Le Parisien reports on an "unprecedented" criminal complaint filed against food delivery giants UberEats and Deliveroo for human trafficking in France. Le Monde looks at the important role of priests in the war in Ukraine and we also look at a suggestion to rename the Donbas to "Donnyland", in a bid to soften...
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Shareholders in Warner Brothers Discovery are voting this Thursday to approve or reject a $110 billion acquisition offer from Paramount Skydance in the face of widespread opposition from Hollywood workers. Also in this edition: the US considers currency swap deals with its Middle Eastern and Asian allies, and European airlines face a turbulent...
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The European Union has unveiled plans to shield households and businesses from the energy crisis triggered by the war with Iran. The bloc says it has spent an additional €24 billion on energy imports because of higher prices since the war began, and it urged more investment in renewable energy. Also in the show: French President Emmanuel...
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Iranians are confronting mass layoffs and soaring inflation amid destroyed infrastructure and internet blackouts. We take a closer look. But first: US senators grill Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, and the global condom industry takes a blow from supply chain issues tied to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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France says the economic fallout from the Iran war has cost the country at least €6 billion, as the government has rolled out support measures for businesses and households, increased defence spending and faced surging borrowing costs. To offset this while meeting its budget deficit target, French officials say a freeze in some spending is...
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Attacks like last week's school shooting in Turkey can seem to come out of nowhere, but they rarely do. Instead, a buildup of grievance and fixation often precedes the the moment violent thoughts become violent acts.
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NASA's Curiosity rover has identified more organic compounds as scientists investigate any potential ancient life signs on Mars. It was exploring the massive Gale Crater also believed to be a now-dry lake.
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Elon Musk did not appear on Monday for a voluntary interview with Paris prosecutors, who had issued the summons in February as part of an investigation into allegations that X's algorithm was used to interfere in French politics. The probe was later expanded to include dissemination of Holocaust denial and sexual deepfakes by X's AI chatbot Grok....
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Apple has named John Ternus as its new CEO to replace Tim Cook, who is stepping down in September after 15 years at the helm of the tech giant. We take a closer look. Also, a new energy think tank report shows renewable energy accounted more than a third of electricity generation globally in 2025, a first in modern history. Plus: Donald Trump's Fed...
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Governments and regulators are assessing potential implications and urging critical sectors to beef up their defences after a powerful new AI model sent shockwaves around the world. Mythos showed the ability to find previously undetected bugs and exploit the vulnerabilities all by itself, prompting its developer Anthropic to decide not to release...
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US businesses can finally start applying for tariff refunds following the US Supreme Court's ruling earlier this year that President Donald Trump had overstepped his authority in imposing them. Also in this edition: oil prices surge again after Iran vows to block the Strait of Hormuz. The situation is causing severe disruptions to the supply of...
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From the announcement of a new EU age-verification app to a video summit of European leaders and legal threats in Australia, governments moved quickly this week on a debate years in the making. FRANCE 24's Charlotte Lam has more in Tech 24.
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Hungary is preparing for a new era, after the centre-right Tisza party of Peter Magyar won a landslide victory over longtime nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Magyar says he'll seek to repair Hungary's confrontational relationship with the European Union, something that could unlock much-needed EU funding for Ukraine and for Hungary itself....
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European airlines could run out of jet fuel in six weeks' time. That's the stark warning from the head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, who says passengers should expect fewer flights and higher prices. Carriers are already reducing their flight schedules ahead of the summer holiday season. Also in the show: European officials urge...
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New 3D images reveal the clitoris's complex nerve network, highlighting long‑standing gaps in medical understanding of the female body.
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A federal jury in New York finds for the plaintiffs in an antitrust lawsuit against concert giant Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster. We take a closer look. But first: the IMF warns on mounting public debt amid a global energy crisis, and China's economy beats expectations as growth accelerates despite the Iran war.
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The climate-denialist Trump administration is pushing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund to stop focusing on clean energy development projects. We take a closer look. But first: Russia vows to make up for any shortfall in Chinese oil supplies due to the US-Israeli war on Iran, and crude prices fall on hopes of renewed peace talks.
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Amid uncertainty over the war in Iran, the International Monetary Fund has downgraded its outlook for the global economy under three different scenarios depending on how long the conflict will last. Meanwhile, the United Nations Development Programme is warning that even if hostilities were to end today, the war could push more than 32 million...
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China's exports grew only 2.5% in March from a year earlier, a significantly slowdown caused by the war in Iran. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up the cost of materials, and many Chinese factories saw their profits squeezed last month. Also in this edition: hundreds of Hollywood stars have come out in opposition to the acquisition...
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The Iran war has exposed the vulnerabilities of countries reliant on Middle Eastern fossil fuels. Ramon Mendez, former Uruguayan energy secretary and president of REN21, tells FRANCE 24 that a drastic shift to renewable energy is possible with the right strategy in place, and that other nations can follow in Uruguay's footsteps. The South American...
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US crude oil prices surged nearly 8%, reaching US$104 per barrel, as concerns grow over a potential US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In March, Iran exported around 1.85 million barrels of crude per day through the strait. Meanwhile, Hungarians are eyeing a new economic future as Peter Magyar promises reforms to tackle corruption.
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A cross-border investigation by DW and ICIJ reveals how pricing and patents helped turn a life-saving medicine into one of the world's best selling drugs while leaving many patients struggling to access it.
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One of the world's leading AI companies has built a model so powerful that it refuses to fully release it publicly just yet, prompting urgent talks with everyone from Wall Street CEOs to financial regulators in the UK.
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Hansjürgen Köhler has been a volunteer UFO hunter for more than 50 years. He sees his work as scientific investigation, but sometimes also as caring for others.
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The war in Iran has sent fuel costs soaring, leaving consumers scrambling for savings. At the New York Auto Show, many drivers are warming to the idea of switching to electric vehicles as petrol prices climb, as our correspondent Jessica Le Masurier reports. Also, a relief rally loses momentum as the fragile Iran ceasefire enters its second day,...
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The US and Israel's war with Iran has triggered one of the biggest global energy shocks in decades. Asian economies, in particular, are facing disruptions to oil and gas supplies, while energy prices have surged worldwide. Climate activists say the shock should serve as a catalyst in the switch to renewable energy sources.
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Crude oil prices rose again on Thursday as the ceasefire announced by US President Donald Trump and Iran shows signs of fragility. In this edition, we speak with Ilian Mihov, Professor of Economics at INSEAD, about whether the war and the resulting oil shock could trigger a global recession. He explains that supply shortages can affect economic...
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