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Giorgio Armani directed an empire that generated 2.3 billion euros in 2024... and never sold any part of his company to an outsider. Meanwhile, Donald Trump's Fed nominee Stephen Miran was grilled by the Senate Banking Committee as he tried to convince them he intended to preserve the Federal Reserve's independence. Plus, Melania Trump made a rare...
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This week we zero in on the military tech sector in Ukraine with our correspondent Gulliver Cragg and Kateryna Bondar, a fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington. Since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, an improvised industry of defence tech startups has surged, and technology – particularly...
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US internet search giant Google was ordered by a US federal jury on Wednesday to pay about $425 million for gathering information from smartphone app use even after people had opted for privacy settings. On the same day, France's government watchdog for data privacy slapped a €325 million fine on the company for failing to adequately secure user...
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The European Commission has given final approval to a massive trade deal with South America's Mercosur bloc, and presented the agreement to member states to sign. It brings the long-stalled deal a step closer to ratification, as the revised version has put in place various safeguards to protect European farmers and appease critics like France. We...
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US Federal Judge Amit Mehta ruled on Tuesday that Google did not have to sell off its signature Chrome internet browser or its Android operating system. This follows a previous ruling that the company had illegally maintained a monopoly on search engines. Investors breathed a sigh of relief, since search accounts for more than half of the tech...
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China has wrapped up a high-profile summit of the Shanghai Coorperation Organization, where President Xi Jinping sought to present a new world order with the Global South leading the way. It also signed a slew of business deals with partners including Russia. Among them is a new agreement on a long-delayed pipeline project that boosts capacity of...
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Swiss food giant Nestle removes its CEO Laurent Freixe after just a year on the job over a relationship with a direct subordinate. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: India's textile export industry comes apart at the seams as US President Donald Trump's tariffs take effect.
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Italy has rejected claims by French Prime Minister François Bayrou that Rome is pursuing a policy of "fiscal dumping" to attract foreign business and investment. The spat comes as Bayrou faces a likely collapse of his government over an unpopular budget plan, in which he aims to cut €44 billion in public spending. Also in this edition:...
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Non-stop rain in Sudan caused a landslide to cover an entire village. The science of these natural disasters is simple. Preventing them is possible.
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Archeologists in southern France have studied bones spanning 8,000 years to reveal how humans caused domestic animals to grow in overall size, while wild animals shrank.
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A rush for mineral wealth in eastern Germany has left residents fearful for their health and the environment. Also in this edition: China seeks to create an economic centre of gravity to rival the US, and France's embattled prime minister rejects a proposal to tax the country's richest families 2 percent of their wealth to plug a budget hole.
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Stein-Erik Soelberg killed his mother and himself in Connecticut earlier this month, with the Wall Street Journal reporting that ChatGPT fuelled his irrational fears about her. Meanwhile, a couple in California has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI after the suicide of their son, accusing ChatGPT of helping him do it. In this week's Tech 24, we...
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In a world full of smartphones, tablets, and computers, how much media time is acceptable at what stage of life? Though there's little data on the issue, there are still a few principles on which most experts agree.
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This week, we are at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris – not for the French Open tennis tournament, but to meet business leaders who are gathered for the annual end-of-summer conference of Medef, France's largest employers' federation. This year's theme "Jeu décisif" is a tennis metaphor meaning "tie-break", reflecting the decisive moment...
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US AI chipmaker Nvidia, the world's most valuable company, posted record $46 billion sales in the latest quarter, showing strong demand from clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Meta. However, the company's lack of shipments of chips to China is clouding the horizon. In this edition, we explain the geopolitics affecting Nvidia's...
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Antidepressants treat depression and other mental conditions. But some people say the drugs ease physical aches, too. The evidence, however, is sobering.
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Antidepressants treat depression and other mental conditions. But some people say the drugs ease physical aches, too. The evidence, however, is sobering.
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Treasury yields climb and the dollar falls as investors grow increasingly concerned about the US Federal Reserve's independence. Also in this edition: French Prime Minister François Bayrou's decision to call a confidence vote in his government sends markets into a tailspin. Plus, the UN postal agency says that 25 countries have decided to suspend...
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The United States' 50% tariff on Indian goods came into effect this Wednesday, making India the target of President Donald Trump's largest import duties in Asia. Half of these levies have been imposed because of India's purchases of Russian crude oil, which have surged since the start of the war in Ukraine. In this edition, we see what impact the...
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In an unprecedented move, US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he'd fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over allegations of mortgage fraud. The Biden appointee denied that Trump had the authority to do so and vowed not to step down. This is the latest chapter in Trump's sustained attacks against the US central bank. Also in this...
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou has warned that the nation is facing an "immediate danger" of over-indebtedness as he tried to rally support for his unpopular budget plan for 2026. Labour unions have threatened to bring France to a standstill with a general strike called for September 10. Plus, US President Donald Trump boasts that his...
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Loneliness isn't often linked to Africa, but it is very common. Most affected are young people dealing with changing social and family structures.
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China's former real estate giant Evergrande has seen its shares delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange this Monday. Once the most valuable property company in the country, the firm fell on hard times when the government cracked down on its debt-fuelled development model in 2020. Also in this edition: one Chinese copper company has managed to...
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A new database tells the stories of victims of forced medical research during the Nazi era. What role do the specimens and findings from that time play in modern medicine and research?
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Cured meats and sausages often contain nitrite, a preservative, which also enhances flavor. But at high temperatures, nitrite can form carcinogens.
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Experts say conflict in Sudan and South Sudan has caused cholera infections to surge. The disease, which is endemic to parts of Africa and South Asia, can be prevented and treated if detected quickly.
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Hot weather can make it hard to get a good night's rest. But there are scientifically proven methods to fall asleep quickly.
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The Finnish capital Helsinki went a whole year without a traffic fatality. Smart, data-driven city planning helped.
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The Finnish capital Helsinki went a whole year without a traffic fatality. Data-driven city planning helped.
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The Finnish capital Helsinki went a whole year without a traffic fatality. Data-driven city planning helped.
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Hot weather can make it hard to get a good night's rest. But there are scientifically proven methods to fall asleep quickly.
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US Government cuts to mRNA vaccine research could set back technological advances and reduce access to therapies, while raising their costs.
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Scientists say earthquake prediction is impossible, but studying the 2025 Myanmar earthquake may help forecast when and where the next big tremor could strike.
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Organized networks are infiltrating the academic publishing system to promote fake science, say experts investigating research fraud. A new study highlights the major challenge for modern science.
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A new executive order grants Trump appointees authority over all US federal research funding. Critics say the order is an authoritarian assault on science.
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Even if food aid reaches Gaza, Sudan and other famine zones, complications can arise in malnourished or starving people when they regain access to regular meals. Those complications can be fatal.
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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has slashed government spending on mRNA vaccine research. Experts warn it will boost global vulnerability to future pandemics.
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Healthy trees contain more than one trillion different bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new study has found. These wood microbiomes could hold clues about forest health and climate change.
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Organized networks are infiltrating the academic publishing system to promote fake science, say experts investigating research fraud. A new study highlights the major challenge for modern science.
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Demand for drugs, including weight-loss injections, is sending people to dangerous places to get their medicine. But spotting dodgy marketplaces is not easy.
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In a bid to extract concessions from New Delhi in months-long trade talks, Donald Trump announced that he will impose 25 percent tariffs on Indian exports to the US starting August 1. He also threatened to penalise India for its purchases of Russian oil. In this segment, we explain what the US hopes to achieve with this move – and why India isn't...
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Earthquakes are part of nature but do not have to be disasters. DW looks at some countries that are showing how preparation, innovation, and determination can save lives.
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Two days of talks between delegations from Beijing and Washington ended without an extension of the tariff truce set to expire on August 12. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that Donald Trump still needs to be briefed on the discussions. Also, the International Monetary Fund has revised its global growth outlook upward, as Trump's tariff...
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The deal reached by EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump over the weekend has led the Euro to lose value against the US dollar. This follows wide-ranging criticisms within the bloc over the "asymmetrical" nature of the deal, with French Prime Minister François Bayrou equating it to submission. In this edition,...
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It's summertime and you're likely spending considerable time outdoors, using sunscreen to prevent sunburn. But how exactly do these products protect our skin?
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Researchers monitored brain activity when people were shown images of sick-looking avatars via VR. The brain appeared to spark an immune response.
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Genetic analysis of bodies from a 9,000-year-old settlement has revealed clues pointing to unusual societal structures.
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Depression and anxiety can go undiagnosed when symptoms are mistaken for age-related physical illnesses. We need to treat mental health issues earlier in life.
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Summer and sunscreen go together. But how exactly do these products protect against skin damage and lower your cancer risk?
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As European leaders attend an EU-China summit in Beijing, the issue of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles entering the single market is one of the items on the agenda. Brussels has imposed tariffs on Chinese manufacturers such as Zeekr because of what it considers to be unfair trade practices. In this edition, we talk to Lothar Schupet, acting...
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A British study has found that the COVID-19 pandemic aged people's brains by almost six months, regardless of infection status.
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A new material science development could provide an effective way to detect party drugs used to commit sexual assault.
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A new material science development could provide an effective way to detect party drugs used to commit sexual assault.
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After months of negotiations, the US has reached a trade deal with Japan. US President Donald Trump celebrated the agreement on tariffs in a social media post, while Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba hailed the deal, which sets duties on Japanese exports to the US at a rate of 15 percent. In this edition, we look at what exactly has been...
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Trade negotiations between Washington and Brussels are continuing ahead of an August 1 deadline, when US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose 30 percent tariffs on nearly all goods imported from the European Union. Both sides are looking to carve out exemptions for key sectors, such as aviation or pharmaceuticals. Also in this edition:...
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended a ceremony on Saturday marking the start of construction for a new $167 billion mega dam project in Tibet. The project aims to boost the national economy as well as increase the country's capacity to produce clean energy, but it raises risks to biodiversity and to relations with India. Also in this edition, we look...
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Archaeologists believe that they have found the 300-year-old wreck of the last ship captured by a notorious pirate known as La Buse. But the whereabouts of its treasures remain a mystery.
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The European Union on Friday reached an agreement on an 18th sanctions package against Russia over its war in Ukraine, with a raft of measures aimed at dealing further blows to Russia's oil and energy industry. France's top diplomat described the measures as "unprecedented".
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US Senate Republicans have voted to cut $9 billion from public broadcasting and foreign aid – a victory for US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticised PBS and NPR. Meanwhile, Trump is scaling up his pressure campaign against Fed Chair Jerome Powell and taking credit for an ingredient swap at Coca-Cola.
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This week, we focus on the unprecedented immigration crackdown currently taking place in the United States under President Donald Trump. We head to Los Angeles, where our team meets local business owners whose shops are on the brink of bankruptcy, as workers and customers are staying home to avoid ICE raids. Plus, Charles Pellegrin talks to Tara...
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Quitting smartphone addiction is good for mental and physical health. But how do you do it? Here are some of the best science-based methods.
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Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that it was "unlikely" he would fire the chairman of the US Federal Reserve, after reportedly floating the idea to Republican lawmakers. The US president has repeatedly criticised Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates fast enough, but is constrained in his ability to dismiss him. Also in this...
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Vibriosis, a seasonal summer infection, can be severe. Vibrio bacteria thrive at popular bathing sites like the Baltic Sea. Here's how to protect yourself.
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Apps that train cognitive skills claim to help children learn, and some research backs that up. But there are concerns cognitive training hinders reading development.
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Major stock markets on Monday largely shrugged off US President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat to hit the EU and Mexico with 30 percent levies. Analysts said investors viewed the warning as yet another negotiating ploy against America's trading partners rather than a genuine move – although lingering uncertainty weighed on oil prices. FRANCE...
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The US Bureau of Labor of Statistics will be releasing its June inflation data this Tuesday, with economists forecasting a slight uptick in consumer prices because of the impact of tariffs. FRANCE 24 spoke to Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP, about the impact of import duties on US inflation. Also in this edition: the French government...
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Apps that train cognitive skills claim to help children learn, and some research backs that up. But there are concerns cognitive training hinders reading development.
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The European Commission wants AI companies to stop using pirated data and allow creators to withhold their copyrighted material. This comes amid the rise of a massive global workforce of remote workers from poor countries, who provide bespoke data via third party brokers. We take a closer look in this edition of Tech 24.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
Elon Musk has unveiled the latest version of his AI chatbot Grok, integrated into his platform X, in the hope that it will rival OpenAI's ChatGPT. The move came just 24 hours after Grok went on a racist, anti-Semitic rant, replying to users by frequently praising Adolf Hitler and making posts referring to sexual violence. What happened, and what...
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The longer weight loss GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been on the market, the more side effects people are reporting. In very rare cases they can be deadly. Here's what to know.
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US President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping new round of tariffs targeting eight countries, with Brazil hit the hardest. The move, which comes despite a US trade surplus with the South American giant, raises economic and political tensions as the August 1 implementation date looms. Meanwhile in corporate news, Nvidia has become the first...
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It started as a home-cooked meal, ended in multiple deaths and a court sentence for Erin Patterson. Here's how the death cap became the center of a chilling murder case.
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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, July 9: Papers report on the blazing wildfires in Syria, Spain and France. Over in Russia, where independent media are discussing the "alleged suicie" of a high-profile politician, who was found dead hours after being fired. Also, Elon Musk's Grok chatbot praises Hitler and shares hateful comments on X after its latest...
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US e-commerce giant Amazon has expanded its "Prime Day" promotional event this year to four days, in a bid to give shoppers "more time to shop and save". US President Donald Trump's global trade war has increased the threat of higher prices for US shoppers. While forecasts show another record year for sales, other indicators are highlighting...
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US President Donald Trump announces a 50% tariff on copper after sending tariff letters to 14 different trading partners. Also, Bulgaria is set to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026. Plus, France's parliament approves a controversial bill on agriculture which brings back a pesticide that was banned in 2020.
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Death cap mushrooms were at the center of an Australian murder trial. What are death cap mushrooms, and why are they so deadly?
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Sometimes "the universe comes to us," writes the European Space Agency. For the third time since 2017, an interstellar object will enter our solar system. What is it and are we prepared?
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Age is a stigma in South Asia when a woman's worth is tied to her ability to have children. It's also a medical issue when menopause starts a decade earlier than the global average.
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On Monday, US President Donald Trump announced new "reciprocal" tariffs on 14 countries that would come into effect on August 1 unless a deal was struck before then. Japan and South Korea vowed to pursue negotiations with Washington – as did South Africa – but promised to defend their national interests, setting the stage for difficult talks....
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US President Donald Trump has sent letters to several countries dictating new tariffs that will be implemented on August 1. Also, France's poverty rate has surged to its highest level on record. Plus, one of the world's largest Legolands has opened its doors to tourists in Shanghai.
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Sometimes "the universe comes to us," writes the European Space Agency. For the third time since 2017, an interstellar object will enter our solar system. What is it and are we prepared?
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Pavel Durov, the enigmatic Russian-born billionaire boss of messaging app Telegram, has his third audience with a French investigating magistrate in the coming days, following his dramatic arrest 10 months ago on wide-ranging charges including complicity in terrorist content, drug trafficking and child sex abuse material.
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For the first time, more Americans are getting their news from social media than from television, and the gap is closing in France and the UK. These findings and more came out of the 2025 Digital News Report by Oxford's Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. In FRANCE 24's media show Scoop, we talk to journalist Sophia Smith Galer about why...
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Sometimes, "the universe comes to us," writes the European Space Agency — the third time now since 2017. What is it and are we prepared?
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A walkout by French air traffic controllers is causing major disruptions to summer travel, impacting not just French airports but also the country's airspace. Next, the US House of Representatives has passed Donald Trump's sweeping budget bill, stripping millions of Americans of food benefits. Plus, France's antitrust agency is fining fast-fashion...
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Genetic research traced the ancestral homeland of Uralic people, whose descendants live in Russia, Hungary, Finland and Estonia. But that's not the full story.
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They burst onto the scene four years ago and are taking over the pharmaceutical world. New GLP-1-based drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy or Zepbound are said to be a weight-loss game changer and could drive big pharma's revenue for years to come. But they come with a hefty price tag, while some 50 to 70 percent of people taking GLP-1s suffer side...
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France's antitrust agency said on Thursday it had fined fast-fashion retailer Shein €40 million ($47.17 million) over its deceptive business practices, including misleading customers on discounts and the company's environmental impact. The competition regulator said Shein had accepted the fine.
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Scientists have sequenced the oldest known DNA from ancient Egypt. It belonged to a potter who lived 4,500 years ago. This rare genetic snapshot offers new insights into the diverse ancestry of early Egyptians.
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A new report shows that recent heatwaves across Europe could slow economic growth by half a percentage point in 2025. But first, US President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Vietnam. Plus, a French court has sentenced three former Ubisoft executives to suspended jail terms for harassment at the gaming giant.
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The ancient Egyptian potter lived about 4,500 years ago. It's hoped his DNA will open the way to a better understanding of the country's genetic history.
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A court near Paris has found a former Ubisoft executive guilty of attempted sexual assault and handed suspended jail terms to two other former executives for allowing a toxic environment of harassment to prosper at the French gaming giant.
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to increase import duties on Japanese goods to 35 percent as trade talks with Tokyo approach a July 9 deadline. The two countries are fast approaching the end of a 90-day negotiation period before previously imposed 24 percent tariffs snap back into place, and talks have proved difficult. Also in this...
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A marathon vote is underway in the US Senate over President Donald Trump's megabill, with Republicans divided over how much to cut welfare programmes to extend tax breaks. Meanwhile, the UK-US trade deal has come into effect, but there's still no news on aluminium and steel. Plus, China's largest coffee chain is escalating its race against...
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Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or that could even cause them harm.
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This week, Charles Pellegrin takes a look back at what's being called "the Twelve-Day War" with Dr Jorge León, senior vice president and head of geopolitical analysis at Rystad Energy. The confrontation between Israel and Iran with the assistance of the United States has weighed on global markets, sending oil prices surging amid concerns that oil...
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Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or falsified. It means that people are being given medicines that may not work, or that might even may cause harm.
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AI Overview, ChatGPT, Claude, Grok, Perplexity: the list goes on. AI-powered tools are replacing Google searches and causing chaos among news publishers. AI summaries eliminate the need to click on blue links and as a result, traffic and ad revenue at some news sites have been plummeting. This week's guest on FRANCE 24's media show Scoop...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung spoke to parliament this Thursday for the first time since taking office, and asked the legislature to approve a 30.5 trillion won (€19.2 billion) supplementary budget aimed at reviving the economy. US President Donald Trump's tariff war has hit South Korea's export-driven economy hard, with GDP growth...
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Eurostar services between the UK and the EU have been restored following a chaotic day of delays and cancellations, with dozens of TGV high-speed trains in northern France also affected. The major disruption was caused by the theft of more than 600 metres of railway cable near the city of Lille. Plus, the World Economic Forum dubbed the "Summer...
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The US has approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention. However, experts worry that cuts to the health budget will "squander" the drug's chance of reducing infections.
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A new Omicron subvariant has caused infections and deaths in South and Southeast Asia. Europe may see a spike after population immunity fell over the winter.
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School will soon be out for the summer here in France, which can mean a long break for children and teenagers. But what about screens? We know that with kids at home, routines are disrupted and the temptation of digital distraction is stronger than ever. So how can families find the right balance? Elizabeth Milovidov has the answers in this edition...
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A new way of ensuring everyone on the planet has access to glasses is being pushed by a global NGO that has just launched in France. A machine has been developed that can make glasses anywhere on the planet for just one single dollar. This as it is estimated that up to 950 million people across the globe are unable to have access to glasses or...
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French Prime Minister François Bayrou will face a no-confidence vote from Socialist MPs after talks between unions and employers over a reform of the country's pension system failed to reach a compromise. France's highest auditing authority earlier showed that the pension system could run a deficit of as much as €30 billion by 2045 if nothing is...
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Global oil prices tumbled for a second day while stocks rose sharply, as a ceasefire between Israel and Iran remains in place despite earlier violations. Meanwhile, the German government approves a draft budget that will sharply increase its defence spending as leaders arrive for a key NATO summit.
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The US has approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention. However, experts worry that cuts to the health budget will "squander" the drug's chance of reducing infections.
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More common than gold, uranium is abundant on Earth. But less than 1% of the naturally occurring element is useful for nuclear power.
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Linguists analyzed websites and blogs to determine where vulgarity was most common. They found Americans swear more on the internet than other English-speaking groups.
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Canada makes its move at the Paris Air show. With its US alliance under pressure, Ottawa wants to deepen its relationship with Europe. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks to Canadian Industry Minister Mélanie Joly and Mark Masluch from Bombardier Défense about what this shift could mean for domestic players and the EU.
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After 18 months of negotiations, Japan's top steelmaker, Nippon Steel, completed its $14.9 billion acquisition of US Steel. On Thursday, CEO Eiji Hashimoto confirmed that the company granted the US government an unusual "golden share", giving it more say in strategic issues. Also in this edition, the latest data showing France's economy is lagging...
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The US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate at the current range of 4.25 percent to 4.50 percent as it expects slower growth, higher inflation and slightly higher unemployment by the end of the year than what it previously forecast. The move was widely expected, including by Donald Trump, who nonetheless insulted Fed Chairman Jerome...
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Crude oil markets continued to hover around the $75 a barrel mark this Wednesday, sustained by fears that the US could get directly involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran. The possibility that Iran could seek to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 percent of the world's crude production transits, is also a source of...
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French authorities say a defective airbag manufactured by now-bankrupt Japanese firm Takata was responsible for the fatal injuries sustained by a driver who died of a road accident last week. France's transport minister has called for all Citroen C3 and DS3 models fitted with recalled airbags to be taken off the road. Plus, at the Paris Air Show,...
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It is the latest cancer to affect young people more now than in decades. Researchers trying to explain the rise in cases are zoning in on environmental factors.
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Luca de Meo is leaving Renault and the automobile industry after five years at the helm of the company. He will take on the role of CEO at luxury group Kering, which is struggling to revive its flagship brand Gucci. Kering's shares rose 12 percent on the news, while Renault's sank more than 8 percent. But first, global oil prices have come down...
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In a precision flying formation, the European Space Agency mission revealed new insights into the sun's mysterious outer atmosphere, or solar corona.
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For those suffering from mental health problems, the internet can be a door to getting help and finding a community, but it can also open a user to extremely damaging content that encourages self-harm. Adele Zeynep Walton is campaigning for a safer digital world after her sister Aimee took her own life in 2022, having spent time on a pro-suicide...
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Many countries lack blood donors. The quest to create an artificial, lab-made blood type that could make up for supply shortages is extremely difficult. But there are some technologies that offer hope.
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Psychological research suggests far-right narratives about social breakdown could lead to more support for US President Trump and authoritarianism, not less.
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This week, we take you to Vivatech in Paris. The event bills itself as the biggest tech and startup event in Europe. The tech industry is the driving force for growth in the world economy, but Europe only represents a small share of it. Is Europe lagging behind in the race for artificial intelligence? Why are there no tech giants the size of...
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As artificial intelligence continues to transform societies worldwide, The 51 Percent asks what does its rapid development mean for women and girls. A surge of AI-powered systems has misogyny baked into their very core, placing women and girls at risk worldwide. We report on how men can now create perfect AI girlfriends. Also how a video, created...
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Fresh analysis from LinkedIn shows the rate of women hired into leadership positions has slowed for the third year in a row, leaving the hiring rate back where it was in 2020. The data shows women are being shut out of senior positions, holding less than a third of top roles despite making up almost half of the global workforce. Sue Duke,...
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In this edition, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks with Benjamin Netter, the co-founder of Riot. The French company provides real-time cybersecurity for over 1.5 million employees around the world and has raised $45 million since it was launched in 2020. Netter provides insights on the French tech ecosystem, the magnitude of cybersecurity...
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Five years after Brexit, the United Kingdom and the European Union have struck a deal on the status of Gibraltar that will ease the cross-border movement of people and goods. The tiny British territory bordering Spain had been one of the final sticking points of the post-Brexit negotiations. Plus, US President Donald Trump claims a "deal with China...
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Generative AI models are bad at representing things that require human senses, like smell and touch. Their creativity is 'hollow and shallow,' say experts.
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Generative AI models are bad at representing things that require human senses, like smell and touch. Their creativity is 'hollow and shallow,' say experts.
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Vivatech 2025, billed as Europe's largest tech and startup event, kicked off this Wednesday in Paris. Some 14,000 startups are showcasing their innovations, hoping to attract the attention of investors in a difficult context. FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin speaks with Jad Shimaly, EY Global Managing Partner, about how trade uncertainty is weighing...
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Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang headlines the opening day of the Vivatech trade fair on Wednesday, with around 14,000 startups attending the four-day Paris gathering to showcase products embedding artificial intelligence into everyday life.
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The European Union has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, which include a ban on the use of the Nord Stream underwater pipelines between Russia and Germany and the addition of 77 more vessels to the blacklist of the so-called "shadow fleet" of tankers carrying Russian oil. Plus, Eurostar announces a €2 billion expansion plan that...
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The US and China have agreed to a "framework” on trade after two days of high-level negotiations that centred on concerns over rare earth minerals and ongoing tensions over tariffs.
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Delegations from Washington and Beijing are in London this Tuesday for a second day of trade talks, with the Americans expected to ease export restrictions on microchips in exchange for China releasing more rare earth minerals supply. Also in this edition: Canada looks to boost its defence spending in Europe. Plus, Apple's AI offerings at its 2025...
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As France hosts a UN conference on protecting the ocean, NGOs have denounced the fact that large shipping companies are sponsoring the event, calling them some of the biggest polluters. The maritime transport sector accounts for 3 percent of global CO2 emissions, as dry cargo shipments have more than doubled since 2000. Plus, the US and China have...
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Almost six decades since humans first walked on the moon, space agencies and commercial companies want to use it as a gateway to Mars. But that's not all.
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Almost six decades since humans first walked on the moon, space agencies and commercial companies want to use it as a gateway to Mars. But that's not all.
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Almost six decades since humans first walked on the moon, space agencies and commercial companies want to use it as a gateway to Mars. But that's not all.
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American and Chinese delegations are meeting in London for a new round of trade talks, with US tariffs and Chinese export restrictions on rare earth minerals at the top of the agenda. Also in this edition: Japan pushes its own trade talks with Washington, and French art lovers protest a construction project near the site of Paul Cezanne's most...
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They are hailed as a promising method to restore gut microbiomes, but a study suggests fecal transplants may bring unintended health risks.
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An AI trained on radiocarbon dating suggests some Dead Sea Scrolls might be older than previously thought. The findings could reshape our understanding of Judaism and early Christianity.
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Shares in Elon Musk's electric car company Tesla plunged 15 percent after US President Donald Trump threatened to terminate government contracts and subsidies given to Musk's companies. The rapid escalation in the feud between the two men comes just days after Musk left his government job with a golden key from the president. Plus, a landmark trial...
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Japanese startup failed to land its unmanned Resilience craft on the moon. The mission was aborted as it was likely the craft had crashed after losing contact.
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Gender equality remains a challenge across the globe and particularly in Africa. Despite progress, women continue to face persistent barriers on the continent: limited access to education, inequalities in healthcare, difficulties in obtaining financing and underrepresentation in decision-making positions. To help change that, former French...
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US President Donald Trump's threat to drag the movie world into his trade wars has rattled an industry that is still recovering from the Covid-19 shutdown, historic Hollywood strikes and the disruption caused by streaming platforms like Netflix. Will Los Angeles end up like Detroit, the former global capital of the auto industry, or will it...
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Japanese video game company Nintendo launched its newest console, the Switch 2, this Thursday. With gamers lining up around the world to collect their pre-orders as early as midnight, investors are hopeful the product will help continue to boost the company's share price, which has risen by over 30 percent since the start of the year. Also in this...
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An EU drug report shows synthetic substances are on an upward trend. Drugs like cathinones are now made in Europe to keep up with demand. The health risks are largely unknown.
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The European Commission has given the green light for Bulgaria to adopt the euro on January 1, 2026, putting the country on course to become the 21st member of the single currency zone. Brussels says Bulgaria has now met all the criteria necessary to join the eurozone, including price stability and fiscal discipline. However, Bulgarians are divided...
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An AI trained on radiocarbon dating suggests some Dead Sea Scrolls might be older than previously thought. The findings could reshape our understanding of Judaism and early Christianity.
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European colonizers were thought to have brought leprosy to the Americas, but a new study reveals it existed there for thousands of years and was spread by a recently discovered bacteria species.
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US import duties on steel and aluminium tariffs are now officially at 50 percent this Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump signed a directive bumping them up from 25 percent. The move has led some of the biggest exporters of metals to the US, such as Mexico, to ask for an exemption. Also in this edition: an iconic French glassware brand is...
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With voters turning out in record numbers, South Korea has elected liberal leader Lee Jae-myung to lead the country left in turmoil by the brief imposition of martial law by Yoon Suk Yeol. The nation of 51 million people has the world's lowest birth rate and is now a "super-aged" society. South Korea saw its GDP forecast downgraded this Tuesday by...
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On Italy's island of Sicily, Mount Etna has spewed lava almost continuously for thousands of years, threatening inhabitants, but also supporting flora and fauna.
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On Italy's island of Sicily, Mount Etna has spewed lava almost continuously for thousands of years, threatening inhabitants, but also supporting flora and fauna.
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Markets in Asia and Europe mostly rose on Tuesday as US officials said they expected US President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping to hold a phone conversation soon. Meanwhile, the US commerce secretary says the US is close to signing a trade deal with India. Also in this edition: France's Senate discusses a bill that could hit fast...
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The White House says US President Donald Trump will likely hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week, following similar comments by top US officials over the weekend. This comes as tensions are ratcheting up again between the two countries, with both sides accusing the other of violating a trade truce deal agreed in Geneva last month....
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Chinese researchers have developed an infrared contact lens that makes night vision possible. Nanoparticles make the previously invisible light range visible to the human eye.
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Chinese researchers have developed an infrared contact lens that makes night vision possible. Nanoparticles make the previously invisible light range visible to the human eye.
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Switzerland is a success story in predicting landslides — but more must be done to help the rest of the world prepare for these deadly, unpredictable disasters.
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Switzerland is a success story in predicting landslides — but more must be done to help the rest of the world prepare for these deadly, unpredictable disasters.
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Cats use scent to tell their owners apart from strangers. But a cat's disposition also plays a part, according to a Japanese study.
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The nose knows, goes the saying. And it seems to be true for cats as well as humans: Cats use scent to tell their owners apart from strangers. But a cat's disposition also plays a part, according to a Japanese study.
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