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An Ho Chi Minh City court upheld a death sentence for Vietnamese real estate magnate Truong My Lan after convicting her for embezzlement and bribery in the country's biggest financial fraud case. The 68-year-old still has the right to request a review of the case and can also commute her sentence to life imprisonment if she raises 75 percent of the...
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The board of the world's fourth largest automaker, Stellantis, said that its CEO Carlos Tavares had stepped down from his position on Sunday. The group, which owns brands such as Jeep, Chrysler and Peugeot, had experienced a sharp fall in sales this year, especially in the US market. Also, we look at how a political impasse over budget talks could...
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Brain imaging studies show love is like a drug addiction. Scientists can even predict who you love, or whether you have a pet, based on your brain activity.
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Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Carlos Tavares resigned abruptly on Sunday, two months after a profit warning at the maker of Jeep, Fiat and Peugeot cars that has lost around 40% of its value this year.
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Health experts say lenacapavir could reduce the number of global HIV infections significantly. It can protect against HIV with only two injections per year. But it needs to be cheaper to be effective.
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With the advent of social media, our brains are receiving a constant stream of images. So how can we undergo a visual detox? Annette Young speaks to Marine Tanguy who has written a book on how to do just that. Also as we face a global epidemic of domestic violence, a novel approach in southern Italy offers survivors the opportunity to rebuild their...
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Russian President Vladimir Putin says there's no need to panic over the country's plummeting currency, despite the ruble weakening to its lowest level in over two years. Plus, Australia has passed a law banning social media for under-16s. Voters in Ireland are heading to the polls on Friday, but whoever ends up governing the country will be faced...
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The cocoa industry in Haiti is one of the few bright spots in an economy that's suffocating amid gang violence and political instability. Exports of fermented cocoa to Europe are having a significant impact for small Haitian producers, and helping to create jobs. Carys Garland reports from the Paris Chocolate Show. Also in the show: we speak to...
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Bernard Arnault, France's richest man and the billionaire head of luxury group LVMH, is set to take the witness stand in a Paris court in the trial of Bernard Squarcini, the former head of France's domestic intelligence agency. Squarcini is accused of using his contacts and influence for private gain by providing confidential information...
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Another looming political crisis is battering France's reputation on global markets. Borrowing costs spiked as investors looked to a possible vote of no confidence over the government's budget proposal. That led the spread between French and German bond yields to hit its highest level since 2012. Also in the show: Ursula von der Leyen vows to...
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A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah, brokered by the US and France, went into effect this Wednesday, paving the way for the more than 1.2 million Lebanese citizens displaced by war to return home. More than a year of cross-border fighting had cost Lebanon an estimated $8.5 billion in physical damage and economic losses by late October....
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People from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and earlier, than Europeans. New research indicates a link to genetics.
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Governments want to regulate nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, a party drug used by young adults in the United States and Europe. Here's what you need to know.
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Winter has arrived in Ukraine, amplifying fears of the cold amid a war causing frequent energy blackouts. Here's what happens in the body when it freezes to death.
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US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that he will slap a 25 percent across-the-board tariffs on all imports from Mexico and Canada unless they stop the flow of illegal drugs and migrants into the United States. Separately, he also vowed to impose a 10 percent duty on Chinese imports, in addition to other tariffs. Also in this edition: as...
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People with South Asian background are four times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and earlier, than Europeans. New research indicates a link to genetics.
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Policy changes in Brazil that have disincentivized deforestation of the Amazon for agriculture are credited with reducing hospitalizations and wildfire deaths by the thousands.
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"Wicked" and "Gladiator II" dominated the US box office over the weekend, with "Wicked" expected to rake in $114 million. But first, Huawei's launch of its first flagship phone on Tuesday shows it's ready to cut ties with Western-backed systems. Plus, with Thanksgiving just around the corner, Americans are worried about food prices.
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Exposure to air pollution from childhood increases the risk of poor health and can cause strokes and lead to cancer. Yet some governments in Asia are still failing to meet clean-air targets.
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Policy changes that have disincentivized deforestation of the Amazon for agriculture in Brazil are credited with reducing hospitalizations and wildfire deaths by the thousands.
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Brazilian policy changes that disincentivized deforestation for agriculture resulted in thousands of avoided hospitalizations and deaths Amazon due to wildfire.
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Exposure to air pollution from childhood increases the risk of poor health, can cause strokes, and even lead to cancer. Yet some governments in Asia are still failing to meet clean air targets.
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Exposure to air pollution from childhood increases risk of poor health, like cancer and stroke. Some governments in Asia "lack the will" to meet clean air targets.
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The chips are down. In the biggest antitrust trial of this century, US federal prosecutors have filed their demands for Google, including for the tech giant to sell its ubiquitous Chrome browser. It comes after the judge Amit Mehta ruled in August that Google had maintained an illegal monopoly in online search. Why would selling Chrome be a big...
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Research suggests a fat cell's "memory" of past obesity changes how it responds to food, and that may explain why keeping weight off is so difficult.
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Kenya's president has announced the cancellation of two major infrastructure deals with India's Adani Group, after US prosecutors charged its founder Gautam Adani and his associates with fraud over a $250 million corruption scheme. The scandal has wiped more than $20 billion off Adani's 10 listed companies' combined market value. Plus, it's the...
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Research suggests a fat cell's "memory" of past obesity changes how it responds to food, and that may explain why keeping weight off is so difficult.
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It's been just over a year since Argentina elected Javier Milei as president. The political outsider had brandished a chainsaw as a symbol of his plans to cut government spending. So is Milei's "shock therapy" working? FRANCE 24's Kate Moody speaks to Juan Ignacio Carranza of Aurora Macro Strategies in Buenos Aires.
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The discovery of Lucy, a 3.2 million-year-old skeleton, changed our theory of human evolution forever. The discovery is celebrating its 50-year anniversary, and continues to capture human imagination.
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In the antitrust trial of the century, the US Justice Department has filed for tech giant Alphabet to separate from its Chrome browser, which is used by around 3.5 billion people globally. It's also asked the District of Colombia judge to rule that if Google continues with monopolistic misconduct, it could also lose its Android mobile phone...
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In this Science segment, we look at SpaceX's latest test flight of its Starship megarocket. The flight went well and achieved several milestones, but the team did not manage to repeat last month's incredible manoeuvre, when the massive Super Heavy booster was retrieved by the launch tower's "chopstick" arms. That move was hailed as a marvel...
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US President-elect Donald Trump has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to lead the Department of Commerce. The businessman and long-time friend of Trump's is slated to lead the incoming administration's efforts to implement wide-ranging tariffs on goods entering the United States, in a bid to boost local manufacturing. Also in this...
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US President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Howard Lutnick, a Wall Street executive and co-chair of Trump's transition team, to be the next US commerce secretary. The billionaire has been a key economic adviser to Trump and a keen advocate of using tariffs as a tool to protect American jobs and industries. Plus, German police have moved to break up...
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Is fluoride good for teeth and safe to use? Or is it pure poison that should be removed from drinking water and toothpaste? These questions are currently playing a role in US politics. It's time to explore the research.
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Sean Duffy, a former lumberjack athlete, MTV star, attorney, Fox News regular, and US Representative for Wisconsin, has been appointed as the next Transportation Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump. If confirmed, Duffy will oversee rail, cars, trucks, highways, airlines, pipelines, and mass transit systems. We take a closer look at the...
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The EU-Mercosur trade deal faces divisions among governments over ratification. Meanwhile, Toyota has unveiled its latest hydrogen hybrid model, and Spirit Airlines, the largest budget carrier in the US, has filed for bankruptcy amid over $1 billion in debt.
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As French farmers take to the streets to oppose a potential free trade deal between the European Union and the Mercosur trade bloc in South America, we take a closer look at what the agreement entails and why the French agricultural sector and government are so strongly opposed. Also in this edition, Donald Trump nominates a fossil fuel industry...
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These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, and it's making them more deadly and harder to treat.
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These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, and it's making them more deadly and harder to treat.
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Researchers have been using AI to predict new antibiotic agents. Observers said the fight against antimicrobial resistance is gaining momentum.
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Nations have gathered in Azerbaijan for COP29, under the shadow cast by the re-election of climate change denier Donald Trump, who has pledged to row back on the United States' carbon-cutting commitments. As the planet logs its hottest year on record, Charles Pellegrin and his guests discuss how the second Trump administration will impact the fight...
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Tech giant Meta is feeling the heat, no matter how relaxed its leader Mark Zuckerberg might appear. Despite the waves of bad news buffeting his company, CEO Zuckerberg is surfing ahead with a new relaxed persona. We tell you more in this edition of Tech 24.
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The APEC summit is kicking off in Lima, Peru, ahead of the G20 summit in Brazil next week. Among the world leaders attending is Chinese President Xi Jinping. His first order of business in Peru is to attend the inauguration of the Chancay port, a majority Chinese-owned mega port that's expected to become a major shipping hub for the Belt and Road...
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Almost by chance, researchers in Norway have found that adult comb jellies reverse their development and become larva again when stressed by starvation. It helps them survive because larva eat less than the adults.
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Amnesty International is accusing Denmark of using artificial intelligence in a way that targets people with disabilities, low-income families, migrants and anyone who is marginalised in society. The NGO is voicing deep concern about a new welfare system in the country that uses AI. The algorithm tools are used to flag people for potential social...
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China's President Xi Jinping is expected to inaugurate a new "mega port" built by shipping giant Cosco in the Peruvian town of Chancay this Thursday. The visit comes on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum and underlines the important role played by China as a trade partner in the region, overtaking the United States....
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Almost by chance, researchers in Norway found adult comb jellies reverse their development and become larva again when stressed by starvation. It helps them survive because larva eat less than the adults.
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As European farmers protest against a renewed push to ratify the controversial free trade agreement between the EU and the Mercosur South American trade bloc, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has told EU chief Ursula von der Leyen that his government cannot and will not accept the deal, agreed in 2019, under the current terms. Plus, affordable...
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In its 2024 Green Skills Report, social media platform LinkedIn uses data from its 1 billion users to track the evolution of so-called "green skills" on the labour market. Their findings show that while the number of people with the skills that help combat the effects of climate change has grown over 5 percent in the year, that's not keeping up...
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US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and one-time presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a new "Department of Governmental Efficiency". The pair will be tasked with advising the administration on how to "dismantle bureaucracy". Musk had previously called for $2 trillion to be slashed from government...
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Oil giant Shell has succeeded in overturning a landmark 2021 court ruling that ordered it to cut CO2 emissions by 45 percent from 2019 levels by 2030. The appeals court in The Hague said that while companies like Shell had the responsibility to contribute to mitigating climate change, there was not enough consensus in climate science on a specific...
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As Donald Trump assembles his team ahead of a second term as US president next year, we focus on what his plans to massively deport millions of undocumented immigrants will cost and what impact it will have on the economy. The total tab could end up costing close to a trillion dollars over 10 years, and the plans could lead to severe labour...
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India and China are neighbors that for centuries have disagreed over certain stretches of their shared borders. Indian commentators now suggest the countries' shared tectonic plates are moving unfairly in China's favor.
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As delegates from all over the world attend the opening of COP29 in Azerbaijan this Monday, we focus on the financial needs of developing economies in their bid to transition to a green economy and build up climate resilience. A leading group of experts has calculated that, excluding China, developing economies will need $2.4 trillion annually by...
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Tech executives have lined up to congratulate Donald Trump on his US presidential election win. But behind the scenes, they're frantically trying to work out what a second Trump term means for their business. We take a closer look in this week's Tech 24.
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Japanese carmaker Nissan says it will cut 9,000 jobs globally, after net profit in the April to September period plunged 93.5% year-on-year. The company has struggled with weak EV sales in China and has missed the hybrid boom in the US. But first, Germany's "traffic light" coalition has collapsed over differences on economic policy. At the heart...
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On Wednesday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dismissed his finance minister and coalition partner, Christian Lindner, over disagreements on economic policy. The country will now be facing a snap election next year in a bid for more political stability. In this edition, we look at the issue at the heart of this split: Germany's "debt brake", which...
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Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, bitcoin hit a new record while German auto stocks plunged. As markets continue to digest Donald Trump's comeback, Chinese consumers are bracing for a possible new wave of punitive tariffs, but a new round of a trade war could hit China's economy harder than before. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to economist Antonio...
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As American voters cast their ballots, the rest of the world is watching closely since the outcome of the election will have global implications, including on trade and the economy. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer takes a closer look at what Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may do regarding trade and tariffs. Plus, French tyre giant Michelin announces a plan...
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All three major indices on Wall Street closed Monday's session in the red ahead of Election Day in the United States, with investors preferring to turn to US treasuries in the face of political uncertainty. In this edition, we look at which stocks could benefit from a Trump or Harris presidency but also see why campaign promises need to be taken...
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The US economy is humming, with GDP expected to grow at a healthy clip, unemployment low and inflation coming down closer to the Federal Reserve's 2 percent target. Yet polls have shown American voters are worried about the state of the economy, with home prices going through the roof. Both Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have promised to bring them...
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Researchers from Japan believe that timber is a space-grade material that could on day be used to build houses on Mars. Their satellite was crafted from honoki wood without screws or glue to hold it together.
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Union machinists vote Monday on whether to accept Boeing's latest contract offer of a 38 percent pay raise over four years and increased 401(k) contributions. Workers are fighting for the return of the company's pension plan, jettisoned in 2014 over cost concerns. China waits for the result of the US presidential election as Beijing prepares a new...
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The Pacific Ring of Fire is a string of volcanoes. Earthquakes and eruptions are a constant threat as Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki shows.
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What's the best way to boost your brain's capacity for learning? Scientists say novelty and stories are great ways to learn. Sleep and exercise are also key for reducing stress and retaining information.
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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may seem to have opposing stances on science-related issues, but both are pushing for protectionism of US-based science and technology.
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Trump and Harris may seem to have opposing stances on science-related issues, but both are pushing for protectionism of US-based science and technology.
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As we approach the US presidential election, the safety of the candidates, their families and their running mates is paramount, particularly as Republican candidate Donald Trump has already survived two assassination attempts during this election campaign. According to an investigation published by French daily Le Monde, that safety has been...
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Russia has fined Google $20 decillion, or $20 billion trillion trillion, a sum greater than the size of the world's total GDP. We find out why. Also, the EU has launched a probe into e-commerce giant Temu. Meanwhile, European markets closed with their steepest loss for a year. Plus, Americans are expected to spend $11.6 billion on Halloween this...
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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD saw its revenue top 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) in the third quarter, beating its US competitor Tesla for the first time on that particular metric. Sales have been boosted by Chinese government subsidies offered to consumers willing to trade in their petrol-powered cars for EVs or hybrids. Also in this edition,...
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China is a top priority for US foreign and economic policy and the trade tensions between the world's largest economies are set to continue, regardless of who wins the US presidency. FRANCE 24's Beijing correspondent Yena Lee reports on the state of US-China tech rivalry. Also in the show: the UK government outlines £40 billion in tax hikes, in...
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Four months after taking office, the UK's Labour government and its Finance Minister Rachel Reeves are unveiling their first budget to the House of Commons this Wednesday. In this edition, we take a look at the big spending items on the agenda and at how Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government is hoping to reduce the national deficit. Also in the...
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Influencers are being offered millions to support US presidential candidates … and they're under no legal obligation to disclose it. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Indonesia is trying to become a major player across the electric vehicle supply chain, but a wealth in raw materials might not be enough. Meanwhile, the EU has given a...
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The World Bank Group forecasts that oil and commodity prices as a whole will continue to fall next year, in a new "Commodity Markets Outlook" published this Tuesday. The World Bank's Deputy Chief Economist, Ayhan Kose, speaks to FRANCE 24 about the report's findings and what they could mean, especially for developing economies.
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Volkswagen staff have sounded the alarm over plans to slash "tens of thousands" of jobs, cut wages and close three factories across Germany. The carmaker's employee council said management had described the cost-cutting plans as necessary. If confirmed, the restructuring will mark a symbolic blow to German industry. Also in the show: FRANCE 24...
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Researchers predicting a thousand-fold increase in e-waste from AI computer servers by 2030 called for recycling strategies to reduce the environmental impact.
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For the first time since 2009, Japan's ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, has lost its majority. In this edition, we look at the role played by the cost-of-living crisis in the result and what this could mean for the Japanese economy going forward. The country's central bank, the Bank of...
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Politicians from across the political spectrum are up in arms over healthcare giant Sanofi's plans to sell France's best-known medical drug Doliprane to US investors, a move critics say would lead to a "loss of sovereignty" for the country in a sensitive industry.
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A crew of US and Russian astronauts were treated after landing off the coast of Florida on Friday. The four were onboard the ISS for over seven months, with Hurricane Milton delaying their return.
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With the public demo of Anthropic's "computer use" feature for its Claude chatbot, this was the week that AI "agents" – which can carry out many tasks rather than just answer questions – became viable. FRANCE 24's Tech Editor Peter O'Brien tells us more.
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A lawsuit has been filed against McDonald's over an E. coli outbreak linked to its quarter pounders. Meanwhile, Tesla's stock soared 21 percent after Elon Musk surprised investors with a strong sales forecast. Also, Boeing's crisis just got worse after factory workers voted to extend a crippling strike. Plus, a Polish radio station has replaced...
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Tugunbulak and Tashbulak, in the mountains of Uzbekistan, were bustling medieval centers of Silk Road trade between China, Arabia and Europe. Researchers have now mapped the cities using drone-borne LiDAR.
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As the International Monetary Fund and World Bank mark 80 years since their founding, how can they stay relevant and effective? During the annual fall meeting in Washington, World Bank Senior Managing Director Axel van Trotsenburg told FRANCE 24 that reforms are underway, but need to happen more quickly.
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Tugunbulak and Tashbulak, in the mountains of Uzbekistan, were bustling medieval centers of Silk Road trade between China, Arabia and Europe. Researchers have now mapped the cities using drone-borne LiDAR.
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Boeing has reported a staggering $6.2 billion loss for the third quarter, as it grapples with its ongoing financial, safety, and reputational problems. New CEO Kelly Ortberg said the American aerospace giant is at a "crossroads", as he seeks to turn the page on years of crises. Aviation expert Anita Mendiratta tells FRANCE 24 that Ortberg faces an...
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Boeing workers have voted to continue their strike, with 64 percent of them rejecting the latest offer that included a 35 percent wage hike over four years. The strike, now running for nearly six weeks, is worsening the planemaker's already dire financial situation. Boeing logged more than $6 billion in net loss in the latest quarter. But first,...
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In this edition of Entre Nous, we speak to Elizabeth Milovidov, the founder of DigitalParentingCoach.com, about how to make sure our children are safe when using social media. She explains what to look out for on Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.
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Watching a biopic about a wrongly convicted man boosted empathy towards incarcerated people and increased support for reforms to the US criminal justice system, according to a new scientific study.
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Tokyo Metro, the main operator of the Japanese capital's sprawling underground rail network, made a stellar market debut on Wednesday in the country's biggest IPO in six years. Its shares rose 45 percent on its first day. Plus, FRANCE 24's correspondents visit Las Vegas to report on the state of the economy in the key swing state of Nevada.
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Watching a docufilm about a wrongly convicted man boosted empathy towards incarcerated people, and increased support for reforms to the US criminal justice system, according to a new scientific study.
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At this year's BRICS summit, one of the main issues on the agenda is Russian President Vladimir Putin's idea for a payment system to rival SWIFT and bypass Western sanctions. Also, a UN report shows the impact of war has set back development in Gaza by 69 years. In the US presidential race, Kamala Harris is far ahead of Donald Trump when it comes...
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KP.3 was the "predominant" SARS-CoV-2 variant in the US, and was also spreading in Europe. It has now joined with another variant and has become XEC.
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Watching a docufilm about a wrongly convicted man boosted empathy towards incarcerated people, and increased support for reforms to the US criminal justice system, according to a new scientific study.
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With just two weeks to go before American voters choose their next president, Kamala Harris is leading Donald Trump by a wide margin in the money race, having raised nearly $1 billion in a single quarter. But first, as Israel continues its war against Hamas, a new UN report warns the impact of the conflict could set back development in Gaza by 69...
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Cuba has restored 50 percent of electricity to Havana following Hurricane Oscar, but a chronic lack of fuel and deteriorating infrastructure means the crisis is not over yet. Also, the AI boom has caused a surge in electricity demand and in Taiwan, atomic energy could soon be making a comeback as a result. Plus, victims of Brazil's 2015 Mariana...
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Health ministries in Pakistan have confirmed 39 cases of polio after a million children missed polio vaccinations.
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A long-awaited civil trial related to one of Brazil's worst environmental disasters, the 2015 Mariana dam collapse, is getting underway in London. More than 620,000 people, including relatives of 19 people killed in toxic mud, are having their cases heard in one of the largest lawsuits in English history. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks with Tom...
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"Assassin's Creed" played a starring role in the Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony, with a masked figure dressed like the protagonist running across the rooftops of Paris with the Olympic flame. Now, the game's developer Ubisoft is rumoured to be in talks to be taken private, in a possible acquisition by Chinese gaming giant Tencent.
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Space agencies have been busy with three major launch milestones occurring in the space of a week. Meanwhile, the sun is at peak solar activity during its current cycle. DW takes a look at this week's space news.
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European Central Bank policymakers have decided to lower interest rates by a quarter percentage point, a third such cut this year as inflation across the 20-member eurozone came down to 1.7 percent in September. ECB President Christine Lagarde says that while the bank does not expect a recession, downside risks remain amid heightened geopolitical...
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Just how sustainable is your happy hour? The beverage industry is among those facing pressure to mitigate its impact on the environment. In 2021, it accounted for 3.8 percent of global carbon emissions. We take a closer look in this edition of People & Profit.
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A Spanish TV documentary has broadcast claims that Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe and not from Genoa, Italy. But scientists want to see the data before the history books get rewritten.
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A brain network involved in motivation and attention is larger in people with depression. The difference is also visible in people before they develop depression symptoms.
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China's Housing Minister Ni Hong has announced a series of measures to support the country's beleaguered real estate sector, including a ramping-up of lending for unfinished projects. However, the move failed to impress investors and will add to doubts over whether China will actually be able to reach its 5 percent GDP growth target for 2024. Also...
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Can Europe compete? Part of the answer is on display in Hall 5 of the Paris Motor Show, which opened its doors to the public on Tuesday. Chinese maker BYD is signalling its play for the French market with affordable – albeit subsidised – fully electric models. We ask about EU pushback against those subsidies, and how the homegrown competition...
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As Big Tech companies consume more energy for data centres and artificial intelligence, they're under pressure to commit to clean power sources. Amazon has followed in the footsteps of Google and Microsoft in announcing new deals with nuclear power providers. Also in the show: the International Energy Agency hails the dawn of the "Age of...
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A Spanish TV documentary has broadcast claims that Christopher Columbus was a Sephardic Jew from Western Europe and not from Genoa, Italy. But scientists want to see the data before the history books get rewritten.
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Boeing is trying to shore up its struggling finances, to the tune of $35 billion. The US aerospace giant is reeling from six years of safety issues and setbacks, and has recently announced plans to cut 17,000 jobs, or 10 percent of its global workforce. Our Business Editor Kate Moody looks at Boeing's turbulent path. Also in the show: electric...
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The 2024 Ivy Tech Prize for France's young entrepreneur of the year was awarded on Tuesday to François Vonthron, CEO and co-founder of Poppins. The app was designed to help children with dyslexia by using a video game format, with one independent study showing significant progress for users in both reading precision and speed. Some 1.3 million...
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Supermoons are a rare chance to get close to the moon and see it bigger and brighter with your own eyes. The next opportunity will be on October 17.
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Tech giant Google is backing US nuclear energy startup Kairos Power to build seven small reactors which will power one of its artificial intelligence data centres. The deal comes as US energy demand is on the rise because of the increasing number of data centre projects meant to support the development of AI. Also in this edition, locals in...
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Second-hand clothing can help countries meet environmental targets and drive economic growth, but it needs support. A new report says governments need to help unleash the sector's economic potential. Karina Bolin, president of Humana People to People Italia, says it's important to focus on textiles of good quality, rather than fast fashion. Also...
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AI algorthim helps scientists identify a treasure trove of viruses from environmental samples across the planet. None are likely to be harmful.
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France's Economy and Industry ministers, Antoine Armand and Marc Ferracci, are heading to Lisieux this Monday to visit the production sites of popular headache reliever Doliprane. The visit takes place after the maker of the pill, French pharma group Sanofi, said it was in talks to sell off its consumer health business to a US private equity firm....
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Can European industry regain its competitive edge on the global stage? A new EU report penned by former ECB chief Mario Draghi highlights a growing gap in both productivity and innovation, and warns that businesses will face an "existential challenge" without drastic change and significant investment. Tim Figures, a partner and associate director...
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Why have devastating hurricanes like Milton become so common? Ocean warming may be a key factor driving the increase in frequency and severity of storms worldwide.
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France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier will hold a cabinet meeting this Thursday where he'll unveil his budget plan for 2025. His bid to reduce the deficit from 6.1 percent of GDP will be looked at closely on international bond markets and by the country's disparate political forces. Also in this edition, FRANCE 24's Liza Kaminov looks back at the...
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No one showerhead or toothbrush bristle is the same, with US researchers finding a rich, diverse world of viruses living in biofilms coating surfaces in bathrooms across the US and Europe.
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Global trade tensions are heating up, as China announces new tariffs on imports of European brandy. The move follows the EU decision to raise tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, following similar moves by the US and Canada. Greta Peisch, a partner at Wiley Rein LLP and former General Counsel for the US Trade Representative, explains why...
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David Baker, Demis Hassabis and John M. Jumper have been awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their research into designing proteins and predicting their structures.
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The US Justice Department has told a federal judge that it is mulling over recommending that Google be forced to sell parts of its operations, as a way to tackle the monopoly the tech giant holds over the online search market. This could be the biggest antitrust move in the country since the attempted breakup of Microsoft two decades ago. We...
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Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics. They were honored for their research on machine learning with artificial neural networks.
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US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their research into microRNA.
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Physicists John Hopfield and Geoffrey Hinton have been recognized with the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics for their work in research into enabling machine learning with artificial neural networks.
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China's economic planners held a highly anticipated press conference this Tuesday to announce new measures that could boost the country's lagging consumer demand. But the measures fell short of expectations for investors on the stock market, who were expecting major stimulus instead. Also in this edition: Samsung apologises for missing expectations...
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The Nobel Prize is considered the "Mount Everest of science." But it faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress.
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The Nobel Prize is considered the "Mount Everest of science." But it faces criticism over how winners are chosen, and may give a warped idea of scientific progress.
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Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their research into microRNA.
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Since the Hamas-led attacks on October 7, 2023, Israel's economy has struggled to weather the storm of the war in Gaza. Some of its sectors, like defence and technology, have continued to grow while others, like tourism, agriculture and construction, have been badly hit. Meanwhile, the scale of destruction in the Gaza Strip means it will take...
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The Nobel Prize is considered the "Mount Everest of science." But it faces criticism for how the winners get chosen. How relevant is the prize in an era of global research?
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The French government plans to subject the budget to a €60 billion belt-tightening drive next year in the hope of bringing the deficit down to 5 percent of GDP from an estimated more than 6 percent this year. Two-thirds of that sum are to come from spending cuts, and the rest from new taxes. Why does the country find itself in this fiscal hole?...
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Two Harvard students, Caine Ardayfio and AnhPhu Nguyen, say they have hacked a pair of Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses and installed facial recognition software, so that merely looking at someone's face will bring up their name, address, age, biography and any other information available on online databases.
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Any time you see a headline about an asteroid heading towards the planet, you can relax. Big and small asteroids fly by Earth all the time.
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While outbreaks of Marburg virus are rare, there have been several in recent years across sub-Saharan Africa. It's one of the deadliest viral diseases and can be fatal. Here's what you need to know.
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US crude oil jumped slightly after US President Joe Biden said he was "discussing" an Israeli strike on Iranian oil facilities. Chaos builds for shippers as US dockworkers enter their third day of strike action. In several cities across the US, the cost of childcare is overtaking the cost of housing, weighing heavily on families, particularly...
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OpenAI, the company behind artificial Intelligence chatbot ChatGTP, has secured new financing to the tune of $6.6 billion from a variety of investors. The start-up is now valued at $157 billion, on par with such groups as Uber or AT&T. It will have to commit to converting to a for-profit company within two years. Also in this edition: Argentinian...
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Originally approved to help with excess weight and obesity, the injectable Wegovy and its sibling-product Ozempic, which is for type 2 diabetes, have become synonymous with weight loss fads. Here's what you need to know.
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Global benchmarks for oil prices were steadily rising on Wednesday, a day after Iran fired a barrage of missiles against Israel in retaliation for the Israeli army's offensive against Hezbollah. In this edition, FRANCE 24's Charles Pellegrin explains why this could change the trajectory of global oil prices, how the world's energy supply could be...
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed attacks on an oil tanker and another commercial vessel in the Red Sea on Tuesday, the first such attacks in weeks. The Iran-backed militants started targeting merchant ships last year in support of Hamas in Gaza, prompting many shipping companies to take a longer route via the southern tip of the African continent....
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Getting to the moon takes a lot of small steps, like Europe's new LUNA training facility. But it's not there yet. Next step: a moon gravity simulator.
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Amnesty International is accusing big tech platforms of playing an active role in fuelling racist violence. The accusation comes after riots erupted in the UK this summer following the publication of false information on social media, but it also applies to many other issues and conflicts around the world. The issue of online content and free...
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The union representing 45,000 dockworkers in the United States announced a strike at midnight on Tuesday in American ports all the way from Maine to Texas. The workers are asking for better pay and guarantees against automation as the shipping industry has seen skyrocketing profits this year. The industrial action could cause higher inflation and...
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The wholesale price of butter in France hit a record high in September, rocketing to €8,180 compared to €4,260 a year earlier, as an epidemic among cows affected production. But first: a new, common digital payment system has been launched in France, Belgium and Germany, backed by 16 major banks. The platform, "Wero", enables...
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With private insurer losses expected to top $6 billion, Hurricane Helene is another reminder of climate change's impact on the US home insurance market. Also in this edition: the UK's last coal-fired power plant gets set to shut down after 54 years as the country pursues its green energy transition.
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Scientists want to build a 90km Future Circular Collider to study the Higgs boson particle. At an estimated cost $17 billion, is it worth it?
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OpenAI, the world's most valuable AI startup, has just lost another executive. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati is one of more than 20 key staff who have departed this year, leaving CEO Sam Altman with just one of his fellow co-founders.
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Amnesty International is accusing big tech platforms of playing an active role in fuelling racist violence. The accusation comes after riots erupted in the UK this summer following the publication of false information on social media, but it also applies to many other issues and conflicts around the world. The issue of online content and free...
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This week we look at ethical fashion in the age of "direct-to-consumer" giants like China's Shein and Temu. Thanks to their business model based on ultra-fast design and production, consumers can purchase a new look at incredibly low prices. But at what cost for the environment and worker wellbeing? Charles Pellegrin talks to Kamila Boudova, a...
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The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development issued an updated report this Thursday on growth prospects in all the regions where it operates. Its Chief Economist Beata Javorcik spoke to FRANCE 24 specifically about the challenges facing the economies of conflict-hit countries like Lebanon, Ukraine and Russia.
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As France's newly-formed government faces pressure to finalise its spending plans for 2025, Budget Minister Laurent Saint-Martin says the state of public finances is worse than was expected only a few days ago, and that this year's budget shortfall could top 6 percent of GDP – far above the government's earlier estimate of 5.1 percent. Plus,...
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The moon may be 384,400 kilometers away, but an accurate replica of its surface has opened in Germany. Astronauts from around the world will use it to train for missions to the moon.
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The moon may be 384,400 kilometers away, but an accurate replica of its surface has opened in Germany. Astronauts from around the world will use it to train for missions to the moon.
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In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, the US state of California has sued ExxonMobil for fraud over plastic recycling. The state's attorney general accuses the oil giant of deceiving the public for decades by promoting recycling as a solution to plastic waste management while knowing that it isn't viable to do so at scale. FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks...
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Executives from Volkswagen and labour leaders are meeting this Wednesday in Hanover to discuss a new labour agreement. In the face of increased competition and high costs, the company has called for drastic cost-cutting measures. In this edition, we look at why the storied German industrial champion has hit a rough patch. Plus, our correspondents...
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CERN has been an epicenter of scientific breakthroughs since 1954, including the discovery of the Higgs boson. Scientists there hope a new, larger particle smasher will lead them to more discoveries for years to come.
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The governor of the People's Bank of China, Pan Gongsheng, has announced new measures meant to boost the country's ailing economy. China's central bank is lowering its benchmark interest rate as well as reducing the cash requirement that banks are supposed to hold in a bid to free up lending capacity and reach the government's target of 5 percent...
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against a "hostile takeover" of Commerzbank, after Italy's UniCredit revealed it had significantly increased its stake in Germany's second-largest bank, from 9 percent to 21 percent. Plus, with New York's Climate Week underway alongside the UN General Assembly, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer speaks to Gregory...
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We think of memory as a reliable recording of our lives. But we also have false memories, often pieced together from communal experience. Those false memories shape our identity the same as the real ones do.
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Although the devices have lithium-ion batteries that can catch fire or explode, it is more likely the pagers were sabotaged.
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France's new economic team is led by two young and relatively unknown members of President Macron's pro-business coalition. They face a host of fiscal challenges as they try to reduce deficits without raising taxes on France's middle class.
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