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Are leading artificial intelligence companies doing enough to keep us safe from the potential harms of their products? According to the nonprofits SaferAI and the Future of Life Institute, based in Paris and Brussels respectively, the answer is "no". We tell you more in this edition of Tech 24.
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Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt has put out a statement after a French woman was swindled into sending her life savings – €830,000 – after being scammed by his AI likeness. The woman appeared on primetime television on French channel TF1, claiming the fraudster sent daily photos, videos and even IDs as Brad Pitt, claiming the money was needed...
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TikTok plans to shut US operations of its social media app used by 170 million Americans on Sunday, when a federal ban is set to take effect, barring a last-minute reprieve, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Nadine Strossen, New York Law School Professor Emerita and Senior Fellow at the...
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Donald Trump's incoming national security adviser, Mike Waltz, says the incoming US president will put measures in place to keep TikTok from going dark, as a possible ban looms. A law requiring TikTok's Chinese owner ByteDance to either sell its US operation or face a ban is coming into effect on Sunday, unless the US Supreme Court overturns it....
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Romania is repeating elections after allegations of political interference by Russia via TikTok. Elon Musk has used X to promote German far-right party AfD. Scientists want to know whether any of this affects voters.
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In the middle of Dry January, many people are trying to keep the festive cheer alive, all while staying sober. No- and low-alcoholic beverages are increasingly popular and the industry's biggest players are scrambling to find ways to profit from the trend. But how long will the buzz last? In this edition of People & Profit, FRANCE 24's Charles...
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Estimates of the cost to reconstruct the devastated Gaza Strip after more than a year of bombardment range from $50 to 80 billion and beyond. The UN says that if Israel's nearly two-decade blockade of Gaza continues, it would take 350 years for the enclave's economy to recover. We take a closer look in this edition.
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As a ceasefire deal is reached between Israel and Hamas, FRANCE 24's Yuka Royer takes a look at the economic and social costs of the war in Gaza. The United Nations has repeatedly warned about famine spreading across the territory, with food inflation reaching more than 400 percent and real GDP shrinking by 86 percent in the first half of 2024....
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission has filed a lawsuit against Elon Musk for not disclosing his 5 percent stake in Twitter in a timely manner in early 2022, ahead of his takeover of the platform later that year. The SEC says this created an artificially low stock price that deprived Twitter stock owners of as much as $150 million. Musk's...
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The tiny British overseas territory of St. Helena, where Napoleon was sent into exile, is now the proud owner of the world's most remote EV charging point. The South Atlantic island currently only has four electric cars, but is hoping to go all electric as part of a broader push to become carbon neutral. But first, in his general policy speech in...
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Testing new antibiotics in India, South Africa or Brazil, where they are needed most, makes scientific sense. But it's not without challenges. If the drugs lack global viability, they are less likely to get used.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 days ago)
Many of the social media platforms used by our children and young people are undergoing big changes. Last week, Meta announced it will no longer have fact-checkers for Facebook and Instagram in the US, while TikTok faces either a US ban or being sold. We speak to Dr Elizabeth Milovidov, a digital parenting expert and thought leader on online safety...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 days ago)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a plan to tax non-residents from outside the EU up to 100 percent for real estate purchases, this as Spain faces a housing crisis. Also in this edition: TikTok denies reports that Chinese officials are exploring its sale to Elon Musk as a US ban on the app looms.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (4 days ago)
As it embarks on its final week, the Biden administration has announced sweeping new rules to control the export of US-made advanced AI chips. The new curbs are not just aimed at China, Russia, Iran and North Korea, but at most of the world – with the exception of just 18 of the US's closest allies. Plus, global oil prices continue to rise and...
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It's widely expected that the United States will leave the World Health Organization when Donald Trump becomes president. Experts say it would be a lose-lose for the US and global health.
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The wildfires that have devastated the Los Angeles area are projected to carry an economic cost of up to $150 billion, with residents navigating an increasingly difficult insurance market as firms shy away from the risk of frequent natural disasters. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Bangladesh's garment industry is on the rebound, but...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
The re-election of Donald Trump as US president has generated a climate of uncertainty over US economic policy for 2025, with Trump and his team vowing to increase tariffs on most imported goods. How will Trump's return impact the global economy? From the United States to China by way of Europe, we take a comprehensive look at what global trade,...
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday announced changes to content moderation on Facebook and Instagram that have been long sought by conservatives. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks to Henry Peck, Senior Campaigner on Digital Threats at Global Witness. He says that Meta, like X, is in a "race to the bottom" and is washing its hands of the...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
Consumer prices in China grew barely 0.1% in December compared to a year before, marking the fourth consecutive month that price increases have slowed down. This raises the threat of a deflationary spiral which would further damage the country's economy. The Chinese government has made boosting domestic consumer spending its top priority for 2025....
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A collection of reviews in the journal Neuron reflects on progress in understanding the impact of aging on the brain, but many questions remain unanswered.
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Tech companies showing off their latest innovations at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, one of the world's biggest industry events, are gearing up for a new era of protectionism under a second Trump presidency. With more than a third of the world's consumer electronics made in China, industry groups expect prices to significantly rise for consumers in the...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
Social media giant Meta – home to Facebook, Instagram and Threads – is scrapping its independent fact-checking programme, instead pivoting to a "community notes" style closer to Elon Musk's X. This means that users on the platform will themselves do the flagging and correcting instead of fact-checking experts and organisations. CEO Mark...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A week ago)
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, has abruptly announced it will get rid of independent fact-checkers in the US and replace them with a "community notes" system like the one used on X. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said there had been too much accidental censorship. Human rights groups accused him of currying favour with the incoming Trump...
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A person hospitalized with H5N1 bird flu has died, marking the first fatality linked to the currently circulating infection in the US. Human-to-human spread has not been detected, so what's the real risk?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
The Flamanville 3 EPR nuclear reactor, France's most powerful to date, finally began providing electricity to French homes on Saturday after a plethora of technical setbacks led to a 12-year delay and a four-fold increase in the project's overall cost.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
US Steel and Nippon Steel have filed lawsuits in Washington in a bid to overturn last week's decision by the Biden administration to block their planned merger. In a scathing statement, the steelmakers accused the outgoing president of making the move for political gain. They also sued the USW union and rival bidder Cleveland-Cliffs, accusing them...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
The US Department of Defense has added Chinese social media giant Tencent and battery leader CATL to a list of firms it says work with the Chinese military. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Nippon Steel vows to keep trying to acquire US Steel under the new Trump administration, and the 2025 CES gets underway in Las Vegas.
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An outbreak of human metapneumovirus in China has raised concerns of another widespread respiratory illness. HMPV has likely been around for centuries, and it has likely infected most people once in their lifetime.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 weeks ago)
France's new ministers for finance and public accounts are meeting with top MPs to kick off talks aimed at getting a 2025 budget passed, this as concern grows over the country's ballooning deficit and debt. Also, New York City rolls out America's first-ever congestion pricing programme, aimed at funding repairs to the metropolis' dilapidated subway...
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French author Jules Verne gave us some astoundingly accurate predictions of future technological advances. His stories inspired many scientists and inventors to make his visions a reality.
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Norovirus cases are spiking in the US. They cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea — and spread fast. Here's what you need to know about the germs and how to protect yourself.
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Norovirus cases are spiking in the US. They cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea - and spread fast. Here's what you need to know about the germs and how to protect yourself.
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New space missions will aim to measure Earth's biomass from space, return stranded astronauts to Earth and prepare for landing humans on the moon. DW explains what's in store for 2025.
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Money worries, a difficult relationship or an illness — external circumstances are often thought to be the reason for depression. But why do some people develop depression and others don't?
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What do ADHS, sex, cocaine, nova explosions, spiders and seismology have in common? There are all topics we wrote and you read in 2024.
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The spacecraft signaled to researchers that it had survived the close brush with the sun and was in "good health."
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Sweet, healthy, and calorie-free? Allulose is said to be all of these — and good for people with diabetes because it increases insulin sensitivity. DW looks into the science behind the hype.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
With just days to go before Christmas, thousands of Amazon workers across the US have walked off the job. Also in this edition: European stocks fell on the Fed's inflation outlook, while US stocks rebounded after being rattled on Wednesday. Meanwhile the US is once again facing the prospect of a government shutdown. Finally, you can now call...
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Scientists are using COVID-19 vaccine technologies to develop better vaccines against influenza viruses, including H5N1 bird flu. The research could make annual flu jabs much more effective.
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The mining industry plays a key role in the world's energy transition, providing the critical minerals and metals needed for new, green technology. It's also facing pressure to reduce its own carbon footprint, and protect the communities affected by its mining activity around the world. Mike Henry, chief executive officer of BHP, says the world's...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
US President-elect Donald Trump has upended bipartisan efforts to avert a government shutdown, after he rejected a stopgap bill and pressed Republican lawmakers to either renegotiate it or risk their political careers. The new bill would have kept federal funding running at the current level until March after the current short-term spending plan...
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Recent study suggests everyday things made from black electronic plastics like spatulas and take away containers are leaching harmful chemicals into your cooking oil.
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Dominique Pelicot's case has shocked the world. Why do people rape others, especially when sexual assault is always traumatizing and demeaning for its victims? Research shows the motivations behind it vary.
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The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates for the third time this year, to 4.25-4.5 percent. But the central bank indicated it would likely slow the pace of its rate cuts in the coming year, as prices remain high. Rodney Sullivan, from the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business, says "the signal that the Fed is giving is that they...
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The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there's evidence that 15th-century colonialists spread Syphilis worldwide.
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The sexually transmitted disease originated in the Americas 8,000 years ago. But there's evidence that 15th Century colonialists spread Syphilis worldwide.
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In this Science segment, we take a closer look at Google's announcement that it has cracked a key challenge in quantum computing, with a new chip capable of almost unfathomable speeds. Dubbed Willow, the chip performed a standard test in under five minutes, whereas today's fastest supercomputers would have taken billions of years. So what exactly...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Japanese carmakers Nissan and Honda have confirmed talks aimed at deepening their cooperation as they struggle to compete with Chinese EV startups. We take a closer look. Also in this edition: Italy's Unicredit raises its stake in German lender Commerzbank, and DR Congo accuses Apple's subsidiaries of trafficking in conflict minerals.
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Some mothers battle with depression after the birth of a baby. But new dads can also experience postpartum depression. An early intervention program might help treat the mood disorder.
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US President-elect Donald Trump appeared jointly with Masayoshi Son, the CEO of Japan's SoftBank, announcing the group's plan to invest $100 billion in the United States over the next four years. Son said Trump's election victory had boosted his confidence in the US economy. Meanwhile, Canada's finance minister resigns, citing disagreements with...
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While best known as a problem affecting women, postpartum depression also affects men. An early intervention program might provide a way forward for new dads, according to a study in Pakistan.
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The UK has officially become a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), joining 11 existing members including Australia, Japan and Canada. The CPTPP rose from the ashes of the TPP, which was signed in 2016 but was never ratified after Donald Trump pulled the US out of the deal. Plus, France has a...
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Quantum computers will be much faster than conventional ones. But their error rate is still too high. It's hoped Google's new processing chip will improve their performance and make them ready for everyday use.
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The importance of developing a vaccine for herpes infections is highlighted by a new report showing one in five people live with most common form of genital infection .
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Iran may look increasingly isolated on the international stage, but cybersecurity companies say its extensive network of hackers is working hard to pursue the government's strategic interests. One person who's being used as a pawn in a massive cyber campaign is FRANCE 24's technology editor Peter O'Brien.
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FOMO, or Fear of Missing Out, is a very real thing. But it's not necessarily the fear of missing out on a Taylor Swift concert or a football game. It's more about missing social time.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Artificial intelligence could transform the future of sound. The market for generative AI in the music industry is taking off, with both huge opportunities and substantial risks for creative professions. A study by Goldmedia consulting and research group found that music creators could lose up to 27 percent of their revenue by 2028 as a direct...
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Research shows that adopting a healthy diet can reduce chronic pain. Food will never replace the power of painkillers, but scientists are finding out which foods help reduce pain, and why.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange, a first for the US president-elect, after he was named "Person of the Year " by Time magazine. Plus, the European Central Bank cut interest rates again as the focus shifts from fighting inflation to supporting the Eurozone economy amid sluggish growth and political uncertainty.
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In Mexico, heat overwhelmingly kills young people rather than the elderly, a new study finds. Global warming could make this worse.
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The importance of developing a vaccine for herpes infections is highlighted by a new report showing one in five people live with most common form of genital infection .
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Young people account for 75% of heat-related deaths in Mexico, a new study has found. Safe heat conditions are likely much lower than expected.
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Australia's labour government unveiled a new scheme this Thursday that would tax social media platforms if they fail to agree to compensate local media publishers. The plan is meant to provide support to an industry that has lost hundreds of jobs and seen advertising revenue dwindle. Also, the death of a 26-year-old white collar worker in India...
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French lawmakers are considering emergency financing laws to avoid a potential shutdown of government services. The budget which ex-PM Michel Barnier attempted to force through parliament was a key factor in the no-confidence vote that toppled his government. With the government's future in limbo, any delay could leave the French state – and...
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Google on Wednesday unveiled Gemini 2.0, a new artificial intelligence (AI) model designed to tackle more conceptual work and thinking done by humans amid fierce competition from the world's leading tech companies.
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Young people account for 75% of heat-related deaths in Mexico, a new study has found. Safe heat conditions are likely much lower than expected.
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A survey on the outlook of French businesses released by the Bank of France shows that the country's industrial and construction sectors have reached levels of uncertainty last seen during the 2022 energy crunch. This comes as Emmanuel Macron is expected to name a prime minister who will be tasked with forming a new government, thereby pushing back...
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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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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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US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun's Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine recognizes their research into microRNA.
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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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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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US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun have been awarded the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine for their research into microRNA.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
China's antitrust authorities announced the opening of an investigation into Nvidia over a possible breach of a deal struck back in 2020. The move is part of a wider US-China confrontation regarding chip technology which can power artificial intelligence systems, military equipment and cyber warfare infrastructure. Washington had ramped up its...
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A mysterious 'Disease X' is spreading in a remote region of Congo. Experts say it's probably a known illness — but which one? And can it be treated?
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (A month ago)
As Syrian rebels topple the government of Bashar al-Assad in Damascus, we take stock of what over a decade of fighting has done to the country's economy. Syria's GDP has been decimated by the conflict's human and material toll, while the Syrian pound has plummeted. On its last legs, the cash-strapped regime grasped at any opportunities to bring in...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 months ago)
Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines as the virus continues to spread among livestock in the United States. Some experts say H5N1 may mutate into an international public health threat.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
The world produces some 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. About half of all plastic is designed to be single use, that is, thrown away after being used just once. Hopes for a global treaty to tackle plastic production and waste faded at the start of December, when UN-backed talks failed to reach an agreement on curbing plastic...
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Nations are buying H5N1 bird flu vaccines as the virus continues to spread among livestock in the US. Some experts say H5N1 may mutate into an international public health threat.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
What's in a name? When it comes to AI, a name can mean a huge data protection headache. This week, the internet was fascinated by a list of people that the AI chatbot ChatGPT refuses to talk about. And it's changing the debate around your "right to be forgotten” online.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
French President Emmanuel Macron lashed out at the far left and the far right for uniting an "anti-Republican front" to bring down the government after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted by a vote of no-confidence. He promised to name a new prime minister within days and that a special budget bill would be tabled by mid-December. Yuka Royer...
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What's the best way to boost your brain's capacity for learning? Neuroscientists say novelty and stories are great ways to learn. Sleep and exercise are also key for reducing stress and retaining information.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
As France's National Assembly voted to oust Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government, we look at how markets have responded to the news. Chief among investor concerns are what this latest chapter in French political life will mean for the country's growing national deficit and its ability to pay off debt. Credit ratings agency Moody's said in a...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
A day after the US government announced new export restrictions hitting China's chip industry, Beijing retaliated with a ban on the sale of key minerals like gallium and germanium to the United States. Plus, after its bizarre rebranding campaign was met with a social media storm, Jaguar unveiled its next-generation, all-electric concept car as it...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 months ago)
These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, and it's making them more deadly and harder to treat.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 months ago)
These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, and it's making them more deadly and harder to treat.
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 months ago)
Researchers have been using AI to predict new antibiotic agents. Observers said the fight against antimicrobial resistance is gaining momentum.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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....
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (2 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (2 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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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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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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,...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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...
ReadDeutsche Welle - Science (3 months ago)
Researchers predicting a thousand-fold increase in e-waste from AI computer servers by 2030 called for recycling strategies to reduce the environmental impact.
ReadFrance24 - Business & Tech (3 months ago)
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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