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Asian tech stocks drop sharply after US midterm election results

Asian tech stocks fell sharply due to fears of tighter AI regulations following strong Democratic midterm election results. Investors are concerned that new restrictions on data center development could hinder...

France 24 · 8 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Democrats gain optimism for Senate majority ahead of November midterms

France 24 · 10 days ago

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Democrats celebrate early midterm victories at Los Angeles watch party

France 24 · 10 days ago

Politics

France deploys 70,000 police to manage anti-government protests against Macron's reforms

France 24 · 13 hours ago

Politics

European leaders demand seat at Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi.

France 24 · 1 day ago

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Producers seek new James Bond after Daniel Craig's departure

The search for the next James Bond, following Daniel Craig's departure, is igniting discussions about the character's future amid changing societal values. The choice of the new Bond actor could significantly...

France 24 · 1 day ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

Russia employs hoax threats, cyber attacks against Europe, expert warns

Russia is employing hoax threats and cyber attacks as part of a hybrid warfare strategy to undermine European stability, knowing that European nations are unlikely to retaliate with similar tactics. This...

France 24 · 1 day ago · 1 min read

War & Conflict

Over 1,400 Africans, including 300 Tunisians, join Russia’s Ukraine war effort

Over 1,400 Africans, including 300 Tunisians, have been recruited by Russian private military companies to fight in Ukraine since early 2023, drawn by promises of high pay amidst high unemployment. This...

France 24 · 1 day ago · 2 min read

Business

Nvidia board considers removing CEO Jensen Huang amid spy allegations

Nvidia's board is considering the removal of CEO Jensen Huang due to concerns over his leadership amid allegations of extramarital affairs, including one linked to a Chinese spy. This potential leadership...

France 24 · 2 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Gadi Eisenkot proposes legislative agenda to overturn Netanyahu's policies

Gadi Eisenkot has proposed a legislative agenda to reverse key policies of Benjamin Netanyahu's government, including a state inquiry into the October 7 Hamas attack, term limits for prime ministers, and...

France 24 · 2 days ago · 2 min read

Politics

Teddy Riner announces presidential bid, challenging Le Pen and Mélenchon

Teddy Riner, the four-time Olympic judo champion, has announced his candidacy for the French presidency, aiming to provide an alternative to traditional political figures like Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc...

France 24 · 3 days ago · 2 min read

Health

Doctors Without Borders reports movement restrictions hinder West Bank healthcare access

Doctors Without Borders reports that Palestinians in the West Bank continue to face severe movement restrictions, hindering access to essential healthcare despite recent Israeli military withdrawals. This...

France 24 · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Anthropic plans IPO to reach $1.4 trillion valuation with 825 million shares

Anthropic plans to launch an IPO selling 825 million shares priced between $70 and $78, potentially valuing the company at $1.4 trillion. This move aims to secure capital for competition with major players...

France 24 · 3 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Global carbon emissions drop 0.4% in early 2024 amid high oil prices

Global carbon emissions fell by 0.4% in early 2024 due to high oil prices, marking the first decline since 2020, as demand for gasoline and diesel decreased. This dip is fragile and could reverse without...

Ars Technica · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

UN reports world missed climate targets at COP31 meeting

UN announced world missed

Inside Climate News · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Environment

Nearly 200 countries prepare for COP31 climate meeting in Antalya, Türkiye

The COP31 climate meeting will take place in Antalya, Türkiye, starting November 6, 2023, with nearly 200 countries discussing urgent climate challenges and commitments. Key topics include financing for...

Scientific American · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Environment

Global fossil CO₂ emissions expected to drop 0.4% by 2026

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels are expected to decrease by 0.4% in 2026 due to increased adoption of solar and wind energy and the impact of the Iran conflict on energy markets. This decline...

Phys.org · 4 days ago · 1 min read

Business

Nvidia faces class-action lawsuit over Huang's ties to Chinese operative

Nvidia and CEO Jensen Huang are facing a class-action lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors about Huang's ties to a suspected Chinese intelligence operative, potentially impacting the company's valuation...

France 24 · 4 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Gunman kills six in Krakow, police discover three more bodies at home

A gunman killed six people and injured sixteen in Krakow, an attack classified as terrorism due to the suspect's far-right beliefs. Authorities later found three more bodies in his home, raising concerns about...

France 24 · 6 days ago · 1 min read

Politics

Isaac Herzog appoints Gadi Eisenkot to form Israeli government amid deadlock

Israeli President Isaac Herzog appointed former army chief Gadi Eisenkot to form a government after the recent election resulted in a political deadlock. Eisenkot has 28 days to build a coalition amid ongoing...

France 24 · 7 days ago · 1 min read

Religion & Faith

Pope Francis urges Uruguay's Catholics to foster dialogue and unity

Pope Francis urged Uruguay's Catholics to act as “bridge builders” during his visit, emphasizing the need for dialogue and social cohesion in a polarized society. This call comes at a pivotal time as the...

France 24 · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Religion & Faith

Pope Leo begins 12-day South America tour in Uruguay

Pope Leo arrived in Uruguay to begin a 12-day tour of South America, marking a personal return to the region where he served for nearly two decades. His visit aims to address social issues like poverty and...

France 24 · 7 days ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Russell Brand convicted of rape and three sexual assaults in London

Russell Brand was found guilty of rape and three sexual assaults by a London jury on November 5, involving multiple victims, including a minor. His conviction highlights the growing demand for accountability...

France 24 · 8 days ago · 1 min read

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Meta tests prediction-market app; DOJ seeks $1.2 billion from Binance hack

Google Pixel bug exposes Private Space content during mode switch

Google announces end of Pixel 10 Magic Cue, introduces Proactive Assistance

Apple introduces Local Lists feature in iOS 27 for personalized recommendations

Reijnders leads Netherlands to 7-0 victory over Greece, Germany wins 3-1

Mohamed Salah sets Egypt scoring record in 5-0 win over Malawi

Fitness obsessed & 'control freak' - what can Man Utd expect from Pochettino?

'I don’t feel sorry for you!' - Jamie Carragher delivers brutal verdict on Michael Carrick after Manchester United sacking

ABT offers up to $1,200 off appliances and electronics in November 2026

Canadian airports accommodate extra flights amid North American outage chaos.

Jensen Huang faces scrutiny over second alleged relationship with Nvidia employee

Colette Kress named interim CEO of Nvidia after Jensen Huang's resignation

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