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Amundi's Q1 inflows beat expectations on Asian JV contribution: Amundi , Europe's biggest fund manager, posted better-than-expected first-quarter inflows on ...
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TotalEnergies hails progress in on-site solar generation contracts: TotalEnergies said on Sunday it had exceeded 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of long-term solar power ...
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NBCU Fuels Advertisers’ Olympic-Sized Appetites for Programmatic and Shoppable Food Delivery
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Paris's Moulin Rouge windmill blades collapse overnight: The wings of the iconic French landmark fell off overnight for reasons not yet known ...
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Quick Glance: Unexpected Collapse of Moulin Rouge Windmill Blades in Paris
- The red windmill blades of the famous Moulin Rouge cabaret collapsed unexpectedly onto the street.
- The cabaret's technicians conduct routine checks on the windmill mechanism, so far without any issues.
- The fire department verified that the collapse resulted in no injuries.
- The Moulin Rouge cabaret in Paris is renowned for its iconic red windmill blades and is a popular landmark.
Macron's grand ambitions for Europe ahead of EU elections: In a speech in Paris on Thursday, the French president called for a stronger EU defense and proposed ...
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2024/04/26/macron-s-grand-ambitions-for-europe-ahead-of-eu-elections_6669584_4.html
Paris landmark: Mill wheel of cabaret Moulin Rouge crashes: Paris has to renovate another landmark: the mill wheel from the Moulin Rouge Theater fell onto the ...
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'Some US states have gone much further than France in constitutionally protecting reproductive freedom'
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/20/some-us-states-have-gone-much-further-than-france-in-constitutionally-protecting-reproductive-freedom_6669007_23.html
Paris names new king of the crusty baguette in its annual bread-baking prize: Competing baguettes were evaluated for taste, look, texture, airiness and the ...
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France and Germany sign deal to co-develop 'tank of the future': The French and German defense ministers agreed to jointly develop a new battle tank platform ...
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/04/26/france-germany-sign-deal-on-tank-of-the-future_6669646_143.html
Louvre exhibition zooms in on history and those behind the modern Olympics: Three months before the start of the Paris Olympics, the Louvre will add its cultural ...
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Why Mastercard Could Be 20% Undervalued: Mastercard has achieved impressive revenue and earnings growth rates, surpassing its closest rivals ...
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Boeing reports first revenue drop in 7 quarters as deliveries decline: Boeing on Wednesday reported its first quarterly revenue drop in seven quarters, but the U ...
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Quick Glance: Boeing faces revenue decline after 7 quarters with decreasing deliveries
- Boeing experienced a revenue decline in the last quarter, marking the first time in seven quarters as aircraft deliveries decrease.
- The quarterly revenue amounted to $16.57 billion, surpassing the expectations of $16.23 billion.
- Boeing aims to deliver a significant portion of its inventory of 737s and 787s by the end of the year to generate much-needed capital.
- Operating margins at Boeing's defense business improved to 2.2% in the quarter, compared to a negative value of 3.2% a year ago.
Tesla profits drop 55% as Elon Musk dodges cheap car questions: Tesla spent $1 billion on GPUs even as its profit margins shrank by half.
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France's sports minister: 'The Games will bring in far more to the nation than they cost'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/17/france-s-sports-minister-the-games-will-bring-in-far-more-to-the-nation-than-they-cost_6668682_9.html
Quick Glance: Paris Olympics Flame Lit in Greek Cradle Amid Weather Challenges
- Despite the absence of Apollo, the flame for the Paris Olympics was ignited at the site of the ancient games in southern Greece on Tuesday.
- A backup flame was used as cloudy skies prevented the traditional lighting, where an actress dressed as an ancient Greek priestess typically uses the sun to ignite a silver torch.
- The flame will be carried by torchbearers from Olympia for over 5000 kilometers through Greece before being handed over to the Paris Games organizers in Athens on April 26.
- The Belem, a French three-masted sailing ship, will transport the Olympic flame from Greece to Marseille, arriving on May 8 after visiting the historic site of Olympia.
Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors ...
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TotalEnergies beats expectations despite lower gas prices: French energy giant TotalEnergies posted a 22% decline in first-quarter earnings ...
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Luxury Apartment Rentals for 2024 Paris Olympics See Price Cuts, Low Demand: Locals who’d hoped to turn a big profit by renting out their posh apartments are now ...
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French anti-terrorism authorities arrested a 16-year-old youth after he said on social media that he wanted to die a martyr at the Olympic Games in Paris this ...
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Paris 2024: Olympic flame begins its journey from Greece to France: The Olympic flame is due to arrive in Marseille on May 8, after crossing the Mediterranean ...
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-olympic-flame-begins-its-journey-from-greece-to-france_6668564_9.html
TotalEnergies to Buy Sapura Energy Gas Assets for $530 Million: TotalEnergies SE agreed to buy Sapura Energy Bhd.’s 50% stake in Malaysian natural gas producer ...
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More cash, less screen time: 5 policy takeaways from Macron’s Sorbonne speech: Here’s what you need to know about the French president’s wide-ranging address on ...
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Quick Glance: Macron Calls for Stronger European Defense
- Macron urged Europe to adopt a credible defense strategy less dependent on the US.
- He warned that Europe was not adequately prepared to face global threats like Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Emphasizing European sovereignty, Macron called for autonomy in defense and the economy.
- He advocated for a revision of EU trade policy, prioritizing European suppliers for military equipment.
Limiting Global Warming to 1.5C Would Avoid Two-Thirds of Economic Toll: A temperature rise of 3C would shrink GDP by 10%, but curbing climate change would avoid ...
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LIVE: Sailing ship arrives in Greece to carry Olympic flame to Paris: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Paris's Grand Palais ready for Olympics after major renovations: After three years of renovations, the Grand Palais will host the fencing and taekwondo ...
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Africa Live: Burkina Faso expels French diplomats - BBC News: Relations between Burkina Faso and its former colonial power have soured since the 2022 coup - and ...
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Quick Glance: Africa Focus: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats - BBC News
- Zambia requires $940 million in aid due to ongoing drought.
- Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, to be honored at London Marathon.
- Cape Town airport named Africa's best airport in customer survey.
- Chibok abductee and her three children rescued after 10 years.
TotalEnergies looking at primary listing in New York, says CEO: French oil major TotalEnergies is "seriously" looking at a possible listing in New York ...
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TotalEnergies Eyes South Africa Fuel Trade With Imports Surging: French oil major TotalEnergies SE plans to expand fuel trade with South Africa after a wave of ...
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Riverboat captain can't wait for Paris 2024 opening ceremony: Khalid Driouech can't wait - the 60-year-old Seine riverboat captain is one of 94 set to transport ...
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Our oddest photos of the week: Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
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Five years after devastating fire, race to rebuild Notre-Dame gains pace: Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by a fire in April 2019, is on track to reopen on ...
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TotalEnergies ‘seriously’ looking at moving listing from Paris to New York: Chief executive Patrick Pouyanné says US investors back the group’s prospects and ...
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Gabriel Attal's first 100 days as prime minister, amid turbulent times in France: Appointed to 'regenerate' a stagnant presidential term, the prime minister has ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/16/gabriel-attal-s-first-100-days-as-prime-minister-amid-turbulent-times-in-france_6668607_5.html
IBM to buy HashiCorp in $6.4 billion deal to expand cloud software: International Business Machines will buy HashiCorp in a deal valued at $6.4 billion ...
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EU elections: Former Frontex director and far-right candidate in France accused of complicity in crimes against humanity
lemonde.fr/en/europe/article/2024/04/24/eu-elections-former-frontex-director-and-far-right-candidate-in-france-accused-of-complicity-in-crimes-against-humanity_6669382_143.html
Police cordon off Iran consulate in Paris after reports man threatens to blow himself up
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Teen skater Trew eyeing Paris after rolling off with Laureus award: Resplendent in a pink dress with matching sneakers, 14-year-old Arisa Trew performed a ...
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TotalEnergies chief calls potential EU sanctions on Russian LNG a financial boon: Sanctions on Russian gas from the Yamal LNG project would cause prices to spike ...
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France's air traffic control strikes ground flights across Europe: Delays and flight cancellations were set to impact swathes of Europe on Thursday ...
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Teleperformance: This Hidden Anti-AI Stock Is Now A Strong Buy (Rating Upgrade): Teleperformance stock has dropped 40% and is now down 80% from its peak ...
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Consumer gulf widens as demand for premium and budget foods grows: From Nestle to Danone , food companies are seeing shoppers that want either premium or cheaper ...
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Macron 'shocked' by 'racist reactions' to Aya Nakamura's rumored Olympics performance
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-shocked-by-racist-reactions-to-aya-nakamura-s-rumored-olympics-performance_6668490_7.html
Slovaks crowd-fund ammo for Ukraine: “We will help Ukraine despite our pro-Russian government,” says Slovak campaign.
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Jewish French woman allegedly raped, kidnapped to 'avenge Palestine': A 32-year-old in France faces charges of religiously-motivated death threats and ...
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French air traffic controller strike: Up to 75% of flights canceled in Paris Orly on Thursday
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/04/23/french-air-traffic-controller-strike-up-to-75-of-flights-canceled-in-paris-orly-on-thursday_6669312_19.html
Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games
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New Zealand trampoline couple fall head over heels before Paris: For New Zealand's trampoline gymnastics team, the Paris Olympics will be a labour of love.
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London Marathon: Olympic champion Jepchirchir wins women's race: Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya pulled away late to win the London Marathon women’s ...
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Quick Glance: Jepchirchir Sets New Record, Claims Victory at London Marathon
- Jepchirchir won the 44th London Marathon, breaking the women's-only world record. She crossed the finish line in front of Buckingham Palace in two hours, 16 minutes, and 16 seconds.
- Munyao clinched the men's race in 2:04.01, marking his most significant career triumph. Bekele secured the second position with a time of 2:04.15.
- The participation of around 50,000 runners made this edition of the London Marathon the largest event along the River Thames.
France | Paris: Attacker arrested in Iranian consulate: A man threatens to use an explosive belt at the Iranian consulate in Paris. The incident triggers a major ...
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How Russia targeted France and radicalised Emmanuel Macron: He is now one of Europe’s leading Russia hawks
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/how-russia-targeted-france-and-radicalised-emmanuel-macron
The Catholic Church can't decide what to do with artwork created by predator priests
lemonde.fr/en/religions/article/2024/04/22/the-catholic-church-can-t-decide-what-to-do-with-artwork-created-by-predator-priests_6669123_63.html
Designer of France's high-speed TGV train dies: Jacques Cooper, who designed the first TGV trains that came into service in 1981, died aged 93.
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/designer-of-france-s-high-speed-tgv-train-dies_6668740_7.html
Safran posts higher Q1 revenue, keeps financial targets: French jet engine maker Safran posted an 18.1% year-on-year increase in first-quarter revenue and ...
reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/safran-posts-higher-q1-revenue-keeps-financial-targets-2024-04-26/
The Crookie Delights Paris: Stéphane Louvard married one of his signature croissants with a chocolate chip cookie to come up with the “crookie ...
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Canoe queen Carrington looks to add to New Zealand record haul in Paris: Canoe sprint champion Lisa Carrington became New Zealand's most decorated Olympian at ...
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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav got paid $50 million even as the company lost money
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Quick Glance: GOP's Financial Woes Resolved?
- After positive fundraising headlines for Donald Trump and the Republican National Committee (RNC), it seems the campaign is back on track, but the expenses for success were immense.
- While the Trump-RNC Joint Fundraising Committee, 'Trump 47 Victory', raised millions of dollars, only a fraction of it went towards political activities, exacerbating the financial crisis of the RNC.
- In comparison, the Biden-DNC committee, 'Biden Victory', was able to more effectively redirect funds and financially support Democratic parties in the states.
- A decision by the Federal Election Commission allowed the RNC to use funds from their 'legal' account for campaign advertising, temporarily easing the party's financial crisis but with long-term implications for both parties.
France, Germany Proceed With Plan to Develop New Battle Tank: Germany and France will seal an agreement on Friday to jointly develop a new battle tank as Europe ...
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French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics
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ServiceNow forecasts weak quarterly revenue as businesses trim spending: ServiceNow on Wednesday forecast second-quarter subscription revenue below market ...
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Fire breaks out at Copenhagen's historic stock exchange, spire collapses: A fire hit Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange on Tuesday, one of the Danish capital's most ...
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Quick Glance: Devastating Fire Strikes Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange
- A blaze engulfed Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange in Denmark’s capital on Tuesday, with the spire being consumed by flames and collapsing.
- The fire spread across multiple floors of the monument, leading to the collapse of its roof, as reported by local fire department chief Jakob Vedsted Andersen.
- The tower, standing at 184 feet, featured a distinctive design resembling four intertwined dragons’ tails, symbolizing protection against enemies and fire, as indicated by tourism websites.
- Deputy Prime Minister Troels Lund Poulsen referred to the incident as Denmark’s unique moment akin to Notre Dame, alluding to the 2019 fire in the roof of the Parisian landmark.
France has plan B to river Seine Olympics opening if security requires: France has prepared alternatives to holding the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the ...
reuters.com/world/europe/macron-confident-very-grand-olympics-opening-ceremony-despite-security-threat-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: Security Concerns Prompt Alternatives for France's Olympic Opening Ceremony
- France has developed contingency plans for the July 26 Olympics opening ceremony on the river Seine in response to security concerns, as stated by President Emmanuel Macron on Monday.
- Heightened security alert due to conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, along with the threat of terrorist attacks, has prompted action by the French government.
- Expressing confidence, Macron believes the anticipated Games ceremony with large crowds by the Seine, involving around 160 boats embarking on a 6 km journey, will be a significant achievement.
- The leadership of the United States Olympic and Paralympic teams approves of the security arrangements along the Seine for the opening ceremony, according to the team's security head, Nicole Deal.
German defence minister in Paris for deal on future weapons system: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Paris on Friday for final talks on a joint ...
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Suspected threat situation in Paris: man is said to be threatening an attack - Police seal off Iranian consulate in Paris
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Ahead of Olympics, a packed Paris prison braces for crowds of inmates: A police crackdown that aims to clear a poor suburb of petty crime and street vendors ...
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PSG close in on league title with 4-1 victory over Lyon: Paris St Germain continued their march towards the Ligue 1 title with a 4-1 win at home against ...
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Three Stellantis plants halted due to strike at supplier: Production at three Stellantis assembly plants in Europe has been stopped for several days due to a ...
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Shell, TotalEnergies in Talks for Stakes in Adnoc LNG Plant: Shell Plc and TotalEnergies SE are among several global energy companies in talks to buy stakes in ...
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EU Discord Over Capital Markets Weighs On Top-Level Summit: Welcome to the Brussels Edition, Bloomberg’s daily briefing on what matters most in the heart of the ...
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France: Man suspected of abducting, raping Jewish woman 'to avenge Palestine': The abductor sent messages to victim's mother saying he was going to 'prostitute' ...
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Oracle: Safe Tech Bet In A Volatile Market: Oracle is driving growth across a number of initiatives, including cloud database products and AI-driven medical ...
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Inside the workshop that furnishes France: Since 1964, the Research and Creation Workshop of the Mobilier National has enabled renowned and emerging designers to ...
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Nationals’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt: Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean ...
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French President Emmanuel Macron visits Paris' Grand Palais, which will host Olympic events, to mark 100 days before the opening of the 2024 Paris Games ...
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Paris Olympics 2024: 'Unprecedented' security operation will be in place, says Games chief
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France wants to use Greece’s air defense system for the Olympics, report says: Diplomatic talks began in November, apparently so far without development.
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Russian athletes in limbo as Moscow weighs neutral label at Paris Olympics: With 100 days to go until the Paris Olympics, it’s still not clear whether any ...
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I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
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Quick Glance: Franklin: An Entertaining Historical Series
- Benjamin Franklin (Michael Douglas) embarks on a secret mission to France to garner support in the war for independence against the English.
- The series, with Michael Douglas in the title role, offers an enjoyable portrayal of America's Founding Fathers, although the plot switches between English and subtitled French.
- The interplay of intrigue, deception, and diplomatic negotiations as Franklin tries to secure French support is a central focus of the storyline.
- Michael Douglas shines with his magnetic personality as Franklin in this pleasurable yet not entirely gripping series about the events leading to the birth of a nation.
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