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French Auto Supplier OPmobility Warns of Tough Times Ahead for EV Makers: French automotive supplier OPmobility has warned that electric-vehicle manufacturers ...
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French PM announces crackdown on teen school violence: Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has presented measures for a 'surge of authority' after a series of attacks ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/18/french-pm-announces-crackdown-on-teen-school-violence_6668815_5.html
Parisians warm up for Olympics with workouts in Louvre museum: Parisians warmed up for the coming Olympics with a series of workouts inside the renowned Louvre ...
reuters.com/sports/parisians-warm-up-olympics-with-workouts-louvre-museum-2024-04-24/
French air traffic controllers call off strike, too late for mass cancelations: Unions had called for a major strike on Thursday after a breakdown of ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/24/french-air-traffic-controllers-cancel-strike_6669378_7.html
Why so many Chinese graduates cannot find work: Our number-crunching suggests that their plight could be much worse than previously thought
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/why-so-many-chinese-graduates-cannot-find-work
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Has Taylor Swift peaked?: The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power
economist.com/culture/2024/04/24/has-taylor-swift-peaked
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
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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Why South Korean pop culture rocks and North Korea’s does not: Dictatorship stifles creativity and joy
economist.com/culture/2024/04/22/why-south-korean-pop-culture-rocks-and-north-koreas-does-not
Finally, America’s Congress does right by Ukraine: Disaster has been dodged. But the political malaise that delayed the Ukraine funding bill remains
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/20/finally-americas-congress-does-right-by-ukraine
Kering shares slump after luxury company warns of H1 operating profit drop: Kering's shares slumped on Wednesday, after the French luxury goods company warned it ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/kering-shares-slump-after-luxury-company-warns-h1-operating-profit-drop-2024-04-24/
Luxembourg’s free public transport to be extended across French border with new commuter scheme
euronews.com/travel/2024/04/23/luxembourgs-free-public-transport-to-be-extended-across-french-border-with-new-commuter-sc
Ex-Resistance Olympic torch-bearer still wants to 'change the world': At the age of 102, Melanie Berger-Volle will carry the Olympic torch as high as she can ...
thelocal.fr/20240412/ex-resistance-olympic-torch-bearer-still-wants-to-change-the-world
Time for Kering’s king to consider a step back: Kering Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault was 42 when his father François, the self-made billionaire who’d ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/time-kerings-king-consider-step-back-2024-04-24/
Quick Glance: Time for Kering’s King to Consider a Step Back
- Francois-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, should consider bringing in fresh blood and possibly appointing a new CEO.
- In any sector other than luxury, shareholders might have already stepped in to suggest a change at the helm, but at Kering, founding families tightly control the company.
- The board of Kering should apply pressure on the chairman to at least give up the CEO role.
- Pinault should step back into the chairman's job and leave a new Kering chief the independence they will need.
Efforts to tackle student protests in America have backfired badly: Police intervention at Columbia has provoked protests at other universities
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/23/efforts-to-tackle-student-protests-in-america-have-backfired-badly
Don’t be gloomy about Tesla and its EV rivals : The industry has had a terrible few months. But demand is likely to pick up
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/24/dont-be-gloomy-about-tesla-and-its-ev-rivals
Two years of war have impoverished many Ukrainians: The elderly, the displaced and the disabled are the worst affected
economist.com/europe/2024/04/21/two-years-of-war-have-impoverished-many-ukrainians
French police arrested a man who threatened to blow himself up at Iran's consulate in Paris, but on being searched was found not to be carrying any explosives
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France's DGAC warns of flight disruptions at French airports due to April 25 strike
reuters.com/world/europe/frances-dgac-warns-cancelled-flights-french-airports-due-strike-2024-04-24/
Burkina Faso's pro-Russia junta expels French diplomats: The junta has accused three diplomats of "subversive activities", which France has denied.
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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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Novak Djokovic tells CNN he has visualized winning record-breaking 25th grand slam title
edition.cnn.com/2024/04/23/sport/novak-djokovic-record-grand-slam-laureus-spt-intl/index.html
Quick Glance: Awards for Bonmati and Djokovic at Laureus Awards
- Spain's Aitana Bonmati, a midfielder and World Cup winner, was named Sportswoman of the Year, while Novak Djokovic from Serbia received the top men's award at the Laureus ceremony on Monday.
- Tom Brady presented Djokovic with his fifth Laureus Award following an impressive 2023 performance, including winning the U.S. Open and tying Margaret Court's record for 24 Grand Slam titles.
- Jude Bellingham was honored as the Breakthrough Player of the Year, and Simone Biles took home the Comeback of the Year award.
- Nominees for the Laureus World Sports Awards are chosen by global media, with the winners selected by the 69 members of the Laureus World Sports Academy.
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
Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it: Only America’s courts can save the video app now
economist.com/business/2024/04/24/congress-tells-china-sell-tiktok-or-well-ban-it
Quick Glance: Measures Against TikTok: Biden Sets Deadline for Sale
- President Biden has signed legislation requiring ByteDance to fully divest from TikTok within a year or potentially face a nationwide ban.
- This action poses a significant challenge to the future of the video-streaming app in the U.S. and escalates the technological conflict between America and China.
- TikTok plans to take legal action against the Biden administration, citing concerns that the law could impede the free speech of millions of Americans.
- This requirement was incorporated into a bill providing foreign aid for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan, mandating ByteDance to sell its stake in TikTok within 12 months under the threat of closure.
Reasons to be cheerful about Generation Z: They are not doomed to be poor and anxious
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/reasons-to-be-cheerful-about-generation-z
Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Muguruza retires: Spain's former world number 1 and Wimbledon and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza announced her ...
reuters.com/sports/tennis/former-wimbledon-french-open-champion-muguruza-retires-2024-04-20/
Primary schools in Britain are beginning to close : A baby bust is starting to work its way through the system
economist.com/britain/2024/04/11/primary-schools-in-britain-are-beginning-to-close
Nestlé subsidary Perrier destroys two million bottles of water after 'fecal' bacteria discovery
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/24/nestle-subsidary-destroys-two-million-bottles-of-water-after-fecal-bacteria-discovery
Israel responds to Iran’s barrage with a symbolic strike: Both sides have a chance to de-escalate their conflict, at least for now
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/19/israel-responds-to-irans-barrage-with-a-symbolic-strike
Israel should not rush to strike back at Iran: Instead it should try a novel response to Iran’s missile attack: restraint
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/israel-should-not-rush-to-strike-back-at-iran
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Leading French left-wing MP Mathilde Panot investigated for pro-Palestine comments
middleeasteye.net/news/france-top-left-wing-mp-mathilde-panot-investigated-pro-palestine-comments
Frozen Russian assets will soon pay for Ukraine’s war: And America now hopes to convince others to make better use of the stash
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/frozen-russian-assets-will-soon-pay-for-ukraines-war
French Development Minister Sees Hope for Sustainability Goals: Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, France’s minister for development, expressed some optimism after this ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-19/french-development-minister-sees-hope-for-sustainability-goals
Céline Dion talks beauty secrets with Vogue France: “I'm very proud that at 55, I'm being asked to reveal my beauty”
vogue.fr/article/celine-dion-may-cover-vogue-france-interview
Renault Q1 sales lifted by financing arm, confirms 2024 profit outlook: Renault expects its sales growth to accelerate this year as it launches a number of new ...
reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/renault-q1-sales-rise-18-2024-04-23/
“We have to make Biden lose”: Arab-Americans are switching to Trump: Anger over Gaza in the swing state of Michigan might cost the president the election
economist.com/1843/2024/04/24/we-have-to-make-biden-lose-arab-americans-are-switching-to-trump
French police evict hundreds of migrants from a Paris warehouse ahead of the Olympics
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/17/french-police-evict-hundreds-of-migrants-from-a-paris-warehouse-ahead-of-the-olympics_6668705_7.html
The House of Representatives gives Ukraine its best news in a year: $61bn of aid is on the way. It should have an almost instant effect
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/20/the-house-of-representatives-just-gave-ukraine-the-best-news-it-has-had-for-a-year
How Iran covered up the damage from Israel’s strikes: New images shared with The Economist show how a swap helped calm a crisis
economist.com/middle-east-and-africa/2024/04/24/how-iran-covered-up-the-damage-from-israels-strikes
Trump v Biden: who’s ahead in the latest polls?: The Economist is tracking the race to be America’s next president
economist.com/interactive/us-2024-election/trump-biden-polls
Paris 2024: French PM wants to increase secret service surveillance by 20% during the Olympics
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/20/paris-2024-french-pm-wants-to-increase-secret-service-surveillance-by-20-during-the-olympics_6668955_7.html
How to get more people into military uniforms: Why mandatory military service makes sense for some countries but not others
economist.com/leaders/2024/04/18/how-to-get-more-people-into-military-uniforms
At least five migrants die attempting to cross Channel for UK: At least five migrants, including a child, died overnight during an attempt to cross the Channel ...
france24.com/en/europe/20240423-at-least-five-migrants-die-attempting-cross-channel-uk
Paris 2024: Macron's 'plans B and C' for the Olympics opening ceremony on the Seine raise questions
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-emmanuel-macron-s-plans-b-and-c-for-the-opening-ceremony-raise-questions_6668541_9.html
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.
Why the stockmarket is disappearing: Large companies such as ByteDance, OpenAI and Stripe are staying private
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/18/why-the-stockmarket-is-disappearing
French judicial authorities seize properties belonging to Putin associates: A villa in the Basque Country linked to Vladimir Putin's ex-wife and a Paris ...
lemonde.fr/en/les-decodeurs/article/2024/04/17/french-judicial-authorities-seize-property-belonging-to-putin-associates_6668750_8.html
Macron calls for Israel to 'avoid escalation' but says Iran's attack was 'disproportionate'
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/15/macron-calls-for-israel-to-avoid-escalation-but-says-iran-s-attack-was-disproportionate_6668437_7.html
Atos says it will need more cash than expected: Struggling French IT consulting firm Atos on Thursday said a review of its 2024-2027 business plan would lead to ...
reuters.com/technology/atos-says-group-will-need-more-cash-than-expected-2024-04-25/
What Europe needs to get on with the clean energy transition: Europe is not on track with its energy transition goals, but is in a good position to succeed in ...
euronews.com/business/2024/04/24/wasting-renewables-where-europe-is-in-the-race-for-clean-energy-transition
The growing role of fighting robots on the ground in Ukraine: Drones already fill the skies. Now uncrewed vehicles are heading to the front lines
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/19/the-growing-role-of-fighting-robots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine
Would you really die for your country?: Military conscription is on the agenda in the rich world
economist.com/international/2024/04/17/would-you-really-die-for-your-country
Who will lead the LVMH luxury empire?: Bernard Arnault sizes up his heirs apparent
economist.com/business/2024/04/18/who-will-lead-the-lvmh-luxury-empire
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich: Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
economist.com/finance-and-economics/2024/04/16/generation-z-is-unprecedentedly-rich
Nadal fighting hard to play in French Open but not sure if he is 'capable' - News | Khaleej Times
khaleejtimes.com/sports/nadal-fighting-hard-to-play-in-french-open-but-not-sure-if-he-is-capable
After Dobbs, Americans are turning to permanent contraception: More young women are tying their tubes
economist.com/graphic-detail/2024/04/19/after-dobbs-americans-are-turning-to-permanent-contraception
China is a threat to Europe’s gunpowder supply, defense boss warns : Saab boss warns Beijing dominates supplies of a key component to make powder to fire shells ...
politico.eu/article/saab-ceo-warns-against-reliance-china-make-weapons-europe/
'Strategic failure': France's Raphaël Glucksmann takes aim at Macron's geopolitics
euractiv.com/section/elections/news/strategic-failure-frances-raphael-glucksmann-takes-aim-at-macrons-geopolitics/
The US was getting too expensive. So this artist relocated to France for a slower-paced life
cnn.com/travel/us-too-expensive-artist-relocated-french-pyrenees/
Russia but not Putin invited to French D-Day anniversary, say organisers: Russia but not President Vladimir Putin will be invited to the French ceremony in June ...
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Sydney stabbing: French hero gains Australian residency for confronting shopping centre killer
independent.ie/world-news/australasia/sydney-stabbing-french-hero-gains-australian-residency-for-confronting-shopping-centre-killer/a1737598525.html
As Russia’s attacks step up, Ukraine fears waning Western support: An interview with the country’s new national security chief
economist.com/europe/2024/04/15/as-russias-attacks-step-up-ukraine-fears-waning-western-support
BNP Paribas beat estimates as lower costs offset slump in trading: BNP Paribas beat first-quarter profit forecasts on Thursday as lower expenses and a decent ...
reuters.com/business/finance/bnp-paribas-profit-tops-estimates-lower-costs-global-banking-2024-04-25/
What to read to understand Chechnya: Four books and a film that unpack an influential region of Russia
economist.com/the-economist-reads/2024/04/16/what-to-read-to-understand-chechnya
The Paris Olympics menu: more French, more local, less meat: Athletes at this year's Olympics will be eating fresh produce mostly made in France ...
reuters.com/sports/paris-olympics-menu-more-french-more-local-less-meat-2024-04-18/
Ukraine is ignoring US warnings to end drone operations inside Russia: Its superdrones can reach targets as far away as Siberia
economist.com/europe/2024/04/18/ukraine-is-ignoring-us-warnings-to-end-drone-operations-inside-russia
‘I don’t dare consider what it will be like’: with 100 days to go until the Olympics, is Paris ready?
theguardian.com/sport/2024/apr/20/i-dont-dare-consider-what-it-will-be-like-with-100-days-to-go-until-the-olympics-is-paris-ready
A conservative strategist on how Joe Biden can win: Sarah Longwell says “double-haters” will decide the election
economist.com/by-invitation/2024/04/23/a-conservative-strategist-on-how-joe-biden-can-win
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
- President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.
- He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.
- Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.
- Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
Paris 2024: French sports minister confident in 'reducing bacteriological pollution in the Seine by 75%'
lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/04/16/paris-2024-french-sports-minister-confident-in-reducing-bacteriological-pollution-in-the-seine-by-75_6668586_9.html
Suspect arrested after two French schoolchildren stabbed, local authority says: A suspect has been arrested after two French children were stabbed on Thursday ...
reuters.com/world/europe/suspect-arrested-after-two-french-schoolchildren-stabbed-local-authority-says-2024-04-18/
I’m a Scholar of Ben Franklin. I Can’t Believe How Good Michael Douglas Is in the New Show.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/ben-franklin-michael-douglas-apple-show-true-story-accuracy.html
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.
'This 'war economy' coined by Macron has yet to see the light of day': The French president's proactive strategic shift on Ukraine has raised hopes in Kyiv ...
lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2024/04/10/this-war-economy-coined-by-macron-has-yet-to-see-the-light-of-day_6667985_23.html
The dark side of growing old: A coming wave of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will test China to its limits
economist.com/china/2024/04/18/the-dark-side-of-growing-old
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Macron bets on commemorations to create common national narrative: On Sunday, the French president first paid tribute to French Resistance fighters ...
lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2024/04/08/macron-bets-on-commemorations-to-create-common-national-narrative_6667700_5.html
Rwanda genocide: The communication slip-up over
France's responsibility: The French presidency had said on Thursday that Macron would release a message saying ...
lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2024/04/08/rwanda-genocide-the-communication-slip-up-on-france-s-responsibility_6667721_7.html
French PM on consequences of Russia's victory: Ukrainians will hold if we support them
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/19/7451968/
Truth Social is a mind-bending win for Donald Trump: And disturbing evidence of how he destabilises reality for Americans
economist.com/united-states/2024/04/18/truth-social-is-a-mind-bending-win-for-donald-trump
Why is so much of the internet’s infrastructure run by volunteers?: Malware smuggled into XZ Utils software highlights a bigger problem
economist.com/the-economist-explains/2024/04/23/why-is-so-much-of-the-internets-infrastructure-run-by-volunteers
How Hollywood fell in love with video games: “Fallout” is the latest in a successful run of adaptations
economist.com/culture/2024/04/18/how-hollywood-fell-in-love-with-video-games
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