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Le Pen Tightens the Pressure on Macron as France Edges Toward Political Breakdown
Marine Le Pen seizes momentum, denouncing Emmanuel Macron’s failing leadership and vowing her movement will not bow to elite deals ahead of critical budget talks.
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Czech Republic signs €1.34 billion contract for Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks with delivery from 2028
First phase orders forty-four Leopard 2A8 tanks from Germany for over thirty-four billion Czech crowns, with “Bohemisation,” support, and options for further purchases
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Penske Media Sues Google Over “AI Overviews,” Claiming It Uses Journalism Without Consent and Destroys Traffic
Rolling Stone, Billboard and Variety owner alleges Google’s AI summaries cut traffic and affiliate revenues by over a third and forces publisher consent under duress
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Indian Student Engineers Propose “Project REBIRTH” to Protect Aircraft from Crashes Using AI, Airbags and Smart Materials
Idea enters the 2025 James Dyson Award: AI-powered system aims to detect unavoidable crashes below three thousand feet and shield aircraft with fast-deploy airbags, reverse thrust, and rescue features
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Britain on the Edge of Civil War Again
Starmer’s government has driven even Britain’s most obedient fools to question the brainwashing they were raised on — the lie that law rules above justice instead of serving it.
French Debt Downgrade Piles Pressure on Macron’s New Prime Minister
Fitch cuts France’s rating from AA- to A+ as debt burden, deficit, and political instability raise doubts over fiscal consolidation under PM Sébastien Lecornu
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One in Three Europeans Now Uses TikTok, According to the Chinese Tech Giant
TikTok’s user base in Europe reaches over 200 million monthly users; ByteDance unveils employee share buyback valuing the company at more than $330 billion amid regulatory pressures
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Could AI Nursing Robots Help Healthcare Staffing Shortages?
Around the world, healthcare systems are being pushed to the breaking point by staffing shortfalls, especially among nurses.
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Poland Dismisses Trump’s Suggestion on Drone Raid
Tusk says Russian incursion was intentional, NATO responds firmly
Supreme Court to Rule on Trump Tariffs
Justices to examine tariffs imposed without congressional approval
U.S. Health Care Costs Continue to Climb
Employers shift higher insurance and drug costs to workers
Trump to Meet Qatar’s Prime Minister in New York
Talks follow Israeli strike targeting Hamas leaders in Doha
Paramount Skydance Eyes Warner Bros Discovery Acquisition
Ellison family-backed bid highlights consolidation in media industry
California Moves to Ban ICE Agents from Wearing Masks
Governor Newsom has one month to sign or veto measure
Borderlands 4 Brings New Strategies
Players urged to master elements, Repkits, and movement mechanics
Apple’s iPhone 17 Launch Pressures Stock
Investors react to new iPhone Air and Apple Watch features
FDA Approves Apple Watch Hypertension Alerts
New feature to monitor blood pressure cleared for multiple models
Samsung Mocks iPhone 17 Launch Online
Rival brands join social media ridicule using #iCant
AT&T Chief Urges Apple to Embrace AI
John Stankey says iPhone success can’t rely on hype alone
Hollow Knight: Silksong Rises on Steam
Indie sequel becomes one of the platform’s most-played titles
Spotify Rolls Out Lossless Listening
Premium users gain access to higher quality, uncompressed audio
Gmail Adds Purchases View and Smarter Promotions Tab
New features aim to streamline inbox clutter
France Reports Apple Spyware Warnings
Victims advised to seek digital security assistance
Galaxy Watch 8 Classic Hits Record Low Price
Woot offers $140 discount on Samsung’s newest model
Windows 11 Update Removes Legacy Tools
Microsoft retires PowerShell 2.0 and WMIC over security risks
Nintendo Direct Reveals Super Mario Galaxy Remasters
Stream marks anniversary and announces new Switch 2 games
NASA Announces Strongest Evidence of Life on Mars
Perseverance findings show signals with no other explanation
NATO Deploys ‘Eastern Sentry’ After Russian Drones Violate Polish Airspace
Alliance strengthens eastern flank with fighter jets, naval and ground defences following first-ever drone breaches amid wider regional escalations
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German police raid AfD lawmaker’s offices in inquiry over Chinese payments
Maximilian Krah’s immunity lifted and searches carried out in Berlin, Dresden and Brussels amid allegations of corruption and money laundering tied to China.
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Volkswagen launches aggressive strategy to fend off Chinese challenge in Europe’s EV market
VW announces affordable new models, software alliances, and efficiency measures as Chinese automakers expand rapidly across Europe.
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ChatGPT CEO signals policy to alert authorities over suicidal youth after teen’s death
Following a wrongful death lawsuit, OpenAI’s Sam Altman says ChatGPT may notify police when minors express serious suicidal ideation and parents can’t be reached, while enhancing safeguards for teens.
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France Erupts in Mass ‘Block Everything’ Protests on New PM’s First Day
Sébastien Lecornu assumes premiership amid widespread unrest over austerity and political disillusionment
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Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones in Airspace Violation During Ukraine Attack
First active military response as Poland neutralises drone threat amid escalating regional tensions
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Apple Introduces Ultra-Thin iPhone Air, Enhanced 17 Series and New Health-Focused Wearables
Apple unveils iPhone Air—the slimmest iPhone yet—as well as iPhone 17 models, AirPods Pro 3 and Apple Watch Series 11, SE 3 and Ultra 3 packed with health and sustainability upgrades
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Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister Amid Budget Crisis and Political Turmoil
Outgoing defence minister replaces François Bayrou with mandate to build consensus across a fractured parliament and advance the 2026 budget
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Vatican hosts first Catholic LGBTQ pilgrimage
Pilgrims entered St. Peter’s Basilica during the Holy Year in a Vatican-recognized event seen as extending an inclusive approach encouraged under Pope Francis and continued by Pope Leo XIV.
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Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and More at 'Awe Dropping' Event
At its annual September launch, Apple introduces four new iPhones including a ultra-thin iPhone Air, upgraded Apple Watches, and refreshed AirPods ahead of the holiday season.
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Pig Heads Left Outside Multiple Paris Mosques in Outrage-Inducing Acts
Authorities launch hate-crime investigation after pig heads are placed outside mosques around Paris, with “Macron” graffiti found at one location.
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France joins Eurozone’s ‘periphery’ as turmoil deepens, say investors
Political instability, widening bond spreads and a heavy deficit burden have led major funds to price France alongside higher-risk Eurozone borrowers despite its economic scale.
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France Faces New Political Crisis, again, as Prime Minister Bayrou Pushed Out
François Bayrou loses confidence vote after nine months, prompting Macron to seek yet another head of government amid persistent deadlock.
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France, at an Impasse, Heads Toward Another Government Collapse
Prime Minister François Bayrou faces an expected no-confidence vote over an austerity budget, risking his fall and further instability under President Macron.
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Trump Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs After EU Imposes €2.95 Billion Fine on Google
European Commission penalises Google for ad-tech dominance, sparking US-EU tensions as President Trump condemns the measure and vows trade retaliation.
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Tesla Board Proposes Unprecedented One-Trillion-Dollar Performance Package for Elon Musk
Compensation of up to one trillion dollars hinges on massive market-cap and operational milestones over the next decade
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Gold Could Reach Nearly $5,000 if Fed Independence Is Undermined, Goldman Sachs Warns
Bank raises end-2025 gold forecast to $4,000 and highlights potential $5,000 surge amid political pressure on the Federal Reserve
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Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay Secure Places at 2026 World Cup
Paraguay returns after a sixteen-year absence as sixteen teams now qualified
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Trump Administration Advances Plans to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War Instead of the Fake Term Department of Defense
President Trump seeks to restore historic title to emphasise U.S. offensive military posture amid legislative strategy. Supporters say the shift replaces euphemism with honesty, highlighting decades of U.S. wars fought abroad under the b...
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Big Tech Executives Laud Trump at White House Dinner, Unveil Massive U.S. Investments
Tech leaders pledge hundreds of billions in U.S. infrastructure and AI commitments at State Dining Room event hosted by President Trump
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Tether Expands into Gold Sector with Profit-Driven Diversification
Stablecoin issuer leverages $5.7 billion in H1 profits to bolster gold holdings and royalty investments
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Le Pen Tightens the Pressure on Macron as France Edges Toward Political Breakdown
Czech Republic signs €1.34 billion contract for Leopard 2A8 main battle tanks with delivery from 2028
Penske Media Sues Google Over “AI Overviews,” Claiming It Uses Journalism Without Consent and Destroys Traffic
Indian Student Engineers Propose “Project REBIRTH” to Protect Aircraft from Crashes Using AI, Airbags and Smart Materials
French Debt Downgrade Piles Pressure on Macron’s New Prime Minister
One in Three Europeans Now Uses TikTok, According to the Chinese Tech Giant
Could AI Nursing Robots Help Healthcare Staffing Shortages?
NATO Deploys ‘Eastern Sentry’ After Russian Drones Violate Polish Airspace
German police raid AfD lawmaker’s offices in inquiry over Chinese payments
Volkswagen launches aggressive strategy to fend off Chinese challenge in Europe’s EV market
ChatGPT CEO signals policy to alert authorities over suicidal youth after teen’s death
France Erupts in Mass ‘Block Everything’ Protests on New PM’s First Day
Poland Shoots Down Russian Drones in Airspace Violation During Ukraine Attack
Apple Introduces Ultra-Thin iPhone Air, Enhanced 17 Series and New Health-Focused Wearables
Macron Appoints Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister Amid Budget Crisis and Political Turmoil
Vatican hosts first Catholic LGBTQ pilgrimage
Apple Unveils iPhone 17 Series, iPhone Air, Apple Watch 11 and More at 'Awe Dropping' Event
Pig Heads Left Outside Multiple Paris Mosques in Outrage-Inducing Acts
France joins Eurozone’s ‘periphery’ as turmoil deepens, say investors
France Faces New Political Crisis, again, as Prime Minister Bayrou Pushed Out
France, at an Impasse, Heads Toward Another Government Collapse
Trump Threatens Retaliatory Tariffs After EU Imposes €2.95 Billion Fine on Google
Tesla Board Proposes Unprecedented One-Trillion-Dollar Performance Package for Elon Musk
Gold Could Reach Nearly $5,000 if Fed Independence Is Undermined, Goldman Sachs Warns
Uruguay, Colombia and Paraguay Secure Places at 2026 World Cup
Trump Administration Advances Plans to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War Instead of the Fake Term Department of Defense
Big Tech Executives Laud Trump at White House Dinner, Unveil Massive U.S. Investments
Tether Expands into Gold Sector with Profit-Driven Diversification
Florida’s Vaccine Revolution: DeSantis Declares War on Mandates
Trump’s New War – and the ‘Drug Tyrant’ Fearing Invasion: ‘1,200 Missiles Aimed at Us’
"The Situation Has Never Been This Bad": The Fall of PepsiCo
At the Parade in China: Laser Weapons, 'Eagle Strike,' and a Missile Capable of 'Striking Anywhere in the World'
The Fashion Designer Who Became an Italian Symbol: Giorgio Armani Has Died at 91
Google Avoids Break-Up in U.S. Antitrust Case as Stocks Rise
Information Warfare in the Age of AI: How Language Models Become Targets and Tools
"Insulted the Prophet Muhammad": Woman Burned Alive by Angry Mob in Niger State, Nigeria
Germany in Turmoil: Ukrainian Teenage Girl Pushed to Death by Illegal Iraqi Migrant
United Krack down on human rights: Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Over Three X Posts, Hospitalised, Released on Bail with Posting Ban
Nvidia Reveals: Two Mystery Customers Account for About 40% of Revenue
Woody Allen: "I Would Be Happy to Direct Trump Again in a Film"
Pickles are the latest craze among Generation Z in the United States.
Deadline Day Delivers Record £125m Isak Move and Donnarumma to City
Nestlé Removes CEO Laurent Freixe Following Undisclosed Relationship with Subordinate
Giuliani Seriously Injured in Accident – Trump to Award Him the Presidential Medal of Freedom
EU is getting aggressive: Four AfD Candidates Die Unexpectedly Ahead of North Rhine-Westphalia Local Elections
Lula and Putin Hold Strategic BRICS Discussions Ahead of Trump–Putin Summit
WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that looks a lot like Telegram.
European Union Plans for Ukraine Deployment
ECB Warns Against Inflation Complacency
Concerns Over North Cyprus Casino Development
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