French Government Survives Twin No-Confidence Votes Over Energy Law

By admin February 26, 2026 No comment

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The French government has survived two no-confidence motions in the National Assembly after pushing through a new energy law by decree earlier this month. The motions were filed by the far-right National Rally (RN) and the hard-left La France Insoumise (LFI), but neither secured the 289 votes required to topple the government. The RN-backed motion […]

Gucci Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Fashion Images

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Gucci has drawn criticism after posting AI-generated images to promote its upcoming Milan Fashion Week show. Users on social media questioned the use of AI in place of human models and photographers, arguing it clashes with the fashion house’s emphasis on creativity and Italian craftsmanship. The images were clearly labeled as “created with AI,” but […]

Switzerland to Compensate Victims of Crans-Montana Fire

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Switzerland announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($56,000) to severely injured survivors and bereaved families of the New Year’s Eve fire at the “Le Constellation” bar in Crans-Montana, which killed 41 people and injured over 100. The federal government described the solidarity contribution as both financial support and a gesture of compassion for […]

Barcelona Doubles Tourism Tax to Fund Housing

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Barcelona has raised its tourism tax to one of the highest levels in Europe, doubling the levy on hotel guests from 5–7.5 euros to 10–15 euros per night starting in April. The move aims to curb tourist numbers and help finance affordable housing projects, with a quarter of the revenue earmarked for addressing the city’s […]

Trump’s Envoy to France Sparks Diplomatic Strain After Skipping Summons

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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Tensions between Washington and Paris have intensified after Charles Kushner, U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoy to France, twice failed to appear when summoned by the French foreign ministry. Kushner, who arrived in Paris last summer, has drawn criticism for bypassing traditional diplomatic norms, including publishing an open letter accusing France of not doing enough to

Louvre Director Resigns After Crown Jewels Heist Shakes Museum

By admin February 25, 2026 No comment

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The director of the Louvre Museum, Laurence des Cars, has resigned months after a high-profile theft of France’s crown jewels stunned the art world. She submitted her resignation to Emmanuel Macron, who said the museum now needed “calm and a strong new impetus” to move forward with major security and modernisation projects. The brazen raid […]

Glencore to Buy $115M Cobalt from Industry Veteran for U.S. Stockpile

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Glencore has reached an agreement to purchase nearly 2,000 metric tons of cobalt from industry veteran Rami Weisfisch, worth around $115 million at current market prices. The deal, spanning 12 months in 2026, is expected to supply the United States for its planned National Defense Stockpile under Project Vault, a program backed by $12 billion […]

German Chancellor Merz Visits China Amid Trade Challenges

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has embarked on his first official visit to China, leading a delegation of senior German business leaders, including heads of Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz. The trip aims to strengthen economic ties as Germany faces growing trade deficits and competitive pressures from China’s booming electric vehicle industry. Merz’s visit comes amid

Rob Jetten Becomes Netherlands’ Youngest PM

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Rob Jetten, 38, has been sworn in as the youngest and first openly gay prime minister of the Netherlands, leading a centre-right minority government with the VVD and CDA after his Democrats 66 (D66) narrowly won October’s elections over Geert Wilders. His government faces the challenge of passing major reforms, including €19bn for defense and […]

Novo Nordisk Loses Wegovy-Era Gains

By admin February 24, 2026 No comment

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Shares of Novo Nordisk plunged more than 16%, erasing the remaining gains driven by its blockbuster weight-loss drug Wegovy. The sharp decline followed disappointing trial results for its next-generation obesity treatment CagriSema, which underperformed a rival therapy from Eli Lilly. The drop pushed Novo’s valuation sharply lower, extending a massive fall from its 2024