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Mbappe and Bardella Clash Again as France’s Political Divide Deepens

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A fresh public dispute has erupted between Kylian Mbappé and far-right politician Jordan Bardella over the growing influence of France’s far-right movement ahead of the 2027 presidential election. In a recent interview, Mbappe warned about the consequences of a potential victory for the far-right National Rally, saying such political changes could negatively impact the

German Court Rules Milka Misled Consumers With Shrinking Chocolate Bar

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A court in Germany has ruled that chocolate maker Mondelēz International misled consumers by reducing the size of its popular Milka Alpenmilch chocolate bar while keeping nearly identical packaging. The case, brought by Hamburg’s consumer protection office, accused the company of deceiving buyers after shrinking the bar from 100g to 90g while also increasing the […]

Helsinki’s Massive Cycling Expansion Wins Praise but Faces Backlash Over Costs

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Helsinki is continuing its ambitious push toward sustainable urban transport with major investments in bicycle lanes, tramways, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure. In April, nearly 50,000 people attended the opening of Finland’s longest bridge — a 1.2-km structure connecting the inner city to nearby islands and designed exclusively for pedestrians, cyclists, and trams.

Final Passengers Leave Virus-Hit Cruise Ship as New Hantavirus Cases Emerge

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The last passengers have disembarked from the virus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius after authorities confirmed three additional positive hantavirus cases linked to the outbreak. The ship departed Tenerife for the Netherlands following the evacuation of its remaining passengers and crew. So far, seven confirmed hantavirus cases and two suspected infections have been tied to the

France Courts Wider African Partnerships at Kenya Summit Amid Shift From Colonial Legacy

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French President Emmanuel Macron used the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi to announce $27 billion in planned investments across Africa, focusing on sectors such as energy transition, artificial intelligence, agriculture and maritime industries. Co-hosted with Kenyan President William Ruto, the summit marks France’s effort to deepen ties beyond its traditional

SoftBank’s Son Eyes $100 Billion Investment in France for AI Expansion

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SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is considering investing up to $100 billion in France, including a large-scale artificial intelligence infrastructure project, according to a Bloomberg News report. The proposed investment would focus heavily on AI data centers and advanced digital infrastructure as demand for generative AI services continues to rise globally. Son has

EU Rejects Putin’s Proposal for Schroeder Role in Russia Security Talks

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European Union foreign ministers have rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin’s suggestion that former German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent Europe in future security negotiations with Moscow. Putin recently said he was open to discussing new security arrangements for Europe and named Schroeder as his preferred negotiating partner. However, EU leaders