The wholesale price of butter in France hit a record high in September, rocketing to 8,180 euros, compared to 4,260 euros a year earlier, as […]
Month: September 2024
A Le Pen conviction in fake EU jobs case could weigh on far-right support, researcher says
French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen went on trial this Monday on charges of embezzling European Parliament money, in a case that could endanger her […]
PSG’s Dembele axed for Arsenal game over disciplinary reasons
PSG Forward Ousmane Dembele has been left out of the squad for their Champions League game at Arsenal, after the player failed to meet the […]
French music flexes its muscles abroad
French-language music took centre stage during the Paris Olympics, with giant karaokés, star-studded ceremonies and a medley of styles and sounds. Boosted also by TV […]
Hurricane Helene shines light on woes of US home insurance industry
With private insurer losses expected to top $6 billion, Hurricane Helene is another reminder of climate change’s impact on the US home insurance market. Also […]
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen goes on trial in much-awaited EU embezzlement case
The political stakes are high for Marine Le Pen as the French far-right leader and other party officials go on trial Monday for allegedly embezzling […]
‘Not a normal company’: OpenAI loses another executive as it seeks huge valuation
OpenAI, the world’s most valuable AI startup, has just lost another executive. Chief Technology Officer Mira Murati is one of more than 20 key staff […]
Big Tech’s outsize role in fuelling division, extremism: What can be done?
Amnesty International is accusing big tech platforms of playing an active role in fuelling racist violence. The accusation comes after riots erupted in the UK […]
France’s mass rape trial sparks timid debate about systemic male violence
The horrific mass rape trial that has roiled France over the past month has prompted growing calls for a wider reckoning with the culture of […]
Ethical shopping in the age of ultra-fast fashion: Time to slow down?
This week we look at ethical fashion in the age of “direct-to-consumer” giants like China’s Shein and Temu. Thanks to their business model based on […]