Sébastien Lecornu resigned as French prime minister on Monday, ending his brief time in office.He became the shortest-serving French premier since 1958.President Emmanuel Macron accepted his resignation hours after Lecornu announced the first names of his cabinet.Lecornu, appointed less than a month ago, faced mounting pressure from both allies and opponents. Cabinet Unveiling Sparks Political Backlash Lecornu revealed his cabinet lineup only days before stepping down.His selections immediately drew criticism across France’s political spectrum.The conservative Republicans party condemned the appointment of former Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire as defence minister.Opposition lawmakers accused Lecornu of recycling old political figures instead of…
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Storm Amy battered Europe with fierce winds and torrential rain, leaving three people dead.Authorities in Ireland confirmed a man’s death in Letterkenny in a weather-related incident.French officials reported two fatalities after the storm hit coastal and inland regions on Saturday. Power Failures and Chaos Across the Continent The storm disrupted road, rail, and sea travel across the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.London’s Royal Parks closed as the Met Office recorded 154 kph gusts off Scotland’s coast.Over 200,000 Irish and Northern Irish homes lost power, and fallen trees blocked routes.Scottish engineers worked to restore power to 62,000 customers affected by severe damage.…
Donald Trump praised Hamas after it accepted parts of his peace plan to end the war.Trump wrote on social media that Israel must stop bombing Gaza to secure safe hostage releases.Hamas said it would hand power to other Palestinians and free hostages but required further internal talks.Trump stated: “I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.”He later posted a celebratory video thanking Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey, and others for support. Israel Responds Cautiously to Plan Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel was prepared to implement the “first stage” of Trump’s plan on hostage releases.His office then stressed Israel’s commitment…
Elon Musk urged his followers to boycott Netflix, citing concerns over LGBTQ+ representation.He accused the streaming giant of promoting what he called “woke bias” through its programming.Musk framed his campaign as a fight to protect children’s health from harmful influences. Dispute Sparked by Animated Series Musk criticized Dead End: Paranormal Park for featuring a transgender character named Barney.The show ended in 2023 after two seasons, but clips resurfaced on social media this week.He reposted a meme portraying Netflix as a Trojan horse threatening children, amplifying his call for action. Netflix Remains Silent Amid Controversy Musk’s criticism reignited debate over transgender…
SK Hynix and Samsung secured roles in OpenAI’s $500bn Stargate data-centre project.Shares of SK Hynix soared 10%, while Samsung Electronics rose over 3% in Thursday’s Seoul trading.Both companies will supply high-bandwidth memory (HBM), crucial for AI’s massive data-processing demands. Samsung dominates global DRAM and NAND flash production, powering data servers and devices worldwide.SK Hynix, the world’s second-largest DRAM maker, leads in HBM production, key to Nvidia’s AI chips.Together, the two firms control over half the global memory market, shaping pricing and technology trends. OpenAI Fuels Massive Memory Demand The Stargate project aims to build AI supercomputers across multiple continents.Industry experts…
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.2% in September, its highest since April, fuelled by services and energy.Core inflation remained steady at 2.3%, showing persistent underlying pressures across the region.Eurostat reported prices increased 0.1% month-on-month, repeating August’s pace. Services recorded a 3.2% rise, slightly higher than August’s 3.1%.Food, alcohol, and tobacco prices climbed 3.0%, easing from 3.2% the previous month.Non-energy industrial goods stayed flat at 0.8%, while energy prices fell 0.4%, softening their August decline of 2.0%. Estonia led with 5.2% inflation, while Croatia and Slovakia posted 4.6%.Cyprus recorded no annual change, while France marked a mild 1.1% increase.Italy and Portugal led…
Zhimin Qian, 47, cheated more than 128,000 victims in China before trying to launder cryptocurrency by buying UK property.UK authorities convicted the Chinese woman for directing a major Bitcoin fraud after the world’s largest cryptocurrency seizure, valued at 5.5 billion pounds (€6.3 billion).Qian, also called Yadi Zhang, admitted at London’s Southwark Crown Court that she acquired and possessed the cryptocurrency illegally. Years-Long Investigation Exposes Global Crime The Metropolitan Police confirmed that her plea followed a seven-year international money laundering investigation.Between 2014 and 2017, she organized a vast fraud in China, deceived more than 128,000 victims, and stored the funds as…
Researchers tested VER-01, a cannabis-based extract, on adults with chronic lower back pain worldwide. Patients taking VER-01 reported major drops in pain scores compared to those on a placebo treatment. After three months, participants on VER-01 reduced pain ratings by 1.9 points, while placebo patients dropped only 0.6. During a six-month extension, VER-01 users saw further pain reductions and better sleep and physical function. Safer Alternative to Risky Options Chronic lower back pain affects 619 million people globally, making it the world’s leading disability. Current therapies remain limited, with opioids risking addiction and NSAIDs causing heart or stomach complications. VER-01…
Germany plans to build the strongest conventional force in Europe, Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced in May. The Bundeswehr must address staff shortages and modernize quickly with advanced equipment. Officials prepared a procurement plan worth up to 83 billion euros, focusing mainly on European suppliers. Germany scheduled 154 major defence purchases between September 2025 and December 2026, with limited orders from the United States. Sipri reported that Europe’s reliance on U.S. arms has soared in recent years, especially during the Ukraine conflict. Between 2020 and 2024, Europe tripled U.S. imports compared to the previous five years. Germany’s arms imports rose by…
About 50,000 protesters marched through Berlin’s city center, police confirmed on Saturday. Demonstrators chanted “free, free Palestine” and urged an end to the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Authorities deployed 1,800 officers to oversee the event and maintain security across the march route. Organizers began the protest at Alexanderplatz and led demonstrators to the Victory Column in Tiergarten. Around 50 groups, including Amnesty International and Die Linke, supported the protest. Police dispersed one Kreuzberg gathering after participants used anti-Israel chants. Demands Target Arms Trade and EU Action Protesters demanded Germany stop exporting weapons to Israel and pressed the EU for…
