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The group of seven leading industrial countries has just announced a fresh strategy to reduce their reliance on China for the metals and minerals that power cars, batteries and defence gear. At a recent summit in Evian, France, the leaders signed a statement that calls for joint action with other fr

entertainment

Netflix Crime Series Hits #1 Fast

A new eight‑episode crime drama dropped on Netflix last month and has already taken the top spot in almost every country it’s available. The show, based on a Harlan Coben book, follows David Burroughs, who is wrongfully imprisoned for his son’s murder. When new evidence suggests the boy might still

weather

Europe Faces Record Heat, Nations Brace for Consequences

Heat is gripping large parts of Europe, pushing temperatures toward historic highs and forcing governments to act. In France, the Prime Minister called an emergency session after the national weather office warned that the hot spell would continue into next week, likening it to past extreme events.

When Protests Collide: What Happened When Paris Blocked an Iran Rally

On a Saturday in Paris, a group aiming to spotlight executions in Iran found its plans blocked by local authorities. Despite receiving permission earlier, organizers faced a last-minute court decision upholding a ban on their rally at Place Vauban near Les Invalides. About 20 people were detained as

Ecuador Lets Foreign Soldiers Help Fight Drug Cartels

The Ecuadorian government has opened a new chapter in its fight against drug gangs by allowing foreign troops to operate on its soil. President Daniel Noboa signed a decree that lets soldiers from partner nations work side‑by‑side with local forces in the most violent provinces. The decision follows

technology

Trump Says He No Longer Sees Anthropic as a Threat

President Trump told the Axios Show that he once worried about AI firm Anthropic, but he no longer does. He explained that a week earlier he might have viewed the company as a national security risk, yet this view has changed. The discussion came after Anthropic’s top engineers were set to mee

technology

Washington’s Fusion Plant Gets Green Light: What It Really Means for Energy

A company in Washington state just got the go-ahead to build what could become the world’s first fusion power plant. Instead of burning fossil fuels, this plant plans to generate electricity by fusing atoms together—just like the sun does. The catch? No one has yet built a working fusion plant that

finance

France puts big money into keeping tech at home

The French government just added €13 billion to a fund that helps local tech companies grow. This money comes from big investors who usually put cash into safer bets. The goal is to make sure France’s tech scene doesn’t rely too much on outside money or foreign tech giants. By 2030, the fund aims t

African and Caribbean Leaders Push for Global Slavery Reparations

A three-day gathering in Ghana wrapped up with a bold push for reparations tied to transatlantic slavery. African and Caribbean nations aren’t just asking for apologies—they’re demanding real action. This includes debt relief, financial compensation, and reforms to global financial institutions that

France questions the idea of migrant processing centers in other countries