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Bpifrance’s defense fund raises €3 million on its first day

Bpifrance’s newly launched “Defense Fund” drew strong interest from investors on its opening day, raising nearly €3 million in subscriptions. “The first day was remarkable!” said Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance, on BFM Business. He added that the average investment......

Japan: Seventh bear attack this year sets record

Seven people have been killed in bear attacks in Japan this year, marking the highest number since records began, a representative from the Ministry of the Environment said Thursday. The figure, covering roughly the first half of Japan’s fiscal year (which began in April), represents “the......

Nepal: Death of the last survivor of the 1953 everest expedition

The last surviving member of the 1953 expedition that achieved the first ascent of Mount Everest, Kanchha Sherpa, has died at the age of 92, his family announced on Thursday. “He wasn’t feeling very well for a few days. He passed away,” said his grandson Tenzing Chogyal Sherpa, speaking......

Human trafficking in France: Nearly 7,300 victims identified by associations in 2024

In France, 7,285 people were victims of exploitation or human trafficking in 2024, according to an annual survey published Thursday. The report is based on data collected from 44 associations, which were able to assist about two-thirds of the identified victims, most of whom were women exploited for......

TSMC reports a 39.1% profit surge in the third quarter

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world’s leading chipmaker, announced on Thursday a 39.1% rise in profit for the third quarter compared to last year, exceeding market expectations. This growth was fueled by strong global demand for chips used in artificial intelligence (AI)......

Uruguay passes law legalizing Euthanasia

Uruguay has officially become one of the few countries in the world to legalize euthanasia. After years of parliamentary debate, the Senate approved the new “Dignified Death” law on Wednesday with a wide majority — 20 votes in favor out of 31 lawmakers present. The Chamber of Deputies......

Nestlé to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years

Nestlé’s new CEO has announced a global workforce reduction of 16,000 jobs, representing 5.7% of its total employees, over the next two years. The decision comes as part of a broader effort to adapt to a rapidly changing market and to boost efficiency amid slowing growth. The announcement......

France: With the Sky sentinels at Nantes Airport

REPORT – Nantes Atlantique Airport is the only civil aerodrome in France to have an integrated falconry unit as part of its wildlife hazard prevention service. Four birds of prey currently work to reduce the risk of collisions with air traffic. With her chestnut eyes, the hawk carefully follows......

Hacker breaches airport PA system to broadcast political messages

A public address system at Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) in Pennsylvania was hacked on Tuesday evening, allowing an unauthorized user to broadcast political messages targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The incident, which lasted approximately......

Argentina: One of the world’s oldest dinosaurs discovered in the Andes

Argentine scientists have unearthed the nearly complete skeleton of a new dinosaur species that lived around 230 million years ago, making it one of the oldest known dinosaurs in the world, the national research institute Conicet announced Wednesday. The fossil, named “Huayracursor jaguensis,”......

Peru: One dead and over 100 injured during protest in Lima

At least one person was killed and more than 100 injured, mostly police officers, during clashes that broke out Wednesday evening in Lima, following a major protest against the surge in extortion and targeted killings across the country, authorities said. Acting President José Jeri confirmed......

Morocco highlights peacekeeping legacy and commitment at New Delhi UN conclave

Morocco’s longstanding dedication to global peacekeeping and international stability took center stage in New Delhi on Tuesday during the first United Nations Troop Contributing Countries Chiefs’ Conclave (UNTCC). The event, organized by the Indian Army, brought together representatives from......

Israeli airstrikes violate truce, killing nine Palestinians in Gaza

Israeli occupation forces (IOF) have reportedly carried out airstrikes in Gaza, killing at least nine Palestinians between Monday night and Tuesday morning. The strikes, which occurred despite a ceasefire announced last week, have further exacerbated an already dire humanitarian crisis in the region. According......

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