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France unveils roadmap to end fossil fuels by 2050

France has presented a national roadmap that sets out a phased exit from fossil fuels across its entire economy. The plan targets coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and natural gas by 2050. It places the country on a structured path toward full decarbonisation and long-term climate neutrality. The announcement was made at an international ministerial......

New gene editing method enables full gene replacement in one step

Scientists have developed a gene editing technique capable of inserting DNA segments more than 13 times larger than previous limits, opening a path toward replacing entire defective genes in a single therapeutic intervention. The method, known as prime assembly, was published on April 29, 2026 in Nature and marks a significant advance in genome......

Google signals plans to introduce ads into Gemini chatbot

Google has given its clearest indication yet that advertising will be integrated into its Gemini chatbot, marking a shift in its public stance on monetizing generative AI products. During its first quarter 2026 earnings call, chief business officer Philipp Schindler told analysts that advertising formats already proving effective in AI-powered......

Washington reaffirms recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara

The United States has reiterated its recognition of Morocco’s sovereignty over the Sahara, reaffirming a position that continues to shape diplomatic relations between the two countries. During an official visit to Rabat, Christopher Landau confirmed Washington’s stance following talks with Nasser Bourita. He emphasized that the......

Tech giants raise ai investment plans to $725 billion in 2026

Major technology companies are scaling up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure to unprecedented levels, with combined capital expenditure plans nearing $725 billion for 2026. The surge follows quarterly earnings reports released on April 29 by Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft, all of which confirmed or increased their commitments......

Nvidia’s B300 servers surge to $1 million in China amid U.S. export curbs

Prices for advanced artificial intelligence servers have surged in China, with some of Nvidia’s latest B300 systems reportedly reaching nearly $1 million per unit, according to industry sources. The sharp increase reflects a combination of strong demand for high-performance computing and tightening supply constraints linked to U.S.......

Brent oil tops 115 dollars as UAE exit reshapes supply outlook

Oil prices surged to multi-month highs as Brent crude crossed the 115 dollar mark, driven by a sharp shift in global supply expectations following the United Arab Emirates’ decision to leave the OPEC alliance and rising tensions between the United States and Iran over maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz. Traders reacted to the......

China tightens rare earth sanctions boosting mining stocks

China has proposed a new regulatory framework that would impose stricter administrative penalties on illegal activity across its rare earth sector, including extraction, refining, and related operations. The draft rules target production beyond approved quotas, mining or processing without a licence, and obstruction of state inspections. The......

Without U.S. visa approval, Philippe Jaroussky cancels his tour

French countertenor Philippe Jaroussky has been forced to cancel his North American tour after failing to obtain a U.S. work visa in time for his scheduled performances. The internationally acclaimed classical singer was due to perform in several cities across the United States and Canada as part of his “Gelosia!” tour, accompanied......

Ryanair CEO says Europe jet fuel shortage risk is easing

The risk of a jet fuel shortage in Europe is easing, according to Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary, who offered a more optimistic assessment of fuel supply conditions than earlier warnings circulating in the aviation sector. His comments come as the Middle East conflict continues to disrupt global energy flows and pressure transport......

Starbucks shares rise as turnaround efforts start showing results

Starbucks shares increased by around 5% before the market opened on Wednesday after the company raised its annual financial outlook. The improvement reflects early signs that the new strategic plan led by Chief Executive Brian Niccol is beginning to deliver positive results. Niccol, who assumed leadership in September 2024, introduced a major......

Nvidia launches open source AI model for vision and audio tasks

Nvidia has released Nemotron 3 Nano Omni, an open source multimodal artificial intelligence model designed to process and connect text, images, audio and video within a single system. The company positions the model as a step toward replacing fragmented AI pipelines commonly used in enterprise environments. The model can handle a wide range......

Taiwan tops Beijing’s agenda for Trump-Xi summit

Taiwan is expected to become a central issue in the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighting once again the deep strategic tensions between Washington and Beijing. For China, Taiwan remains a core national interest, while the United States continues to be the island’s most important......

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