France charges Tunisian man over alleged Louvre attack plot
French counterterrorism authorities have charged a 27-year-old Tunisian national suspected of planning a jihadist attack targeting the Louvre Museum and Jewish sites in Paris. Prosecutors confirmed that the suspect, identified as Dhafer M., was formally indicted on May 11 and placed in pretrial detention following his appearance before anti-terrorism......
Trump and Xi face pressure to protect AI market rally
Investors are urging Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to avoid escalating technology and trade tensions during this week’s summit in Beijing, as global markets continue to rally around artificial intelligence. The two leaders are expected to meet on May 14 and 15 in what marks Trump’s first official visit to China since 2017. Market......
Amazon employees inflate AI usage metrics through unnecessary token activity
Employees at Amazon have reportedly used internal artificial intelligence tools to automate unnecessary tasks in order to artificially increase their token consumption metrics, reflecting a broader Silicon Valley trend known as “tokenmaxxing.” The practice has emerged as companies intensify pressure on staff to demonstrate heavy......
Hermes Agent overtakes OpenClaw in global AI agent usage race
Hermes Agent from Nous Research has become the most widely used open source AI agent on OpenRouter, surpassing longtime leader OpenClaw after a rapid surge in developer adoption and token usage. Public application rankings on OpenRouter showed on May 10 that Hermes Agent was processing roughly 224 billion tokens per day, compared with 186......
Super El Niño threat grows as Pacific Ocean temperatures surge
Climate models are rapidly converging toward the emergence of a powerful El Niño event later this year, as ocean temperatures across the equatorial Pacific accelerate beyond earlier forecasts. Updated projections from the European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts now place the probability of a Super El Niño forming by......
Grok downloads fall as rivals widen artificial intelligence lead
Grok, the chatbot developed by xAI, recorded a sharp decline in global adoption during 2026 as competition in the generative artificial intelligence market intensified. Monthly downloads dropped to around 8.3 million in April, down from more than 20 million in January, representing a fall of nearly 60 percent. Active usage also weakened, with......
Dior transforms Nanjing pop-up store into giant cake installation
A Dior pop-up installation in Nanjing has turned a luxury retail space into a large-scale edible-inspired set design to launch the brand’s Cigale handbag. Located in front of Deji Plaza, the temporary structure features a monumental cake-like sculpture already partially “eaten”, designed to function as both retail environment......
Morocco U17 squad intensifies preparations ahead of CAN opener
Morocco’s Under-17 national team has stepped up its training schedule ahead of the 2026 Africa U17 Cup of Nations, entering the final phase of preparation at the Mohammed VI Football Complex. The squad is working under structured sessions designed to build intensity, cohesion, and tactical discipline before the start of the continental......
Morocco begins new leadership term at global chemical weapons body
Morocco officially assumed the presidency of the Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons on Monday for a one year mandate under the African Group, reinforcing the country’s growing diplomatic role in multilateral security institutions. The position will be held by Morocco’s ambassador to the......
Macron praises Morocco education reforms during Nairobi economic summit
French President Emmanuel Macron publicly praised Morocco’s education system during the Africa Forward business forum in Nairobi, describing the country’s educational transformation as an exceptional model for the African continent. Speaking before more than 1,500 business leaders, investors, and public officials gathered to discuss......
New statistical method could help identify extraterrestrial life signatures
Scientists searching for life beyond Earth have developed a new statistical approach that could improve the detection of biological activity on planets and icy moons such as Mars, Europa, and Enceladus. Instead of focusing on identifying specific molecules linked to life, the method examines how those molecules are organized and distributed......
Biometric and DNA technologies raise new data protection concerns
Advances in biometric science and genetic analysis are reshaping identification methods used in criminal investigations, as experts and public officials warn that technological progress is moving faster than legal safeguards designed to protect personal data. During a conference in Rabat focused on genomic information and privacy rights, specialists......
Dembélé retains Ligue 1 player award after strong PSG season
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won the UNFP award for best Ligue 1 player for the 2025-2026 season, extending his dominance in French football after claiming the same honor last year. The 28 year old attacker prevailed ahead of several high profile candidates including his PSG teammates Nuno Mendes and Vitinha, as......
Experts push AI and mobility investment strategy in Rabat region
Industry leaders and policy experts meeting in Rabat said data management, artificial intelligence and industrial cooperation will play a decisive role in shaping the future of sustainable mobility in Morocco. The discussions took place during the “RSK Connect: Territorial Dynamics and Investment Opportunities in Sustainable Mobility”......
Morocco and US seek to rebalance trade partnership in Rabat
Morocco and the United States held the ninth session of their Free Trade Agreement Joint Committee in Rabat as both countries moved to strengthen commercial ties and address growing concerns over trade imbalances. The meeting brought together Moroccan Industry and Commerce Minister Ryad Mezzour and officials from the Office of the United States......