Morocco has taken another step toward positioning itself as a global hub for battery materials with the launch of Falcon Energy Materials' pilot facility for coated, purified and spheroidized graphite (CSPG) in Jorf Lasfar. The Canadian company has officially moved from project planning to industrial execution, reinforcing the country's......
A devastating forest fire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people and left 19 others missing after flames spread rapidly near Almería, in the Andalusian region, authorities announced on Friday. The regional government of Andalusia confirmed the death toll as emergency teams continued search and rescue operations in the affected......
Japanese technology and financial services groups SoftBank and PayPay are reportedly considering a major investment in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, according to Bloomberg News. The potential deal could involve an investment worth several hundred billion yen, with financial group Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group also potentially joining......
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a government agreement with major oil refineries aimed at reducing gasoline and diesel prices for consumers during the summer period. The measure is designed to limit the impact of rising energy costs linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East, which have contributed to pressure on......
Meta is facing growing regulatory pressure in Europe as the European Union demands changes to key features of Facebook and Instagram that regulators consider potentially addictive. The European Commission has warned the technology company that failure to address these concerns could lead to a significant financial penalty. The EU’s......
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at a critical stage, with health authorities reporting 625 deaths among 1,792 confirmed cases across three affected provinces. The country’s health minister, Roger Kamba, warned that transmission remains “very active” as medical teams continue efforts to contain......
The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has strengthened its operational capabilities in Casablanca with the deployment of 31 new security vehicles as part of a broader program to modernize police resources across Morocco’s major urban areas. The first batch of vehicles was assigned to the Casablanca police services following......
Portugal's centre-right minority government has launched a major housing reform aimed at liberalising the rental market, accelerating eviction procedures and bringing forward the end of rent control measures. The initiative, announced by Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz, is designed to restore confidence among property owners and encourage......
Chinese online fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from Chinese regulators to proceed with a long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, marking a major step toward a potential stock market debut after previous attempts in other financial centres failed. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) confirmed the......
The quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between France and Morocco dominated the TV ratings on Thursday, July 9. Broadcast on M6, the match captivated 16.1 million viewers, once again confirming the appeal of major sporting events on television. France's qualification for the semifinals, achieved after a 2-0 victory over the Atlas Lions,......
French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed disappointment after party members voted against his preferred proposal for an open primary to select the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday, Faure acknowledged the outcome of the internal vote, describing it as a source of "disappointment"......
Former French secretary of state and ex-UDI lawmaker Yves Jégo has been placed under formal investigation in a case involving alleged passive influence peddling related to public contracts for Covid-19 protective equipment, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday. The judicial decision dates back to December 17, 2024,......
French telecom entrepreneur Xavier Niel is set to become the largest shareholder in Vodafone through a €5.1 billion investment, significantly expanding his influence in the European telecommunications sector. According to a statement released on Friday, the transaction will be carried out through Vega, an investment vehicle established......
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