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TotalEnergies up controversy in France with capped gasoline prices

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support.

TotalEnergies pumps up controversy in France with cut-price gas

French motorists are clogging TotalEnergies service stations to fill up with discount gasoline but its rivals are crying foul, accusing the energy giant of distorting competition with the encouragement of the government.

10 AI, biotech firms in Northern Metropolis to get early cross-border data access

About 10 artificial intelligence (AI) and biotech companies will be the first to access cross-border data flows under a new pilot scheme, securing an early edge over roughly 100 other firms set up in Hong Kong’s flagship tech hub at the border. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu revealed on Wednesday during the final policy address of his term that more than 100 innovation and technology firms have ...

China’s Z.ai raises revenue target 25% after US$5 billion cash injection

Chinese artificial intelligence developer Z.ai has raised its year-end annual recurring revenue (ARR) outlook by 25 per cent to US$3 billion, as the firm indicated its fresh US$5 billion war chest had helped clear its computing capacity bottlenecks for the time being. The updated ARR projection, up from a previous estimate of about US$2.4 billion, was disclosed during an investor call on Wednesday...

The Soprano: A magical evening of opera with acclaimed Greek singer Christina Poulitsi

For many years, Christina Poulitsi has turned heads in the world of opera, stunning audiences with her incredible performances, but a chance to perform at The Chios Festival was also a unique chance for the soprano to pay tribute to the legendary Greek singer Maria Callas.

How Kazakhstan is reshaping its trade beyond commodities

Kazakhstan is turning its reliance on imported processed goods into an opportunity for investors to build local enterprises, substitute imports and expand the country’s export basket.

China mulls bid for Apec free-trade area to taunt US, tantalise Asia

China is increasingly expected to push for a trade agreement binding a wide swathe of the Pacific Rim, including the US, when it hosts a forum of major Asia-Pacific economies in November, but a real deal may be hard to secure as Washington is likely to resist, according to analysts. The anticipated push for the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific (FTAAP), covering all 21 members of the Asia-Pacifi...

Former MLB all-star James Shields’ custom estate lists for $23M

Viral Picnic Faces Big Bill: casual invite draws 500 RSVPs; permits may cost $4,000

What began as a casual picnic invitation in San Francisco has blossomed into a sprawling celebration attracting hundreds. The surge in interest led to the need for permits and enhanced safety measures, resulting in hefty costs for the organizer. Fortunately, Partiful has stepped in to cover these expenses, turning the picnic into a vibrant friendship festival for all attendees.

Norway’s sovereign wealth fund profits from Israeli holdings amid genocide

As Gaza is being destroyed, the so-called oil fund enjoys robust returns from companies linked to Israel's military.

Which artists have pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine?

Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.

The artists who pulled out of Ed Sheeran’s tour over Palestine

Supporting acts of Sheeran's US tour have quit in solidarity with Macklemore, banned for saying 'Free Palestine'.

Djibouti on alert as people flee Yemen after Houthi takeover of Mayyun

From aboard a Djiboutian naval vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, an Al Jazeera team is monitoring the situation.

Magazine from 1894 returned to New Hampshire library after over 130 years

John Hanson, 84, took advantage of fine amnesty at library to return copy that could’ve amounted to $12,055 in late feesA current affairs magazine that was checked out from a New Hampshire library at the end of the 19th century has finally been returned as a piece of history – more than 130 years overdue.Staff at Concord Public Library were surprised when an 84-year-old man walked into the branch ...

EU heads to COP31 with a blunt message: climate pledges are no longer enough

EU ambassadors want COP31 to deliver faster clean-energy deployment, a transition away from fossil fuels, greater electrification, tripling renewable energy, doubling energy-efficiency improvements and cutting methane and other non-CO2 emissions by 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews.

EU chief von der Leyen proposes ‘associate member’ status for Canada

Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week that Canada was seeking a 'unique alliance' with the European Union.

Abortion bans make ‘evidence-based medicine’ impossible in some cases, new report says

Some 41 states restrict abortions, a ‘core component’ of maternal fetal practice, high-risk pregnancy non-profit saysMaternal fetal specialists should see abortion care as a “core component” of their practice in states where laws restrict abortion, according to a new special statement from the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM).Some 41 states ban abortion at some point in pregnancy, and th...

Former director of leading Chinese museum jailed 3 years after art-selling scandal

A former director of a state-owned museum at the centre of a rare high-profile art scandal was sentenced to three years in prison, Chinese state media said on Wednesday. Xu Huping was found to have abused his position at the Nanjing Museum in eastern Jiangsu province and taken bribes, including money and property, for helping others secure projects and business collaborations. He was sentenced to ...

How a Florida man’s private AI conversations led to an FBI investigation

A former analyst from Goldman Sachs faces repercussions after admitting to using ChatGPT to threaten his ex-girlfriend. He pleaded guilty to charges of stalking and making written threats to kill. OpenAI intervened by notifying federal officials upon recognizing alarming dialogue. Zhou has been sentenced to eight years of probation along with electronic monitoring, shedding light on the implicatio...

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is "ready for energy ceasefire" with Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke exclusively with CBS News' Aidan Stretch, where he discussed his country's ongoing war with Russia.

Gold mine collapse kills at least 82 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan

Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.

Gold mine collapse kills at least 70 people in Sudan’s West Kordofan

Dozens of artisanal miners have been killed after a series of adjoining mining shafts collapsed.

Battle of Chile director Patricio Guzmán dies aged 85

Passionate documentary maker won international acclaim for unsparing but poetic films exploring the impact of the Pinochet regime in Chile Patricio Guzmán, the film-maker who chronicled Chile’s bloody 1970s political strife and its subsequent social and political turmoil in films such as The Battle of Chile and Nostalgia for the Light, has died aged 85. According to Chilean news outlet Emol, Guzm...

A NJ lawyer began shipwreck diving with her partner; after his death, she carried on

UK soldier who died in Ukraine was 'one of most talented intelligence officers of his generation'

The British armed forces member who died in Ukraine at the weekend has been named as Major Paul Wilks.