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DeepSeek nears pre-IPO funding round as 2027 market debut takes shape sources

DeepSeek is nearing the completion of a new funding round that values the company at about 500 billion yuan (US$74 billion) before investment, as the Chinese artificial intelligence start-up moves closer to a potential listing on Shanghai’s Star Market, according to people familiar with the matter. The company was seeking to raise about 50 billion yuan in the round, which was expected to close bef...

Is France's political class out of touch on climate change? Experts slam presidential candidates

After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change?

'Response seems far too timid': what role for the environment in the presidential race

After a summer of extreme weather, political action on the climate crisis seems timid and below French expectations, say several women experts interviewed by Euronews.

"A timid response": environment in the presidential race

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis seems very timid and far below French expectations, several experts told Euronews.

"The response seems very timid": where does ecology fit in the presidential race?

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis appears timid and falls short of French expectations, experts tell Euronews.

'Response seems far too timid': what role for climate in presidential race?

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, political responses to the climate crisis appear feeble and fall short of French people's expectations, several experts told Euronews.

"The response seems timid": what role for the environment in the presidential campaign

After a summer marked by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis looks timid and falls short of French people's expectations, experts tell Euronews.

"The response seems timid": what role for ecology in the presidential race?

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis appears very timid and far below French public expectations, experts told Euronews.

"The response seems very timid": what place for the environment in the presidential campaign?

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, experts told Euronews that political action on the climate crisis remains timid and falls short of French people's expectations.

"Response seems far too timid": where does ecology fit in the presidential campaign

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis appears timid and far below what the French expect, say experts.

"The response seems very timid": what place for the environment in the presidential race?

After a summer marked by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis looks timid and falls short of what French people expect, say experts to Euronews.

'The response seems very timid': where does the environment stand in the presidential race

After a summer dominated by extreme weather events, political responses to the climate crisis seem timid and far short of French people’s expectations, experts tell Euronews.

'The response seems very timid': where does ecology fit in the presidential race?

After a summer dominated by extreme weather, the political response to the climate crisis seems far too timid and below French people's expectations, experts tell Euronews.

Day trips in Europe: Top 10 sightseeing stops beyond the beaten track for autumn 2026

An itinerary doesn’t have to include stops at the big-name cities. This autumn, here are the sightseeing destinations worth adding to your trip that offer scenic spots, historic towns and adventurous foods to try.

Two years in limbo: the residents still paying mortgages on flats destroyed in east London fire

Spectrum Building leaseholders awaiting payouts after freeholder, Arinium, went bankrupt shortly after 2024 blazeSarah Williams vividly remembers the night in 2016 when she camped overnight in a car park to put down a deposit on a flat in the newly completed Spectrum Building in Dagenham, east London.“People started queuing for those flats 24 hours before they went on sale,” she said. “It was basi...

Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in ‘chilling’ crackdown

As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crimeIran has taken the first step towards criminalising contact with foreign media, in a move human rights groups have said attempts to “sever the entire Iranian society from the rest of the world”.For journalists, researchers and even ordinary citizens, the proposed law being discussed by I...

Iran seeks to criminalise all contact with foreign media in latest ‘chilling’ crackdown

As photojournalist sentenced to 15 years, rights groups warn law would turn civic engagement into security crimeIran has taken the first step towards criminalising contact with foreign media, in a move human rights groups have said attempts to “sever the entire Iranian society from the rest of the world”.For journalists, researchers and even ordinary citizens, the proposed law being discussed by I...

Autism and ADHD care complaints more than triple in five years in England

NHS ombudsman warns of years-long waits and patients paying thousands to go private as demand for services soarsComplaints about autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder services in England have more than tripled in five years, official figures show, with the NHS ombudsman warning of years-long waits and patients paying thousands of pounds for private care.One woman was removed from an ...

National lottery faces questions over new boss’s record in gambling industry

MPs tell regulator they are ‘deeply concerned’ over interim CEO Phil Walker’s roles at William Hill and Game NationThe national lottery is facing questions over its new boss’s record in the gambling industry, including a lucrative role in the 24-hour slot machine sector singled out by the prime minister as a blight on British high streets.Allwyn UK, which holds a licence to run the Lottery until 2...

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Europe’s gas prices are surging. Who will be the first to pay more?

Europe could face its toughest winter gas season since 2022 as wholesale prices trade near their highest level in more than three years. Household bills could rise quickly in the Netherlands while taking nearly a year to fully adjust in Germany and Austria.

Scottish town raises £6 million to create a vast 10,500-acre nature reserve

Russia’s ‘Amazon’ Wildberries comes under Ukraine attack again

Russia’s biggest online retailer, Wildberries, has once again been attacked in a drone strike by Ukraine.

Australia news live: WA premier’s ‘east coast clowns’ barb was unacceptable, Spender says; NSW police investigate alleged theft of 400,000 oysters

Follow updates liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAngela Jackson, the commissioner of the Productivity Commission, said the body stands by the interim report into the GST, which found the deal with Western Australia to be a costly mistake that should be reversed.Jackson spoke to RN this morning after WA premier Roger Cook said “east coast clowns” didn’t understand the s...

Two Dan Sullivans to appear on Alaska’s US Senate ballot in November’s midterm elections

The incumbent senator Dan S Sullivan has condemned ex-school teacher Dan J Sullivan, claiming he is running at the behest of Democrats to confuse supportersRepublican senator Dan S Sullivan will be joined on the November ballot in Alaska by a challenger with a nearly identical name from the same party, election officials confirmed on Tuesday, adding a twist to what is expected to be one of the mo...