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Economy
What do economists think of France's emergency debt crisis budget?
France's 2025 budget plan targets €60bn in spending cuts and tax hikes to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP. However, economists remain sceptical, with some forecasting a higher deficit and lower growth, raising concerns about the sustainability of tax-driven consolidation.
Economy
How are Iranian lorry drivers bypassing EU sanctions?
Under Brussels' sanctions against Tehran, most of some 60,000 Iranian lorry drivers who traverse Europe's roads each month to transit various goods either lost their jobs or have been hit hard by paying exorbitant fees for crossing into the bloc.
Tech News
EU endorses its US data-sharing deal, as privacy advocates point to loopholes
The US is complying with a key framework that regulates how thousands of tech companies share information across the Atlantic, an initial review has found — but opponents complain the European Commission is marking its own homework.
Culture news
New study solves mystery of Christopher Columbus’ resting place
A new scientific study reveals the final resting place of the navigator and colonizer. The mystery of his origins and resting place will be detailed in a forthcoming documentary, 'Columbus’s DNA: The True Ancestry' - out this weekend.
Europe News
Green groups wary as EU bets on future carbon capture
As EU officials host a two-day summit on carbon capture and storage (CCS) in the south of France, environmental groups are questioning the underlying assumption that the technology is a viable way to keep billions of tonnes of planet-heating CO2 out of the atmosphere.
Business
Tesla unveils long-awaited Robotaxi - is it enough for investors?
Tesla reveals its long-awaited Robotaxi, along with a new Robovan and an upgraded version of its humanoid robot "Optimus". However, the event may not significantly boost Tesla's share prices due to the lack of information exceeding investors' expectations.
Cinema
Film of the Week: ‘The Apprentice’ – The Donald Trump origin story
The controversial Donald Trump origin story hit Cannes earlier this year, with the Trump campaign vowing to sue. Now, with a bit more than three weeks before the presidential election, the film is out in theatres. And the question remains: Will there be an audience for ‘The Apprentice’?