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Sofia Benali
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Business · 3 min read
About Fifty Legal Experts Denounce Intensive Farming in France
On October 4, 2026, a statement signed by about fifty legal experts was published in Reporterre, calling for the end of intensive farming in France and recalling animals' legal status as sentient beings since 1976.
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One-Sixth of IEA Strategic Oil Reserves Released Since March
Since March, about one-sixth of the International Energy Agency members' strategic oil reserves have been released. The US government under Donald Trump secured European countries' agreement to release more diesel fuel.
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India Develops New Trade Routes Amid US Sanctions
Facing strengthened US sanctions on Russia, India is diversifying its trade routes by developing new corridors to maintain Russian oil imports, also challenged by Middle East conflicts and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Ivory Coast: Artisanal Gold Mining Faces Crackdown
Illegal gold mining in Ivory Coast is expanding, causing pollution and land degradation. Authorities have increased sanctions, but enforcement is difficult as many youths depend on this income.
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Boris Vujčić Advocates for Simplifying European Banking Regulations
At the European Systemic Risk Board conference, ECB Vice-President Boris Vujčić emphasized banking resilience in Europe and called for simplifying complex rules to boost banks' competitiveness.
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NASA Awards $1.4 Billion in Logistics Contracts to 16 Companies
NASA has selected 16 companies to provide logistics services under framework agreements valued at $1.4 billion over five years, covering equipment management, transport, maintenance, and material support operations.
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SEC Proposes Measures to Ease Retail Investment in Private Funds
The SEC has proposed amendments to facilitate capital formation in public and private markets by expanding retail investor options and modernizing regulated fund structures, including performance-based fees and interval fund frameworks.
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Kenya’s $16 Billion Refinery Project Challenged by Local Community
Kenya has started building a $16 billion mega oil refinery led by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, aiming for energy self-sufficiency but facing legal disputes from 133 local community members concerned about environmental and land rights issues.
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Public Sector Workers Strike in Fort-de-France Over Declining Purchasing Power
On September 29 in Fort-de-France, teachers, police officers, firefighters, and local government workers join a general public sector strike to protest declining purchasing power, low wages, and to demand improved working conditions and pension safeguards.
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OpenAI Cancels Release of New AI Model Astra 6.1 Over Safety Concerns
OpenAI has decided to cancel the release of its latest AI model, Astra 6.1, due to safety concerns, according to France 24.
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SEC Fines Zoe Financial $450,000 for Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest
The SEC sanctioned Zoe Financial for failing to properly disclose conflicts of interest tied to its investor recommendation service and Zoe Wealth offering. Zoe Financial accepted a $450,000 fine, censure, and a cease-and-desist order without admitting wrongdoing.