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Isabel Schnabel, ECB Executive Board member, explained at a seminar how the European Central Bank adapts its monetary policy to successive inflation shocks, notably since the Middle East conflict, by raising key interest rates and clarifying its policy framework.
Meta has introduced Forum, an app dedicated to Facebook groups that centralizes discussions and offers new tools for admins and members. Available in the US on iOS and Android, Forum features a new role recognizing top contributors and an AI-powered Ask function to find answers within groups.
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.
The National Cybersecurity Agency (Anssi) reports weaknesses in the tax authority's IT security, including virus-based credential theft and insufficient monitoring of suspicious activities.
On September 29, Apple launched a major update to Final Cut Camera, now supporting variable aperture on the iPhone 18 Pro and offering advanced video creator options.
In Q2 2026, France's public debt hit 119% of GDP, the highest since 1946, according to Insee. Despite budget cuts, debt interest weighs heavily. Thousands of public workers protested falling purchasing power due to fuel price hikes.
While Volodymyr Zelensky calls for more military aid in New York, Ukrainian arms makers say they are ready to export and generate substantial revenue but lament the lack of concrete measures to enable foreign sales.
OpenAI has decided to cancel the release of its latest AI model, Astra 6.1, due to safety concerns, according to France 24.
The 2026-2027 shea marketing campaign has officially begun in West Africa. The sector, used in cosmetics and as a cocoa butter substitute in cooking, faces export restrictions complicating trade.
Google is negotiating to build its first mega data center near Châteauroux. While the local authority highlights job creation, officials and citizens criticize the project's opacity and environmental impact.
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.
Facing soil depletion caused by chemical fertilizers, thousands of farmers in Madagascar's Itasy region have widely adopted liquid biofertilizers, improving agricultural yields and environmental sustainability.
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