Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
Amazon surged after profits and AWS growth exceeded expectations, while Apple fell despite strong iPhone sales. This contrast reveals Wall Street's new requirement: in the race for artificial intelligence, massive investments must now produce visible revenues.
Canal+ commits to investing â¬980 million in French and European cinema between 2028 and 2032. Behind this spectacular amount lies a strategic battle over film financing, media chronology, and Europe's position against global platforms.
An abandoned Falcon 9 stage is set to hit the Moon on August 5, 2026, at nearly 8,700 km/h. The impact, monitored by telescopes and two lunar orbiters, will provide a rare scientific experience while highlighting the urgency of better managing debris in the new space economy.
A jury in New Mexico has imposed a $375 million penalty on Meta, finding that its platforms harmed the mental health and safety of children. Following another verdict against Instagram and YouTube in California, judicial pressure now joins the regulatory offensive from France and Europe.
On the eve of a pioneering law coming into effect in Minnesota, xAI is legally contesting the ban on tools capable of creating realistic fake nudes. The standoff surrounding Grok raises a global question: should only users be penalized, or should the creators of the technologies also be held accountable?
The AIDS 2026 conference concludes in Rio with a striking paradox: prevention and treatment tools have never been more powerful, yet an unprecedented funding crisis threatens to deprive millions of these advancements.
A deep drilling in Moselle confirms exceptional concentrations of natural hydrogen. The projected potential of 34 million tons could disrupt the European industry, but the actual recoverable size and profitability of the deposit remain to be demonstrated.
UEFA and its 55 national federations reject Gianni Infantino's proposal to open part of FIFA competitions to private investors. France is directly affected by a boycott threat that could disrupt world football.
Europe is entering a decisive phase of the AI Act. Deepfakes, AI-generated public interest content without editorial oversight, and interactions with certain AI systems will need clearer labeling. A global shift for media, platforms, and public trust.
Following the deadly earthquake in Kumamoto, Sony has suspended production at its main local image sensor site. The shutdown reveals global dependence on a strategic Japanese industrial hub.
Just hours after the Zelensky-Trump meeting in Washington, Ukraine claims to have struck two of Russia's largest refineries. Beyond the fires, Kyiv aims at military fuel, Kremlin revenues, and confidence in Russian defenses.
Radio France has deeply reorganized its network: nearly 300 frequencies are affected, Franceinfo and ICI gain coverage, while France Musique and Mouvâ accelerate towards digital. A historic shift that promises savings but raises questions about access.
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