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Brazil's Parliament has approved a constitutional reform reducing the weekly work hours from 44 to 40 and granting two days off per week, a promise by President Lula during the presidential campaign.
The IPO of Dangote Refinery, Africa's leading oil producer, has been extended by two weeks to October 27, 2026, amid rising oil prices and supply shortages linked to the Hormuz Strait closure.
According to France 24, 81% of American farmers who have historically supported Trump feel betrayed due to his engagement in the Iran war and its economic fallout. This discontent could weaken Republican backing in the midterms as Democrats gain in polls.
On October 12, the French Navy detained the DF Peak tanker south of La Réunion, suspected of belonging to the Russian ghost fleet. Saint-Denis prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation to identify the ship's owner and investigate illicit oil transport activities.
The European Commission has made Sanofi's proposed commitments legally binding to address competition concerns related to alleged smear campaigns against Fluad, a competing flu vaccine for vulnerable patients in Germany and France.
At a joint ECB-Bank of England conference, Frank Elderson highlighted challenges posed by non-linear risks and radical uncertainty in financial management amid climate crises, technological advances, and geopolitical shifts.
On October 13, 2026, Cuba liberalized its oil sector by allowing private investments to revive oil and gas production during a severe energy crisis.
According to France 24, France's greenhouse gas emissions fell by 4.1% in the first half of 2026, linked to a sharp drop in fuel consumption caused by price increases. The annual decline is projected at 2.8%, but the pace remains insufficient.
Philip R. Lane, ECB Executive Board member, presented at the International AI Summit on the challenges and opportunities AI poses for Europe, stressing collaboration across sectors to harness its potential responsibly.
French authorities are investigating a cyberattack that allowed hackers to take control of cooling units in hundreds of supermarkets. No group has claimed responsibility. A cybersecurity expert emphasizes the importance of basic measures like regular software and password updates to prevent such incidents.
China is no longer just exporting cars but is now establishing its entire automotive industry in Europe, boosting production capacity and local partnerships, warns an Arthur D. Little expert on France 24.
Valdemar Osted, technology lead at Common Consultancy, denies an unusual drop in Facebook interactions following attacks on Russian data centers, contradicting claims of a collapse in online engagement among Donald Trump and AfD supporters.
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