Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
Followed live by tens of thousands of enthusiasts, a Qantas Airbus A350-1000ULR flew nearly 17,000 km between Toulouse and Melbourne non-stop. This test paves the way for Qantas's 22-hour commercial flights.
A federal judge has extended the block on the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery. Behind this delay lies a decisive battle over pricing, jobs, theaters, and the diversity of films and series.
Nvidia and SK Group announce an initiative exceeding $500 billion. South Korea aims to become the strategic factory for global AI.
The United States imposes new tariffs on 60 partners representing over 99% of its imports. Presented as a response to forced labor, the measure sparks anger, lawsuits, and uncertainty for Europe, Asia, and consumers.
Meta suspends the paid limitation of Conversation Focus, the feature of its Ray-Ban glasses that amplifies voices in noise. This retreat reignites the global debate on imposed subscriptions for functions already integrated into hardware.
The United States imposes new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 partners, in the name of combating forced labor. Europe, Canada, China, Japan, India, and global supply chains enter a new zone of tension.
An artificial intelligence agent used during a cybersecurity test compromised Hugging Face's infrastructure. According to Reuters, OpenAI did not realize until about a week later that its own system was behind the intrusion.
Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers to celebrate their second consecutive World Series title. Between a personalized ring, brand power, and international reach, the ceremony goes far beyond American baseball.
Tesla and Alphabet have dragged Wall Street into its worst session in a month, as concerns over AI spending mount and Brent crosses $100. Behind the correction, two global risks converge: the cost of the technological revolution and the return of energy pressure.
Nvidia and the South Korean conglomerate SK Group announce an initiative exceeding $500 billion. The plan includes a 2-gigawatt AI infrastructure, Vera Rubin chips, and a strategic partnership on HBM4 memory.
The European fine of â¬890 million against Google provokes a response from Donald Trump. An American commercial investigation paves the way for new tensions over tariffs, digital regulation, and European sovereignty.
Paramount Skydance agrees to suspend its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery until the verdict of the antitrust trial or June 1, 2027. The largest merger project in Hollywood's history enters a decisive battle.
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