PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, December 9: The bidding war has begun after Paramount launched a $108 billion hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, days after shareholders accepted a Netflix deal. Who will prevail? Also: we learn about the growing …
DRC accuses Rwanda of peace deal violations as M23 advances in the east
DRC President Tshisekedi alleges Rwanda has violated newly signed accord as M23 reportedly advances towards Uvira.
Another Front in the War in Ukraine: Who Gets to Claim a Famed Artist?
Looking to shake off Moscow’s cultural influences, Kyiv has been seeking to highlight the Ukrainian roots of Kazimir Malevich, a renowned avant-garde painter.
Japan rejects EU plan to steal Russian assets – Politico
Japan has rejected the EU’s plan to fund Ukraine using Russian assets immobilized by the West, according to Politico
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EU risks ‘deep split’ over push to steal frozen Russian assets – Economist
The EU could reportedly invoke a treaty provision to bypass Belgium, which has opposed seizing frozen Russian assets from the outset
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Brigitte Macron calls feminist hecklers ‘stupid b***es’ in rant caught on camera
The French first lady has sparked fury after she was filmed making the comments at a Parisian theatre
Australia’s social media ban leaves a 15-year-old worried about losing touch with friends
Australia has introduced a world-first social media ban for children under 16, starting Wednesday.
WWF report finds 120% surge in France’s protected species, urges stronger conservation efforts
A report by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) shows that populations of protected species in France have increased by 120% since 1990. The NGO says that the good news should be used to call for more conservation programs and stronger measures to promote b…
Mercedes partners with Chinese software developer Momenta to deploy Level 4 self-driving cars for Lumo Mobility in Abu Dhabi, its first foray into robotaxis (William Wilkes/Bloomberg)
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Mercedes partners with Chinese software developer Momenta to deploy Level 4 self-driving cars for Lumo Mobility in Abu Dhabi, its first foray into robotaxis — Mercedes-Benz Group AG will partner with Chin…
Nigerian air force plane’s emergency landing puts Burkina Faso defense forces on high alert
A Nigerian Air Force plane has landed in Burkina Faso due to what it calls an in-flight emergency.