A massive sculpture of the Olympic Rings made of recycled French steel can now be seen on the south side of the Eiffel Tower. Nicknamed La Dame de Fer, or The Iron Lady, the landmark will loom large over the games between July 26 and August 11. The men…
France affirms support for Ukraine’s EU journey
“We support Ukraine’s candidacy for membership in the European Union,” the French leader said. France played a leading role in supporting Ukraine as a candidate for EU membership, said Macron. “We will continue to do so,” Macron added. “This is an oppo…
Stock Index Futures Tread Water as Key U.S. Jobs Report Looms
June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM24)are up +0.02%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM24) are up +0.08% this morning as market participants awaited the release of crucial U.S. non-farm payroll data for clues on the timing of Federal Reserve interest…
Thousands of Children Got Tested for Lead With Faulty Devices: What Parents Should Know
A company that makes tests for lead poisoning has agreed to resolve criminal charges that it concealed for years a malfunction that resulted in inaccurately low results. It’s the latest in a long-running saga involving Massachusetts-based Magellan Diag…
Leaders more interested in power than ending conflict, says UN humanitarian leader
The United Nations humanitarian chief, Martin Griffiths, has said that leaders in war-torn countries are prioritising political rivalries and power over the end of fighting. In an interview with the Associated Press, he added that humanitarian workers …
Condenado por abusar sexualmente de dos chicas de un centro de menores en Écija
La Audiencia de Sevilla ha condenado a un varón, por abusar sexualmente de dos chicas de un centro de menores en Écija, después de que una de ellas le dijese que la otra “quería mantener relaciones sexuales” con él y este realizase tocamientos no conse…
Japan PM vows to boost “active cyber defense” to prevent cyberattacks
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday instructed a minister to craft a bill to boost Japan’s “active cyber defense” capabilities to prevent cyberattacks against the country by monitoring early warning signs. “It is an increasingly urgent task to enhan…
New data centre planned for London amid ‘significant lack of power’
By Jess Jones Digital infrastructure investor Goldacre is set to fund a project that will see London gain one of the most powerful data centres in the country, as the industry races to keep up with soaring demand for power. Goldacre chief executive Dav…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia ‘Living Separate Lives’
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letiziapretend to be loving husband and wife in public — but the contentious couple is secretly living separate lives as her wandering eye has torpedoed their 20-year marriage, RadarOnline.com has learned. Royal watcher Ja…
King Felipe and Queen Letizia ‘Living Separate Lives’
Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letiziapretend to be loving husband and wife in public — but the contentious couple is secretly living separate lives as her wandering eye has torpedoed their 20-year marriage, RadarOnline.com has learned. Royal watcher Ja…