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Apple is bending over backwards to stay in the race.

Long a disruptive force in the technology sector, Apple is experiencing a period of turbulence following a failed shift into artificial intelligence and an increasingly marked lack of innovation....

Iran's nuclear program: radioactive risks at the heart of the conflict

Some grew up with the trauma of Chernobyl, others with that of Fukushima. The recent strikes against Iranian nuclear sites are reviving these fears. What are the real risks of a bombing raid on a...

The Strait of Hormuz: a central crossroads for black gold

As tensions rise between Washington and Tehran following US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global energy supplies, is once again becoming a hot spot. If...

This time, he didn't chicken out

Donald Trump had set a two-week deadline to decide whether or not to strike Iran. He ultimately took everyone by surprise by authorizing bombing raids on key nuclear sites over the weekend. However,...

How do robotaxis with human teleoperation work?

In Austin, Tesla has launched its first robotaxis, carrying not only passengers but also a human driver to monitor the machine… and another remotely. Behind this technological demonstration lies a...

Advent to acquire Spectris in £4.4 billion deal

British scientific instruments manufacturer Spectris has agreed to be acquired by MI Metron UK Bidco, an indirect subsidiary of funds managed by private equity firm Advent International, in a deal...

What proportion of US financial assets are held by foreign investors?

This week, the latest Treasury data showed a slight decline in the amount of Treasuries held by foreign investors. However, they still account for a significant proportion of US assets. At a time when...

AI boosts Taiwan's exports, overshadowed by geopolitical risks

Driven by the wave of artificial intelligence, Taiwanese exports are booming. In May, the island's export orders jumped 18.5% year-on-year, supported by global demand for advanced technologies. This...

The European Union arms the EIB to support defense and technology

Faced with geopolitical tensions and global technological competition, the European Union is preparing to massively strengthen the European Investment Bank's capacity for action. With a loan ceiling...

Masayoshi Son dreams of a $1 trillion AI mega-hub in Arizona

SoftBank wants to make Arizona a hub for artificial intelligence with a titanic project: an industrial complex estimated to cost $1 trillion.

Rachel Reeves and the fiscal mirage

A modest undershoot in Britain's borrowing figures offers Chancellor Rachel Reeves a flicker of fiscal respite, though it is hardly grounds for celebration. With revenues buoyed by a one-off surge in...

The Best Articles of the Week: Trumpphone, hard-boiled eggs, and mutant dolls

Where to put your money when US politics is tearing wallets apart, the Fed doubts its own tools, and money is skyrocketing? At the same time, Ireland is thriving as a petro-monarchy, North Korea is...

Obesity: preserving muscle, the new challenge

Current weight loss treatments, whether based on lifestyle changes, surgery, or blockbuster drugs such as Novo Nordisk's Wegovy and Eli Lilly's Zepbound, cause fat loss but also muscle loss. This...

Pause for the Bank of England; quarter-point cuts for Swiss National Bank, Norges Bank and Riksbank

It's central bank week. Following the Fed's decision last night, the Bank of England kept its rates unchanged. Amongst the other decisions expected are 25-basis-point rate cuts by the SNB and the...

UAE-China: strengthen their financial partnership

An agreement between the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates and a Chinese cross-border payment system illustrates a shared desire for growth in both markets.

Less uncertainty but no more visibility for the Fed

Despite constant pressure from the White House, the Fed is keeping its key rates unchanged. While uncertainty seems less pronounced than a few weeks ago, visibility remains limited. The Fed expects...

A legal opinion strengthens Brussels' stance against Google

As antitrust proceedings pile up around Alphabet, an Advocate General at the European Court of Justice has recommended that the European Commission's decision be upheld and Google's appeal be...

The future partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI hangs in the balance

Tension continues to mount between Microsoft and OpenAI, making negotiations increasingly delicate. As a reminder, the leader in conversational agents is seeking a way out of the American giant's grip...

Frasers backs away from Revolution Beauty bid

Frasers Group, the retail empire controlled by billionaire Mike Ashley, has decided against making an offer for Revolution Beauty, the struggling British cosmetics firm that recently put itself up for...