SocietyBusiness owners across France are bracing for possible riots during this weekend’s protests and taking steps to limit potential damage. The government hopes new curfews and restrictions will reassure them ahead of the next expected round of demonstrations.
SocietyA brutal targeted attack that left an Australian female MP without both legs has revived concern over rising violence against women in public life. Cornell University also faces a no-confidence vote over its handling of an alleged gang rape in 2024. The discussion examines why institutions continue to struggle with sexual assault cases.
PoliticsMember states of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia discussed regional security, economic cooperation and shared challenges, focusing on strengthening the organisation’s role and translating dialogue into practical action.
SocietyA Mississippi officer shot and killed 1-year-old Kohen Wiley outside a Walmart. State officials ruled the shooting justified, and authorities have now released footage from the officer’s body camera.
SportsFormer running back Marshall Faulk said in an interview on “The Caring Neurologist” podcast that he has been living with Parkinson’s disease for about 18 months.
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PoliticsJared Kushner is pushing back against a Vanity Fair report alleging that Dutch and Russian spies hacked his phone and found hundreds of millions of dollars transferred to secret bank accounts in the United Arab Emirates and Israel.
PoliticsFrance is preparing for another weekend of protests after violence on the sidelines of last week’s mobilisations. A partial curfew in parts of Paris will remain in place until Monday, while demonstrations are banned in Marseille and Lyon. Some 70,000 security personnel will be deployed Saturday, and only union protests are permitted.
PoliticsPresident Trump defended a controversial campaign ad by Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. The ad features the estranged mother of his opponent, Amy Acton, and has drawn backlash from both parties.
TechJapan is turning to AI to counter cyberattacks. Authorities plan to establish a team to simulate AI-powered attacks and uncover weaknesses in computer systems before hackers can exploit them.
WorldIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said part of the occupied West Bank would be closed after the military said it had killed two alleged Palestinian gunmen.
CultureActor Tom Skerritt died Thursday at 93. His six-decade career included roles in “Alien” and “Top Gun,” as well as an Emmy-winning performance in the television series “Picket Fences.”
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PoliticsProtests have spread across India in recent weeks over the removal of about 130 million names from electoral rolls. Some people must prove they are still alive to vote again, while others fear being struck from the list could cost them government benefits as well as their vote.
World7:00Israel ordered the occupied West Bank closed after a shootout near Hebron killed two Palestinians and injured several Israeli soldiers. The IDF said it had thwarted a “terror attack” and that the suspects had a rifle and a handgun.
TechApple’s foldable iPhone Duo, priced at $2,000 or more, is drawing strong interest. The device went on sale Friday, prompting people to queue overnight to be among the first to buy it.
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PoliticsTexas Republican Rep. Keith Self discusses an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to kill him at a Texas chili cook-off, sharing details of the FBI investigation and why he believes he was targeted. He also comments on the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico.
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EconomyGene Munster, managing partner at Deepwater Asset Management, says there may be no near-term comment or catalyst to restore investor confidence as AI spending faces scrutiny. He describes a divide between “academics” and “visionaries.”
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EconomyDan Ives, a partner and senior managing director at Yorkville Ives & Co., discusses the outlook for AI legislation after the US midterm election on Bloomberg Surveillance and says a blue wave would be negative for tech.
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EconomyInvestor bids for Jio Platforms’ US$3.2 billion offering exceeded the shares available by more than 10 times on the final day, totaling over US$24 billion. The company, controlled by Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, operates a mobile network with more than 500 million users.
PoliticsFrench President Emmanuel Macron is expected to meet high school pupils whose protests over school conditions have grown into a broader movement.
WorldPolice said a man opened fire in Trappes and neighbouring La Verriere, killing one person and injuring several others. He was arrested in nearby Coignieres.
WorldIsrael mandated a complete shutdown throughout the occupied West Bank after its forces killed two Palestinians near Hebron. The pair were accused of carrying out a shooting.
World48:07Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort to search for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet. The programme also covered Typhoon Champi, which brought fierce winds, heavy rain, chaos and blackouts to Taiwan, and a major China-hosted global governance meeting with participants from nearly 100 countries.
World1:10Israeli soldiers came under fire at a Hebron checkpoint from two Palestinian gunmen, according to officials. Both men accused of carrying out the attack were killed; five people sustained injuries.
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EconomyCost-of-living protests are unfolding as France grapples with rising public debt. Fears about the country’s public finances have driven its 10-year government bond yield above 5% for the first time since 2002, raising borrowing costs. Oliver Davis, a professor and head of the French Department at University College Cork, is the guest.