Die Zahl der Adoptionen in Thüringen ist auf den niedrigsten Stand seit 1993 gesunken. 2024 wurden nur 65 Kinder adoptiert, zwölf weniger als im Vorjahr. Es gab mehr Bewerber als Kinder.
Accenture's stock dropped nearly 20% after reporting Q3 revenues of $18.7B, up year-over-year but below expectations, with a 2% decline in new bookings. CEO Julie Sweet urged investors to focus on AI adoption as a long-term growth driver.
DeFi's growth is shifting from on-chain user acquisition to invisible integration within traditional finance. Despite recent exploits, institutional funding is pouring in, with protocols like Morpho focusing on user-facing applications that mask underlying DeFi complexity.
The Church of England has issued a "profound apology" to birth mothers and children affected by historical forced adoptions, acknowledging its role in running mother and baby homes between 1949 and 1976 where women were pressured to give up their babies. The apology follows a government confirmation of a state apology for the practice.
The Church of England has issued a long-awaited apology for its role in forced adoptions of children from unmarried mothers between the 1940s-1980s. Survivors recount abuse and trauma, with the church acknowledging prejudice and inadequate choices for mothers. While survivors call for redress, the church states its apology follows research into its involvement in hundreds of institutions.
France's ANSSI will stop certifying security products without quantum-resistant encryption in 2027, aligning with US NSA timelines and pushing vendors to adopt post-quantum cryptography for government contracts.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stated he doesn't support the US government taking a stake in AI companies, arguing Americans already benefit through investments, jobs, and taxes. He also highlighted energy production as a critical challenge for US AI ambitions.
Yannick Jadot et Sandrine Rousseau dénoncent un durcissement de la direction des Écologistes, menée par Marine Tondelier, qui vise à exclure les adhérents soutenant des candidats dissidents. Cette décision crée des tensions internes et des fractures au sein du parti.
The UK government will issue a full apology for historical forced adoptions in England, where an estimated 185,000 babies were taken from mothers post-WWII. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the apology, calling it a "shameful period".
The UK government will issue a full state apology to those affected by historical forced adoptions in England. Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson confirmed the apology, calling it a "shameful period" in UK history, with the Prime Minister expected to make further statements.
Interpol's latest cyber threat assessment reveals online crimes are increasingly surpassing traditional illicit activities, with over half of surveyed Asian and South Pacific member states reporting cybercrime constitutes 30% of national crime.
Ghana is hosting a three-day conference in Accra, "Next Steps," bringing together over 80 countries to advance reparatory justice following a UN resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans a grave crime against humanity. The event aims to transform political momentum into concrete institutional commitments.
A new program at the Hong Kong AI Foundation trains senior executives to lead AI-native business transformations, focusing on strategic integration rather than add-ons. It addresses technical, organizational, and leadership challenges, preparing leaders for a future of human-AI collaboration and agility.
Plus d'un millier de personnes se sont rassemblées à Paris pour rendre hommage à Lyhanna, soutenir une loi sur la justice et dénoncer le système judiciaire actuel. Les manifestants ont exprimé leur colère face à la libération de personnes accusées de viols.
President Macron hosted PM Modi for talks, aiming to expand India-France strategic partnership. Key outcomes include an innovation roadmap, economic security dialogue, AI governance group, and a goal to double bilateral trade in five years. Defense, civil nuclear cooperation, and talent mobility were also discussed.
Hong Kong's private offices risk obsolescence by 2030 as nearly two-thirds will exceed 30 years old. Experts emphasize the need for energy resilience, supply, connectivity, and tech infrastructure to meet AI-driven future standards, with some buildings already showing value and efficiency declines.
A KPMG study reveals Saudi Arabia as a top global market for tech trust and efficiency, fueled by digital investments and AI adoption. Saudi institutions are outperforming global peers in converting tech investments into tangible financial returns, with a high expectation for AI-driven growth and a significant lead in cybersecurity maturity.
Morpho Labs secured $175 million in a funding round led by Paradigm, a16z crypto, and Ribbit Capital. The company, known for its DeFi lending protocol, aims to become a credit infrastructure layer for traditional financial institutions, indicating a shift in investor focus towards onchain credit markets and stablecoin infrastructure.
La présidente de l'Assemblée nationale, Yaël Braun-Pivet, souhaite que le budget 2027 soit adopté rapidement via l'article 49.3 de la Constitution, arguant du besoin de stabilité à neuf mois d'une présidentielle et d'un Parlement sans majorité. D'autres scénarios, comme les ordonnances budgétaires ou la loi spéciale, sont évoqués mais jugés risqués.
Les cartes de paiement crypto connaissent une croissance exponentielle, passant de 100 millions à 1,5 milliard de dollars de dépenses mensuelles entre début 2023 et fin 2025. Ces cartes permettent d'utiliser des stablecoins pour des achats quotidiens, offrant une expérience similaire aux cartes bancaires traditionnelles. Bien que des freins réglementaires et de sécurité subsistent, leur adoption progresse, notamment grâce aux néobanques qui rivalisent avec les banques traditionnelles.
Le FMI a publié un rapport alertant sur l'adoption croissante des cryptomonnaies au Népal, malgré une interdiction officielle depuis 2017. Les flux crypto représentent jusqu'à 8% du PIB du pays, soulevant des craintes pour la stabilité financière. Le FMI exhorte Katmandou à renforcer la surveillance et à mettre en place une régulation.
India has removed the license requirement for automotive radar sensors operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band. This move aims to enhance road safety and promote the adoption of advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving technologies by aligning with global standards.
Anthropic and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) have partnered to accelerate enterprise adoption of Anthropic's AI models. TCS will create a dedicated business unit, gain early access to new models, and deploy Claude AI to its employees. The collaboration aims to develop solutions for sectors like finance, healthcare, and aviation, with TCS's Diligenta and iON platforms also set to leverage Claude.
The IMF flagged growing crypto adoption in Nepal despite a 2021 ban, urging authorities to monitor the sector to protect financial stability and curb illicit flows. Crypto inflows exceeded 13% of GDP in 2021 and remain significant, with stablecoins dominating.
