India captain Shubman Gill scored a scintillating 154 against Afghanistan in the second ODI, revealing he had a double century in his sights. He aims to bat deep and convert starts into match-defining scores, enjoying a strong phase in his career.
India's AI strategy of building applications on foreign foundational models is challenged by US export controls. Experts urge sovereign AI development due to reliance on foreign tech and lack of domestic computing power and deep-tech investment.
Japan is embracing "techno-nationalism" to boost its domestic aerospace industry and reclaim its status as an innovation hub, partly driven by competition with China and a desire for nationally produced solutions.
L'élection législative partielle de Makerfield, entre Manchester et Liverpool, oppose les travaillistes à Reform UK et met en jeu le leadership de Keir Starmer. L'élection est décrite comme "la plus cruciale de tous les temps", avec un enjeu interne majeur pour le parti travailliste.
Morocco, co-hosting the 2030 World Cup, views the event as a catalyst for economic development and modernization, aiming to boost its international image and investment. However, significant infrastructure spending faces criticism from Gen Z over diverted funds from education and healthcare, highlighting the country's ongoing development challenges.
Jeff Bezos, fondateur d'Amazon et Blue Origin, a défendu l'IA à VivaTech, prédisant qu'elle créerait des pénuries de main-d'œuvre en libérant les travailleurs. Il a aussi réaffirmé les ambitions lunaires de Blue Origin, visant une présence permanente sur la Lune.
Robinhood cuts 290 roles (10% of workforce) to flatten organizational layers and operate more efficiently, citing strong financial position and ambition for 'talent density' and elite performance.
Europe's largest defense trade show, Eurosatory, highlights the continent's push for strategic autonomy, but major joint projects like the FCAS fighter jet and MGCS tank are faltering due to Franco-German competition and differing industrial interests, raising concerns about German dominance.
Fifas ordförande Gianni Infantino planerar att se två VM-matcher dagligen under turneringen som är utspridd över Mexiko, Kanada och USA. Han använder ett privatjet för att resa mellan spelorterna, vilket kritiseras med tanke på VM:s miljöpåverkan.
Le milieu de terrain sénégalais Pape Gueye, formé en France, affrontera l'équipe de France au Mondial 2026. Il exprime son émotion face à ce "rêve" et justifie son choix pour le Sénégal, malgré ses liens avec des joueurs français.
Germany is pushing EU members to finalize the bloc's long-term budget by year-end, citing threats from French far-right leader Jordan Bardella to halve France's contribution if he gains power in 2027. Bardella's stance has alarmed centrists and prompted warnings from ECB President Christine Lagarde.
Rolls-Royce SMR has won a contract to build three Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) on Sweden's west coast, a deal hailed by the UK government as a major export win and a breakthrough for British nuclear technology. The project aims to power industries and households in southern Sweden.
Sarvam AI achieves $1.5 billion valuation with $234 million funding, signaling India's AI sovereignty push. The round, led by HCLTech, highlights risks of foreign AI dependence, especially after US restrictions on Anthropic models.
Un élu RN a récité une prière mariale lors d'un conseil municipal à Ivry-sur-Seine, après avoir demandé l'interdiction des signes religieux. Deux élues de gauche siègent voilées, provoquant la colère du maire communiste qui a promis de saisir le préfet.
As France arrives for the World Cup, Kylian Mbappé is a major draw for locals and a focus for media. Coach Didier Deschamps navigates managing Mbappé's fame and political stances, while also managing expectations for Ousmane Dembélé and the team's chances.
Des paroles jugées choquantes, chantées par des drag-queens près de la basilique de Saint-Quentin, ont provoqué une vive émotion. Un député a saisi le procureur de la République, tandis qu'un autre article traite du licenciement d'un chauffeur de car scolaire et d'une proposition de cour disciplinaire pour la magistrature.
Crystal Palace have appointed Pierre Sage as their new manager on a three-year contract, replacing Oliver Glasner. Sage, who led Lens to second place in Ligue 1 and won the French Cup, will be backed in the transfer market for their Europa League campaign, with targets including a central midfielder and defender. The club also faces potential interest in several key players.
Malgré les tensions dans le Golfe, l'Arabie Saoudite affiche sa résilience économique avec des projets d'envergure : un accord ferroviaire avec la Turquie, le lancement de Riyadh Air et un projet immobilier de 1,6 milliard de dollars à La Mecque.
Donald Trump's ambitions are characterized as small and ego-driven, contrasting with grander civilizational projects. His 80th birthday was marked by a UFC cage fight hosted at the White House, a spectacle of violence and taxpayer expense.
India is making a significant impact at Eurosatory, the world's largest land and air-land defence exhibition in Paris, with 31 entities, including the Ministry of Defence, showcasing advanced technologies. This participation highlights India's growing ambition to be a major global defence supplier, supported by record export figures.
France aims for a more attacking style in the upcoming tournament, featuring a potent "Fab Four" and an "unrivalled attacking armada." Midfielder Adrien Rabiot emphasizes the need for balance, acknowledging his role in facilitating the attackers while ensuring defensive stability, a crucial element in modern football.
Die Niederlande haben bei der Fußball-WM gegen Japan eine 2:1-Führung verspielt und trennen sich 2:2. Der späte Ausgleich durch Daichi Kamada (89.) sorgte für Enttäuschung bei den Niederländern, nachdem Virgil van Dijk (50.) und Crysencio Summerville (64.) getroffen hatten. Japan glich zunächst durch Keito Nakamura (57.) aus.
Rudi Garcia, nouvel entraîneur de la Belgique, exprime son ambition de replacer le pays sur la scène mondiale du football. Il évoque la préparation à la Coupe du monde et les prochains matchs.
Singapore-based Firmus Technologies plans three AI factories in Tasmania, potentially making it the state's largest power consumer. The company has signed a contract for 104 megawatts for its first facility and aims for 400 megawatts total, raising concerns about energy supply and pricing.
