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Dec 06 2025BUSINESS

Hollywood's Big Shift: What Netflix's Deal Means for Movies

France's top cinema official, Gaëtan Bruel, isn't happy about Netflix's big move to buy Warner Bros Discovery. He shared his thoughts at the Red Sea Film Festival. Bruel worries this deal could hurt movie theaters. He thinks Netflix might show fewer movies in theaters. This has been a problem before

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Dec 04 2025POLITICS

Unlocking Russia's Frozen Cash for Ukraine: A Belgian Hurdle

Belgium is a nation divided. It's split by language and faith, with the north being Dutch-speaking and Protestant, while the south is French-speaking and Catholic. Brussels, the capital, is a melting pot, hosting major organizations like NATO and the European Union. Back in the 16th and 17th centur

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Dec 03 2025BUSINESS

France's Aging Challenge: A Financial Wake-Up Call

France is in for a rough ride. The country's population is getting older fast. By 2070, nearly one in three people will be over 65. Meanwhile, the number of working-age people will drop by more than 3 million. This shift is a big deal for France's finances. Right now, healthcare, pensions, and cari

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Nov 28 2025POLITICS

Belgium's Stance on Russian Assets: A Potential Peace Hurdle

Belgium's prime minister has expressed concerns about a European Union (EU) plan to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Bart De Wever believes this move could complicate efforts to reach a peace deal in the ongoing conflict. De Wever shared his thoughts in a letter to the European C

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Nov 27 2025POLITICS

France's Bold Move: Volunteers to Strengthen Military

France is making a big change to boost its military. Starting next year, young people aged 18 and 19 can join a new voluntary service. This isn't about fighting in wars abroad. Instead, they will train and work within France and its territories for 10 months. The idea is to prepare for future threa

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Nov 26 2025BUSINESS

France's Bold Move Against Shein: What's the Deal?

France is taking a stand against Shein, a popular fast-fashion online store. The French government is going to court to ask for a temporary shutdown of Shein's website in the country. This request comes after some questionable items were found on the site. It all started when France noticed that Sh

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Nov 22 2025POLITICS

France's Ambitious Plan for Fighter Jets: Will It Work?

France is taking big steps to strengthen Europe's military power. President Macron is leading the charge, aiming to sell 100 Rafale fighter jets to Ukraine. This isn't a small deal; it's a massive investment. But Macron's ambitions don't stop there. He's also pushing for a next-generation fighter je

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Nov 12 2025POLITICS

France Steps In to Aid Palestinians in Crafting a Future State's Blueprint

France is stepping up to assist the Palestinian Authority in creating a constitution for a potential future state. This announcement came from President Emmanuel Macron after his discussion with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Paris. Several Western countries, including France, have official

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Nov 11 2025POLITICS

Drones Over Belgium: A New Kind of Battle

Belgium is facing a new challenge. Drones are flying over important places like airports, military bases, and even a nuclear plant. The government thinks Russia might be behind this, but they can't be sure. Foreign help is on the way. Teams from France, Germany, and Britain are coming to Belgium. T

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Nov 06 2025POLITICS

France Takes Action Against Shein Over Controversial Sales

France has taken a firm stand against the popular online retailer Shein. The government has temporarily blocked access to Shein's website. This move comes after a shocking discovery of child-like sex dolls being sold on the platform. The dolls were described as being of a "child pornography nature"

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