France has been quietly backing Benin's government in the wake of a recent coup attempt. This support included sharing intelligence and providing logistical help. The French government also worked closely with Nigeria, which sent military aid to Benin at the request of Benin's President Patrice Talo
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
Brazil's teen pregnancy rates have been on a rollercoaster over the past 13 years. Between 2010 and 2023, the numbers first climbed and then started to fall. By 2023, the rate for girls aged 15-19 was 41. 6 births per 1, 000, while for those aged 10-14, it was just 2. 1 per 1, 000. These numbers sho
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
Brazil is set to make a big splash in the soybean world. By 2025/26, the country is expected to produce a whopping 178 million metric tons of soybeans. That's a lot of soy! This forecast comes from Itau BBA, a big name in the industry. The U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) thinks Brazil will pr
Brazil is reaching out to the US for assistance in tackling organized crime and the smuggling of weapons. This request comes as part of broader trade discussions, following a recent police operation in Brazil that targeted tax evasion and money laundering in the fuel industry. Investigations in Bra
Brazil is reaching out to the US for help in tackling money laundering and illegal arms trafficking. The finance minister, Fernando Haddad, announced this plan recently. He pointed out that US-based funds are being misused to launder money and hide foreign investments in Brazil. This issue came to l
Brazil is taking its time to set up a carbon market. The government plans to release the rules for this market by the end of 2026. This news comes from a high-ranking official in the Finance Ministry. The official also mentioned that by then, the government will decide how the market will be managed
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
Brazil made a big splash at the recent COP30 climate talks, pushing hard to get the world off fossil fuels. Marina Silva, Brazil's environment minister, played a key role. She's from the Amazon and knows firsthand how important this issue is. Together with President Lula, they wanted a clear plan to
