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Dec 10 2025POLITICS

France's Role in Foiling Benin's Coup Attempt

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

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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 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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Dec 01 2025BUSINESS

UnitedHealth Takes a Big Step Back from South America

UnitedHealth has made a significant move. They have agreed to sell their South American business to a private equity firm called Patria. This deal is worth a cool $1 billion. The final agreement was signed on Saturday, and the announcement is expected on Monday. Sources say this, but they want to st

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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 27 2025POLITICS

Germany Steps In: A Diplomatic Dance Over South Africa's G20 Spot

Germany is stepping up to mediate a growing rift between the U. S. and South Africa. The issue? South Africa's invitation to the next G20 summit, which U. S. President Donald Trump has revoked. Trump's decision comes after he accused South Africa of mistreating its white minority. These claims have

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Nov 26 2025HEALTH

Healthcare's Digital Revolution: Why Cutting Remote Monitoring is a Step Backwards

UnitedHealthcare's plan to limit remote patient monitoring (RPM) reimbursement starting in 2026 is a big mistake. They will only cover heart failure and hypertensive disorders during pregnancy. This decision ignores the growing evidence that RPM helps manage common conditions like hypertension and d

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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 21 2025POLITICS

Germany and Singapore Team Up to Fix Trade Problems

Germany and Singapore are joining forces to handle trade issues. This comes as both countries face new challenges in global trade. Germany's Finance Minister, Lars Klingbeil, recently visited Singapore. He met with top leaders there. They talked about working together to make supply chains more dive

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