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Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
Fighter jets, refuelling aircraft, frigate: UK assets in Mideast
by  AFP

Britain is deploying extra fighter jets and other assets to the Middle East amid the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said. RAF Typhoon jets aided Israel in April 2024 when they shot down an unspecified number of drones fired by Iran, as confirmed by the UK's then-prime minister, Rishi Sunak.

Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports
Struggling Gucci owner's shares soar over new CEO reports
by  AFP

Shares in Gucci owner Kering jumped Monday over reports that the outgoing boss of French automaker Renault would take over as chief executive of the struggling luxury group. Le Figaro newspaper reported that de Meo would take over at Kering, the French luxury group that owns Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga and other premium brands.

France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show
France shuts Israeli weapons booths at Paris Air Show
by  AFP

Geopolitical tensions roiled the opening of the Paris Air Show on Monday as French authorities sealed off Israeli weapons industry booths amid the conflicts in Iran and Gaza, a move that Israel condemned as "outrageous".

Renault boss Luca de Meo to step down, company says
Renault boss Luca de Meo to step down, company says
by  AFP

The head of French carmarker Renault, Luca de Meo, is to quit "to take on new challenges outside the automobile sector", the company said on Sunday. "After five years leading Renault Group, Luca de Meo has announced his decision to leave his position," said a company statement, adding that his departure would take effect on July 15.