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Trump burnishes Tesla at White House in show of support for Musk
Trump burnishes Tesla at White House in show of support for Musk
by  AFP

President Donald Trump responded Tuesday to plummeting Tesla share prices by briefly turning the White House into a showroom, announcing he was buying one of the electric cars manufactured by close advisor Elon Musk, and threatening anti-Tesla protesters with "hell."

Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth
Italian defence firm Leonardo to focus on int'l alliances for growth
by  AFP

Italian defence group Leonardo will use international alliances to help accelerate growth and face competition amid rising geopolitical tensions, its chief executive said Tuesday. Its results come against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions that have prompted European nations to step up military spending.

Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes
Ghana scraps IMF-linked 'nuisance' taxes
by  AFP

Ghana's new government on Tuesday announced it was scrapping several Covid-era taxes introduced in an effort to secure IMF financing, citing the economic hardship placed on ordinary citizens. They were introduced as part of efforts by the previous government to reach a $3-billion International Monetary Fund bailout, which was eventually secured in 2023.

Trump doubles down on Canada trade war
Trump doubles down on Canada trade war
by  AFP

US President Donald Trump announced massive new tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum Tuesday, while threatening to "shut down" its auto industry and saying the best way to end the trade war was for Washington's ally to be absorbed into the United States.

French right-wing media's Russia tilt irks Elysee 
French right-wing media's Russia tilt irks Elysee 
by  AFP

French Sunday newspaper readers woke up this past weekend to starkly different visions of their country's relationship with Russia. But after Ferrari accused French officials of "wanting to go to war against Russia", a prominent Elysee advisor, asking not to be named, denounced the channel as "radio KGB".

Chanel plays with proportions as Paris Fashion Week wraps up
Chanel plays with proportions as Paris Fashion Week wraps up
by  AFP

Chanel presented its Fall-Winter collection on the last day of Paris Women's Fashion Week on Tuesday, playing with proportions and layering in a show designed without incoming artistic director Matthieu Blazy. Paris Fashion Week will wrap up with Anthony Vaccarello's Saint Laurent show later Tuesday, following a presentation by Miu Miu.