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UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors
UK to quicken rollout of mini-nuclear reactors
by  AFP

Britain's Labour government on Thursday said changes to planning laws will speed up the country's rollout of mini-nuclear reactors aimed at providing cheaper and cleaner energy.

French parliament finally adopts 2025 budget
French parliament finally adopts 2025 budget
by  AFP

The French parliament on Thursday finally adopted the state's 2025 budget following a tumultuous months-long process that saw the previous government toppled and the current administration survive multiple no confidence votes.

Gucci ousts chief designer De Sarno after sales slump
Gucci ousts chief designer De Sarno after sales slump
by  AFP

Luxury giant Gucci announced Thursday it was parting ways with its chief designer Sabato De Sarno following a sales slump, in the latest shakeup at a major European label. "Gucci today announces the end of its collaboration with creative director Sabato De Sarno," the fashion brand owned by French luxury group Kering said.

Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
Scientists' conference kicks off global AI summit in Paris
by  AFP

Global experts will debate threats from artificial intelligence (AI) at a gathering in Paris on Thursday and Friday, ahead of a summit of world leaders on the fast-moving technology. "This summit has to be a moment to position Paris as the global capital of AI," digital minister Clara Chappaz told AFP journalists.

Honda-Nissan merger talks 'basically over': source
Honda-Nissan merger talks 'basically over': source
by  AFP

Nissan's board is in favour of abandoning merger talks with Honda but calling them off has yet to be officially decided by executives at the two Japanese carmakers, a source close to the matter told AFP on Thursday. The source said Thursday that Nissan's board of directors had agreed to abandon the talks on Tuesday.

In the English countryside, a pylon war looms
In the English countryside, a pylon war looms
by  AFP

Standing by his winter wheat field on a plot of land where tall electricity pylons are set to be built, John Stacey feels far from bright about the future. For Stacey, in his 60s, the construction on his land threatens not just where he works but also his home.