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French political parties grilled by business leaders as elections loom

Representatives of major parties in the upcoming snap French legislative elections have pitched their economic plans at a meeting of France's top employers' federation, with the leftist New Popular Front coalition and the far-right National Rally delivering starkly different visions. FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn takes a closer look.

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Political risk weighs heavily on French business climate

France's leading CAC 40 stock index made small gains at the open this Tuesday after suffering its worst week of trading since March 2022. As FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn explains, the fallout from President Emmanuel Macron's decision to call snap elections continues to be felt across the country's business landscape,…

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After US Senate votes in favour of potential ban, what's next for TikTok?

On Tuesday, the US Senate approved a measure that would force the owner of social media app TikTok to either sell the US unit of the company or face a ban. The Chinese-owned group stands to lose a lot if it leaves the US market and is already planning to…

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A look back at the Panama Papers scandal, as first day of trial ends

The trial of 27 people charged in the "Panama Papers" tax evasion and money laundering scandal opened in Panama on Monday. After the first day of hearings, we take a look back at the bombshell investigation that showed how the world's rich and famous used shell companies to avoid their…

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World Bank, UN estimate Gaza infrastructure damage at $18.5 billion

A new report by the World Bank and the United Nations, based on remote data collection sources, shows that damage to critical infrastructure in Gaza between October and January represents 97 percent of the GDP of the West Bank and Gaza from 2022. In this edition, we see how Israel's…

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Bitcoin comes out of 'crypto winter' and scales to new heights

On Tuesday, the price of a single Bitcoin hit a new record at over $69,000, beating a previous peak set in November 2021. In this Business Daily, we look at what's happened in the cryptocurrency sector in the past two years, explaining Bitcoin's dramatic fall and subsequent rise. Also in…

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China's economic roadmap for 2024 aims for steady growth, healthy inflation

At the opening of the National People's Congress in Beijing this Tuesday, Chinese Premier Li Qiang outlined the government's major objectives for the economy in 2024. In this edition of Business Daily, we take a look at what Beijing is seeking to achieve this year and at the challenges posed…

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Virgin Atlantic runs first transatlantic passenger flight powered by alternative fuels

Virgin Atlantic's Flight100 landed in New York on Tuesday, making the journey from London without using fossil fuels, thanks to a mix of renewable biomass and waste fats. This "sustainable aviation fuel" reportedly reduces life-cycle emissions by up to 70 percent but still emits CO2, as FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn…

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US startup OpenAI sees CEO fired and rehired within a week

One year ago, the company OpenAI released ChatGPT, the artificial intelligence chatbot that can deliver complex answers to almost everything. Its massive success kicked off a revolution in the tech industry. But on November 17, the company board fired its CEO Sam Altman, citing a lack of candidness in his…

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Fair share: Assessing the fight against tax evasion

In the wake of major document leaks and studies showing how wealthy individuals and multinational corporations avoid taxation, governments around the world are seeking to crack down. But are the measures being put in place truly effective? Bryan Quinn speaks to Panayiotis Nicolaides, one of the authors of the EU…

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French historic landmarks threatened by ravages of climate change

Located off the coast of the southern French city of Marseille, the Château d'If has withstood the wear and tear of time. But today, this landmark is facing the threat of climate change. In recent years, sea levels have risen by 15 centimetres, forcing the castle to close 180 days…

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Australian airline Qantas is back in black after pandemic losses

For the six months ending in December, the Australian national carrier Qantas posted profits of €920 million. It expects strong demand over the next two years as well. But as FRANCE 24's Bryan Quinn explains, dark clouds are still looming over the company and its decision to cut staff during…

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US Supreme Court hears arguments on 'liability' of internet platforms

The nine US Supreme Court justices will hear arguments in two cases opposing individuals to large internet platforms this week. In both of them, the plaintiffs are the families of terror attack victims, who argue that internet giants should be held responsible for the content on their platforms. FRANCE 24's…

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Adani debacle threatens fallout on India's wider economy

This week, a major upheaval hit one of India’s top business empires. Adani Group has operations in everything from coal mining to telecoms. Its seven main units were recently worth an estimated $220 billion. But a blistering report by an American investor research firm accusing the conglomerate of massive fraud…

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Inside the Scottish Greens' best ever local election

THE Scottish Greens achieved something at the recent council elections that the Unionist parties could not – they took votes from the SNP.

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Poland, Bulgaria seek alternative sources as Russia cuts gas supply

Russia's Gazprom says it has halted gas deliveries to EU members Poland and Bulgaria, ostensibly because they refused to pay in Russian roubles. Ever since Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine began to hobble the Russian economy, fears had mounted that Moscow would use its energy supplies as a…

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Elon Musk's Twitter takeover deal comes with many question marks

The world's richest man appears to have succeeded in his $44 billion takeover of one of the internet's most influential social networks, but what comes next? From finding a new CEO, to confronting new EU regulations, to boosting lacklustre performance, Twitter's future as a private company under Elon Musk will…

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