World25 Okt 2026

Nearly 1,000 Arrested Across France as Massive Weekend Protests Test Emmanuel Macron
Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across France for a second consecutive weekend of demonstrations against rising living costs, public service decay, and police tactics. French authorities deployed 70,000 officers nationwide and detained nearly 1,000 people after clashes erupted on the margins of largely peaceful rallies. The unrest highlights deep social divisions and mounts severe pressure on President Emmanuel Macron as the country approaches next year's presidential election.
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Finance31 Mei 2026

SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion for Massive AI Data Center Network in France
SoftBank Group has announced a monumental investment of up to €75 billion to develop and operate 5 gigawatts of AI data center capacity in France. This commitment, the largest AI infrastructure investment by SoftBank in Europe, aims to establish France as a leading hub for artificial intelligence infrastructure and support the continent's technological sovereignty. The initial phase will see €45 billion invested to deliver 3.1 gigawatts of capacity in the Hauts-de-France region by 2031, with sites planned in Dunkirk, Bosquel, and Bouchain.
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