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The lawsuit was launched in the Paris Commercial Court yesterday (20 December) with the support of Deminor Litigation Funding, which helps companies and investors monetise their legal claims.

Europe has finally recognised the elephant in the room: immigration. This neglected pachyderm is one large reason for the hard-right gaining traction in EU countries as varied as Italy and the Netherlands, where outright anti-immigration parties engaged with, and then owned, this 'problem' bothering enough citizens to worry about their jobs and 'way of life'.

Global markets: US stocks opened higher on Thursday, following updated economic growth figures for the third quarter. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 143.32 points, or 0.39%, at the open to 37,225.32. The S&P 500 opened higher by 25.94 points, or 0.55%, at 4,724.29.

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Houthi militants in Yemen have disrupted international commerce on the shortest shipping route between Europe and Asia. The attacks, targeting a route that accounts for about 15% of the world's shipping traffic, have pushed several shipping companies to reroute their vessels.

Worldcoin, the controversial startup led by Sam Altman, has announced plans to discontinue its Orb-verification service in India, Brazil, and France.

France has submitted its response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers — INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya. The response to India's Letter of Acceptance has been submitted by France in New Delhi, defence sources told ANI. A team of French government officials dealing with military sales to foreign countries has flown over from Paris to submit the response to Indian tender, they said. The Indian side will carry out a detailed study of the French bid for the Indian deal including the commercial offer or price for the aircraft, along with other details of the contract, they said. India will now negotiate the deal with French government officials, as it is a government-to-government contract. The Navy Chief has directed the officials to ensure that the timeframe required for the project is squeezed significantly to ensure early finalisation and induction of the planes in the inventory. More than a month ago, India delivered the Letter of Request to the French government.

EUR CoinVertible (EURCV), the first euro-pegged stablecoin, was released by Société Générale, the third-largest bank in France, marking a significant milestone in the banking industry. This new achievement heralds the beginning of a new age in the landscape of stablecoins in Europe, marking a key milestone in the integration of conventional finance (tradFi) and digital assets.

₹123,500 for a lake-view room to ₹360,000 for its lower-priced suites. Dither while deliberating whether ₹560,000 for a 53-59-square-metre Royal suite is worth it, and the website warns in red letters that these are the last few available in this category. Nice work if you can get it, as they say.

Netflix Originals bidding adieu globally or in select regions throughout January 2024. The departure of these titles raises questions about why Netflix Originals leave the platform, a phenomenon largely tied to the licensing agreements, especially for earlier Originals.

Global markets: US stocks opened lower on Wednesday as investors took a breather from a rally sparked by the rate cut hopes. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 37.79 points, or 0.10%, at the open to 37,520.13. The S&P 500 opened lower by 3.64 points, or 0.08%, at 4,764.73.

Low-cost airlines Ryanair and Malta Air have won a court case against the European Union’s decision to approve billions of euros in state aid by the French government to holding company Air France-KLM during the COVID-19 pandemic

Three of the world’s biggest porn websites face new requirements in the European Union that include verifying the ages of users

Home Alone, directed by Chris Columbus and written by John Hughes was a colossal success at the box office, earning $285 million in the United States alone, solidifying its place as a Christmas staple. The McCallister family chaos, led by young Macaulay Culkin as Kevin, became a cultural phenomenon. As viewers revisit this classic, here's a breakdown of the McCallister family tree, shedding light on the lesser-known members who contributed to the memorable holiday mayhem.

European leaders are tightening asylum rules and seeking to restrict migration under political pressure from opponents who charge that Europe’s mainstream parties have lost control of the numbers of people who are coming into the bloc. European Union member states and lawmakers agreed on new asylum rules Wednesday after years of failing to rework a system that collapsed during the migration crisis of 2015. Back then, over one million people came to the bloc, swelling support for far-right parties.

Britain and France are reiterating their determination that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine must end in failure

ground invasion. At the same time it is evacuating villages near its border with Lebanon for fear that a second front could open in the north. Hizbullah, an Iran-backed Shia militant group based in Lebanon, has exchanged fire with Israel.

The 8th edition of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) Conclave of Chiefs (CoC) is currently underway in Bangkok, Thailand, hosted by the Royal Thai Navy from December 19 to 22, 2023. Leading the charge is Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff, who heads a three-member Indian Naval delegation for the Conclave.

Lizzo's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss the harassment and discrimination lawsuit brought by a former employee, Asha Daniels, who worked as a clothing designer for the singer's tour. The attorneys argue that the lawsuit, filed in a Los Angeles court in September, is «meritless and salacious,» asserting that Daniels failed to fulfill her assigned duties and eventually neglected her work. Lizzo's legal representatives claim that Daniels was terminated for «abandoning her post» on the day of a concert in Paris, France.

As 2023 draws to a close, investors are shifting their focus to the upcoming fiscal year.

security situation in the Red Sea was deteriorating and ballistic missile and drone attacks were an increased threat, as it agreed for a Royal Navy Destroyer to join a U.S.-led operation to safeguard commerce in the region. The United States said earlier on Tuesday it was setting up a task force of ships to protect shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, key trading routes, to protect shipping from the rising number of attacks launched by Houthis in Yemen. The Houthis have stepped up attacks in response to Israel's assault on the Gaza Strip, forcing oil major BP and freight firms including Maersk to avoid the area. Britain's Ministry of Defence (MoD)said on Tuesday that HMS Diamond, which shot down a suspected drone in the Red Sea on Saturday, would join the U.S.-led international taskforce, as it warned of the rising threat levels. «These illegal attacks are an unacceptable threat to the global economy, undermining regional security and are threatening to drive up fuel prices,» Britain's defence minister Grant Shapps said in the statement. «This is an international problem that requires an international solution.» Britain said that alongside HMS Diamond the task force currently includes three U.S. destroyers, and a French warship is in the region.