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The French telecommunications group Iliad announced on Sept. 26 that it has plans to invest millions to build up the local French artificial intelligence (AI) industry. 

software update from Apple for its iPhone 12 and are reviewing it as a fix for a radiation issue, a source at the French digital ministry told Reuters on Tuesday. Apple pledged to update the software to defuse a row over radiation levels from iPhone 12 handsets, after France suspended sales of the phones earlier this month following tests it said found breaches of radiation exposure limits.

BEIRUT (Reuters) — Lebanon risks being «ostracised» by the international community if its nearly year-long presidential vacuum drags on further, France's special envoy Jean-Yves Le Drian told a local Lebanese newspaper in an interview published on Tuesday.

streaming platform, is stepping up its game in the podcasting arena with a groundbreaking AI-powered tool, which allows creators to translate their episodes into different languages. On Monday, Daniel Ek, Spotify's founder and CEO, announced this new feature with a post on his official LinkedIn handle, along with a video that showed the workings of this new feature. He wrote, «We’re testing something new at Spotify! Starting today — a pilot group of podcasters can now automatically translate their podcast episodes into alternate languages — all while keeping it in their own voice. It’s called Voice Translation and uses AI to translate pods into Spanish, French and German. It’s pretty insane to hear. More languages and more podcasts to come soon! Let me know what you think.»

NH7 music festival, a beloved annual event since its inception in 2009, has consistently brought together a diverse range of artists from both India and around the world. The 14th edition of this celebrated festival has recently revealed its first phase lineup, which includes more than 28 local and international performers.

Army chiefs and senior officers from 30 countries including the United States met in India Tuesday to discuss threats facing the Asia-Pacific region, in the face of concern at an increasingly assertive China. US Army chief Randy George said the region was «critically important», speaking to reporters alongside his Indian counterpart Manoj Pande, and vowed to boost cooperation to «maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific». Generals from Japan and Australia, which make up the «Quad» defence cooperation forum alongside Washington and New Delhi, also took part, as did Britain and France. As the generals met, China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that Beijing would oppose the «wanton expansion of military alliances», the latest in a string of warnings as Washington deepens security ties in the Asia-Pacific. Beijing has long said that any effort to establish a NATO-like military alliance in the Asia-Pacific would provoke conflict. Nations present at the two-day conference in New Delhi included Vietnam and the Philippines, both of which have longstanding pending territorial disputes with China. The conference, which launched in 1999, brings together army chiefs and top officers from 30 countries. India's Pande said the region faced challenges on both land and at sea. «These range from territorial disputes over land masses, or in some cases, even over artificially expanded islands to acquire real estate and establish military bases,» Pande added, in an indirect reference to China. India has also had to balance its traditional alliance with Russia — the provider of most of its arms imports, and now a source of cut-price oil — with growing ties to Washington. «The partnership between India and the US armies is vital for

European luxury stocks fell again on Tuesday as Morgan Stanley joined the chorus of analysts warning that demand for expensive handbags and jewelry in China and Europe is likely to slow.

software update from Apple for its iPhone 12 and are reviewing it, a source at the French digital ministry told Reuters on Tuesday. The US tech company had pledged to update the software to defuse a row over radiation levels. It had until Wednesday to do so after France suspended sales of iPhone 12 handsets following tests it said found breaches of radiation exposure limits.

Investing.com — European stock markets largely retreated Tuesday, as investors fretted on the prospect for a period of elevated interest rates, creating economic uncertainty.

The Circle: Founders Club (The Circle FC) unveiled the onboarding of ten high-potential Korean startups into the Korea Startup Center (KSC) India 2023 program. The Circle FC, a business accelerator for growth-stage startups, partnered with KISED to run this program for the second year in a row. This program is run across 8 countries including India, USA, Israel, France, Singapore, Vietnam, Finland and Sweden.

The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England

Gaza Strip have found dozens of ancient graves, including two sarcophagi made of lead, in a Roman-era cemetery — a site dating back some 2,000 years that archaeologists describe as the largest cemetery discovered in Gaza. Workers came upon the site last year during the construction of an Egyptian-funded housing project near Jabaliya, in the northern Gaza Strip. Since then, crews have worked to excavate the 2,700-square-meter (2/3 acre) site with the support of French experts. Now, what was once an inconspicuous construction lot — surrounded by a grove of nondescript apartment buildings — has become a gold mine for archaeologists looking to understand more about the Gaza Strip. Gaza, a coastal enclave home to some 2.3 million people, has a rich history stemming from its location on ancient trade routes between Egypt and the Levant.

(Reuters) — Coty (NYSE:COTY) has submitted an application for dual listing of its shares on the Paris Stock Exchange, the company said on Monday, as the CoverGirl cosmetics parent looks to tap into European investor interest.

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PARIS (Reuters) — Air France-KLM said on Monday it plans to order 50 Airbus A350 long-haul jets, together with purchase rights for an additional 40 aircraft.

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Spotify Technology is testing an AI-powered feature that will translate podcasts from the likes of Dax Shepard and Lex Fridman to other languages, the audio-streaming company said on Monday. The feature marks the latest attempt by the Swedish company to capitalize on generative artificial intelligence, the technology that has taken the world by storm after the rise of ChatGPT, to tap new users and boost revenue.

The British government is considering scrapping a big chunk of an overdue and over-budget high-speed rail line once touted as a way to attract jobs and investment to northern England

President Emmanuel Macron is preparing to reveal how France plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet the country’s climate-related commitments within the next seven years

Speaking about the upcoming Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, Mr. Puneet Kumar, Director – South Asia and Middle East, Hong Kong Tourism Board said, “As young and affluent Indian travellers seek immersive holidays, Hong Kong is ready to captivate their senses with global culinary experiences set against its iconic skyline. The return of the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, after a five-year hiatus, marks a momentous occasion in our culinary calendar. It's not just an event; it's a celebration of our rich gastronomic heritage and global flavors. It's an invitation to indulge in the vibrant spirit of the city’s gastronomy and nightlife. We are excited to welcome our international visitors to savor the world's finest flavors, create unforgettable memories and Discover Hong Kong like never before."It’s back: Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns in physical formatTaking place from 26–29 October at Victoria Harbour’s Central Harbourfront Event Space, Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2023 will be a four-day gourmet extravaganza backdropped by the iconic city skyline.