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Europe's attempt to give workers at Uber, Deliveroo and other online platforms more social and labour rights failed a second time after France and three other countries abstained from voting on the watered-down political deal. Belgium, the current holder of the rotating EU presidency, is unlikely to muster enough support for yet another attempt, especially as the European Parliament which has to endorse a final deal, gradually winds down ahead of elections in June.

A US official has raised concerns about a provision in Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed bill on digital assets.

Eni says drilling to appraise a third natural gas discovery in waters off Cyprus shows the commitment of the Italian energy company and its French partner TotalEnergies to swiftly develop the deposit and bolster energy supply to Europe

Airbus says it plans to deliver more aircraft to customers in 2024 even as supply chain headaches continue to afflict the European airplane maker

RBI) signed terms of reference (ToR) with Nepal Rastra Bank on Integration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) of India with National Payments Interface (NPI) of Nepal for cross-border remittances. The banking regulators of India and Nepal signed and exchanged Terms of Reference for integration of cross border payment between the two countries. The integration is aimed at facilitating cross-border remittances between India and Nepal by enabling users of the two systems to make instant, low-cost fund transfers.

(This Feb. 15 story has been corrected to change the launch date from 'March' to 'spring' in paragraph 5)

Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, 'The Sympathizer', stars Hoa Xuande, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Fred Nguyen Khan, Ky Duyen, Duy Nguyen, Kieu Chinh, Alan Trong, Sandra Oh and Robert Downey Jr. The seven-episode series depicts the life and struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War. He begins a new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over.

Manchester United's squad for the 2022-23 season stood out as the most financially robust in the history of European football, according to a report published by UEFA, the governing body of European football. The "European Club Finance and Investment Landscape" report revealed that United invested just over 1.42 billion euros ($1.52 billion) in their squad for that season, surpassing the previous record held by Real Madrid, who had spent 1.33 billion euros in 2020.

Economist Peter Morici breaks down what the national debt is, why it ballooned to more than $34 trillion and what it means for Americans.

By Pablo Mayo Cerqueiro, Andres Gonzalez and Oliver Hirt

(Reuters) — European shares rose on Thursday as investors digested a slew of better-than-expected corporate earnings and UK's GDP data, while comments by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde on disinflation process in the euro zone lifted sentiment.

PARIS (Reuters) — French spirits maker Pernod Ricard (EPA:PERP) said on Thursday it expected sales to flatline this year after the first six months were tough, banking on improving demand in the key Chinese and U.S. markets.

Canadian government, in a bid to address labour shortages in the country, is intensifying efforts to bring more French-speaking skilled workers to its shores. Canada's latest move is based on projections for labour shortages between 2022 and 2031, with one eye on economic growth and national identity. Want to know if you qualify for immigration? Click here Earlier in February, the country's immigration minister, Marc Miller announced the start of 2024 Express Entry rounds. These rounds are encourage candidates with category-specific work experience or a strong French language proficiency to apply for permanent residence.

Mint finds out why things are going slow. The SSLV is a small rocket, both in size and capacity, in comparison with other rockets that the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) has. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) can carry up to 1.75 tonnes in satellite payload.

By Leah Douglas

MILAN (Reuters) — Lancia on Wednesday revealed its new Ypsilon compact car, the first of three new models promised by the premium brand as part of a multi-year relaunch plan under which it will again sell vehicles outside its Italian home market.

European cinema landscape experienced a prosperous year in 2023, with significant contributions from blockbuster films such as Barbie, Oppenheimer, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and Wonka. According to preliminary estimates from the International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), the year saw a remarkable 21 percent increase in European admissions, reaching a total box office of approximately €7.1 billion ($7.6 billion). This marked a substantial gain of 24 percent in Europe and 25 percent in the European Union compared to 2022. While final data for 2023 will be released later in the spring, UNIC reported that several territories, including the Netherlands, Croatia, Albania, Serbia, and Montenegro, exceeded their box office revenues from the 2017-2019 period. Additionally, Austria, the Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, and Slovakia matched pre-pandemic box office results.

Kiabi which is present in about 25 countries, on Wednesday announced that it has forayed into Asia, through its association with Myntra in India. ET had last year reported that the brand was in talks to enter the Indian market. The brand has its presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, South America, and now, Asia.

UPI payments are accepted in France, UAE, Singapore, Bhutan, and Nepal. After the announcement, MyGovIndia shared a world map, highlighting the countries where Indians can use UPI to make payments. UPI is India's mobile-based fast payment system, allowing customers to make instant payments round-the-clock using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA).

P V Sindhu made a winning return from a lengthy injury lay-off as India stunned formidable China 3-2 in the women's competition of the Badminton Asia Team Championships here on Wednesday. With just two teams in Group W, India were assured of a knock-out round berth even before their opening match but the team made its mark in style with the shock win over the top-seeded Chinese team. Sindhu, who was missing in action since October last year due to a knee injury at the French Open, led the way as she beat higher-ranked Han Yue 21-17 21-15 in 40 minutes to give India 1-0 lead in the tie. The 28-year-old, who won a silver in the 2016 Olympics followed by a bronze in the Tokyo Games, is currently ranked 11th while Yue is world number eight.

Blockchain and digital asset trade association, the Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC), filed an amicus curiae brief on February 9 in support of French design house Hermès in the company’s landmark MetaBirkins case.