Macron nominates former adviser to run the Bank of France
Proposed appointment of Emmanuel Moulin as central bank governor faces intense scrutiny in parliament Source link
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Meta plans advanced ‘agentic’ AI assistant for consumers
Social media platform invests in equivalent to OpenClaw that aims to seamlessly carry out everyday tasks for users Source link
Is It Time to Tax the Oil and Gas Industry’s Windfall?
The war in Iran has meant big profits for fossil fuel companies, prompting some lawmakers to call for a tax. But that would be easier said than done. Source link
Andrew Tate’s Civil Trial Over Assault Claims Is Postponed in Britain
A British judge on Tuesday ordered a delay in a civil trial set for June after the police said they would reinvestigate criminal accusations against Mr. Tate. Source link
Trump Looks for a Silver Bullet to End the Iran War. There May Be None.
The president is trying to ratchet up the economic pressure on Tehran, but Iran’s government is unlikely to make a deal without a big, face-saving compromise. Source link
Saudi Arabia boosts defence spending by a quarter
Military expenditure rose above $17bn in first three months of year as Iran launched strikes around Gulf Source link
Starmer tells universities to publish data on antisemitic incidents
Move follows recent attacks including the stabbing of two Jewish men in north London last week Source link
Modi’s Triumph in West Bengal Elections Puts Him Closer to an Opposition-Free India
With his triumph in West Bengal state elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has moved closer to his dream of an opposition-free India. Source link
JPMorgan and BlackRock bosses play down talk of AI bubble
Dimon and Fink upbeat in separate comments about demand for the technology as Wall Street funds sector’s spending Source link
Public and private markets vie for gains from AI job disruption
Corporate leaders are betting that automation will produce outsized returns Source link