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Euro falls to 17-month low against the USD on French debt concerns
05 October 2026The euro has stumbled to a 17-month low against the US dollar on concern about France's ability to bring its public finances in order. The currency has fallen nearly 7% from its peak in late... -
Trump names Jay Clayton as AI czar to lead 'Super Intelligence Force'
05 October 2026US President Donald Trump has named his National Intelligence Director Jay Clayton as America's "Super Intelligence" czar, as fears over AI grow. Also, oil markets react to Houthi attacks as well as... -
Why I quit the movement shaping AI
04 October 2026Artificial intelligence insiders are quitting their jobs, saying the technology could mean the end of humanity. Pope Leo, on his recent visit to France, warned of a "paradise of machines". And The... -
Can AI play a role in reducing inequality?
02 October 2026In the debate about how best to regulate artificial intelligence, what about its role in development and aid? Warnings about the potential for exacerbating inequality are rife – but the World Bank... -
France unveils cost-cutting budget amid protests
02 October 2026The French government is seeking €54 billion in savings in its 2027 budget proposal, as it faces pressure over its ballooning public debt. But it's likely to face opposition, especially on proposals... -
Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety
29 September 2026US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House on Tuesday. Ahead of his "super intelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for... -
Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says
29 September 2026US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the... -
France to borrow record €340 billion as Covid-era debt comes due
29 September 2026The French government will sell a record amount of bonds to investors next year as it faces a surge in Covid-era debt due for redemption and needing to be refinanced, the public debt management... -
OpenAI scraps release of its latest AI model over safety concerns
29 September 2026OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has decided to cancel the release of its latest agentic model Astra 6.1 because it did not meet safety standards. Rival AI firm Anthropic, meanwhile, is... -
France braces for day of strikes and protests over civil servants' pay
28 September 2026Trade unions in France have called on public sector workers – from train drivers to teachers, health workers and police officers – to stop work and protest at the government's plan to freeze the...