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ECB President Lagarde steps down in order to speak out
29 October 2026European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down from her post several months early, in order to have more "freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy." The comments... -
A tale of two economies: How America's cost-of-living crisis is shaping US midterm elections
29 October 2026The economy is the number one issue for most American voters, as they worry about high food and energy costs. But can the results of November's midterm elections really impact the cost-of-living... -
France reclaims title as Europe's champion of tax and social charges
29 October 2026New data shows that France has the EU's highest tax burden at 46 percent of GDP, while its national debt continues to grow. Amid new street protests over lack of education funding and falling... -
EU natural gas prices top €100 for first time since 2022
28 October 2026As winter approaches, the price of European natural gas has topped €100 per megawatt hour, its highest level since 2022. The EU says it's not worried about supplies, although its storage facilities... -
Top tips for a safe Halloween online
28 October 2026With Halloween just around the corner, digital parenting coach Dr Elizabeth Milovidov gives us some expert tips on managing your child's digital safety while still letting them have fun during the... -
French Senate debates new 'rioters pay' bill
28 October 2026As thousands of French businesses grapple with the fallout from recent riots, French senators are debating a new bill aimed at making not only the perpetrators but also those belonging to the same... -
Anthropic files for mammoth IPO as revenues and losses mount
27 October 2026US artificial intelligence giant Anthropic files public regulatory paperwork as it gets set to launch on the stock market. Also in this edition: France plans a special disaster fund for businesses... -
Anthropic's IPO filing shows soaring sales and steep losses
26 October 2026AI giant Anthropic has publicly filed for an initial public offering (IPO) with US market regulators. The document offered a glimpse into the company's finances but also contained nearly 100 pages... -
Italy's trucker protests halt buffalo mozzarella production, cost producers €3 million
22 October 2026Italy's diesel-price protest halts buffalo mozzarella production, with producers estimating €3 million in losses in just 24 hours as milk fails to reach dairies and finished cheeses cannot reach... -
Combatting online scams in the age of AI
22 October 2026One in four Europeans has fallen victim to an online scam, from identity fraud to fake romances. The rise of artificial intelligence is ushering in new risks. Minh Nguyen, Chief Product Officer at...