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The Latest: Republicans prepare for Day 1 of Trump-heavy midterm convention in Dallas
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a two-day midterm convention with President Donald Trump at the center
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The Latest: Day 1 of Republican midterm convention begins ahead of Trump’s keynote address
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a unique two-day midterm convention, focusing on President Donald Trump
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French President Macron and Vietnamese President Lâm Sign Cooperation Agreements Amid Push for Strategic Autonomy
French President Emmanuel Macron and Vietnamese President Tô Lâm signed new bilateral agreements on Thursday at the Elysée Palace in Paris. These agreements cover various sectors including health, civil security, and climate change adaptation. The signing is part of a broader diplomatic effort by France to foster strategic autonomy and build a 'coalition of independent nations' between Europe and Asia. President Macron emphasized the desire for nations to remain independent and not become 'vassals,' seeking trustworthy and stable partners in an increasingly unstable geopolitical climate. This initiative extends France's Indo-Pacific strategy, which began in 2018 to enhance its influence in the region, leveraging its extensive maritime territories. President Lâm echoed the sentiment, highlighting the need for both countries to maximize mutual advantages and elevate their strategic cooperation.
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Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Highlights Platform's 'Vital' Role in French Entertainment Amid Regulatory Disputes
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos Highlights Platform's 'Vital' Role in French Entertainment Amid Regulatory Disputes
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The Latest: Republicans gathering for 'Trump-a-palooza' convention in Dallas
Republicans are gathering in Dallas on Wednesday for a highly unusual midterm convention, a “Trump-a-Palooza” that will put Trump at the center of this fall’s midterm elections — whether the candidates running like it or not
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Tokyo Market Partners With Frontieres, Adding Genre Slate to Gap-Financing Lineup
Tokyo market TIFFCOM has struck its first partnership with Frontières, the genre-focused co-production market run by Canada’s Fantasia International Film Festival, adding a wave of horror and thriller titles to the 24 feature projects selected for the seventh Tokyo Gap-Financing Market (TGFM). The selection draws from 24 countries and regions across Asia, Europe, South America […]
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Broadcasters and Streamers Move From Rivals to Partners as Old TV Divide Breaks Down and YouTube Rises Fast – Lumiere Summit
For most of the past decade, television’s defining battle was broadcasters versus streamers. Now that divide is breaking down fast, as traditional TV groups – who’ve seen linear advertising and viewing fall – are now keen to collaborate with global streamers to continue financing ambitious content and gain some scale. Few deals illustrate the shift […]
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung Calls for Human-Centric AI and Backs Independent Cinema at Lumiere Summit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung used his opening address at the Lumière Summit on Monday to announce a €500 million ($581 million) film industry investment commitment by the Republic of Korea – matching an equal pledge from France – and to make the case for AI that serves human creativity rather than supplanting it. […]
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Lumiere Declaration Sets 15 Principles for Global Film Governance, Calling Audience Attention ‘a Trust to Be Honored, Not a Resource to Be Captured...
Representatives of countries, international organizations, film, television and gaming industry leaders, creators, festivals and cultural institutions from across the world adopted the Lumière Declaration on the Future of Cinema and the Moving Image on Monday at the Lumière Summit in Saint-Paul-de-Vence. Jointly presented by France and the Republic of Korea and convened under the co-chairship […]
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Morning Bid: The yen also rises
A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Gregor Stuart Hunter Summer's officially over. Buckle up!
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Screen Industries Adopt Five Declarations on AI, Piracy, Gender, Education, and Environment at Lumière Summit
Screen Industries Adopt Five Declarations on AI, Piracy, Gender, Education, and Environment at Lumière Summit
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French President Macron Urges EU-Wide Social Media Ban for Under-15s After Domestic Setback
French President Emmanuel Macron has formally requested that European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen propose EU legislation to ban social media access for children under 15. This appeal follows France's own Constitutional Council striking down a similar national law in August, which had aimed to prevent children under 15 from opening social media accounts and required platforms to close existing ones. The Council ruled that the broad restrictions disproportionately limited freedom of expression and communication. Macron believes a harmonized European legislative text is essential to protect all children across the Union. His request comes as the European Commission is already developing its own EU-wide restrictions on children's access to social media, with various member states and the European Parliament holding differing views on the appropriate minimum age and parental consent requirements.
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