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Huawei weighs French factory's future in tough European market, say sources

Huawei weighs French factory's future in tough European market, say sources

By Elizabeth Pineau and Mathieu Rosemain PARIS, Dec 10 (Reuters) - Huawei is considering the future of a recently completed plant in eastern France, three people familiar with the matter said, amid the slow roll-out of 5G in Europe and a hardening stance by some governments on using Chinese

Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person

Trump's 'gold card' program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1 million per person

President Donald Trump has announced the long-awaited launch of a "gold card" program offering legal status and a pathway to U.S. citizenship

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukraine to give revised peace plans to US as Kyiv readies for more talks with its coalition partners

Ukrainian officials are expected to present new peace proposals to U.S. negotiators Wednesday

Ukraine can hold elections within months if security is ensured, Zelenskyy says

Ukraine can hold elections within months if security is ensured, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says officials are expected to hand their latest peace proposals to United States negotiators on Wednesday

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

Study finds humans were making fire 400,000 years ago, far earlier than once thought

Archaeologists in Britain say they have found the earliest known evidence of deliberate fire-making, dating to around 400,000 years ago

Mature markets push global debt to record near $346 trillion, says IIF

Mature markets push global debt to record near $346 trillion, says IIF

By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Developed markets led a borrowing push that lifted global debt to near $346 trillion at the end of the third quarter, while a pending ruling on the legality of U.S. tariffs could force even more U.S. issuance, a banking trade group said.

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage

Italian food is known and loved around the world for its fresh ingredients and palate-pleasing tastes, but the U.N.’s cultural agency is giving foodies another reason to celebrate their pizza, pasta and tiramisu by listing Italian cooking as part of the world’s “intangible” cultural heritage

Nine EU nations urge extreme caution on 'Buy European' policies

Nine EU nations urge extreme caution on 'Buy European' policies

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Nine EU member states urged the bloc on Monday to be extremely cautious over supporting its industry with "Buy European" plans, citing concerns over their potential impact on prices, supply chains and competition.

Study Links Volcanic Eruption to Spread of Black Death in Europe

Study Links Volcanic Eruption to Spread of Black Death in Europe

A recent study published in the journal Communications Earth & Environment suggests that a significant volcanic eruption may have played a crucial role in the spread of the Black Death across medieval Europe. Researchers Martin Bauch and Ulf Büntgen analyzed tree ring growth, volcanic sulfur in ice cores, and historical writings to identify a major eruption around 1345 CE. This event is believed to have caused cooling and wetter conditions, leading to widespread crop failures and famine in regions such as Spain, southern France, and Italy. In response, Italian city-states imported grain from the Black Sea, potentially carrying plague-infected fleas, which may have accelerated the pandemic's spread.

The second round of EuroLeague Women group play begins with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray leading the pack

The second round of EuroLeague Women group play begins with Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray leading the pack

The second round of EuroLeague Women play begins, narrowing the field and increasing the level of competition.

Helvetia Baloise to Cut Up to 2,600 Jobs Post-Merger to Enhance Profitability

Helvetia Baloise to Cut Up to 2,600 Jobs Post-Merger to Enhance Profitability

Swiss insurer Helvetia Baloise plans to cut up to 2,600 jobs following its recent merger, aiming to boost profitability. The job cuts, expected to occur by 2028, will primarily affect the company's headquarters and local businesses in Switzerland and Germany. The merger, completed recently, was announced in April with a goal of achieving annual cost savings of 350 million Swiss francs, largely through personnel cost reductions. The company employs around 22,000 people and will rely on natural attrition and early retirements to achieve the job cuts. Helvetia Baloise operates in multiple European countries, including France, Italy, and Spain.

Airbus gets China nod for jet deliveries, still awaiting new order

Airbus gets China nod for jet deliveries, still awaiting new order

By Tim Hepher and Sophie Yu PARIS, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Airbus has secured Chinese agreement to go ahead with the delivery of 120 previously ordered jets, the company said, but the deal signed in Beijing leaves the European planemaker still waiting for progress on a new order for hundreds of jets.