Melinda French Gates Expands Women’s Health Philanthropy with $215 Million Global Initiative
New York: Philanthropist Melinda French Gates has announced a major expansion of her global giving portfolio, pledging an additional $215…
France Fines Shein €22 Million Over Consumer Law Violations in Returns and Order Processes
Paris: France has imposed a fine of approximately €22 million ($26 million) on fast-fashion retailer Shein over violations related to…
Inflation in the Netherlands Rises Sharply in May, Exceeding Forecasts
THE HAGUE: Inflation in the Netherlands accelerated more than expected in May, according to preliminary data released by the national…
Stockholm Marathon Website Crashes Hours Before Race Start, Organizers Assure Participants
Stockholm: The official website of the Stockholm Marathon experienced an outage just hours before the start of the annual race,…
French Parliament Votes Unanimously to Remove Colonial-Era ‘Black Code’ from Law
PARIS: France’s National Assembly has unanimously voted to repeal the infamous colonial-era “Code Noir” (Black Code), nearly two centuries after…
Germany Seeks Canadian Submarine Deal as Defense Cooperation Deepens Amid Transatlantic Strains
Berlin: German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius is set to begin a five-day official visit to Canada on Tuesday, with efforts…