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France dropped to a historic low in a global corruption index released Tuesday, in the wake of high-profile scandals last year involving former president Nicolas Sarkozy, far-right leader Marine Le Pen…
https://france24.com/en/france/20260210-france-sinks-new-low-in-annual-global-corruption-index-democracy France’s highest court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by far-right leader Marine Le Pen, dealing a major setback to her efforts to overturn a sentence that could bar her from running in the 2027 presidential…
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Economy
“We will prioritise the sustainability of fiscal policy. We will ensure necessary investments. Public and private sectors must invest. We will build a strong and resilient economy.”
https://humanevents.com/2026/02/09/conservative-japanese-pm-sanae-takaichi-wins-massive-majority-in-landslide-election Americans' optimism plunged under Biden due to inflation; Trump's challenge is to restore confidence before midterms.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/02/10/joe-biden-broke-america-n4949350 Explore how California's jock tax drastically reduces Super Bowl players' earnings, revealing a hidden financial burden.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/02/10/the-most-disgusting-thing-about-the-super-bowl-may-not-have-been-the-halftime-show-n4949339 Doritos' creator-led Super Bowl campaign, DoorDash's "Beef 101" social media push with 50 Cent and several influencers and MrBeast's $1 million giveaway with live shopping platform Whatnot are some of this week's creator economy h...
https://adage.com/influencers-creators/aa-trends-doritos-doordash-whatnot/ We’ll get a first look Wednesday at the state of the US job market as 2026 kicked off, as well as a clearer picture of hiring in 2025.
https://cnn.com/2026/02/10/economy/us-jobs-report-january-preview-revisions
Tech
Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of events in Paris and across France, Corsica and the French overseas territories. An insider look at French politics, culture, society, technology and sport through on-the-ground…
https://france24.com/en/france/ FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ Get the latest science news and technology news, read tech reviews and more at ABC News.
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https://abcnews.go.com/alerts/climatechange/ Explores why legacy media's revenue model failed and the impact of internet measurement on journalism.
https://pjmedia.com/jamie-wilson/2026/02/10/the-presss-revenue-myth-why-the-business-model-failed-n4949343
Sports
Follow FRANCE 24’s coverage of the major sporting events from across the globe, including match results, portraits and interviews. From the Olympics to the World Cup to the African Cup of Nations, follow…
https://france24.com/en/sport/ Check the NY Daily News collection of photo galleries featuring sports photography, news photos, celebrities, autos and pics from around the world.
https://nydailynews.com/tag/photos-and-videos/ “Such a gross violation, suitcases, shoes, equipment, passports stolen, and the boys headed right back to training today.”
https://humanevents.com/2026/02/09/israeli-olympic-bobsled-team-robbed-during-final-training-in-italy Latest US news, world news, sports, business, opinion, analysis and reviews from the Guardian, the world's leading liberal voice
https://guardian.co.uk/preference/edition/us Explore how California's jock tax drastically reduces Super Bowl players' earnings, revealing a hidden financial burden.
https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/02/10/the-most-disgusting-thing-about-the-super-bowl-may-not-have-been-the-halftime-show-n4949339
Space
FRANCE 24’s analyses of the economic events and technological innovations shaping our world, including economic trends, energy markets, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and space exploration.
https://france24.com/en/business-tech/ Russia develops a plasma-powered rocket booster aiming to reach Mars in 30 days, revolutionizing space travel efficiency.
https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2026/02/10/the-future-is-now-russia-building-a-plasma-powered-booster-that-could-reach-mars-in-30-days-n4949337 Anthropic won the AI battle, but there was plenty else to enjoy on a strong night for advertising.
https://adage.com/super-bowl/aa-best-creative-ads-coinbase-squarespace-anthropic/ This is where Africa’s AI tribe comes together! We’re building a vibrant, connected space for pros, enthusiasts, and learners to swap ideas, grow skills, and spark collaborations that power the continent’s AI revolution.
https://iafrica.com/category/community/ From breaking news to in-depth analysis and opinion on breakthroughs in science, medicine, space, and more, stay informed with the latest innovation news from The Daily Beast.
https://thedailybeast.com/category/innovation/
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