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Germany’s strategic dilemma between the US and China: Who is the better partner? | To the Point
First China, then the United States — the German Chancellor is visiting the world’s two biggest power centers, aiming to secure maximum benefits for Germany’s economy and its geopolitical position. China remains the key...
On the front line with a Ukrainian air assault unit equipped with Caesar howitzers • FRANCE 24
In the Dnipro region of Ukraine, soldiers from the air assault forces are equipped with Ceasar self-propelled howitzer, the French defence industry’s flagship weapon. But the work of Ukrainian gunners has changed...
M23 spokesperson among several killed in Congo drone strike
At least nine people have been killed in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after DRC government forces launched a drone attack at a key mining site near Rubaya in North Kivu. According to a senior M23 official, their...
Japan’s AI-powered robot monk Buddharoid converses at temple presentation
Researchers at Kyoto University unveiled an AI-powered robot monk, “Buddharoid”, trained on Buddhist scriptures to offer spiritual advice. Built using models from OpenAI, the humanoid may one day assist with religious...
EBRD reports resilient regional economic growth • FRANCE 24 English
Despite headwinds from US tariffs and Chinese competition, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development’s latest report shows stronger-than-expected GDP growth, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa as...