EU strikes deal to boost chip production

Strasbourg, France, April 18 (AFP/APP): The European Parliament and EU member states reached an agreement Tuesday on how to boost the supply of semiconductors in Europe, as the bloc races to reduce its dependence on Asian suppliers. The European Union has prioritised local chip production […]

Fox News on trial in $1.6 bn defamation case

Wilmington, United States, April 18 (AFP/APP): Opening arguments begin Tuesday in a major defamation trial against Fox News that tests the extent of free speech rights for media in America — even when broadcasting election falsehoods. Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 […]

Macron defends pension reform, ‘regrets’ no consensus

Paris, April 17 (AFP/APP): President Emmanuel Macron on Monday staunchly defended his widely unpopular pension reform but said he regretted that no consensus had been found on the change. Addressing France for the first time since signing the reform into law, Macron said he understood […]

Almost 200 dead, 1,800 wounded in Sudan battles: UN

Khartoum, April 17 (AFP/APP): Fighting between the army and paramilitaries in Sudan has killed around 200 people and wounded 1,800, leaving hospitals damaged and medical supplies and food in short supply Monday after three days of urban warfare. A weeks-long power struggle exploded into deadly […]

Macron defends pension reform, ‘regrets’ no consensus

Paris, April 17 (AFP/APP): President Emmanuel Macron on Monday staunchly defended his widely unpopular pension reform but said he regretted that no consensus had been found on the change. Addressing France for the first time since signing the reform into law, Macron said he understood […]

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