![Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739170679_AIActionSummit.jpg)
Paris AI summit draws world leaders and CEOs eager for technology wave
Delegations will discuss managing AI's massive energy needs amid global warming and its applications in the developing world.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729211988_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron urges Trump not to hurt EU economy by imposing tariffs
According to Emmanuel Macron, the introduction of tariffs against the EU will lead to inflation and higher prices in the United States.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Macron signals investments of 109 billion euros in French AI by private sector Macron signals investments of 109 billion euros in French AI by private sector](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
Macron signals investments of 109 billion euros in French AI by private sector
AI requires huge amounts of energy to power massive data centres, with Europe seen struggling to meet future demand.
Mon Feb 10 2025
![Macron announces a major overhaul to modernize Louvre and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa Macron announces a major overhaul to modernize Louvre and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/81738123400_MonaLFranceLeLouvre.jpg)
Macron announces a major overhaul to modernize Louvre and a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa
The Leonardo da Vinci painting is to be given a room that better reflects its importance as part of an extensive renovation of the museum.
Wed Jan 29 2025
![Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it? Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734923731_StatueofLiberty.jpg)
Democracy hangs by a thread. Who is going to save it?
In 2024, elections were set to revitalise the democratic agenda for the next generation.
Sun Dec 29 2024
![How Macron’s gamble unleashed chaos on France’s Fifth Republic How Macron’s gamble unleashed chaos on France’s Fifth Republic](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734923298_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
How Macron’s gamble unleashed chaos on France’s Fifth Republic
Frances crisis shows why thoughtful, reflective leadership may be the key to lasting solutions.
Sun Dec 29 2024
![Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81734425135_tbCycloneChido.jpg)
Mayotte authorities fear hunger and disease; race to help cyclone survivors
The storm laid waste to large parts of the archipelago off east Africa, which is France's poorest overseas territory.
Tue Dec 17 2024
![Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734341513_TBCHIDO.jpg)
Rescuers seek cyclone survivors in devastated Mayotte
Hundreds or even thousands are feared dead from the worst cyclone to hit the Indian Ocean islands in nearly a century.
Mon Dec 16 2024
![Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51734314771_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron has a new prime minister but the same old problems
President Emmanuel Macron's earliest tasks - will be to pass a budget for 2025.
Mon Dec 16 2024
![France's Macron names veteran centrist ally Bayrou as prime minister France's Macron names veteran centrist ally Bayrou as prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/61734125711_FrancoisBayrou.jpg)
France's Macron names veteran centrist ally Bayrou as prime minister
Francois Bayrou's top priority will be passing a special law to roll over the 2024 budget, with a nastier battle over 2025 legislation.
Sat Dec 14 2024
![What to expect when Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday What to expect when Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733486393_NotreDamedeParis.jpg)
What to expect when Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens on Saturday
Five and a half years after fire destroyed its roof and spire and caused major damage throughout, Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens.
Sat Dec 07 2024
![Macron, defying calls to resign, struggles on in search for stable French government Macron, defying calls to resign, struggles on in search for stable French government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-10/61729211988_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
Macron, defying calls to resign, struggles on in search for stable French government
Emmanuel Macron rejects demands he quit to end a crisis he said was driven by the far right and extreme left's "anti-republican front."
Sat Dec 07 2024
![France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733482945_EmmanuelMacron.jpg)
France's Macron says he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days
French President Emmanuel Macron says he would name a successor to Barnier "in the coming days."
Fri Dec 06 2024
![Barnier expected to resign as France's festering political crisis rumbles on Barnier expected to resign as France's festering political crisis rumbles on](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/81733375439_MichelBarnier.jpg)
Barnier expected to resign as France's festering political crisis rumbles on
Michel Barnier will be the shortest serving prime minister in modern French history.
Thu Dec 05 2024
![French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733207753_michelbarnier.jpg)
French government faces collapse as left and far-right submit no-confidence motions
Barring a last-minute surprise, the fragile coalition will be the first French government to be forced out by a no-confidence vote since 1962.
Tue Dec 03 2024
![Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/61738813756_DonaldTrump.jpg)
Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked? Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707394584_TBcancer.jpg)
Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/71739535661_Congolesepeople.jpg)
UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen? How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-01/41736248917_TBCANADAPM.jpg)
How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51720518165_OhmatdytChildrenK.jpg)
Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-09/51725854695_ArtificialIntellige.jpg)
AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2025-02/41739334203_OpenAIlogo.jpg)
OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/81473819684_Headphone.jpg)
Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs? Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/41733826427_MigrantscrosstheE.jpg)
Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025
![US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste? US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-12/51733387237_DonaldTrump.jpg)
US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025