High-Profile Arrests Expose Disturbing Trends in Corporate Sexual Abuse

At the BRICS summit in Kazan, Putin's proposal for an alternative payment system faced resistance from key member nations, highlighting challenges in circumventing US dollar dominance.

The French government is encountering significant challenges in passing its 2025 budget, with key proposals rejected in the National Assembly, including a surtax on large businesses. The political dynamics suggest a fragmented support base and potential reliance on constitutional measures to advance the budget.

Morocco's Central Bank plans to ease the dirham's peg to a basket of currencies by 2026, aiming to enhance financial markets and adapt to economic challenges.

A recent report discusses the future of humanities and social sciences, identifying seven promising university majors and their salary expectations, while addressing concerns about job market viability.

Guadeloupe experienced a major blackout lasting nearly 24 hours due to strikes at the EDF-PEI power plant, affecting water distribution and healthcare services, with a gradual restoration of power underway.

Gold prices have surged by 38% this year, surpassing $2,700 per ounce, driven by increased demand for safe-haven assets amid global financial concerns and geopolitical tensions. Central banks and wealthy investors are significantly increasing their gold holdings.