Eiffel Tower closes over women staff removal during Hindu visit

46 min agoRussia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen river on Monday, marking what both countries cast as a milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The opening comes as the two nations have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops in return for assistance.

1 h agoEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million investment package for Greenland, financing connectivity improvements, clean energy projects and critical raw materials exploration. Von der Leyen said Europe would be more present and engaged in Greenland and the Arctic as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues stated national security interests in the region.

1 h agoThe Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female employees protested being asked to leave their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation that had requested limited interactions with women. Paris authorities launched an investigation into the incident, with the mayor saying the staff's anger was justified.

1 h agoThe French artificial intelligence startup closed its largest funding round at 3 billion euros, valuing the company at more than 21 billion euros and bringing Samsung into its investor base. The company said it remains committed to developing advanced models despite criticism from some experts that it has shifted focus toward data centers and commercial services.

2 h agoUAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a plan by Yahya Sinwar for an exceptional operation, approximately one and a half weeks before the October 7 attack. Netanyahu did not brief Israel's security chiefs about the warning, according to an investigation conducted for a new book. Netanyahu's office denies the account.

2 h agoRussia resumed attacks on Kyiv after a three-day halt that coincided with visits by a US envoy. A White House official said next steps in diplomatic efforts would be announced in coming weeks.

3 h agoCanada's counter-tariffs on US products took effect Tuesday as trade tensions escalate between the North American neighbors. The tariffs cover $20 billion of goods affecting 700 products across multiple industries, matching US tariffs dollar-for-dollar. The move follows the collapse of trade talks in late August, with US officials threatening further retaliation.

3 h agoChina's exports rose 25% year-on-year in August, accelerating from July's 23.9% growth, the General Administration of Customs said on Tuesday. Imports swelled 28.2% year-on-year, faster than July's 27.5%, driven by global demand for technology products amid a worldwide AI buildout.

3 h agoYemen's Houthis launched attacks on four southern Saudi cities, wounding 73 people including women and children, the Saudi-led coalition said on Tuesday. The coalition spokesperson vowed a firm response to what he called a dangerous escalation by the Iran-backed militia.

4 h agoStarting Tuesday, companies must post cash deposits equal to 99.2% of the value when importing the chemical from Japan, according to Beijing's Commerce Ministry. China said the Japanese imports were priced artificially low. Japan's chief cabinet secretary said the government would work to prevent unfair harm to Japanese companies.