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GPHG replaces gender-based watch categories for 2026 awards
The Geneva watchmaking competition has also introduced a Gemset category and broadened eligibility for its Iconic Watch and Special Jury prizes.
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France budgets €2.3 million for Macron’s post-presidency office
The proposed allocation includes six years of rent, service charges and security, although Macron appears not yet to have selected premises.
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ICC registrar urges European Commission to clarify US sanctions risks
The court wants assurances for companies and NGOs as broader US restrictions are due to take effect in April 2027.
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Barclays plans around 5,000 job cuts in AI efficiency drive
The reductions include around 1,000 jobs already removed, while the bank also announced a £500 million share buyback.
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French benchmark bond yield climbs above 5 per cent
The spread over Germany’s equivalent bond approached 160 basis points amid a parliamentary dispute over France’s 2027 budget.
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Fitch says Hungary’s fiscal plans support 2030 euro criteria goal
The agency forecasts a larger deficit than the government in 2027 and warns that implementing the planned fiscal tightening will be challenging.
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French parents underestimate children's AI use, survey finds
Forty-two per cent of parents surveyed said they lacked any support in helping their children use artificial intelligence responsibly.
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RAYE wins 2026 Mercury Prize with second album
This Music May Contain Hope earned the British singer the award at a ceremony in Newcastle, following an earlier nomination for her debut.
