Over 100,000 people join violent may day protests in France

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4 years ago

May 2, 2022

Protests erupted across France on Sunday in an angry response against the country’s newly re-elected President Emanuel Macron

Thousands joined the May Day protests, demanding salary increases and condemning the president’s plan to raise the retirement age.

The protests were mainly peaceful but some violence was seen in the streets of Paris with civilians ransacking businesses.

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One McDonalds restaurant was raided by “Black Bloc” anarchists, smashing windows and setting garbage on fire.

Police fired tear gas in response, arresting 54 people.

Protests taking place on 1st May on Boulevard Voltaire in Paris’ 11th arrondissement. Black smoke was seen going up over the boulevard, and people running away after some sort of smoke being dissipated, presumably to scatter crowds.#1erMai pic.twitter.com/clwOn8VEwr
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Around 250 rallies across France in cities including Paris, Lille and Nantes.

Over 116,000 people joined the demonstrations with 24,000 of them in the capital.

Markets brace as U.S. government reopens ahead of key Fed signals

U.S. government funded through January; traders anxious amid economic data delays and potential December rate cut.

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21 hours ago

November 13, 2025

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U.S. government funded through January; traders anxious amid economic data delays and potential December rate cut.

The U.S. government is funded through January, averting another shutdown for now, but economic data delays and shifting Fed expectations are keeping traders on edge.

Markets now price in a 64% chance of a December rate cut as officials deliver crucial speeches this week.

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Starmer under strain as leadership rumours grow

Keir Starmer faces internal pressure and speculation of a leadership challenge ahead of the crucial Autumn Budget.

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22 hours ago

November 13, 2025

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Keir Starmer faces internal pressure and speculation of a leadership challenge ahead of the crucial Autumn Budget.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces mounting internal pressure amid talk of a leadership challenge and economic strain ahead of the Autumn Budget.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ looming tax decisions and Starmer’s sinking approval ratings are fuelling speculation across Westminster.

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SoftBank sells Nvidia stake to fund massive AI push

SoftBank sells $5.8B Nvidia stake to invest in AI, sparking analysts’ views on Masayoshi Son’s bold gamble.

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2 days ago

November 12, 2025

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SoftBank sells $5.8B Nvidia stake to invest in AI, sparking analysts’ views on Masayoshi Son’s bold gamble.

SoftBank has sold its entire $5.8 billion Nvidia stake to double down on artificial intelligence, investing heavily in OpenAI and the colossal $500 billion Stargate data-centre project.

Analysts say it’s Masayoshi Son’s boldest tech gamble yet.

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