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France says new semiconductor plant a major step froward for 'industrial sovereignty'

Two major companies, one American and the other Franco-Italian have announced the creation of a semiconductor factory in southeast France. This came as French carmaker Renault said Tuesday that car sales fell in the first half of this year, impacted by the worldwide shortage of semiconductors.

Radio France Internationale

Emmanuel Macron ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive in France

French president vows to ‘do it again tomorrow’ after leaks he told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

The Guardian - UK

Macron Dismisses Criticism of Uber Contacts as Minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was "extremely proud" of his achievements in that role. Macron's political opponents on the left and the right lashed out at the president Monday…

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Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

President Emmanuel Macron is dismissing critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France’s economy minister

The Independent UK

Macron responds to Uber Files allegations, 'proud' of meetings with executives

Addressing for the first time accusations that he bent the rules for the US transport company Uber when he was economy minister, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday acknowledged that he held discussions with company executives, and he would do it again.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron: I wouldn't change anything in dealings with Uber

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would not change a thing in the approach he took to U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies when he served as economy minister, after political foes said they would seek a parliamentary inquiry.

Reuters

EDF shares surge as France ‘prepares for €8bn nationalisation’

French government plans to buy remaining 16% of energy giant to keep bills down could cost up to €10bn

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‘Thank You for Your Work!’: Japan Bows in Somber Farewell to Slain Shinzo Abe

With prayers, flowers and flags draped in black ribbons, Japan on Tuesday said farewell to Shinzo Abe, a polarizing figure who dominated politics as the country's longest-serving premier, before being gunned down at a campaign rally last week. Crowds packed pavements lined with a heavy police presence as the hearse…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Judge drops rape probe against French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin

A Paris judge on Monday ordered the dismissal of a five-year rape investigation into French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, his lawyers said.

Radio France Internationale

Japan bids sombre farewell to assassinated former PM Shinzo Abe

People line streets as hearse carrying Abe’s body is driven around Tokyo after private funeral at the Zojoji Temple.

Al Jazeera

A 'kill switch', Emmanuel Macron under pressure, and whistleblower revealed: A quick look at the Uber Files

As the whistleblower was revealed and the fallout hits France's President, here's a quick look at the so-called Uber Files.

ABC News

Japan bids sombre farewell to slain Shinzo Abe, its longest-serving premier

With prayers, flowers and flags draped in black ribbons, Japan on Tuesday said farewell to Shinzo Abe, a polarising figure who dominated politics as the country's longest-serving premier, before being gunned down at a campaign rally last week.

Reuters

The Guardian view on the Uber files: a tech immorality tale

Editorial: Devastating leaked documents underline the pressing need for proper regulation of the digital economy

The Guardian - UK

Uber used dangerous and illegal tactics in rise to power, leak reveals

A massive leak of 124,000 internal Uber documents illustrate the extents to which Uber was willing to go in building its empire.

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Why the French are right about our agriculture exports

Amid French anger over pesticides making their way to France in NZ exports, the EU has made a pledge to halve pesticide use by 2030. Where will that leave our farmers?

The Independent UK

No-confidence vote embodies divided French parliament

Lawmakers are debating a no-confidence motion Monday in the French National Assembly, requested by a leftist coalition to symbolically mark their opposition to the government and President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies

Reuters

France's Macron under fire over Uber contacts as minister

French President Emmanuel Macron came under pressure on Monday from opposition politicians over his reported links with ride-hailing company Uber Technologies during his years as economy minister.

Radio France Internationale

Macron under pressure to explain 'secret deals' with US taxi company Uber

Opposition deputies have called for an enquiry into French President Emmanuel Macron's past support for online transport giant Uber when he worked for a socialist government. This follows media revelations accusing the former economy minister of making "secret deals" to bend legislative rules.

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France 24

Macron’s government survives no-confidence vote in parliament

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne survived her first no-confidence vote in parliament on Monday sponsored by the hard-left opposition. The vote came as President Emmanuel Macron was under pressure to explain allegations of his past support for taxi app Uber while he was economy minister.

The New Daily

Secret texts, illegal actions: What we’ve learned from ‘the Uber Files’ so far

The Uber Files reveal secret meetings and texts with world leaders, drivers endangered for sympathy points, and admissions of illegal activity.

The Guardian - UK

‘A state scandal’: calls for inquiry into Macron’s links to Uber lobbying

Opposition politicians attack French president over reports he supported Uber’s efforts to disrupt taxi sector

Radio France Internationale

French parliament to hold vote of no-confidence in Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne's leadership

The French parliament will hold a vote of no confidence in the govenment of Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. Proposed by the leftist coalition NUPES, the motion is not likely to pass, but it highlights the difficult path ahead for President Emmanuel Macron as he begins his second term.

The Guardian - AU

How global media are covering the Uber law-breaking revelations

From Washington Post’s reporting of the company thwarting government probes to Germany’s Süddeutsche Zeitung on Uber’s ‘wild west’ tactics

The Guardian - UK

Monday briefing: How disregard for the law turned Uber into a global empire

In today’s newsletter: What you need to know about the leak of 124,000 documents revealing inner workings of tech giant

Axios

Leaked Uber files detail how politicians helped ride-sharing giant's global rise

An Uber lobbyist described France's Macron as a "true ally," according to the Guardian-led report.

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