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Technology

As the US and China race ahead in AI, France carves its own path with Nvidia’s help

American Artificial intelligence giant Nvidia is spending big in France with a string of new investments in its technology and health companies, showing how Paris is safeguarding its technological sovereignty amid the AI race between China and the United States. On Tuesday, Nvidia announced planned investments in medical booking website Doctolib, robotics company Genesis AI, chemicals and materials company Entalpic and enterprise software company Pigment. The company says it brings its investm

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Uzbekistan

How did Belev pastila arrive in Tashkent?

The taste of the apple baked into Belev pastila comes through clearly: the sweetness does not hide it under a thick glaze. The classic recipe is based on apple puree and egg white, with lingonberry, cranberry, blackcurrant or blueberry added for fruit varieties. The manufactory in the small town of Belev in Tula Oblast has preserved hand labor and 19th-century technology: apples are baked, turned into puree, whipped with egg white and dried in layers, using a Russian stove built in the 19th century. Behind the modest setting stands a significant industrial scale: five production sites process 20–25 tons of apples daily. The composition is short and clear — apples, berries and egg white, without artificial colors, flavorings or preservatives. In Uzbekistan, the pastila can be found in Organic Food and Fix Price stores and ordered via Uzum delivery.

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World

Video. Albania: Student protests in Tirana turn violent as Flamingo Revolution escalates

Hundreds gathered outside the Education Ministry to demand better university conditions , increased financial support and improved job prospects. The protests escalated as demonstrators threw stones, smashed shop windows and damaged businesses , while police responded with tear gas and water cannon . According to a police update on Wednesday, 16 people were arrested and 49 others faced criminal proceedings . Six police officers and at least one journalist were injured. The student-led demonstr

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World

An earthquake registered in the Fergana region

On October 14 at 13:50, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.4 and a depth of 10 km, with its epicenter in Kyrgyzstan, was registered in the Fergana region. The Republican Center for Seismic Prognostic Monitoring reported that the distance from the epicenter to Tashkent is 251 km to the southeast. Tremors of 2-3 points were felt in the Fergana district and the city of Kuvashay, and 2 points in the cities of Fergana and Margilan.

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World

Earthquake in Kyrgyzstan was felt in Fergana

An earthquake that occurred in Kyrgyzstan on October 14 at 13:50 was felt in Uzbekistan. The magnitude was 3.4 in the epicentral Batken district at a depth of 10 km, with the epicenter 251 km southeast of Tashkent. It was felt at intensity 2−3 in Fergana district and Quvasoy, and intensity 2 in Fergana and Margilan. Earlier, on October 1, a magnitude 4.3 quake in Jalal-Abad was felt at intensity 2 in parts of the Andijan region.

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World

Duane Davis gets minimum 40 years in prison for orchestrating murder of Tupac Shakur

Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a minimum 40 years in prison on Tuesday. The sentence, which will likely see him die in custody, comes three decades after the gunning down of one of the most influential hip hop artists of the late 20th century and after years of criticism over investigations that went nowhere. Davis, 63, formerly ran

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World

These are the best holiday destinations in Europe for embracing a longevity lifestyle

There’s a growing obsession with living longer, and you’ll hear a lot of chatter about peptides, red light therapy and the like. But longevity doesn’t have to involve fancy tools or supplements – it’s about getting the basics right. Which is exactly what those living in “blue zone” regions (aka areas with a high number of centenarians) do. There are two named “ blue zone ” areas in Europe – Ikaria in Greece and Sardinia in Italy – but there are plenty of other places that embrace the lifestyle

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Economy

ASML posts record €11.7 billion in sales but warns it can’t keep up with AI demand

ASML, the Netherlands-based equipment supplier to the semiconductor industry, said on Wednesday that its current production plans would fall short of customer demand in 2027 and 2028, as AI investment continues to drive up orders. The company also posted its highest-ever quarterly sales, at €11.7 billion in the third quarter, and raised the bottom of its sales forecast for 2026. ASML said customers are still increasing their forecasts for equipment demand, largely based on how big and long-las

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Uzbekistan

Tragedy at Speed in Fergana: BMW Driver Dies in Road Accident

In the Furkat district of the Fergana region, a BMW driver who did not have a driver's license exceeded the speed limit, lost control and crashed, dying as a result. He had previously been warned for driving without a license. The accident occurred on a sharp turn: the car hit a warning post, a concrete pillar and a tree, then fell into a ditch and overturned. According to the passenger, they were traveling from the Besharik district to Kokand at a speed exceeding 100 km/h; during an overtaking attempt the driver lost control, and the passenger was thrown through the windshield, later finding the driver with no signs of life.

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Technology

Retro trend: is China simply copying the German VW Beetle here?

A make-up mirror, a driving mode for women and a heating function for menstrual pain: the Chinese electric Beetle ORA Ballet Cat is attracting attention with its equipment and design. Headlights, sweeping wings, an unmistakable resemblance to the VW Beetle. Chinese carmaker Great Wall Motor has developed an electric car that is explicitly aimed at women. Its features include, among other things, a make-up mirror, a special driving mode and a function designed to help with menstrual discomfort.

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World

Trump faces backlash after posting 'sick' video of UK man killed by tiger

US President Donald Trump posted disturbing footage on his Truth Social account on Tuesday showing a man being fatally mauled by a tiger in Britain, sparking backlash on social media. Trump captioned the video "Don't ever mess with nature!" He later posted another clip featuring apparently AI-generated footage of people being attacked by big cats, accompanied by synthesiser music. The original 41-second clip, showing the UK man being attacked at a wildlife park on Saturday, was also shared by

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Technology

EU’s AI rules face first enforcement test over lab incidents

The European Commission is moving to enforce its new rules on leading AI labs after a string of incidents, EU digital chief Henna Virkkunen said. But applying the rulebook is far from straightforward, and these early cases will set important precedents. The Commission’s AI Office is investigating OpenAI and Anthropic after AI agents autonomously hacked into other organisations, the first test of the limits of the EU’s AI rules. “Our AI Office has started enforcing these rules, and sent request

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World

Africa records world's fastest gains in disaster resilience, new study shows

Africa has recorded the world's fastest improvements in disaster resilience, a new major global study has revealed. Research from Lloyd's Register Foundation shows that African regions have made the biggest gains in people's ability to withstand and recover from disasters and other major disruptions since 2023. North Africa, for instance, recorded a five-point increase in resilience, followed by Southern Africa with four points. Eastern Africa and Central and Western Africa each improved by th

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Science

Video. World’s oldest shipwreck discovered off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast

Archaeologists have discovered what they describe as the world’s oldest shipwreck off Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, near Kekova Island in Antalya. Researchers estimate the wreck is between 4,400 and 4,700 years old, based on the pottery’s distinctive shape and decoration. Although the ship’s wooden structure has not survived, more than 30 ceramic storage pots and three stone anchors remain scattered across the seabed, about 30 metres underwater. Researchers dated the wreck by analysing the dist

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World

Video. Storm chaos in Santiago as hail, floods and power cuts slam Chile’s capital

Video recorded by local resident Jennifer Vidal shows hail-covered roads and flooded streets , while separate footage captures water spreading across the roadway as people shelter in a nearby building entrance. Flooding hit several districts, including Providencia, Las Condes and Estación Central . Water entered residential buildings, municipal offices and the underground car park of the Alto Las Condes shopping centre. The storm also disrupted Santiago’s Metro , forcing the closure of Pedro d

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World

Turkish police take pro-opposition channel Halk TV off air and arrest 11 in Istanbul raid

Turkish police raided the headquarters of the pro-opposition Halk TV news channel, halting its live broadcasts and arresting 11 people, the channel and prosecutors said early on Wednesday. "Police raid at Halk TV headquarters! A trustee (manager) has been appointed, broadcasts have been halted," the channel wrote in a post on X shortly before 7:00 am (0600 CET). Halk's news channel and the live broadcasts on its YouTube site were both offline. It was the latest crackdown on the pro-opposition

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