French energy group makes emissions pledge as first-quarter profits drop 35%

It is the deepest, broadest, most liquid market for larger global businesses

Facebook has been struggling to keep its VR hardware supply chains open for months, but at the same time they’ve reportedly been hard at work on the next generation of their popular Quest headset. According to a report in Bloomberg, Facebook had been planning to release a new version of the Oculus Quest later this […]

The EU is culpably complacent about the challenges of the digital age

It would be the underlying law and EU treaty that needs changing, not the ruling

Twitter is making it possible for developers and researchers to study the public conversation around COVID-19 in real time with an update to its API platform. The company is introducing a new COVID-19 stream endpoint to those participating in Twitter Developer Labs — a program that offers access to new API endpoints and other features […]

European Union lawmakers have set out a first bundle of proposals for a new digital strategy for the bloc, one that’s intended to drive digitalization across all industries and sectors — and enable what Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has described as ‘A Europe fit for the Digital Age‘. It could also be summed […]

Executive decree set to prop up prices in hopes of saving domestic shale industry

Fundamental questions about the country’s direction will remain unanswered

Ministers’ challenge to manufacturers sets basic specifications that are not suitable to task, say experts 

The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a “de-Googled” version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s […]

The Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF) has set up a dedicated webpage and will be organizing webinars to examine the trade impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on least developed countries (LDCs).

In December 2019, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and a group of other oil producers announced they were deepening the production cuts originally announced in December 2018. However, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts that global oil production will rise in 2020 despite the cuts, as expected growth in non-OPEC crude oil production will offset OPEC's reduced output. Non-OPEC production will be driven by continued growth in the United States. Outside of the United States, growing crude oil production in Brazil, Norway, and Canada will also contribute to supply growth over the next 24 months. In its January Short-Term Energy Outlook, EIA reports that U.S. crude oil production in 2019 hit a record annual average of 12.2 million barrels per day. EIA forecasts U.S. production will reach 13.3 million barrels per day in 2020 and 13.7 million barrels per day in 2021. Most of the production growth occurs in the Permian region of Texas and New Mexico.

The makers of the world’s most ethical smartphone, the Fairphone 3, have teamed up for a version of the device with even less big tech on board. The Netherlands-based device maker has partnered with France’s /e/OS to offer a “de-Googled” version of its latest handset, running an Android AOSP fork out of the box that’s […]

McDonald's on Friday fired its CEO, Steve Easterbrook, for violating its policy of having a relationship with an employee.

Actress Michelle Dockery, 37, from Essex. has told how Kate Middleton, 37, 'met everyone from the drivers to the caterers and the actors' when she made a set visit to Downton Abbey in 2015.

The presenter, 39, took viewers on a tour of the castle grounds and some fans took to social media to comment on the glamour model's low-cut garment.

While chatting during the Winter TCA press tour session to promote his new ITV drama Belgravia, he confirmed work will start on the movie

Welsh-born Ioan Gruffudd, 46, told The Guardian that he couldn't wait to get his teeth into the character after reading the script, but the 'horrible things he's done' took their toll on him during filming.

Lisa Sewards met the cast of new ITV 19th-century period drama Belgravia on set. Tamsin Greig, an Olivier-winning stage actress, appears as Anne Threnchard.

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: The Carnarvons have gone out of their way to try to find a solution - but the road to Downton has hit a few bumps.

The full length frock barely contained the 25-year-old's gravity defying assets and a knee high split gave a glimpse of the stunning star's toned legs.

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With the stakes higher than ever on House Rules, Tuesday night's episode saw Mat push himself to literal breaking point.

Johanna Griggs had nothing but praise for her House Rules colleagues when she announced she was leaving the show on Wednesday.

Channel Nine have started reaching out to former Married At First Sight stars to offer them round-the-clock psychological support going forward. 

She's the recently announced new host of Channel Seven's House Rules.

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazilian forward Neymar is set to feature in a documentary series for Netflix.French outlet La Parisen claims that the steaming giant is currently shooting a series.

The Brazilian superstar publicly slammed his own club for not picking him in recent weeks after he made his comeback in their 2-1 Champions League last-16 defeat to Borussia Dortmund.

MATT SPIRO IN FRANCE: Simply put, France's boy-wonder - who could do no wrong during his first three seasons as a professional - is beginning to divide opinion in his homeland.

Quique Setien's son has revealed his desire for his dad to take Neymar back to Barcelona.

On Tuesday, Rakitic gave an interview to Mundo Deportivo, during which he revealed he'd rejected a move to PSG last summer as part of a deal to sign Neymar - a situation that left him evidently hurt.

Kim Kardashian loves to show off the designer items she has collected over the years by taking photos inside her accessories closet. And the 39-year-old TV star was at it again.

The couple, who tied the knot just over a year ago in an intimate ceremony in their home, have 'reached a settlement' in their split, according to TMZ .

The 27-year-old singer was sued by Michael May in a $300 million lawsuit in March 2018 over the rights to the song, which he claimed closely resembles the lyrics to a song he released.

The star, 39 - who won Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie for her role as Gwen Verdon in Fosse/Verdon on Sunday night - said she doesn't normally watch television.

Julie Bowen, famous for playing mom Claire Dunphy on Modern Family, already has her sights set on her next project, in which she will star.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT WIMBLEDON: There has been precious little bad blood spilled on the lawns of the All England Club but that could change when Rafael Nadal takes on Nick Kyrgios.

Nick Kyrgios got his US Open campaign off to a winning start with a straight sets victory over Steve Johnson, but irked his opponent after responding to calls from the crowd.

Nick Kygios shrugged off yet more off-court controversy to ease into the third-round of the US Open with a straight sets win over Antoine Hoang. The Australian won 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: The veteran American has been chasing Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam titles for years and knows victory in Saturday's final will see her equal it.

The 37-year-old tennis ace, fashion entrepreneur and mom shared an Instagram snap of herself standing on a patio overlooking a lawn and the ocean beyond at her Palm Beach home on Friday..

The tennis racket that was famously smashed by Serena Williams during an on-court argument with umpires at the 2018 U.S. Open women's final is set to go up for auction, and could fetch $50,000.

From hairdresser to history-maker, Fallon Sherrock is through to the third round of the PDC World Darts Championship - and has her heart set on lifting the Sid Waddell Trophy.

Peter Wright will be the man to challenge defending champion Michael van Gerwen in the PDC World Championships final, as the pair came out on top on Monday night.

The controversial hybrid Nike shoes used to break world records are set to be banned pending further research. Some variations of the Vaporfly are likely to be forbidden by World Athletics.

Jemma Reekie's astonishing early-season form has continued with a third national record in the space of two races. The 21-year-old set new bests in the 1500m and mile in New York.

The world's fastest sailboat is set to complete its record-breaking journey around the world this week, making its arrival through the Thames. The IDEC Sport's crew are led by Francis Joyon.

UK Athletics have brought forward plans to hire a new head coach in the wake of the postponement of the Olympics.

Kim Kardashian treated her 160 million Instagram followers to an eye-popping tour of her children's playroom on Wednesday. She and Kanye West share North, Saint, Chicago and Psalm.