French diesel prices reached a record €2.41 per liter in September as European fuel costs climbed amid global energy disruptions
Champagne’s 2026 grape harvest is expected to fall about 49% after frost, drought, and heatwaves, although grape quality is reported as strong.
France’s private sector returned to growth in September, driven by stronger services activity and improved business conditions.
France’s economic outlook has weakened as consumer spending and investment lose momentum, adding pressure to an already fragile recovery.
French fuel prices rose sharply in September as global energy disruptions pushed European oil and refined-fuel markets higher.
TotalEnergies announced a new oil discovery offshore Angola, adding another development to its deepwater exploration activities in the country.
TotalEnergies plans to reduce its stake in Papua LNG as ExxonMobil prepares to become operator of the major gas project.
A French study found associations between irregular meal timing and cardiovascular disease risk, particularly among men.
French AI startup Mistral has challenged calls from major U.S. AI companies to slow frontier-model development.
Inspectors on September 26, 2026 launched a safety audit after a construction crane collapsed at a commercial site in Curitiba, killing two workers.
National police on September 26, 2026 cordoned off a commercial avenue in Trujillo after an extortion-related shooting left a local business owner dead.
Japan Airlines is reportedly leaning toward Embraer for about 20 regional jets, with a final decision potentially coming as early as October.
Japan Airlines is reportedly considering an order of about 20 Embraer E2 regional jets, with a decision potentially coming as early as October.
Japan and the United States are reportedly discussing a semiconductor factory worth up to $19.3 billion as part of their broader investment agreement.
Honda is targeting more than $9 billion in cost reductions by 2030 and has asked suppliers to sharply lower prices across key components.
Volkswagen will recall 2.86 million Volkswagen and Audi vehicles over a potential steering problem that could increase crash risks significantly.
Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz reached 33.7 million barrels this week, signaling partial recovery in regional flows.
Bank Indonesia Bali introduced investment opportunities, including the Sanur Health SEZ, to six foreign ambassadors during Bali Jagadhita 2026.
Indonesian and Belarusian businesses agreed on five MoUs worth Rp7 trillion, covering fertilizer, dairy, energy, minerals and trade.
A Canadian potash producer plans to invest $500 million in a shipping terminal in North Vancouver to expand export capacity.
Bleecker Street has appointed Frank Martinez as head of distribution, tasking the former A24 executive with guiding theatrical strategy nationwide.
The Columbus Blue Jackets have secured their future by re-signing star center Adam Fantilli to a six-year, 82.5 million contract, ending a prolonged holdout and signaling confidence in the team’s rebuilding trajectory.
The United States and Argentina launch an Andes-Atlantic corridor backed by $7 billion in EXIM financing to support lithium projects.
South Korea plans to reduce its reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil below 50% by 2035, strengthening supply security and diversification.