Aug 09, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Genesis AI, a French robotics startup, has introduced its first foundational model GENE-26.5 and an in-house built human-like robotic hand capable of delicate tasks such as preparing smoothies and playing the piano. The company completed a $105 million seed round last July and plans to develop a full-body general-purpose robot. Its team of 60 is split between the US and Europe, with offices in San Carlos, Paris, and London. View more
Jul 29, 2026Twila Rosenbaum A petition apologizing to Kylian Mbappe for doubting his defensive work rate has garnered over 16,000 signatures as he stars in the 2026 World Cup. Mbappe has scored six goals, just one behind Lionel Messi's all-time record, and became France's all-time top scorer. The petition, titled 'Pardon Kylian,' reflects a shift in public sentiment towards the Real Madrid forward. View more
Jul 19, 2026Twila Rosenbaum France and Germany signed a joint declaration to develop a European alternative to Palantir's military AI software, based on France's Arcadia platform. This move aims to establish a sovereign digital backbone for defense, after both countries replaced Palantir with ChapsVision in their intelligence services. The declaration also covers cooperation on long-range missiles, tanks, and a European combat standard for fighter jets. View more
Jul 06, 2026Twila Rosenbaum France defeated Paraguay in a tense World Cup Round of 16 match on July 4th in Philadelphia. Kylian Mbappe scored the winning penalty, his 19th World Cup goal. After the game, he ignored Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill, going viral. View more
Jun 20, 2026Twila Rosenbaum G7 leaders have renewed their call for joint action against North Korean cryptocurrency thefts and wider cybercrime. The statement, adopted at the 2026 summit in France, expresses deep concern over DPRK's nuclear and missile programs funded by crypto thefts. Researchers link North Korean hackers to at least $2 billion stolen in 2025 alone, with total attributed exceeding $6.75 billion. View more
May 23, 2026Twila Rosenbaum Over 3,500 actors, directors and producers, including Juliette Binoche and Mark Ruffalo, signed an open letter warning of a far-right takeover of French cinema via billionaire Vincent Bolloré's Canal+ group. The row erupted after Canal+ acquired UGC cinema chain and its chairman blacklisted signatories. The dispute reflects deep political polarization ahead of France's 2027 presidential election, pitting Bolloré's conservative media empire against a left-leaning film establishment. View more
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