AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Cooperation: France and Qatar signed a letter of intent to expand work on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and emerging technologies. Protests: About 106,000 people demonstrated across France for a fifth consecutive Saturday over living costs, education and a proposed police powers bill; unions put turnout at 200,000. Authorities reported 219 arrests, while some rallies saw clashes and tear gas. The government has also temporarily banned sales and use of fireworks often turned against police. Diplomacy and Trade: At the Francophonie summit in Cambodia, Emmanuel Macron handed the group’s presidency to Phnom Penh and urged stronger cooperation on peace and AI. He heads to Malaysia next, seeking to diversify supplies of rare earths vital to French industry. Rugby: France edged world champions South Africa 21-19 in Paris, with Antoine Dupont leading a dramatic win. Cybersecurity: A newly disclosed attack on La Poste subsidiary Maileva exposed names and postal addresses of 22 million people; bank details were not compromised.
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