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    Peace in Ukraine: Washington plays its last card in Moscow
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    News·3 min

    Peace in Ukraine: Washington plays its last card in Moscow

    Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have returned to the Russian capital to try to push through a peace plan that has been reworked countless times. Kyiv is demanding a halt to airstrikes during the talks.

    Back to School 2026: Smartphones Banned in High Schools, The End of an Era?
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    News·3 min

    Back to School 2026: Smartphones Banned in High Schools, The End of an Era?

    Forbidden mobile phones, optional leveled groups in 6th and 5th grade, a new general competition for middle schools: the 2026 back-to-school period is reshuffling the daily lives of millions of French students.

    Gold Soared to a Record $5,600, Then Crashed: Where Does the Yellow Metal Really Stand?
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    Finance·3 min

    Gold Soared to a Record $5,600, Then Crashed: Where Does the Yellow Metal Really Stand?

    After an all-time high near $5,610 an ounce in January, gold lost nearly 20% of its value before stabilizing around $4,440 in early September.

    Future Global IPOs: The Stock Market Listings Set to Mark 2026 and 2027
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    Finance·5 min

    Future Global IPOs: The Stock Market Listings Set to Mark 2026 and 2027

    Anthropic, OpenAI, Stripe, Kraken, Mistral AI… An overview of the upcoming global IPOs expected in 2026 and 2027, following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO in June.

    Heatwave in France: Why Electricity Prices Soar in Mid-Summer 2026
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    Finance·3 min

    Heatwave in France: Why Electricity Prices Soar in Mid-Summer 2026

    The average spot price of electricity jumped by 30% in August in France due to the heatwave and constraints on the nuclear fleet. An explanation of a recurring summer mechanism.

    “Economic D-Day” Against Iran: Washington Aims to Suffocate Tehran, Markets on Edge
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    News·4 min

    “Economic D-Day” Against Iran: Washington Aims to Suffocate Tehran, Markets on Edge

    U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces an unprecedented offensive against the Iranian economy. Objectives, mechanisms of secondary sanctions, and financial market reaction.

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