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Ariane 6 Prepares for Key Commercial Launch From French Guiana

Arianespace has entered the final stages of launch preparations at the Kourou spaceport, with the upcoming mission seen as an important step in restoring Europe’s independent access to space.
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France and Egypt Advance Infrastructure and Development Cooperation

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French Data Regulator Fines Major E-Commerce Company Over Privacy Breaches

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Société Générale Restructures Retail Banking Operations Across Europe

The French lender is overhauling parts of its banking business, cutting costs and expanding digital services to adapt to a prolonged period of elevated interest rates.
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