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"Subtle changes pointing to consumer fatigue" a challenge for fast-fashion retailers, expert says

A federation of European textile associations called Tuesday for an import fee of 10 euros on fashion imports, the latest effort to stem the flood of ultra-cheap competition mainly from China. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney, Dr Sheng Lu, Professor at the Department of Fashion and Apparel Studies at the University of Delaware, says that it remains to be seen just "to what extent such measures would push groups like Shein to change their business model", adding that fast-fashion retailers may have to start to contend with "consumer fatigue".

France 24 — World
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Burnham pledges to restore hope as he makes his House of Commons debut as UK leader

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced lawmakers in the House of Commons on Tuesday for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago, with wars in Europe and the Middle East weighing on his promise to kick-start the economy, ease the cost of living and oversee a radical redistribution of power from London to Britain's regions. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Dr Martin Farr, Senior Lecturer in British Contemporary History at Newcastle University.

France 24 — World
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Talking With Giorgia Meloni

In an interview, Italy’s hard-right leader reveals how pragmatism is reshaping her vision for Europe.

New York Times — World
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Football: Europe's top clubs scramble for last-minute signings

The football transfer window is entering its final hours. After a lot of last-minute negotiations, Manchester City are reported to have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Argentinian midfielder Enzo Fernandez for 125 million pounds – the biggest fee in a 3.3 billion euro spending frenzy by the top clubs. Meanwhile Aston Villa have signed 18-year-old winger Ibrahim Mbaye from PSG for 55 million euros.

France 24 — World
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Google Maps changes Lake Ontario to ‘Lake America’ as MapQuest downloads surge

Lake Ontario is now appearing as “Lake America” on Google Maps for US users, following Donald Trump’s executive order to rename the lake. Canadians still see “Lake Ontario”, while users elsewhere see both names. But the change is far from universal: Apple Maps and MapQuest continue to use Lake Ontario. MapQuest has remained defiant against the move and since surged to the top of the US App Store download charts.

France 24 — World
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AI data centers become surprise issue in US midterm elections

The boom of data centers to power artificial intelligence was a topic of discussion at the G20 summit on Tuesday in North Carolina. Elon Musk told member countries that US companies need to find new energy sources outside of China to power these massive data centers. That same issue is also creating a backlash in the United States ahead of the midterm elections in November. Donald Trump is doubling down, calling those who are against the data centers, “backwards and poor.” FRANCE 24's Monte Francis explains.

France 24 — World
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US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms

The White House on Monday said it’s partnering with North American Blue Energy Partners as part of President Donald Trump’s push to tap into Venezuela’s oil industry, setting up a deal that will give the Pentagon a stake over roughly a fifth of the country’s vast oil reserves. Venezuela's ruling party-dominated ​National Assembly backed the ​country's oil deal with the Trump administration in a vote on ​Tuesday. FRANCE 24's Carys Garland reports.

France 24 — World
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School without screens: Will France's high school phone ban fly?

A lot happened during summer recess: France’s constitutional council struck down the core of a new law to ban social media for under 15 year olds, but it did validate the extension to high schoolers of a phone ban already in effect for younger pupils. Why one but not the other? On this the first day of school across this country and others, we’ll size up what's best for future citizens, parents and teachers… all grappling in this age of distraction with the lure of screens.

France 24 — World
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