France

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire warned Europe not to get embroiled in a US-China standoff.  What Happened: Le Maire said Europe should rather forge its own path in strengthening economic relations with China.  There is a "slight gap" between how Europe and the U.S. deal with China, Le Maire...

As the world held its breath on the eve of the FIFA World Cup 2022 final between Argentina and France, Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google Search recorded its highest-ever traffic in 25 years.  What Happened: Google CEO Sundar Pichai took to Twitter to...

Fast-food giant McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) says new French law prohibiting using disposables in restaurants would bring operational and financial challenges for the industry.  What Happened: France is readying to impose a new law that would soon ban fast-food eateries in the European nation...

Soccer is one of the most wagered-on sports in the world. Unlike many traditional North American sports that result in one team winning the game, soccer matches have a greater chance of ending in a tie. Rapper Drake found this out the hard way. What Happened: The 2022 World Cup is over...

As France readies to impose a new law to combat waste and promote recycling, fast-food eateries, including McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) and KFC, will soon be prohibited from using disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for customers dining in restaurants. What Happened: The fast-food chains are...

The 2022 World Cup is nearing its end, with the 32 competing teams narrowed down to two that will compete to lift the trophy. Here’s a look at the two finalists, how they got to the big game, betting odds and additional storylines ahead of the game. How to Watch: The 2022 World Cup Finals...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to begin this week, with matches kicking off on Nov. 20, 2022. A total of 32 teams will play through a group stage and bracket style tournament to crown a winner. The tournament held in Qatar will feature a total of 64 matches played. To find out who will win each...

While leading traditional automakers have their sights set on producing more than one million electric vehicles per year, they are still playing catch up to market leader Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA). One European country has a goal of having one million electric million vehicles produced by 2027...

Cryptocurrency exchange Crypto.com announced on Wednesday it will invest €150 million in France to support the establishment of its market operations, including a regional headquarters in Paris. This investment follows Crypto.com being registered as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP...

Singapore-based digital assets platform Crypto.com announced on Wednesday it has received regulatory approval from France to offer a suite of products and services to its customers in accordance with the country’s laws. The platform said it has been registered in France as a Digital...

French tax officials have discovered more than 20,000 undeclared private swimming pools using artificial intelligence (AI), netting $9.9 million in revenue.  What Happened: The French tax office on Monday said it had uncovered 20,356 pools with the help of a system developed by Alphabet...

The re-election of French President Emmanuel Macron may come as a key milestone for the adoption of cryptocurrencies in Europe as the leader painted a rosy picture for the asset class in an interview. President Macron, in an interview with French cryptocurrency news platform The Big Whale,...

The French carmaker Groupe Renault (OTC: RNLSY) said that it is considering "all options," including a possible public listing in the second half of 2023, for separating its electric vehicle (EV) arm, according to Reuters. Renault's finance chief Thierry Piéton further...

The Euro 2020 tournament continues to roll and after an exciting group stage has 16 teams now competing in elimination matches. How to Watch: Beginning on Saturday, June 26, viewers can tune into ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+ and ABC, all owned by Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS), to catch the Euro 2020...

The Euro 2020 is set to begin June 11 with the Group Stage and run through July 11. The games will be aired on ESPN and EPSN+, both units of Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS). Ahead of the quadrennial soccer tournament featuring the top teams in Europe, Benzinga is providing group betting...