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Train conductor’s ‘bonjour’ causes a political ‘war of words’ in language-divided Belgium

Under Belgium's complex language rules conductors should in theory use both languages only in Brussels and a few other bilingual regions.

20.12.2024 4

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Google’s targeted advert plans trigger concerns in the U.K. as watchdog condemns them as ‘irresponsible’

"Like all advertising technology, it must be lawfully and transparently deployed –- and if it is not, the ICO will act."

20.12.2024 10

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Musk has become a political force even bigger than his wealth by tanking budget deal: ‘Welcome to the Elon Musk presidency’

Social media warnings from the world's wealthiest man preceded Trump's condemnation of a measure negotiated by GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson,...

20.12.2024 10

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Musk and Trump are viewed pretty much the same by Americans—half negatively, but with 4 in 10 positive

Elon Musk's attachment to Donald Trump has created an alliance between America's most powerful politician and its richest businessman.

18.12.2024 7

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Outrage over plans to turn Germany’s Nazi war tunnels into crypto-powered survival bunkers for the super-rich

Critics slam German developer’s plan to turn Nazi-era tunnels into plush doomsday shelters for the ultra-rich, sold by the square centimeter.

10.12.2024 5

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Elon Musk warns Republicans standing in Trump’s way that he will fund primary challenges to them

“Elon and Vivek talked about having a naughty list and a nice list for members of Congress and senators," said Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.

10.12.2024 10

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

All Trump’s picks so far for cabinet and White House positions in his upcoming administration

Some of his choices could face difficult confirmation fights in the Senate, even with Republicans in control,

06.12.2024 6

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Here are Donald Trump’s key administration picks so far

Trump was bruised and hampered by internal squabbles during his initial term in office. Now he appears focused on remaking the federal government...

20.11.2024 7

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

JD Vance says Trump did not lose the 2020 election: ‘Not by the words that I would use’

JD Vance has repeatedly deflected questions about whether the Republican presidential nominee lost the 2020 election.

17.10.2024 20

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

Russia bans George Clooney’s foundation for its ‘extensive work aimed at discrediting Russia’

The Clooney Foundation is currently waging a case against Russia with the UN Human Rights Committee, accusing it of violating human rights in Ukraine.

19.08.2024 2

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont

DeSantis strategist who pushed for the disastrous Twitter campaign launch is now working with Elon Musk to help elect Donald Trump

Generra Peck and Elon Musk are working together again on a super political action committee, America PAC, dedicated to electing Donald Trump.

19.08.2024 2

Fortune

Thomas Beaumont