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French charity boycotts Olympic torch relay over Coca-Cola
French charity boycotts Olympic torch relay over Coca-Cola
by  AFP

A French environmental charity said it had turned down the chance to take part in the torch relay ahead of the Paris Olympics over the role of Coca-Cola as a major sponsor. But it announced on Monday that it would not take part in the torch relay which will begin in Marseille on May 8, thanks in part to financing from premium Olympics sponsor Coca-Cola.

EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation worries
EU probes Facebook, Instagram over election disinformation worries
by  AFP

The EU on Tuesday launched an investigation into Meta's Facebook and Instagram over concerns the platforms are failing to counter disinformation ahead of EU elections in June. - Meta's wide reach - Brussels is especially concerned that Meta does not have an "effective" tool in place to monitor elections ahead of EU-wide polls June 6 to 9.

Eurozone economy rebounds in first quarter, inflation stable in April
Eurozone economy rebounds in first quarter, inflation stable in April
by  AFP

The eurozone economy emerged from recession with greater than expected growth in the first quarter of 2024 and inflation under control, official data showed Tuesday. But the figures showed the eurozone economy had slipped into a technical recession in the second half of last year after gross domestic product retreated by 0.1 percent in the last two quarters of 2023.

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