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Trump announces a morally binding agreement for technology leaders on guarantees of artificial intelligence.

Amid the rise in negative attitudes in Washington towards artificial intelligence and its potential dangers, President Donald Trump said that the officials of the technology companies who had met in the White House had signed a " moral imperative " agreement to establish adequate safeguards for such technology, while calls for stricter control of the sector were increasing in Congress, without a new law waving before the November elections.

US forces leave Iraq, raising fears of Iran-backed militias amid power vacuum

US forces are withdrawing from their remaining bases in Iraq on Wednesday, completing a pullout agreed under former president Joe Biden as fears grow over the security vacuum it could leave. Iraqi officials and analysts warn the departure could embolden Iran-backed militias and give Islamic State group fighters room to rebuild their capabilities.

Still the same far right? Le Pen's National Rally denies fresh anti-Semitism claims

A minor bump on the French far right's road to power, or a car crash that wipes out years of rebranding? Bombshell allegations of past anti-Semitic tropes by the man Marine Le Pen has touted as her future prime minister could test her years-long effort to convince French voters that the National Rally is a party of government, rather than the fringe far-right National Front of old.

Iraq: US-led anti-jihadist coalition completes withdrawal

The departure from Iraq of the last US-led anti-Islamic coalition troops, scheduled this Wednesday, puts an end to a presence that began in 2014. This withdrawal revives the issue of the disarmament of the pro-Iranian factions, several of which still refuse to return arms.

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Spain: Government drives new decrees to face housing crisis

After days of protests and mobilizations in the Puerta del Sol in the case of Maricarren, the Government adopted two housing decrees that include the extension of protection against certain evictions until 2030, the regulation of seasonal and room rentals, and measures to stop the speculative purchase of housing by so-called "vulture funds" until 2028. In addition, there is an automatic renewal of some rental contracts and other measures in favour of tenants. Now, the decrees must be validated by Congress in a plenary session.

Direct to... Washington D.C. and the withdrawal of visas to politicians from Latin America

The Donald Trump Government announced the revocation and restriction of visas to politicians, judges, prosecutors and entrepreneurs from several Latin American countries, including Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador and Peru. A measure that, according to the Administration, goes hand in hand with the agreements of the Shield of the Americas. From Washington, our correspondent Cristóbal Vásquez tells us more details.

In his visit to Spain, Macron calls for a "stronger Europe" in the face of the rise of "extremism"

On the first day of his State visit to Spain, President Emmanuel Macron asked on Tuesday, September 29, for a massive investment for a "stronger Europe" and for "regaining control" of social networks and artificial intelligence, which he held responsible for "democratic tiredness." The day was tarnished by the rejection of the bilateral friendship treaty by the Spanish Senate that night.

First Prime Minister of Morocco: any symbolism and any change?

Hakeem Baltifah ceases to face at the time of the appointment of King Mohammed VI, under Chapter 47 of the Moroccan Constitution, Fatima Al-Mansoura as Head of Government, and is mandated to form the new Government. This comes a week after its genuine and contemporary party exports the results of the legislative elections, the first woman in this position in Morocco. Guests of the Programme: Expert in Public Politics, member of the Executive Office of the Reality and Consistent Women ' s Organization, Reimaa Bilali, and journalist Rashid Muslim.

AI companies sign voluntary accord on safety with Trump

US President Donald Trump and leaders of major AI companies signed a voluntary accord Tuesday to strengthen safety as the technology faces growing public concern. The agreement calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight while Trump rejected calls for government restrictions and urged rapid AI development to go ahead.

Trump says he doesn't want to work with China on AI safety

US President Donald Trump discussed AI development with dozens of tech bosses at the White House on Tuesday. Ahead of his "super intelligence" luncheon, Trump launched a new AI-powered website for government services, vowing not to stifle the technology's growth. He also said he didn't want to work with Chinese President Xi Jinping on AI oversight. Plus, dozens of dogs are rescued from a breeding farm in South Korea as the country prepares for a complete phaseout of the dog meat industry.

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed head of the Moroccan government

The king of Morocco, Mohammed VI, appointed on Tuesday Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as leader of the government after the victory of his party in the parliamentary elections last week, marking the first time that a woman has taken office in the country.

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CAN 2027 eliminations: Côte d'Ivoire continues, Nigeria surprised by Guinea-Bissau

The second day of the CAN 2027 playoffs is almost over. And it has been tricky for some of the continent's major selections, with Guinea-Bissau's unexpected victories against Nigeria (3-0) and the Gambia against Ghana (4-2). For its part, Côte d'Ivoire has won a second success, while Gabon has finally launched its qualification campaign.

Safeguards 'build a moat' around US AI firms, prevent open-source models from advancing, expert says

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the tech executives gathered at the White House to discuss regulating AI had signed a "morally binding" commitment to build adequate safeguards on the fast-moving technology. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Monte Francis, Harrison Rolfes, Senior Research Analyst at PitchBook, says that the push for safeguards "prevents open-source models from taking over the competition as well as new incumbents from coming in with a new frontier model", explaining that the measures "build a moat" around US AI firms.

Public service announcement or Donald Trump propaganda?

The White House calls them public service announcements - like those used in past administrations. Almost everyone else doesn't agree, with three taxpayer-funded advertisements that glorify President Donald Trump drawing criticism from across the partisan divide. Legal experts say the ads violate federal laws on government propaganda, as France 24's Emerald Maxwell explains in this edition of Truth or Fake.