‘Protecting Israel’s image’: X disabled Hebrew translation on posts, claims Grok

Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 is now available for sale, marking the annual celebration of this French wine tradition. Once immensely popular in the 1980s, the wine has experienced a significant decline in sales. The French wine industry faces numerous challenges, including climate change, trade tensions, and decreasing consumer demand.

US President Donald Trump has signed a bill requiring the release of government files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This decision marks a significant shift from Trump's previous stance against disclosure, as the documents are expected to reveal the extent of Epstein's criminal network and connections to influential figures. However, experts caution that redactions may limit the information available.

French public prosecutors are investigating allegations that Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, made Holocaust denial statements. The inquiry was expanded to include comments suggesting that gas chambers at Auschwitz-Birkenau were intended for disinfection rather than mass executions. These comments remained online for three days before being addressed.

An annual report reveals that poverty is increasing in France, particularly affecting vulnerable households such as families, the sick, and foreign nationals. The median income for those receiving assistance has decreased from €658 in 2014 to €565 in 2024, with 95% of these households living below the poverty line and 74% in extreme poverty. NGOs are calling for urgent political action to address this worsening situation.

Beaujolais Nouveau is a French wine tradition celebrating the first release of the year’s harvest. Each third Thursday of November, the young red wine is unveiled with festivities across France and beyond, marking the start of the new wine season.

China's humanoid robot army is rapidly expanding, surpassing the development efforts of the United States. As Elon Musk envisions a future with a robot army, China's market is already populated with humanoid bots, indicating a significant shift in technological advancements in robotics.

Nvidia, the leading US chipmaker, reported a 62% year-on-year revenue increase, exceeding expectations for the latest quarter. This positive earnings report has alleviated fears of an 'AI bubble' and led to a rise in global stock markets following a period of losses. The company, known for its AI chip designs, is also looking to expand its presence in new markets, particularly in the Middle East.

Mount Semeru in eastern Java erupted on November 19, releasing ash and gas over 13 kilometers away. The eruption prompted officials to raise the alert status to its highest level, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of residents from nearby areas due to health risks associated with ash fallout.