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Cattle Outbreak, Royal Cancer Update, AI ASIC Shift...
Vendredi 12 décembre 2025 à 22:01
Environment & Agriculture
French cattle farmers rally against government cull plan
Protests have erupted across France as the government insists on culling thousands of cattle infected with dermatose nodulaire contagieuse, a contagious bovine disease that threatens up to 1.5 million animals. Farmers and agricultural unions argue the policy is disproportionate and risk devastating rural economies, while officials maintain it is the only viable containment method. The standoff underscores the tension between animal health management and sustainable livestock practices.
RFI
Health Updates
King Charles announces progress in cancer treatment
In a pre‑recorded message, King Charles III shared that his ongoing cancer treatment is yielding “good news,” with plans to reduce the intensity of his regimen in the new year. The announcement, the first substantive health update in nearly twelve months, has been welcomed by royal observers as a sign of stability for the British monarchy. Medical analysts note that such transparency can reduce public speculation around high‑profile illnesses.
Vanity Fair
Harvard health centre leadership reshuffle amid controversy
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has installed a new director after the former leader was criticized for alleged bias toward Palestinian issues, a dispute that previously drew scrutiny from the Trump administration. The change aims to restore confidence in the centre’s research independence and refocus its agenda on broad public‑health challenges. Observers see the move as part of a wider effort to depoliticize academic health institutions.
The NY Times
Science & Genetics
Ancient Chinese cats belong to a distinct species, DNA shows
A recent genetic analysis published by ScienceAlert reveals that felines excavated from ancient Chinese sites represent a previously unknown cat lineage, separate from modern domestic cats. The study highlights the power of ancient DNA to rewrite zoological histories and underscores the region’s rich biodiversity that has been largely undocumented. Researchers suggest the findings could inform conservation strategies for extant wild cat populations.
Science Alert
Science & Technology
Intel pivots to ASIC‑centric AI model, echoing Broadcom strategy
Intel disclosed that its next‑generation AI roadmap will prioritize custom ASICs and edge‑AI solutions rather than competing directly with the GPU‑driven training boom. The shift, reported by Wccftech, positions Intel to offer foundry and packaging services, aiming to capture market segments that value power efficiency and integration over raw compute. Industry analysts view the move as a pragmatic response to NVIDIA’s dominance in large‑scale AI training.
Wccftech
Proxmox releases first stable datacenter manager for home labs
XDA Developers highlights the launch of Proxmox VE 9.1, the first stable release of the open‑source datacenter manager, now featuring native OCI container support and integrated backup capabilities. The platform is praised for its low‑cost virtualization options, making advanced cloud‑like environments accessible to hobbyists and small enterprises while reducing the need for proprietary hardware. This could lower the carbon footprint of home‑lab setups by consolidating workloads onto fewer physical machines.
XDA Developers
International Politics & Security
TSA shares passenger data with ICE, sparking civil‑rights concerns
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has begun providing airline passenger manifests to Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a practice aimed at facilitating the detention of individuals with outstanding removal orders. Critics, including civil‑rights groups cited by The New York Times, argue the policy blurs the line between security screening and immigration enforcement, raising privacy and due‑process questions.
The NY Times
Israeli diplomatic optimism toward the United States
In an op‑ed for the World Street Journal, ambassador Yechiel Leiter argues that despite partisan hostility, the strategic partnership between Israel and the United States remains resilient and may even strengthen in the coming years. He points to shared security interests and emerging technology collaborations as pillars of this optimism. The piece reflects a broader diplomatic narrative seeking to reassure domestic and foreign audiences.
World Street Journal (International)
Romania’s newly elected president pledges pro‑EU reforms
During a televised interview with RFI, President Nicușor Dan condemned the rise of a pro‑Russian, anti‑European party that captured 40 % of the vote, emphasizing his commitment to European integration and anti‑corruption measures. He also referenced recent judicial decisions that invalidated a prior election due to alleged foreign interference via social‑media platforms. The remarks signal a firm stance against external influence in Romanian politics.
RFI
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