World News: 19 June 2023

Ramayana Ruined: Indian film sparks Bollywood ban in Nepal
All Hindi films, including "Adipurush", were banned in the Nepal capital Kathmandu and the tourist town of Pokhara on Monday following a controversy over its dialogues, including the mention of Sita as "India's daughter".
Police personnel were deployed across 17 halls in Kathmandu to ensure that no Hindi film is screened. At the centre of the row is "Adipurush", a retelling of the Ramayana directed by Om Raut and Prabhas and Kriti Sanon in the lead.

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France aims to be Europe's AI hub of Europe, challenge USA, China
France has pledged significant funding, prioritising cutting-edge research, the incubation of AI startups, and the development of state-of-the-art AI research centres and innovation hubs across the country. This strategic investment aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, fuelling breakthroughs in AI technology and applications.

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Swiss voters back carbon cuts as glaciers melt
Parliament already passed the climate law, which aims to make Switzerland climate neutral by 2050 and reduce the impact on the country's iconic glaciers, which are melting away at an alarming rate.
But the right-wing conservative Swiss People's Party (SVP) had refused to back it, arguing that cutting climate-damaging emissions by 75% by 2050, compared to 1990, would cause energy prices to explode.

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Italy blocks Chinese company from taking control of tyre giant Pirelli
The decision is part of measures announced by Italy's government to protect Pirelli's independence. In 2015, Pirelli was sold for 7.1bn euro to a group of investors including ChemChina and Camfin. Six years later ChemChina merged with state-owned Sinochem. The Chinese government's Silk Road investment fund also owns a 9% stake in Pirelli.

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African migrants taking to music in Cyprus to integrate
Every week, the beat of African drums ricocheting through the streets of Nicosia allows Ibrahim Kamara to momentarily forget his arduous quest for asylum -- even if just for the length of a song.

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Experiencing more turbulence on flights? Climate change could be a reason
Bad news for nervous fliers. The next time you're gripping the armrests during yet another bumpy flight, know that the worsening climate crisis might be to blame.
While it's largely considered a normal occurrence, turbulence can cause occasional jolts and drops that may unsettle passengers. In some cases, particularly when turbulence is strong, it can even pose a potential danger.

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