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France Mandates Switch to Domestic Tech for 2.5 Million Civil Servants by 2027

France Mandates Switch to Domestic Tech for 2.5 Million Civil Servants by 2027

Paris, Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
France is accelerating its push for digital sovereignty, ordering 2.5 million civil servants to replace US platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams with domestic alternatives by 2027. This pivot aims to mitigate data privacy risks and address the estimated €265 billion annual cost of Europe’s technological dependence. As Germany and Austria implement similar measures, this coordinated shift signals potential long-term revenue headwinds for American tech giants within the European public sector.

Bank of England Poised to Pause Rate Cuts as Inflation Persists

Bank of England Poised to Pause Rate Cuts as Inflation Persists

London, Monday, 2 February 2026.
With UK inflation at 3.4%—the highest in the G7—the Bank of England is expected to hold rates at 3.75% this Thursday, prioritizing price stability over immediate relief.

India’s Nipah Virus Cases Prompt Regional Health Screenings

India’s Nipah Virus Cases Prompt Regional Health Screenings

New Delhi, Monday, 2 February 2026.
Despite the WHO deeming the risk low, confirmed Nipah cases in India have triggered strict airport screenings across Asia, driven by the virus’s severe 40–75% mortality rate.

State-Sponsored Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for Months

State-Sponsored Hackers Hijack Notepad++ Updates for Months

Paris, Monday, 2 February 2026.
A six-month infrastructure breach allowed Chinese state actors to selectively deliver malicious software updates, targeting specific organizations while remaining undetected by the developers until December.

South Korean Markets Plunge Over 5% Triggering Temporary Trading Halt

South Korean Markets Plunge Over 5% Triggering Temporary Trading Halt

Seoul, Monday, 2 February 2026.
Regulators halted trading Monday as the Kospi plunged over 5 percent, surrendering the historic 5,000 level as profit-taking in major technology stocks rattled investor confidence.

Record Borrowing Plan Puts Pressure on Indian Rupee and Bonds

Record Borrowing Plan Puts Pressure on Indian Rupee and Bonds

Mumbai, Monday, 2 February 2026.
New Delhi’s unexpected 17.2 trillion rupee borrowing target has rattled investors, driving the currency toward historic lows and complicating the Reserve Bank of India’s upcoming policy decision.