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Thales, Bull and the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) are teaming up to develop quantum computing software intended for the French military. The partnership combines Thales's technology expertise, Bull's computing capabilities and the CEA's research resources, and is being discussed as a notable step in France's push to build sovereign quantum capabilities for defence applications.

Senator Roger Marshall's re-election campaign in Kansas has drawn attention for how credit card policy is shaping the race. Commentators say the contest shows how the Trump era has disrupted the traditional alliance between Republicans and the banking industry, with payment and credit card issues becoming an unexpected political dividing line.

An analyst told RFI that Washington has 'alienated' Sudan's army amid what he described as a 'complex war' in the country. The comment reflects criticism of US diplomacy as Sudan's conflict continues, with debate over whether American policy is undermining relations with a key party to the war.

A new Senate bill would give first-time homebuyers a 5-to-1 federal match on savings, administered by HUD. Buyers who save up to $10,000 could receive up to $50,000 toward a home. Only personal savings would qualify, and homes must be priced at or below the area median.

Candidates for the Utah House and Senate are scheduled to meet at a forum in Park City to discuss air and water quality, energy policy, data centers and the state economy. The event gives voters in the area a chance to hear where legislative hopefuls stand on growth and resource issues ahead of the election.