Business
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown
De la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s leader, vows armed group crackdown. Source: Al Jazeera.
Category: Business
Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
Sport
FIFA: The Scandal That Weakens Gianni Infantino After the World Cup
The 2026 World Cup was supposed to solidify FIFA's power. Just weeks later, a secret project to open up to private investors, a legal threat from UEFA, and internal dissent place Gianni Infantino in the midst of the most dangerous crisis of his presidency.
Business
Trump renews effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling
Trump renews effort to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook after Supreme Court ruling. Source: washingtonpost.com.
Sport
English Cricket Enters a New Era: The 500 Million That Changes Everything
The Hundred experiences its first season in 2026 under the direct influence of international investors. Over 500 million pounds, brands from the IPL, and a new global battle for short-format cricket.
Culture
Ed Sheeran at SoFi Stadium: the LOOP Tour Transforms Los Angeles into a Giant Studio
Ed Sheeran performs on August 8 at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles with Myles Smith, Sigrid, and Aaron Rowe. A major stop on the LOOP Tour that showcases how a global star can fill stadiums without losing closeness with his audience.
Culture
Spider-Man Brand New Day Box Office: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Achieves Historic Opening
With approximately $927 million earned worldwide in its opening weekend, Spider-Man: Brand New Day marks an extraordinary debut and rekindles Hollywood's taste for records.
World
DEF CON 34 Opens Its Doors: Four Days to Test the Security of the Digital World
DEF CON 34 gathers the global cybersecurity community in Las Vegas from August 6 to 9, 2026. Behind the spectacular demonstrations, the event raises an urgent question: Are our businesses, administrations, and connected devices truly resilient to attacks?
World
Côte d’Ivoire, 66 Years of Independence: The Economic Engine of West Africa
On August 7, 2026, Côte d'Ivoire celebrates 66 years of independence with one of the most dynamic economies in West Africa. Behind Abidjan's success, the country still needs to transform growth into shared progress.
Culture
Coach Play Paris: The Marais Bet That Disrupts Global Luxury Codes
Coach returns to the heart of Paris with Coach Play, a store designed as a local and generational experience. Behind the backdrop of the Marais, the American brand tests a global strategy that blends desire, personalization, and growth.
Culture
The Roar That Shakes America: Sturgis Transforms 500,000 Bikers into Power
From August 7 to 16, the small town of Sturgis becomes the global center of motorcycle culture. Nearly 500,000 visitors, concerts, brands, and an estimated economic impact of nearly $800 million: the 86th edition tells much more than a mechanical passion.
Culture
Edinburgh Becomes the World Capital of Performance: 53,884 Performances in 25 Days
From August 7 to 31, Edinburgh hosts 3,649 shows from 71 countries and 53,884 performances. Behind the cultural celebration, the 2026 edition reveals a global issue: who can still afford to create, travel, and be discovered in the world's largest open stage?
World
The Signal That Europe Can No Longer Ignore: AMD’s AI Monster Arrives in France
France is set to host the first AMD Helios rack expected in Europe at CINES in Montpellier. With 72 GPUs and an open architecture, this machine places European research at the heart of the global battle for artificial intelligence infrastructure.