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WestJet Strike: 250,000 Travelers Affected and 495 Flights Canceled in Canada
The strike by 4,400 WestJet cabin crew members causes hundreds of cancellations and disrupts the travel plans of 250,000 people during the peak summer season.
Category: Business
Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
Culture
Solar Eclipse of August 12, 2026: Europe Prepares for a Historic Evening
On August 12, 2026, the shadow of the Moon will cross the Arctic, Greenland, Iceland, and Spain. In France, the Sun will be obscured by up to 99.5% depending on the city: hereâs what you need to know to experience this exceptional event safely.
Culture
Copenhagen Fashion Week SS27: 34 Events That Disrupt Global Fashion
From August 3 to 7, Copenhagen launches the SS27 season with 34 shows and presentations. Behind the Scandinavian style, a global battle unfolds over rules, talents, and the economic future of fashion.
Sport
Womenâs Open 2026: The 10 Million Dollars That Shift the Landscape of Womenâs Golf
At Royal Lytham & St Annes, the 50th edition of the Womenâs Open concludes with a record prize fund of 10 million dollars. Beyond the trophy, this figure tells the story of the changing landscape of women's sports worldwide.
Culture
The Signal That Music Can No Longer Ignore: The Heatwave Disrupts European Festivals
After a series of cancellations and red alerts, extreme heat is no longer just a weather risk for festivals. In France and elsewhere in Europe, it is transforming schedules, safety, insurance, and the economy of live performance.
Entertainment
The Shocking Figure in Streaming: Netflix Claims $325 Billion Global Impact
Netflix asserts it has contributed over $325 billion to the global economy over ten years. Behind this spectacular figure, the platform defends its model as France and Europe tighten their demands on streaming.
Culture
One Last Electric Night: Lollapalooza 2026 Transforms Chicago into the Global Capital of Music
Over 170 artists, eight stages, four days, and a global broadcast: the finale of Lollapalooza 2026 showcases how Chicago has transformed a festival into a cultural, media, and economic phenomenon.
Entertainment
SummerSlam 2026: Reigns-Rollins at the Heart of WWE’s Giant Bet
SummerSlam 2026 concludes this Sunday in Minneapolis with Roman Reigns facing Seth Rollins. Behind the spectacle, WWE is testing a global two-night model, shared between ESPN in the United States and international platforms.
World
The Signal That No One Can Ignore: The Yen Plummets Ahead of the Bank of Japan’s Verdict
The yen is trading near its lowest level against the dollar since 1986, just hours before a crucial meeting of the Bank of Japan. Energy, inflation, tourism, French businesses: the ripples of this monetary crisis are already impacting the global economy.
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The Signal That No One Can Ignore: Europe Finally Imposes Transparency on AI-Generated Content
Chatbots, deepfakes, generated texts and images: Europe takes a decisive step on August 2 with the AI Act. With labeling, controls, and heavy fines, businesses and creators enter a new era.
Sport
The Global Football Shift: UEFA Withdraws Confidence in Infantino After World Cup Revenue Project
After forcing FIFA to abandon its project to open World Cup revenues to private investors, UEFA publicly withdraws its confidence in Gianni Infantino. A historic governance crisis now shakes global football.
World
The Disaster the World Barely Watches: In Assam, Floods Have Already Claimed 68 Lives
Waters are beginning to recede in northeastern India, but the catastrophe remains immense: 68 dead, over 500,000 people affected, and hundreds of thousands of lives disrupted. In Assam, the receding waters now reveal the extent of human, agricultural, and economic losses.