Markets, companies, technology, economic influence and leadership.
China imposes nearly 5.2 billion yuan in penalties on Trip.com for abusing its dominant position in hotel bookings. Exclusivity, price pressure, and algorithmic visibility: this case extends far beyond the Chinese market.
Varta, one of the historic names in German batteries, has requested an insolvency procedure under self-administration. Production continues, and salaries remain paid, but the loss of a key client, identified by Reuters as Apple, exposes Europe's industrial dependency on Asia.
A new study from the British think tank Demos shows that five major families of AI models have favorably cited a sanctioned organization linked to Russian propaganda. The investigation highlights a new global battle: the poisoning of sources consulted by chatbots.
Nearly two million people joined the ranks of high-net-worth individuals tracked by Capgemini in 2025. Their financial wealth reached 98.3 trillion dollars, driven by markets and AI, while the gap with the rest of the population widens.
Replacing a gas stove with an electric model has been associated with a marked improvement in asthma control among 85 participants. The result is striking, but the study, lacking a control group and limited to a few months, still calls for clinical confirmation.
After nearly two weeks of escalation, the United States and Iran have held their fire for a second day. Oil markets reacted immediately, but no lasting peace is yet guaranteed.
Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, aespa, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Tate McRae: Lollapalooza 2026 transforms Chicago into a global stage, with four days of concerts streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu.
Toy Story 5 has crossed the billion-dollar mark at the global box office during its sixth weekend. The Pixar film becomes the biggest success of 2026 and reignites the debate on the power of franchises.
The first film of 2026 to cross the billion-dollar mark at the global box office, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives on Peacock in the United States on July 30. A strategic pivot for Nintendo, Universal, and the entire entertainment economy.
Samsung accelerates into smart glasses with Gemini, an integrated camera, and frames designed by Gentle Monster and Warby Parker. An announcement that shifts the AI battle from smartphones to our field of vision.
With an average of 3.15 million viewers in June, Jimmy Kimmel achieves the best month in the history of his 23-year show. A record that tells the story of the spectacular redistribution of late-night television in America following Stephen Colbert's departure.
Elected together on a promise of change, Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko are now at the heads of rival camps. The launch of the new presidential party opens a decisive battle for power and the economic future of Senegal.
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