Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
The Locarno Film Festival kicks off its 79th edition with 103 world premieres, Monica Bellucci in competition, and a strong French presence. For ten days, Switzerland becomes the laboratory of global cinema.
After three years away, Ted Lasso returns to Richmond to coach a second division women's team. A global gamble that goes far beyond the mere return of a cult series.
An abandoned Falcon 9 stage is set to strike the Moon near the Einstein crater. Behind this cosmic spectacle, scientists see a rare laboratory and a warning about deep space waste.
Glasgow launches the Commonwealth Games 2026 on July 23 with over 3,000 athletes, 74 delegations, and the first opening ceremony held indoors. Behind the celebration, a narrowly saved event is testing a new model.
The European Central Bank maintains its rates, but does not promise any lasting respite. With oil again nearing $100, households, businesses, and markets are already preparing for a possible tightening in September.
A federal judge has approved the record $1.5 billion settlement reached by Anthropic with authors and publishers. Behind this historic amount, a decisive boundary emerges between AI training and the piracy of works.
After three years on the run, former Colonel Nelson Haase Mazzei has been arrested and incarcerated in Chile. Convicted for the kidnappings and murders of VÃctor Jara and Littré Quiroga, he was the last fugitive in this emblematic case of Pinochet's dictatorship.
At 83, Carly Simon reveals she is living with Parkinson's disease and has undergone surgery for skin cancer. The icon of 'Youâre So Vain' refuses to let illness dictate the next chapter of her story: a new original album will be released on August 14.
Volkswagen deepens its partnership with Horizon Robotics to develop L3 and L4 automated driving systems in China. Behind this announcement lies a global industrial battle: who will control the software, chips, and intelligence of tomorrow's cars?
After the 2026 World Cup, Kylian Mbappé chose a spectacular campaign in the press to thank the French. Behind this personal message lies a new relationship between the captain of the Blues, his team, and an entire country.
Twelve Torah scrolls disappeared from a synagogue in Levallois-Perret during the night of July 26 to 27. Beyond their material value, this targeted theft strikes at the heart of religious heritage and raises concerns within the Jewish community in France.
The National Portrait Gallery in London has acquired a portrait of Charli XCX by Harley Weir. Behind this image of the Brat era, the museum honors an artist who has become a global phenomenon across music, fashion, and cinema.
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