Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Two icons born in Chicago, forty minutes of conversation, and a simple 'Hi' that instantly became memorable: Patti Smith and Pope Leo XIV offered the Vatican a scene as unexpected as it was symbolic.
Following the historic success of 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)', Shaboozey releases 'The Outlaw Cherie Lee & Other Western Tales', a concept album of 20 tracks designed as a tragic western. A narrative gamble that brings together Jamie Foxx, Kehlani, Gunna, Leon Bridges, Teyana Taylor, Sam Elliott, and Orville Peck.
Nigeria misplaced in the Sahara, Côte dâIvoire sent to the southern continent, Mozambique transported to the Horn of Africa: an official American slide has turned AIDS 2026 into a global credibility crisis.
Calvin Harris makes a spectacular return to Scotland with two concerts at Hampden Park and an exceptional broadcast on the BBC. A powerful demonstration for global dance music.
After conquering theaters, The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives on Disney+ and Hulu. A second global life begins for Miranda, Andy, and Runway.
Animal masks, moving on all fours, and digital communities: the therian movement is experiencing a spectacular surge in Argentina. Behind the viral images lies a more nuanced adolescent phenomenon than mere caricatures.
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed in Pakistan avalanche, his company says. Source: BBC.
Record low levels of the Danube force Hungary to prepare for the complete shutdown of Paks, which provides nearly half of its electricity. An energy and climate crisis being monitored across Europe.
The Tour de France Femmes 2026 kicks off from Lausanne with 147 riders, nine stages, and an anticipated duel surrounding Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. From the time trial in Dijon to Mont Ventoux, this edition promises to elevate the stakes.
After twenty years, Oprah Winfrey announces the closure of her academy for girls in South Africa. The campus will transition to public ownership, and a national scholarship program will take its place.
In Glasgow, Florence Niyonkuru secured bronze in the women's 10,000 meters, providing Rwanda with its first medal in Commonwealth Games history.
At 20 years old, Copenhagen Fashion Week opens its SS27 season with 34 shows, enhanced international ambition, and sustainability criteria that are shaking up Paris.
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