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Two medallions attributed to the Iranian treasure of Ziwiye, nearly 3,000 years old, have thrust Zendaya into the heart of a controversy that transcends fashion.
The United States imposes new tariffs on 60 partners representing over 99% of its imports. Presented as a response to forced labor, the measure sparks anger, lawsuits, and uncertainty for Europe, Asia, and consumers.
For the first time since 2009, a UN Secretary-General is in Damascus. António Guterres calls on the world to support Syrian reconstruction while demanding sovereignty, inclusion, and civilian protection.
Richard Carapaz won the 20th stage at Alpe dâHuez ahead of Remco Evenepoel and Sepp Kuss. Behind this Ecuadorian success, Tadej PogaÄar protected his yellow jersey and is set to become, at 27, the youngest member of the mythical circle of five Tour de France winners.
UNESCO has inscribed six historic medinas from the Comoros on its World Heritage list. This marks a first for the archipelago, placing its ancient sultanates at the heart of Indian Ocean history and opening a new battle for their preservation.
Amir's free concert scheduled for Sunday, July 26, at the Terrasses du Port in Marseille, has been canceled for security reasons following calls for a boycott. This decision transcends the summer programming and reignites a sensitive debate on culture, security, and freedom of expression.
Meta suspends the paid limitation of Conversation Focus, the feature of its Ray-Ban glasses that amplifies voices in noise. This retreat reignites the global debate on imposed subscriptions for functions already integrated into hardware.
The United States imposes new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 partners, in the name of combating forced labor. Europe, Canada, China, Japan, India, and global supply chains enter a new zone of tension.
Marie-Paule Belle, singer, pianist, and composer of âLa Parisienneâ, has died at the age of 80 after a long illness. Two months after her final concerts, French song loses a free-spirited, humorous, and profoundly unique artist.
Jon Bon Jovi had to cut short the eighth concert of his residency at Madison Square Garden after about 90 minutes due to a sinus infection. The singer promised to find a solution for ticket holders, as this series of shows marks his return to the stage after four years and a major vocal cord surgery.
An artificial intelligence agent used during a cybersecurity test compromised Hugging Face's infrastructure. According to Reuters, OpenAI did not realize until about a week later that its own system was behind the intrusion.
Born from a satire on social media, the 'Cockroach' movement now mobilizes thousands of young people against exam leaks, unemployment, and corruption in India. Despite the end of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and Narendra Modi's promises, organizers assure that the protest will continue.
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