World
Walmart’s AI-enabled 2-in-1 laptop and tablet is now $90
Walmart’s AI-enabled 2-in-1 laptop and tablet is now $90. Source: thestreet.com.
Category: World
Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Culture
HOLY POP! : When Fans Transform Celebrities into Sacred Icons
In London, HOLY POP! brings together relics, altars, and memorabilia dedicated to stars. A spectacular exhibition that questions our collective need to admire, mourn, and belong.
Culture
Camus Joins the BnF: The Literary Treasure That Tells the Story of a Man
The archives of Albert Camus join the national collections. Manuscripts, notebooks, false papers, and correspondence now unveil the behind-the-scenes of a global work.
World
The Wild History of the Russian Online Retail Giant Being Bombarded by Ukraine
The Wild History of the Russian Online Retail Giant Being Bombarded by Ukraine. Source: WSJ.
Business
The Signal from Luanda: Africa Aims to Transform Its Oceans into Economic Power
In Luanda, African states adopted a declaration aimed at making oceans, lakes, and rivers a driver of jobs, food security, and investment. Behind this decision lies a market already estimated at nearly $300 billion.
Culture
Perseids 2026: The Night When France Will Look Up at a Moonless Sky
On the night of August 12 to 13, 2026, the Perseids promise a rare spectacle under a sky devoid of moonlight. Hereâs how to observe it in France and beyond.
Entertainment
Outside Lands 2026 Marks Charli xcx’s Rock Turn After ‘Brat’
In San Francisco, Charli xcx transformed Outside Lands into a manifesto for her new era. With chart-topping success, abrasive rock, and fashion power, the British star proves that the post-Brat phase can be even more ambitious.
Sport
PSGâAston Villa: The First European Clash That Could Launch Paris’s Season
Three days before the clash, PSG and Aston Villa are preparing to compete in the UEFA Super Cup 2026 in Salzburg. A first trophy, an immediate European test, and a global rendezvous for the Parisian club.
World
Winning Powerball numbers drawn for $863 million jackpot, the largest of the year
Winning Powerball numbers drawn for $863 million jackpot, the largest of the year. Source: CBS News.
Business
The King Disappears: The African Signal the World Can No Longer Ignore
On the eve of World Lion Day, the latest data estimates that only 22,000 to 25,000 adult and subadult lions remain in Africa. Behind this decline lies the future of tourism, rural communities, and entire ecosystems.
Business
70 Years Later, the Cry of South African Women That the World Can No Longer Ignore
On August 9, 2026, South Africa celebrates the 70th anniversary of the historic march of 20,000 women against apartheid laws. In Pretoria, this anniversary transcends memory: it confronts the country with gender-based violence, economic inequalities, and a promise of freedom that remains unfulfilled.
Business
Singapore Celebrates 61 Years: Its New Bet Fascinates the World
Singapore celebrates 61 years of independence with a decisive equation: remain an economic and technological powerhouse while supporting families and an aging population. This new bet far exceeds the city-state.