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Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway. Source: Reuters.
Category: World
Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Business
Suno Under Pressure: Watermarks and Justice Disrupt AI Music
Following a major ruling in Germany, Suno announces audio watermarks, digital fingerprints, and download limits. The AI music platform enters a new era where traceability, artist rights, and the fight against fraud become central.
Culture
The World Forgets Them, They Save Lives: The Vital Fight of Indigenous Midwives
In forests, mountains, deserts, and remote territories, indigenous midwives protect mothers, newborns, and knowledge passed down through generations. The UN dedicates the International Day of Indigenous Peoples 2026 to them: a global signal that health systems can no longer ignore.
Sport
FIFA Wavers: The Secret Project Threatening Infantino’s Future
The failed attempt to open World Cup revenues to private investors has sparked a revolt at the top of football. Political pressures, internal divisions, and Gianni Infantino's future: FIFA enters a turbulent zone.
World
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president's first day of office. Source: BBC.
Culture
The World Embarks: Why Nolan’s Odyssey is Becoming the Cinematic Phenomenon of 2026
With $639.6 million after just two weekends, packed IMAX screenings, and the best opening of 2026 in France, Odyssey transcends the typical blockbuster. Christopher Nolan's film places a three-thousand-year-old narrative at the heart of global culture.
Culture
Aespa Launches Spectacular World Tour: The K-pop Signal Leading to Paris
Aespa kicked off their world tour SYNK: COMPLæXITY on August 7 and 8 in Seoul. From Asia to the United States, Latin America to Europe, the journey will conclude at the Accor Arena in Paris on February 2, 2027.
Culture
One Night Only: The Dystopian Romance Sparking a Global Debate
Released in the United States on August 7 and set to debut in France under the title Just for One Night, One Night Only transforms a romantic encounter into a dystopian satire. Its radical concept divides critics but brings the romantic comedy back into the heart of the debate.
World
Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight
Senate narrowly approves Todd Blanche as AG, capping tough confirmation fight. Source: The Washington Post.
Business
At 59, ASEAN Establishes Itself at the Heart of Global Trade
ASEAN celebrates its 59th anniversary on August 8, 2026. Behind this milestone, a region of over 680 million inhabitants is establishing itself as a pivot of trade, industry, and Indo-Pacific balance, with direct implications for Europe and France.
World
Trump’s ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general
Trump's ex-lawyer Todd Blanche narrowly confirmed as US attorney general. Source: BBC.
World
International Cat Day 2026: The Global Phenomenon Transforming Our Homes
On August 8, cats take over the screens for International Cat Day. Behind the viral videos lies a global phenomenon transforming homes, the economy, and animal protection, with a particularly strong impact in France and Europe.