Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Ridley Scott transforms Peter Heller's novel into a grand survival thriller featuring Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley. Ahead of its French release on August 26, The Dog Stars promises a science fiction narrative less fascinated by the end of the world and more by what remains of humanity.
DEF CON 34 gathers the global cybersecurity community in Las Vegas from August 6 to 9, 2026. Behind the spectacular demonstrations, the event raises an urgent question: Are our businesses, administrations, and connected devices truly resilient to attacks?
Sino-Canadian pianist Bruce Liu releases 'Lunaris' on August 7, a concept album that connects Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy, Scriabin, Cage, and Agnes Obel. A traversal of the night conceived as a story, ahead of a highly anticipated rendezvous in Paris.
Student kills at least 6 in a shooting at a high school in Thailand, authorities s. Source: AP News.
On August 7, 2026, Côte d'Ivoire celebrates 66 years of independence with one of the most dynamic economies in West Africa. Behind Abidjan's success, the country still needs to transform growth into shared progress.
At Least 7 Dead After School Shooting in Thailand. Source: The New York Times.
From August 5 to 9 in Eugene, the U20 Athletics World Championships showcase talents poised to dominate in the coming years. In the American temple of Hayward Field, France presents a dense and ambitious team.
Nearly 500 free events transform France into a giant observatory from August 7 to 9. This 36th Night of the Stars primarily prepares the public for the exceptional solar eclipse on August 12.
Student shoots multiple people at a high school in Thailand, authorities say. Source: AP News.
For three days, GuÄa becomes the global epicenter of brass music. Competitions, nighttime concerts, and folk traditions make the 65th Serbian festival a cultural phenomenon that far exceeds the Balkans.
In Manila, Cinemalaya 2026 transforms Philippine realities into global cinema. Nine feature films, ten shorts, and a unique support model for filmmakers compose an edition that far exceeds the boundaries of the archipelago.
Bayern Munich and Aston Villa face off on August 7 at Kai Tak Stadium. Behind this prestigious clash, Hong Kong asserts a global strategy intertwining football, tourism, and the spectacle economy.
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