Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
FIFA aimed to open a $20 billion valued company encompassing its competitions to private investors. Faced with the threat of a European boycott and internal dissent, Gianni Infantino has retreated. However, the governance crisis is just beginning.
Fueled by the billion-dollar success of Toy Story 5, strong park growth, and a streaming profit that has more than doubled, Disney is transforming its franchises into a global ecosystem. Its new agreement with TikTok confirms that the battle is now being fought well beyond cinema screens.
Demi Vollering won the fifth stage, but Marlen Reusser retains the yellow jersey by just 12 seconds. Ahead of a grueling stage towards Tournon-sur-Rhône and then the monumental Mont Ventoux, the 2026 Tour de France Femmes is set for a showdown, with a French rider still in the top 10.
The Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope has captured the visible surface of the Sun with unprecedented detail. Researchers distinguish plasma waves that could illuminate the workings of our star and ultimately improve our understanding of space weather.
Originating from Madagascar, AXIAN has become a pan-African group of 9,200 employees in just ten years, present in 21 countries. Telecommunications, energy, finance, and e-commerce: Hassanein Hiridjee's strategy outlines a new model of African economic power, supported by European capital and connected to France.
In the United States, major late-night shows are reducing their musical performances. For emerging artists, this once crucial stage is giving way to TikTok, YouTube, and independent creators. France resists thanks to radio, but the global battle for music discovery has already changed terrain.
The 2026 New York Film Festival has unveiled a main selection featuring Pedro Pascal, Ava DuVernay, Adam Driver, Godzilla, and major Cannes auteurs. Behind the stars, this lineup is already shaping the next global cinematic battle and awards season.
The WTA now mandates a unique screening for the SRY gene for all players to remain eligible for the women's circuit. Presented as a guarantee of fairness, this global rule also opens a scientific, legal, and ethical battle that directly impacts France.
In Las Vegas, a flight had to seek volunteers to stay on the ground after temperatures peaked at 47 °C. With global warming, this scenario could affect more airports, including those in Europe and France.
From August 7 to 9, Cannes transforms the beach of the Palais des Festivals into a global dancefloor. For its 20th anniversary, the festival brings together DJ Snake, Martin Garrix, Amelie Lens, Marshmello, PLK, and a new generation of artists.
Electronic Arts exits the stock market after a $55 billion deal led by the Saudi PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners. Behind this record, the future of FIFA, Battlefield, and The Sims enters a new area of tension.
Following a massive influx in Ceuta, nearly 1,000 minors find themselves at the heart of a humanitarian, legal, and political emergency between Morocco, Spain, and the European Union.
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