Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Twelve Torah scrolls disappeared from a synagogue in Levallois-Perret during the night of July 26 to 27. Beyond their material value, this targeted theft strikes at the heart of religious heritage and raises concerns within the Jewish community in France.
The National Portrait Gallery in London has acquired a portrait of Charli XCX by Harley Weir. Behind this image of the Brat era, the museum honors an artist who has become a global phenomenon across music, fashion, and cinema.
More than thirty years after its abandonment, Trojan Souls is back in the spotlight. This secret project brought together George Michael, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Sade, and other legends. An unreleased duet exists, but its release still depends on crucial permissions.
Washington and Riyadh have signed a civil nuclear cooperation agreement that could allow uranium enrichment in Saudi Arabia. However, the text still needs to pass the scrutiny of the U.S. Congress, and Donald Trump has linked it to normalization with Israel.
X officially rolls out X Money in the United States: an interest-bearing account provided through a partner bank, peer-to-peer payments, and a Visa card integrated into the social network. A major turning point, but still limited to the American market and surrounded by questions about trust and data.
After a decline in the first quarter, the number of registered job seekers at France Travail without any activity rises to 3.323 million. A seemingly moderate increase, but one that carries significant consequences for youth, businesses, and economic policy.
The violent correction of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Asian tech stocks reveals a new market fear: will the hundreds of billions invested in AI generate enough revenue in the face of China's rapid rise?
European Champion in 2021 and then leaving in a blaze in 2023, Roberto Mancini takes the reins of an Italy absent from a third consecutive World Cup. His return, accompanied by Claudio Ranieri's arrival as technical director, resembles both a rescue operation and a high-pressure gamble.
Vacated and promised a spectacular transformation, the Montparnasse Tower finds itself on the brink of a standstill. A conflict among co-owners threatens a project estimated at 800 million euros, while the Paris City Hall urges the parties to reach an agreement before critical deadlines.
Primary Elections Live Updates: Michigan’s Senate Battle Leads a Five-State Slate. Source: The New York Times.
From August 2, 2026, new transparency obligations under the AI Act will be applicable across the European Union. Chatbots, deepfakes, images, sounds, videos, and certain synthetic texts are entering a new era of marking and informing the public.
At 83, Carly Simon reveals she is living with Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for a basal cell carcinoma on her face. The icon of 'Youâre So Vain' is transforming this ordeal into a creative comeback with a new album set to release on August 14.
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