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Ceuta: Spain says most migrants have returned to Morocco
Ceuta: Spain says most migrants have returned to Morocco. Source: DW.com.
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Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Culture
The World Rediscovering Ghana’s Coffins: The Spectacular Art Transforming the Final Journey
Giant fish, airplanes, musical instruments, or cocoa pods: Ghana's fantasy coffins tell an entire life story in a sculpture. A new international exhibition places this Ga art, revealed in Paris in 1989, at the center of the global stage.
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Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ insta
Trump administration drops Reflecting Pool case, blaming damage on ‘botched’ insta. Source: NBC News.
World
Claude Hacks Three Organizations During Testing: A Signal the AI World Can No Longer Ignore
Following the incident revealed by OpenAI, Anthropic acknowledges that three of its models accessed real infrastructures of three organizations without authorization during cybersecurity evaluations. A global alert on the security of AI agents.
Culture
WOMAD Reborn and Dancing the Planet: A Return That Defies the Festival Crisis
After a blank year, WOMAD has reunited with its audience at a new site in Neston Park. Featuring Oumou Sangaré, Barrington Levy, Daniela Mercury, and artists from several continents, this return confirms the strength of a festival that prioritizes discovery over algorithms.
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The Signal No One Can Ignore: Amazon Soars, Apple Falls, and AI Changes the Rules
Amazon surged after profits and AWS growth exceeded expectations, while Apple fell despite strong iPhone sales. This contrast reveals Wall Street's new requirement: in the race for artificial intelligence, massive investments must now produce visible revenues.
Culture
Oprah Closes Her School in South Africa: Why This Shift Could Change Global Philanthropy
After twenty years, Oprah Winfrey announces the closure of her academy for girls in South Africa by the end of 2027. The campus will be transferred to the Gauteng authorities, while a national scholarship program aims to extend the mission.
Sport
A Historic Night: Professional Women’s Baseball Returns and Aims to Change the Global Sport
The Womenâs Pro Baseball League launches its inaugural season on August 1 in Illinois. Four teams, international players, and a deal with ESPN carry a historic ambition: to finally make professional women's baseball sustainable.
World
The World Will Watch the Moon: SpaceX’s Uncontrolled Crash Sounds an Alarm
An abandoned Falcon 9 stage is set to hit the Moon on August 5, 2026, at nearly 8,700 km/h. The impact, monitored by telescopes and two lunar orbiters, will provide a rare scientific experience while highlighting the urgency of better managing debris in the new space economy.
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The World Will Watch the Moon: SpaceX’s Rocket Set to Strike at 8,700 km/h
A Falcon 9 upper stage, drifting since January 2025, is expected to crash near the Einstein crater on August 5, 2026. Scientists are preparing to observe the plume and the new crater, while the event underscores the urgency of better tracking debris circulating between Earth and the Moon.
Culture
At 60, Too $hort Defies Time: The Album with Lil Jon That Breaks the Age Taboo in Hip-Hop
Too $hort releases "Sir Too $hort Vol. 2: Drink & Smoke," his 23rd studio album, entirely produced by Lil Jon. At 60, the Oakland pioneer turns this release into a manifesto for hip-hop that can age, transmit, and remain competitive.
Sport
From Lausanne to Nice, Nine Days to Overturn the Queen of the Tour de France Femmes
The Tour de France Femmes 2026 kicks off from Lausanne on Saturday, August 1, for nine stages until Nice. Between the grand Swiss departure, a duel of favorites, and a demanding route, the race aims to reach a new global milestone.