Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
China imposes nearly 5.2 billion yuan in penalties on Trip.com for abusing its dominant position in hotel bookings. Exclusivity, price pressure, and algorithmic visibility: this case extends far beyond the Chinese market.
Varta, one of the historic names in German batteries, has requested an insolvency procedure under self-administration. Production continues, and salaries remain paid, but the loss of a key client, identified by Reuters as Apple, exposes Europe's industrial dependency on Asia.
Cardboard columns, fiberglass, artificially aged stones, and impossible tales: near Vicenza, a man transformed a modern construction into a supposed ancient wonder, selling tours for up to 40 euros and securing a spot in an official tourist guide. The Italian justice system has just concluded one of Europe's most astonishing archaeological hoaxes.
A new study from the British think tank Demos shows that five major families of AI models have favorably cited a sanctioned organization linked to Russian propaganda. The investigation highlights a new global battle: the poisoning of sources consulted by chatbots.
Brazil has recalled its ambassador to Buenos Aires and summoned the Argentine representative after Javier Milei's verbal attacks against Lula and the Brazilian judiciary. Behind this spectacular escalation lie the political, commercial, and diplomatic balances of South America.
The Bussaco National Forest in Portugal has just received the first certification for a therapeutic forest in the entire Iberian Peninsula. This 105-hectare area joins a circle of four global sites and opens a new battle between well-being, science, tourism, and biodiversity protection.
A shooting at the Bite of Seattle, near the iconic Space Needle, has left three dead and four injured. As the investigation continues, the tragedy raises a global question: how to protect popular gatherings without turning the celebration into a fortress?
Nearly two million people joined the ranks of high-net-worth individuals tracked by Capgemini in 2025. Their financial wealth reached 98.3 trillion dollars, driven by markets and AI, while the gap with the rest of the population widens.
Replacing a gas stove with an electric model has been associated with a marked improvement in asthma control among 85 participants. The result is striking, but the study, lacking a control group and limited to a few months, still calls for clinical confirmation.
After nearly two weeks of escalation, the United States and Iran have held their fire for a second day. Oil markets reacted immediately, but no lasting peace is yet guaranteed.
Lorde, Charli xcx, Jennie, aespa, The Smashing Pumpkins, and Tate McRae: Lollapalooza 2026 transforms Chicago into a global stage, with four days of concerts streamed live on Disney+ and Hulu.
Mount Olympus, Greece's highest peak and the mythical home of Zeus, has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list after twelve years of effort. This cultural and natural victory promises new visibility but also imposes the need to protect the mountain against the pressures of tourism and climate change.
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