Culture
Jamaica: Young People Help Schools Recover After Melissa
In St. Elizabeth parish, a youth-led project supported by UNESCO combined exam preparation with school resources after Hurricane Melissa.
Category: World
Geopolitics, diplomacy, societies and major international stories.
Culture
Werner Herzog in San Sebastian: A Career Honoured, a Film to Discover
The San Sebastian Festival has honoured Werner Herzog with its Donostia Award and screened Bucking Fastard. The occasion raises a question about seeing a new film beyond its maker's legend.
Culture
La Bola Negra, from Cannes to Toronto’s Audience Vote
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi's film wins TIFF's 2026 audience award after a Cannes directing prize and selection as Spain's Oscar submission.
Sport
Women’s Football: The Final Four Head to Miami
Nu Stadium will host the semi-finals, bronze match and title decider of the FIFA Women's Champions Cup in January 2027. The continental pathway is not yet complete.
Culture
Amsterdam Takes Craft Beyond the Museum
With Creative Grounds, the Amsterdam Museum moves into workshops, bookshops and cultural venues across the city centre. Three days to watch makers at work and try making something yourself.
Culture
Batumi: Auteur Cinema Prepares Its Next Generation
For its 20th edition, the Batumi festival combines international competition, Georgian film heritage and support for eight projects in development.
Culture
In Palestine, Six Crafts Remain Alive
The Living Hands exhibition in Al-Bireh shows artisans and designers working across six endangered Palestinian crafts. The project connects memory, learning and livelihoods.
World
François Bayrou Proposes Joint Primary to Prevent RN-LFI Duel in 2027
At MoDem's summer university, François Bayrou called again for a joint primary between the moderate left and right for the 2027 presidential election, fearing an RN-LFI runoff.
World
Israel Intensifies Arrests for Espionage Linked to Iran and Hamas
Israeli authorities have stepped up actions against espionage, with multiple arrests and prosecutions on September 18 targeting suspects cooperating with Hamas, Lebanon, or Iranian services amid hybrid warfare and online Iranian recruitment.
Culture
At MoMA, Photography Takes Back Space
MoMA opens Taking Back Our Space, a dialogue between Marianne Wex's project and seven contemporary artists. An exhibition about bodies, images and the right to occupy space.
World
Donald Trump Proposes Excluding Certain Migrants from 2030 US Census
Donald Trump has proposed changing the 2030 US census to exclude certain migrants from the count. This aims to reduce Democratic states' political weight but could ironically benefit Republicans, according to RFI.
Culture
El Niño: UNESCO Prepares Cultural Heritage
With an El Niño event expected to persist, UNESCO has launched Culture x El Niño and committed an initial $150,000. Why museums, archives and living traditions need to prepare now.