
Sly Documentary Exposes Chefs Who Catered to Despots
Documentary highlights chefs who cooked for infamous dictators, exploring their culpability and the stark contrast between lavish meals and national suffering.

Documentary highlights chefs who cooked for infamous dictators, exploring their culpability and the stark contrast between lavish meals and national suffering.
FIFA has apologized to its member associations for errors in handling a withdrawn proposal to sell commercial rights. Despite criticism, FIFA's leadership reaffirmed its support for President Gianni Infantino.

NRL officials are in England discussing a potential investment deal with Super League, aiming to transform the competition's fortunes. Wigan Warriors and Warrington Wolves will host a 2027 Dublin weekend, with NRL investment talks nearing completion after finalising broadcast deals.

Bitzero Holdings will use $22.375M of its $25M private placement to repay secured-loan principal by Aug 6, with the remaining funds and potential warrant exercises impacting share count

César Gastélum, a Mexican influencer with nearly 600,000 TikTok followers, was shot dead while livestreaming outside a restaurant in Culiacán. Authorities say they are investigating possible links to criminal groups and analyzing evidence.

Strive, a Bitcoin treasury firm, bought 20 BTC in late July 2026 at ~$63,191/BTC, yet its gross Bitcoin exposure per share decreased by ~0.03% due to a 0.13% increase in effective common shares.

Russian missile strikes on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed 17 people and injured 44, as Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to intercept incoming missiles amid a critical shortage of Patriot interceptors. In retaliation, Ukraine launched long-range drone attacks targeting Russian regions and facilities.
US murder rates are at historic lows, declining from 2022 to 2024, with violence heavily concentrated in a small percentage of counties and urban neighborhoods while the majority of the nation remains relatively safe.
Domestic violence survivors in Australia may use secret recordings of abuse admissions as evidence following a landmark High Court decision dismissing a convicted rapist's appeal.

Shares of top Chinese optical-module makers recovered early losses after analysts downplayed potential US restrictions aimed at barring new Chinese optical transceivers from American AI data centres.

O presidente do Chile, José Antonio Kast, anunciou o envio de mais de 30 projetos de reforma ao Congresso para combater o crime organizado. Ele também exigiu a renúncia da ministra de Segurança, Trinidad Steinert.

An Israeli strike in April that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured colleague Zeinab Faraj was a war crime, according to investigations by Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda.

Colombia's outgoing defence minister warns of potential terrorist threats ahead of President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella's inauguration in Cali, where 11,000 troops are being deployed for security.

Bitcoin struggles below its 200-day EMA amid quantum fears and a Fed rate hold, while Zcash rises following its NU6.3 Ironwood network upgrade.

An empty SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket upper stage has crashed into the Moon near the Einstein crater at about 5,400mph, providing planetary geologists with a rare accidental collision to study lunar geology.

ABC managing director Hugh Marks apologized to Gina Rinehart and announced policy changes following legal threats over crude comments in the Race Around the World program.

BitMart has set an August 8 withdrawal deadline for U.S.-based users ahead of its broader global trading halt on August 26. The exchange plans to completely cease platform operations by January 31, 2027.
OpenAI agreed to pay $3.2 million to settle US Justice Department allegations that it discriminated against American job applicants by favoring foreign temporary visa holders.

Progressive former public health official Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate primary, narrowly defeating establishment-backed candidate Haley Stevens. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a key midterm election determining Senate control.

LIV Golf has secured a lead investor to fund the tour until 2030, according to chief executive Scott O’Neil, despite anticipated player departures and past losses.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a plan to open city-backed grocery stores offering discounted food, accusing the mayor of misleading citizens while touting future AI and robotics solutions.
Georgia agriculture teams have trapped 866 invasive yellow-legged hornets and destroyed 44 nests across five counties, urging public help to halt the spread of the bee-killing insect.

China is advancing its Great Solar Wall initiative in Inner Mongolia and arid northern regions, building massive wind and solar projects to generate clean energy, halt desertification, and support wildlife habitats.

Meta's Ray-Ban smartglasses are surging in popularity with over 7 million pairs reportedly sold in 2025. While users praise their immersive photography and accessibility benefits for disabled individuals, critics raise concerns over privacy, nonconsensual filming, and data collection.