Alors que l'or a effacé sa chute du printemps et retrouve son statut de valeur refuge, le Bitcoin reste en baisse de 26 % depuis le début de l'année, illustrant un découplage persistant entre les deux actifs.
Costa Rican diplomat Rebeca Grynspan has emerged as the surprise frontrunner to succeed António Guterres as the UN's first female and first Jewish secretary general, securing a strong opening position in the security council's first straw poll.
A 21-year-old Myanmar refugee in Bangkok blames Junta Chief Min Aung Hlaing for her country's devastation post-2021 coup, vowing to return and rebuild once he's ousted.
Examining Germany's 2016 Integration Act a decade later, experts evaluate the 'support and challenge' principle, noting high refugee employment rates alongside ongoing criticisms of residency requirements and regulatory complexity.
La Corée du Nord, frappée par une chaleur record, voit ses plages devenir un refuge pour les habitants à la recherche de fraîcheur, comme le montrent des images rares.
Myanmar's ex-junta chief Min Aung Hlaing arrived in Bangkok for his first visit to Thailand as civilian leader, aiming to restore diplomatic ties and push for re-entry into ASEAN amidst ongoing civil conflict.
Labor will introduce new rules to cut net overseas migration and push temporary residents to leave Australia, despite the home affairs minister Tony Burke postponing a major speech on the subject.
Les refuges pour animaux sauvages, comme Le Tichodrome en Isère, sont saturés par un afflux "hors norme" d'animaux, principalement des oiseaux et mammifères, victimes des canicules. La vague de chaleur de juin, coïncidant avec la période de reproduction, a provoqué une "hécatombe" et contraint de nombreux centres à fermer temporairement.
Pakistan-administered Kashmir is in a severe political crisis following weeks of deadly protests demanding electoral reforms and economic concessions. The unrest, led by the banned JAAC, has caused staggered regional elections, internet blackouts, and over 50 deaths, with voting continuing until August 10.
En Isère, le refuge du Tichodrome fait face à un afflux "hors norme" d'animaux sauvages, victimes des canicules et de la sécheresse. La directrice Mireille Lattier et la soigneuse Marjorie Guillem s'inquiètent de la saturation des centres en France, dont 70-80% ont dû fermer en juin.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges "relentless" action on small boat crossings, advocating for safe routes and EU dialogue, following Spain's return of 98% of 50,000 migrants from Ceuta to Morocco. UK crossings are down 43% year-on-year.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk condemned rising anti-Ukrainian violence and hate crimes in Poland, citing a brutal attack in Wroclaw. The incidents, fueled by historical disputes over the UPA and fake news, threaten Poland's international image and support for Ukraine, despite Tusk's efforts to de-escalate tensions and maintain aid.
Google has shut down an AI image editing feature in Google Earth, launched Thursday, after users generated problematic deepfakes of real-world locations. The company cited policy violations and the need for stronger guardrails, despite watermarking generated images.
Google has rolled back an AI feature in Google Earth that allowed users to generate reality-warping images from text prompts, following concerns about its potential for spreading misinformation. The feature, which included a digital watermark, was demonstrated to create believable fake images, prompting calls for external verification methods.
The 1951 Refugee Convention, marking its 75th anniversary, has saved millions of lives but faces strain as countries deny asylum seekers. Refugees share their stories of struggle and protection under the treaty.
À cause de l'incendie en Gironde, plus de 300 animaux (chiens, chats, lapins) ont été évacués du refuge SPA de Bordeaux à Mérignac, laissant 25 salariés en chômage technique et 120 bénévoles dans l'attente.
Indonesia's National Economic Council Chairman, 78, expresses desire to relocate assets to Bali citing the unending Middle East conflict, amidst Indonesia's economic crisis.
Tarek Mazraani, un architecte libanais, se remémore ses études à Beyrouth en 1985, avant d'être contraint de quitter son village de Houla à cause de la guerre civile et de l'occupation israélienne. Quarante ans plus tard, il vit avec sa famille près de la Méditerranée, ayant "perdu leur vie et le futur de leurs enfants".
German farmer Michael Stucke's "Rainbow Wool" project rescues gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, and challenges the notion of sexual orientation as a choice.
Malaysia has ordered the UNHCR to temporarily halt refugee registrations while it implements a new national registration program (DPP). Rights advocates warn this move could leave newly arrived asylum seekers without proof of protection, creating a dangerous gap in a country without formal asylum law.
German farmer Michael Stucke, with Nadia Leytes and late Johan, founded "Rainbow Wool" to save "unprofitable" gay rams from slaughter, using their wool for fashion. Profits support the LSVD+ foundation, aiding nearly 2000 LGBTQ+ refugees in Europe, advocating for animal and human rights.
Myanmar's healthcare system is on the brink of collapse five years into a civil war, with military attacks on health infrastructure and severe supply shortages. Healthcare workers, many supporting the resistance, face immense personal sacrifices, economic hardship, and a resurgence of preventable diseases, impacting over 16 million people needing assistance.
Face à la multiplication des canicules et des projections de Météo-France annonçant un réchauffement moyen de +4°C d'ici 2100, les Français cherchent des lieux plus frais. Le Figaro a analysé les données climatiques pour 2030 afin d'identifier les 50 villes où échapper aux fortes chaleurs.
The US government cited an "unforeseen emergency" to expand its refugee program, reserving 10,000 spots for white South Africans, a move critics link to South Africa's ICJ genocide case against Israel and its BRICS alignment. Experts deny claims of white persecution, calling the policy politicized and undermining US moral authority.
