Météo-France annonce un passage en vigilance orange canicule probable à partir de jeudi midi pour plusieurs régions françaises en raison d'une vague de chaleur intense. Des températures jusqu'à 38°C sont prévues, avec des pointes à 40°C possibles. Les oraux du Bac pourraient être reportés et EDF prévoit des baisses de production nucléaire.
Elon Musk's Boring Company, promising revolutionary underground transport, has delivered an underwhelming experience in Las Vegas. The Vegas Loop, a network of tunnels for Teslas, operates at low speeds with limited capacity and few passengers, failing to alleviate congestion or offer a viable public transit alternative. Critics point to overpromising, lack of regulatory oversight, and a focus on private funding over public need.
The US Navy's Pacific Partnership 2026, its largest annual humanitarian mission, has launched with a focus on Southeast Asia. Analysts see it as an effort to rebuild confidence and project soft power amid rivalry with China.
State Bank of India (SBI) has updated its FCNR(B) deposit interest rates, offering up to 6% per annum on US dollar-denominated accounts. This revision follows the Reserve Bank of India's decision to bear hedging costs for new deposits maturing between three to five years until September 30, 2026.
L'artiste JR annonce que les réparations de son installation "La Caverne" sur le Pont Neuf à Paris sont en bonne voie, laissant entrevoir une ouverture prochaine après des dégâts causés par le vent.
Jamaican activists are fighting against "plantation tourism," where luxury all-inclusive resorts lock locals out of beaches like Mammee Bay. They argue this model, rooted in colonial land ownership, benefits elites while denying communities access to vital social, economic, and spiritual spaces.
Marocko och Brasilien spelade 1-1 i en VM-genrepsmatch i New Jersey. Marockanska fansen jublade medan brasilianska var besvikna. Neymar skadad, förbundskapten Ancelotti kritiserad.
British artist David Hockney, a defining figure in contemporary art known for his vibrant paintings, has died at the age of 88. His publicist announced his death on Friday, stating he passed away peacefully at his London home. Hockney, a pop art pioneer, had a career spanning seven decades and continued to paint and exhibit until his death.
Frank Michael, chanteur italo-belge célèbre pour ses chansons d'amour comme Toutes les femmes sont belles, est décédé à 79 ans après une bataille contre le cancer des poumons. Avec plus de 15 millions de disques vendus, il a maintenu une discrétion médiatique malgré son succès international.
Anthropic limits access to its advanced AI model, Claude Fable 5, affecting Chinese AI labs due to built-in safeguards against misuse, despite easing some enforcement after global backlash.
Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased over a week of new game reveals, release dates, and developer spotlights. Multiple showcases highlighted diverse indie titles, including horror, life sims, and RPGs, with specific events focusing on Black, Latin American, women-led, Southeast Asian, and Australian/New Zealand creators.
President Trump expressed his "love" for inflation despite US consumer prices rising at their fastest annual pace in over three years. Data showed a 4.2% annual increase in May, driven by energy costs linked to the Iran conflict.
President Lee Jae Myung signaled his intent to enact a special counsel bill that would allow for the withdrawal of indictments, a move critics deem predetermined and lacking substantiation. The bill, pushed by the ruling Democratic Party, grants the special counsel authority to nullify charges if investigations are found improper.
The one-year anniversary of Cristina Kirchner's house arrest for corruption has reignited debate over Peronism's leadership, with hardliners pushing for her 2027 presidential candidacy against the rise of Axel Kicillof.
OpenAI confidentially files S-1 for IPO with SEC, no date or price set; valued at $852B after $122B funding, with $25B annualized revenue but projected $115B burn through 2029
The Barra Nationals, Australia's largest annual barramundi fishing competition, continues in the Northern Territory's Daly River despite record floods, with 150 competitors from 50 teams participating.
The Presnensky District Court of Moscow has fined journalist Anna Mongait 40,000 rubles for violating foreign agent regulations, specifically for failing to submit required information on time. This is not her first offense, as she has been previously fined and also faces a prison sentence for spreading 'fakes' about the Russian Armed Forces.
Hong Kong's Chief Executive John Lee led a delegation to Kazakhstan, witnessing partnership agreements between Hong Kong universities and Nazarbayev University. The move aims to deepen academic collaboration and strengthen ties, building on the Belt and Road Initiative.
Barnaby Joyce urged anti-abortion activists to 'keep the fires burning' in Sydney. Concerns are mounting over Labor's NDIS overhaul, a "franken-can" was named worst plastic packaging, and Trump reportedly argued with Netanyahu. Weight-loss drugs may cut cancer risk.
DK Shivakumar is poised to make populist announcements after the first Cabinet meeting following his oath-taking ceremony. Discussions on ministry composition have concluded, with a select group of important individuals set to take the oath. Remaining vacancies will be filled later after detailed deliberations. Religious leaders have been invited to the event.
Microsoft has launched a new flagship Surface device that incorporates Nvidia technology. The integration suggests a focus on enhanced performance, potentially for AI or graphics-intensive tasks.
CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory announce 'Songs of the Past', the third expansion for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2027, over a decade after the base game's 2015 launch.
President Daniel Noboa marked his first year in office in Ecuador, emphasizing a 14% drop in intentional homicides. Despite security gains, public perception remains dominated by insecurity and crime, which a poll identified as the country's main issue.
Michigan is experiencing severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding, with significant economic and social impacts. The state faces costly cleanup operations and long-term financial burdens from damaged infrastructure and repeated extreme events.
