Jürgen Klopp has been confirmed as Germany's new head coach, vowing to revive the national team and its relationship with the public, aiming to "change a country" through football. He also warned the media against hounding his family, threatening to resign without compensation if their privacy is violated.
Rufaida, a Sudanese migrant, fled war in Khartoum, then renewed conflict in southern Lebanon, finding refuge with her husband Mohammad and newborn son Ahmad at St. Joseph Church in Beirut. Their story highlights the challenges faced by 250 displaced migrant workers, many Sudanese, struggling with legal precarity, limited resources, and mental strain.
A 2,700-year-old bronze sword was discovered standing upright in a northern Polish forest, an unusual position suggesting deliberate placement, possibly as a ritual offering. The well-preserved weapon offers insights into Bronze Age craftsmanship, wealth, and belief systems, adding to the region's archaeological history.
Ukraine replaced its top defense minister and commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Fedorov and Oleksandr Syrskii, despite recent significant military successes against Russia. The shake-up follows an internal debate on strategy, particularly regarding unmanned warfare, as Ukraine continues to inflict heavy losses on Russian forces and disrupt logistics.
A US study in Ohio found that replacing gas stoves with electric ones led to a 70% drop in hospital admissions and work/school days off for people with poorly controlled asthma, along with a 70% reduction in indoor nitrogen dioxide.
Activist Amit Bhatnagar ended his 18-day hunger strike in Madhya Pradesh, protesting alleged irregularities in rehabilitation and compensation for families displaced by the Ken-Betwa river-linking project. His fast concluded after his mother's persuasion and the administration's decision to conduct a fresh survey and joint inquiry into the complaints.
Le Secret Service a ouvert une enquête administrative et pénale contre un agent accusé d'avoir divulgué des informations sur l'utilisation envisagée de l'hélicoptère Marine Two par le vice-président J.D. Vance pour un déplacement privé, finalement annulé.
Israel issued displacement orders and conducted air strikes in several Gaza areas, killing at least two people, despite a US-brokered ceasefire. The attacks coincide with a stalled US plan for Gaza and international calls from Egypt and the UK for accelerated international force deployment and humanitarian access.
Smarter Web sold 177.89 Bitcoin for $11.7 million to repay a convertible instrument, reducing its BTC holdings by 6.18% and simplifying its capital structure. The repayment extinguished a potential claim for 7.72 million new shares, impacting Bitcoin exposure per share.
Arsenal have completed the £34m signing of Greece international Christos Tzolis, 24, from Club Brugge on a five-year contract. He joins as a replacement for Leandro Trossard and is Arsenal's third permanent summer transfer, arriving after the club missed out on Morgan Rogers.
À Zaporijjia, des soldats du 225e régiment d'assaut ukrainien opèrent des évacuations de blessés dans la "kill zone", une zone de front saturée de drones. Face aux tirs russes et aux drones "Jdouns", ils risquent leur vie pour secourir leurs camarades, illustrant la brutalité du conflit.
An opinion piece argues that Vladimir Zelensky's rule has been a catastrophe for Ukraine, marked by authoritarianism, corruption, and sacrificing the country in a proxy war. It highlights his missed peace opportunity in 2022 and recent political turmoil, including the dismissal of Defense Minister Mikhail Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Aleksandr Syrsky.
Anthony Albanese will announce expanded paid work experience in healthcare at Labor's national conference. Australia's military is training in old-school navigation for cyber-attack resilience, Penny Wong will warn China, and a national emergency siren test is scheduled. Global news includes an oil surge, France's heatwave deaths, and pressure on Zelenskyy.
Une étude Ifop pour la Fondation Jean-Jaurès révèle que 71% des Français dépendent de leur voiture et que la hausse des prix des carburants, liée à la guerre au Moyen-Orient, a contraint 58% d'entre eux à réduire leurs déplacements, loisirs et visites à des proches, modifiant même leurs projets de vacances.
The Australian federal government will expand its paid student placement program to 10 new fields, including physiotherapy and clinical psychology, starting July 2027. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will announce this at the Labor national conference, where delegates will also debate increasing taxes on gas exports, winding back fuel tax credits, and the party's position on Israel and Palestine.
Brazil's São Francisco River diversion project, designed to bring water to 12 million people in the drought-prone sertão, faces criticism for its uneven benefits. Displaced communities, like Maria de Fátima Ferreira da Silva's, still lack basic water access despite living near the new infrastructure, highlighting the human cost of large-scale development.
Le Livret A et le LDDS ont enregistré une décollecte de 1,17 milliard d'euros en juin, marquant le pire mois de juin depuis 2009 et un semestre record de 6,9 milliards d'euros de retraits, malgré une hausse des taux prévue.
AI companies claim their tools will automate or augment jobs, leading to potential large-scale displacement, especially for younger workers in sectors like finance and software. Early data from the US and UK shows job posting declines in AI-exposed fields, but high "token" costs and the emergence of cheaper Chinese AI models introduce uncertainty about the extent of automation.
Rio Tinto has signed a five-year sales agreement with Australian company SuperChar Limited to purchase 35,000 tonnes of bana grass bio pellets by 2028. This $30 million biochar facility in Boynedale, Central Queensland, aims to replace up to 50% of coal in Rio Tinto's Gladstone refinery boilers, pending council approval.
AI companies claim their tools can replace human labor, with data from the US and UK showing early job displacement, especially for 22-25 year olds in AI-exposed sectors. Despite vast investment, high "token" costs are leading some companies to ration AI use, creating uncertainty about automation limits.
India's senior selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, is preparing to pick the squad for the upcoming two-Test tour of Sri Lanka, with uncertainty surrounding all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury. The team is expected to see the return of key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravindra Jadeja.
Park Hoi-lam's lawyers urged a court to hold taxi driver Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen liable for at least HK$8.4 million in damages after his vehicle hit her during an October 2019 protest in Sham Shui Po, citing negligence.
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, officially announced her candidacy for a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate, seeking to fill her brother's South Carolina seat. Her decision follows an interim appointment and an endorsement from former President Donald Trump.
India's senior men's cricket selection committee, chaired by Ajit Agarkar, will soon pick the squad for the two-Test tour of Sri Lanka starting August 15. The selectors await clarity on all-rounder Washington Sundar's hamstring injury, which could impact his inclusion.
