International architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron has donated over 200 archival items, including models and sketches, to Hong Kong's M+ museum. This second donation strengthens the museum's architecture collection and coincides with an exhibition on the firm's China projects, opening September 12.
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.
A Suzhou court ordered Chinese tea chain Molly Tea to pay Louis Vuitton 10.3 million yuan for trademark infringement of a four-petal floral pattern. The ruling sparked online anger and a debate over luxury companies privatizing traditional Chinese cultural motifs.
Galderma CEO Flemming Ørnskov stated that the increased use of weight-loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy presents a "significant opportunity" for the aesthetics company, particularly in mitigating facial sagging. The company reported nearly 25% sales growth, with U.S. growth outpacing other regions at 32%.
The Trump administration finalized a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia, reversing a long-standing US policy that required Saudi-Israel normalization for such technology. The deal, which reportedly lacks strict non-proliferation enforcement, has drawn criticism for potentially sparking a regional nuclear arms race and angering Israel.
The ongoing US-Iran war has led to a five-month chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, stranding over 1,500 vessels in the Persian Gulf. New research warns that prolonged biofouling on these ships' hulls could trigger a global marine invasive species super-spreader event when trade resumes, posing significant ecological and economic risks.
President Trump stated that a US-Saudi nuclear energy deal, focused on non-military use without enrichment, is contingent on Saudi Arabia joining the Abraham Accords and recognizing Israel. This comes amidst expert criticism regarding nuclear proliferation risks and Saudi Arabia's prior stance on Palestinian statehood.
Barcelona has signed German winger Karim Adeyemi from Borussia Dortmund for approximately €22m plus add-ons on a deal until 2031. Concurrently, Newcastle is set to make Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba their fourth summer signing for £34m, aligning with their new transfer policy.
A report by the Council on Criminal Justice shows an 18% decrease in the homicide rate across 30 American cities from 2025 to 2026, with drops in 9 of 13 tracked crimes. Experts attribute the positive trend to nationwide factors, not specific local policies.
Die EZB belässt die Leitzinsen wie erwartet unverändert. Angesichts hoher Inflation und eines durch Kampfhandlungen an der Straße von Hormus stark gestiegenen Ölpreises war die Entscheidung komplex, doch die Märkte blieben unbeeindruckt. Eine Zinserhöhung im Herbst gilt nun als wahrscheinlicher.
Glasgow is hosting a scaled-back Commonwealth Games in 2026 after Victoria withdrew due to financial concerns. Despite organisers' optimism, challenges like low ticket sales, limited free-to-air TV coverage, and star athlete absentees raise questions about the event's long-term viability and relevance.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly considering investing in Liverpool FC, potentially joining other interested parties like Amit Bhatia, who recently departed the QPR board. The speculation highlights the ongoing trend of ultra-wealthy individuals and state-backed entities investing in major football clubs.
Spotkanie Mateusza Morawieckiego i Jarosława Kaczyńskiego w Warszawie w sprawie stowarzyszenia Rozwój Plus zakończyło się bez rozstrzygnięcia kwestii ewentualnego wykluczenia Morawieckiego z PiS. Zwolennicy Morawieckiego odrzucają "lojalneki" i podkreślają chęć porozumienia, nie upokorzenia, przed upływem ultimatum PiS.
Manchester United is reportedly targeting Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga and Fulham's Sander Berge to strengthen its midfield, despite recent signings. This move comes after Casemiro's departure and Manuel Ugarte's prolonged injury, with potential transfer fees for Camavinga estimated at €50m-€60m and Berge at £40m.
PC Andrew Harper's mother, Debbie Adlam, criticizes the upcoming Sentencing Act, which could lead to the early release of two men convicted of her son's manslaughter. The act, aimed at easing prison overcrowding, faces review by Andy Burnham amid concerns from victims and reports of implementation delays.
El Partido Popular ha calificado de "tomadura de pelo" la primera entrevista del expresidente José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero tras su imputación, criticando la falta de explicaciones sobre las joyas, el rescate de Plus Ultra y los cobros de su empresa familiar, y vinculando sus acciones al actual Gobierno.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported that Russian troops liberated the community of Belitskoye in the Donetsk region and inflicted approximately 1,420 casualties on Ukrainian forces across various frontlines over the past 24 hours, destroying numerous armored vehicles, artillery, UAVs, and a naval drone.
Jürgen Klopp wird voraussichtlich am Freitag als neuer deutscher Bundestrainer vorgestellt. Der 59-Jährige gilt als vielversprechend, muss sich in der neuen Rolle jedoch auch neu erfinden.
Amazon has laid off employees from its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) team, responsible for developing human-level AI, despite calling AGI a top priority. The cuts, affecting roles in model customisation and post-training, aim to sharpen focus on key AI initiatives amid continued heavy investment and recent leadership changes.
UNICEF e Vital Strategies lançaram uma plataforma que revela que 333 municípios brasileiros (1 em cada 17) possuem alta vulnerabilidade ambiental, com saneamento precário e exposição a eventos climáticos extremos, afetando crianças e adolescentes. A região Norte concentra a maior parte desses casos, exigindo políticas públicas integradas.
The Iran war's reignition has disrupted oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, pushing Brent crude to $100 a barrel. Gulf nations are accelerating at least seven major pipeline projects to reroute oil via the Red Sea, Suez Canal, and Gulf of Oman, with Iraq securing a $60 billion deal for a Syria pipeline.
Eine Transperson, die als Mann wegen sexuellen Missbrauchs verurteilt wurde, wurde nach Änderung ihres Geschlechtseintrags in Haft in ein Frauengefängnis in Sachsen verlegt. Dies erfolgte aufgrund einer einstweiligen Anordnung des Landgerichts Erfurt, das das Selbstbestimmungsgesetz scharf kritisierte.
O recrutador de modelos Daniel Siad, ligado a Jeffrey Epstein e acusado de estupro na França, foi encontrado morto em sua casa em Colombes, Paris. Sua morte impede um julgamento criminal e a recuperação de informações sobre a rede de Epstein, gerando revolta entre as vítimas e seus advogados.
Senior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor used a poetic couplet to criticize PM Modi's "delayed" response to paper leak cases and student protests. Modi announced fast-track courts and stringent punishment for those involved, emphasizing youth welfare.
