Uzbekistan's economy grew 8.5% in the first half of 2026, driven by structural reforms since 2017, with significant increases in investment, exports, and sectoral growth, alongside improved credit ratings from Moody's and Fitch.
Strive's SATA preferred shares recover to near $100 par value after June selloff, reflecting regained confidence in Bitcoin treasury strategies, with potential positive impact on similar products like Strategy's STRC.
La préfète de Gironde, Sophie Broca, annonce plus de 100 bâtiments détruits par les incendies. Des communes près de Bordeaux sont évacuées. Le ministre de l'Intérieur, Laurent Nunez, salue le courage des pompiers et annonce une aide européenne.
En pleine saison touristique, des incendies en Gironde et dans les Landes ont entraîné l'évacuation de 40 000 personnes. Le ministre de l'Intérieur a confirmé ces opérations. L'article détaille les ordres d'évacuation préfectoraux et les risques encourus par ceux qui refusent de quitter leur logement, incluant des sanctions administratives, pénales et civiles.
Major auction houses like Sotheby's and Christie's achieved nearly $10 billion in sales in the first half, marking a record start to the year. This surge is attributed to massive wealth creation from the AI boom, IPOs, and rising stocks, attracting new, younger collectors to diverse categories from fine art to dinosaur bones.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung arrived in San Francisco to meet global tech leaders, including OpenAI's Sam Altman and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, to discuss investment and cooperation. He will issue a "San Francisco AI declaration" outlining South Korea's AI vision and global cooperation, joined by Korean tech conglomerate heads.
New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has outlined the roles of his backroom staff, including Tommy Elphick and Shaun Cooper, and discussed their focus on improving the team's set-piece performance. He also expressed gratitude for inheriting a talented coaching team at Bournemouth.
The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting the US and Canada over the Detroit River, is set to open to traffic Monday after a ceremony in Windsor, Ontario. The event was scaled back due to new US tariffs on Canadian goods, highlighting ongoing trade tensions.
Ascot Racecourse has reported record post-Covid attendance and £10.5m in pre-tax profits, announcing a British-record £2.5m prize fund for next year's King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes. This strategic move aims to elevate the race's prestige, attracting a strong field including Japanese contenders.
Irish police discovered an "extremely significant" bomb in a vehicle near the Northern Ireland border, leading to the arrest of a woman in her 20s and a man in his 40s. The incident in County Monaghan underscores the persistent threat from dissident republicans despite the 1998 Good Friday Agreement.
Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen defended himself in court against a negligence claim by Park Hoi-lam, who suffered severe leg injuries when Cheng's taxi mounted a pavement and struck her during a 2019 demonstration in Sham Shui Po.
Intel reported better-than-expected second-quarter results, achieving its fastest revenue growth since 2011, driven by strong demand for AI infrastructure and its data center business. The chipmaker issued optimistic guidance, though its stock saw volatility.
Southeast Asian governments face renewed energy shocks and trade disruptions due to revived US-Iran hostilities, prompting ASEAN foreign ministers to express grave concern and urge an immediate cessation of fighting.
Lando Norris has delivered a scathing critique of Formula One, arguing that its management prioritizes making money and attracting new manufacturers over sporting considerations in its new regulations, leading to driver dissatisfaction.
France experienced a net loss of 800 millionaires in 2025, driven by political instability, wealth tax debates like Gabriel Zucman's proposal, and attractive tax regimes abroad, despite a large wealthy population remaining.
La chanteuse espagnole Rosalía fait face à une vive polémique en Argentine après avoir partagé une vidéo TikTok de Mia Khalifa se moquant de la défaite de l'Albiceleste en Coupe du monde. Malgré ses excuses, des appels au boycott de ses concerts à Buenos Aires et l'annulation d'un concert hommage ont suivi.
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.
A Hong Kong police officer has been removed from duties and faces a disciplinary investigation after a video circulated showing him repeatedly swearing at a passer-by using a patrol car's loudspeaker at Cho Yiu Chuen housing estate in Lai King.
Hong Kong's life insurance industry recorded HK$141.1 billion (US$18 billion) in new policies in the first quarter, a significant increase from the previous year. This marks the third consecutive record-breaking first quarter since the Insurance Authority's establishment in 2016, following Manulife's redomiciliation to the city.
Uno studio di Greenpeace, basato su dati Effis, evidenzia un aumento dell'80% degli ettari bruciati in Italia (36.600) tra gennaio e luglio 2026 rispetto alla media storica. La crisi climatica rende gli incendi più intensi e difficili da gestire nel Mediterraneo, causando evacuazioni e gravi danni.
Scientists created 'Moon cement' using lunar and Martian regolith simulants, testing it for six months outside the ISS. Samples showed no degradation, with one composition exhibiting 35% higher compressive strength than Earth controls, advancing off-world construction.
Irene Rosales se pronuncia tras el segundo ictus de Kiko Rivera, afirmando que no hará declaraciones públicas sobre su estado de salud. Rosales subraya que su única conexión con la noticia es a través de sus hijas en común, buscando desvincularse del asunto.
Yellow heat health alerts are in effect across central and southern England, with temperatures forecast to hit 30C. The UKHSA warns of minor health impacts and increased risk for vulnerable people. This comes as parts of the UK prepare for rain, though amounts are expected to be small, especially in the south, where a drought has been declared in parts of Wales and hosepipe bans are in force.
Un groupe se revendiquant de la DZ Mafia a diffusé une vidéo niant toute responsabilité dans les menaces contre le maire d'Alès, Christophe Rivenq. Le Pnaco enquête sur ces menaces, qui pourraient provenir d'une scission du groupe ou d'usurpateurs, nuisant aux "affaires" du groupe criminel.
