After 7 years of renovation, NYC's historic Flatiron Building emerges with 36 ultra-luxury condos, priced up to $58.5m, blending preserved Beaux-Arts exterior with modern interiors.
Une explosion à la distillerie Montebello à Petit-Bourg a blessé plusieurs personnes et provoqué une vive émotion dans le voisinage. La mairie annonce un dispositif d’écoute et de soutien psychologique.
Meta bans content from its smart glasses on Instagram if it involves surreptitious filming or harassment, amid public backlash over privacy concerns and "pervert glasses" misuse.
Jürgen Klopp, newly appointed Germany manager, threatens to resign if his family is targeted by public scrutiny, as he takes over a team seeking rebound from another disappointing FIFA World Cup campaign.
La prime de 50 millions de dollars de l’Espagne, championne du monde 2026, pourrait être réduite par le fisc américain. D’autres sélections ayant joué aux États-Unis sont également concernées.
Lassana, un livreur-veilleur de La Poste à Paris, livre des repas et surveille le bien-être de personnes âgées et isolées. Son rôle crucial a permis de sauver une nonagénaire déshydratée et offre un soutien vital, brisant la solitude et prévenant des drames, comme en témoignent plusieurs bénéficiaires.
The European Central Bank presented ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, inviting public participation in a vote between "European culture" (featuring historical figures like Callas, Beethoven, Curie) and "nature" (symbolic birds and EU institutions). The new banknotes are expected to enter circulation from late 2026.
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.
Depuis le 22 juillet, deux incendies d'ampleur ravagent le sud-ouest de la France, notamment en Gironde et dans les Landes. Plus de 15 100 hectares ont brûlé près d'Arcachon et Biscarosse, entraînant l'évacuation de 44 000 personnes, notamment à Lège-Cap-Ferret.
The European Central Bank unveiled shortlisted designs for the first euro banknote revamp since 2002, offering themes of European historical figures or nature (rivers and birds) for public feedback until September 21. The ECB's Governing Council will make the final decision by year-end.
The EU unveiled its largest sanctions package in four years against Russia, leading FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich to suspend his activity. The measures target 218 individuals and entities, including banks, vessels, and military-industrial complex, while Ukraine faces ongoing attacks.
China has unveiled "Xingshu," a new space-based AI computing network aiming for ~1,000 satellites to process data in orbit, offering on-demand services for sectors like energy and finance, and providing disaster warnings.
Des scouts et guides de France, âgés de 14 à 17 ans, participent à la surveillance et la prévention des incendies dans le Parc national des Calanques à Marseille. Ils informent le public des risques, signalent les fumées suspectes et se sentent utiles face aux risques caniculaires.
The European Central Bank has presented ten finalist designs for the future euro banknotes, inviting European citizens to vote on two main themes: European culture, featuring historical figures like Maria Callas and Leonardo da Vinci, or the richness of nature, depicting European birds and rivers. The new banknotes are scheduled to enter circulation from the end of 2026.
FIFA announced its 2026 World Cup Dream XI, chosen by global fan vote, featuring stars like Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, and Golden Ball winner Rodri. Spain, the tournament champions, along with France and Argentina, dominate the selection, with England's Jude Bellingham and Cape Verde's Vozinha also included.
San Diego Comic-Con revealed new trailers for "Coyote vs. Acme," a long-shelved film acquired by Ketchup Entertainment, and Zach Cregger's new "Resident Evil" movie. "Coyote vs. Acme" is set for August 2026, while "Resident Evil" will open in September 2026.
Madison Square Garden reportedly disabled its internal surveillance camera network, including face recognition, for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events on July 2-3 due to a "client privacy request." This move, which locked out most security staff, contrasts with MSG's usual pervasive surveillance practices and raises questions about privacy as a luxury for the elite.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced its 2027 home schedule, highlighted by simultaneous men's and women's Ashes series against Australia. The men's Ashes will begin June 18 at Trent Bridge, with the Rose Bowl hosting its first Test. Northern venues Headingley and Old Trafford were notably excluded from the men's Ashes fixtures, sparking debate.
Lego and Nintendo continue their partnership with the 1,371-piece Donkey Kong Arcade set, a playable replica of the classic game. Priced at $200, it features a working lever, joystick, and characters Jumpman, Donkey Kong, and Lady, launching August 1.
Sony has launched its new FX5 cinema camera, featuring a 16.6MP stacked full-frame sensor, 16-bit linear RAW video, and open gate recording. Positioned between the FX3 and FX6, it offers advanced stabilization and three base ISO settings, with pre-orders starting at $4,898 for mid-August availability.
Four Hong Kong police officers lost their appeal against convictions and jail terms for framing a homeless man for drug possession and destroying evidence in 2020, with the Court of Appeal upholding the original sentences due to the seriousness of the offences.
Shanghai, home to the world's largest container port, has released a five-year plan to enhance its shipping services sector, leveraging AI and automation. The strategy aims to expand value-added industries like financing, insurance, and legal services, intensifying competition with hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and London.
Andy Burnham's administration will cut business rates by 20% for nearly 32,000 pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England from April, as part of a £10m package to support high streets and ease cost of living pressures. The initiative will be funded by reviewing relief for businesses deemed not to contribute positively to communities.
Alibaba Group Holding's mapping unit, Amap, has upgraded its ABot AI framework, which unifies a robot's core functions into a single system. The new framework features five specialized foundation AI models designed to overcome the industry's challenge of siloed, independently operating robot models.
