In Ukraine, Russian strikes leave at least 18 dead and more than 120 injured
It’s another dark day for Ukrainian civilians. At least 18 people were killed and more than 120 injured on Friday, August 21, in Russian strikes, including a drone attack in broad daylight on a shopping center in Kryvyï Rig, which President…
Now essential, the RN between presidentialization and refusal of the rule of law (3/3)
“An additional step in our accession to responsibilities is now accomplished. A new era is opening for us,” said Jordan Bardella on June 23, 2022. A few days after the second round of the legislative elections, the interim president of the National Rally…
Cameroon: President Paul Biya returns after more than two months of absence
After a record length stay in Switzerland, President Paul Biya returned on the evening of Thursday August 20 to Yaoundé, Cameroon, AFP journalists noted. His absence, which lasted 73 days, fueled speculation about his state of health and reignited the…
A mousetrap in Paris: the raid of August 20, 1941 remained in the shadow of that of the Vél d’Hiv
“I am in this camp so far from you. Like a criminal I am being guarded, but my thoughts fly over the rooftops.” On December 31, 1942, Berek Grimbaum wrote a letter to his wife Chaja from the Drancy internment camp. “My wife, my darling children.…
Does Vladimir Putin travel without security, unlike Emmanuel Macron?
A Russian president so sure of the support of his people that he would go out without an escort – or almost? On August 12, an Internet user with pro-Russian positions shared on X the video of a trip by Vladimir Putin showing him engaging in a…
Military exercises between South Korea and the United States cut short by a week
Launched on Monday, the joint military exercises between South Korea and the United States were cut short on Wednesday, August 19, by six days after Donald Trump strongly criticized them, the Pentagon however ensuring that it preserved American military…
Tax hack: executive apologizes, another data leak spotted and “cut”
Heat in Bercy after the tax hack. While nearly 700,000 individuals and professionals saw their tax data hacked, the Minister of Public Accounts, David Amiel, presented his “apologies” on Tuesday August 18. The tax administration also recognized another…
Middle East live: Tehran considers the 60-day negotiation deadline with Washington obsolete
In the news Middle East In progress Published on: 08/18/2026 – 05:25Modified on: 08/18/2026 – 07:31 Ships near the Strait of Hormuz seen from Oman, Monday August 17, 2026. © Stringer, Reuters Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the 60-day…
Live: Jared Kushner to meet Benjamin Netanyahu to relaunch Gaza peace plan
In the news Middle East In progress Published on: 08/17/2026 – 05:31Modified on: 08/17/2026 – 05:35 Jared Kushner, the US special envoy, met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi in El-Alamein, Egypt, Sunday, August 16, 2026. ©…
Iran promises $30,000 bounty for death or capture of US soldiers
On Sunday, August 16, Iran is offering a bounty of $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures an American soldier. If “brave Iranian women” carry out this action, the Islamic Republic promises double the amount. The army chief of staff, Amir…