US sanctions against the ICC “undermine the rule of law”, warns the Court
Faced with new American sanctions, the ICC reacts. The International Criminal Court said in a statement released Tuesday (August 18) that Washington’s sanctions against senior officials “undermine the rule of law.” “When pressure is put…
Meta: at the opening of its trial in California, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram accused of having “baited” children
Olivia Konar holds a banner bearing the names of young people who, according to advocates, died because of social media, in front of the federal courthouse in Oakland, California, on August 18, 2026. NOAH BERGER/AP Does Meta have “baited” children on…
In Texas, Donald Trump suspends the controversial project for a wall on the Mexican border
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) planned to install barriers, lighting and detection technology in Big Bend National Park in Texas, known for its spectacular landscapes and biodiversity. Faced with criticism from residents and local elected…
Syria: the United States “deeply concerned” by Israeli attacks on an air base
US Special Envoy for Syria and Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026. UMIT BEKTAS/REUTERS The United States said “deeply concerned” by Israeli airstrikes against the Abou Douhour airbase, in Idlib province, in northwestern…
Murder of Tupac Shakur: the rapper was killed in “revenge”, according to the prosecution
Thirty years after the never-solved death of Tupac Shakur, the trial of Duane Davis, ex-figure of the South Side Compton Crips – a gang from a sensitive neighborhood of Los Angeles – has come to the heart of the matter, after a week spent selecting the…
In Texas, Donald Trump suspends a project to secure the border with Mexico in Big Bend National Park
During a demonstration against the construction of the wall on Big Bend National Park, in Study Butte (Texas), August 15, 2026. RONALDO SCHEMIDT/AFP The Trump administration announced on Monday August 18 that it was suspending a project to secure the…
American actress Hayden Panettiere, star of “Heroes”, dies at the age of 36
Best known for her roles in the television series “Heroes” and “Nashville”, American actress Hayden Panettiere died at the age of 36. His death was announced by the media on the night of Sunday August 16 to Monday August 17. The…
Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if the sultanate obstructs a deal on the Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump, at Morristown Airport, New Jersey, August 16, 2026. JULIA DEMAREE NIKHINSON/AP PHOTO Donald Trump threatened, Monday August 17, to bomb Oman if the country started “across” of an agreement on the Strait of Hormuz, Muscat and Tehran having…
Lula facing Flavio Bolsonaro: kickoff of the presidential campaign in Brazil
Left-wing Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and his right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro launched their campaign for the October presidential election on Sunday. At 80, Lula gave a meeting in Sao Bernardo do Campo, in the state of Sao Paulo…
Donald Trump called for scaling back military exercises with South Korea to preserve ties with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
South Korean demonstrators protest in front of the United States Embassy in Seoul, against the upcoming joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, August 4, 2026. AHN YOUNG-JOON/AP The declaration is as late as it is surprising.…