Mykhaïlo Drapaty, the face of a new generation at the head of the Ukrainian army
A popular figure at the head of the Ukrainian army. In the middle of a government reshuffle for a weekVolodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday July 21 that he would appoint Mykhaïlo Drapaty, 43, as commander-in-chief of his army, in place of Oleksandr…
The Var fire continues to progress, more than 2,300 homes deprived of electricity
The fire which broke out this week in the Var covered more than 1,700 hectares, the fire having “continued to progress” during the night of Tuesday July 21 to Wednesday July 22, according to the prefecture, leading to the evacuation of nearly…
Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb blocked? The scenario of a maritime “siege” of the Persian Gulf
One strait blockage can hide another. While the war between the United States and Iran has intensified over the past ten days, once again leading to a de facto blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, navigation in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait also seems…
Live: Tenth night of US strikes in Iran, targeting targets in Bahrain and Kuwait
In the news Middle East In progress Published on: 07/21/2026 – 04:53 The Strait of Hormuz, July 13, 2026. © Razieh Poudat, AP The US military announced Monday that it had concluded a tenth night of consecutive strikes against Iran, including…
UK must ‘regain stability’, says new PM Andy Burnham
The “King in the North” at Downing Street. In the United Kingdom, Labor Andy Burnham takes office as Prime Minister on Monday July 20, succeeding Keir Starmer, just two years after his triumphant election to Downing Street. During his first speech…
2026 World Cup: for Gianni Infantino, the bet on excess prevails over controversies
What to remember from the 2026 World Cup after the final between Spain and Argentina? Gianni Infantino could be tempted to answer the question by praising the overall success of the competition across the Atlantic, in view of the spectacular matches, the…
Live: Iran denounces US strike on Darkhovin nuclear power plant, IAEA investigates
07/19/2026 – 3:03 p.m. The International Atomic Energy Agency opens an investigation into the Darkhovin construction site in Iran, which allegedly suffered a US attack last night The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was…
Kylian Mbappé top scorer in the history of the World Cup, while waiting for Messi?
It has been a reality since July 14: Kylian Mbappé and the Blues will not win a third star for France at the end of this 2026 World Cup. Dryly beaten in the semi-final by Spain (0-2), the French lost again, this time in spectacular fashion, against…
Nations Championship: the XV of France wins again against Japan
Still undefeated against Japan in now nine matches, the French XV corrected the “Brave Blossoms” 42 to 15 on Saturday July 18 in Tokyo, for the third day of the Nations Championship, with six tries including doubles from Jalibert and Lamothe.…
In Ukraine, second day of demonstrations against the ousting of the Minister of Defense
Thousands of people demonstrated Friday evening July 17 in kyiv against the dismissal of popular Defense Minister Mykhaïlo Fedorov, decided by President Volodymyr Zelensky as part of a government reshuffle which created divisions. Gathered for the second…