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Sport Monday 17 August 2026 - 17:54
Achraf Hakimi questions neutral venue after PSG lose French Champions Trophy

Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi has expressed frustration over the conditions surrounding the Trophée des champions final defeat against RC Lens, arguing that the match did not provide a truly neutral setting for both teams. PSG lost 1-0 to Lens on Sunday at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis, missing out on the traditional clash......

Culture & Leisure Monday 17 August 2026 - 12:45
Spider-Man: Brand New Day surpasses $2 billion worldwide box office milestone

Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its historic run in cinemas, becoming one of the biggest global successes in modern film history. The latest chapter in the adventures of the iconic superhero has crossed the $2 billion mark in worldwide box office revenue, confirming its exceptional appeal among audiences around the world. A record-breaking......

Sport Monday 17 August 2026 - 12:30
Philippe Sella opens up about memory issues and health challenges after rugby career

Former France rugby star Philippe Sella has spoken openly about the health challenges he has faced in recent years, including memory difficulties and his battle against prostate cancer. The legendary centre, known for his exceptional career with the French national team, shared his experience in an interview reflecting on life after professional......

Culture & Leisure Monday 17 August 2026 - 12:16
De Gaulle and The Odyssey become new educational tools for French classrooms

Two major cinematic successes are preparing to move beyond theatres and into French classrooms. As the new school year approaches, teachers of history and literature are considering using La Bataille de Gaulle and L’Odyssée as educational resources to help students explore historical figures, myths and major cultural themes. Cinema......

Sport Monday 17 August 2026 - 12:02
Abdellah Ouazane scores first Ajax goal in Eredivisie breakthrough

Moroccan teenager Abdellah Ouazane has taken another significant step in his rapid rise at Ajax Amsterdam, scoring his first competitive goal for the senior side during his first official start in the Eredivisie. The 17-year-old midfielder found the net against Heerenveen on Sunday as Ajax were held to a 2-2 draw on the second matchday of......

Society Monday 17 August 2026 - 11:45
Bangkok gun dealers question whether Thailand’s crackdown can curb illegal firearms

Thailand’s latest push to tighten gun controls is facing skepticism from firearms traders in Bangkok, who argue that tougher restrictions on legal sales may do little to address the country’s illegal weapons market. In the capital’s historic gun district, some businesses have already been forced to adapt after restrictions......

Economy Monday 17 August 2026 - 11:30
IMF to return to Uganda for talks on new economic support programme

The International Monetary Fund is preparing to send a team to Uganda in September for renewed discussions on a potential financial support programme, as the East African economy seeks to strengthen its public finances while preparing for a major shift linked to the expected start of crude oil production. The planned mission comes after earlier......

News Monday 17 August 2026 - 11:15
Bollywood stars urged to remove surrogate advertisements amid Maharashtra food safety crackdown

Three leading Bollywood actors, including Shah Rukh Khan, have been asked by authorities in India’s Maharashtra state to stop appearing in surrogate advertisements linked to a brand associated with a banned betel nut product. The warning comes as the state launches a wider food safety campaign targeting hygiene violations and regulatory......

Politics Monday 17 August 2026 - 11:00
Xi Jinping calls for continued socialist development as China commemorates Jiang Zemin’s centenary

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese population to continue promoting socialism with Chinese characteristics during a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of former leader Jiang Zemin’s birth. The event highlighted Jiang’s political legacy and his role in shaping China......

Health Monday 17 August 2026 - 10:45
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deadliest in country’s history

The ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest recorded in the country’s history, according to the latest figures released by Congolese authorities. More than 2,300 people have died since the beginning of the health crisis, surpassing the previous record set during the 2018-2020 epidemic. Death......

News Monday 17 August 2026 - 10:30
Tupac Shakur murder trial begins as former gang member faces accusations of ordering rapper’s killing

Nearly three decades after the death of hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur, a long-awaited trial has begun in Las Vegas involving a former gang member accused of orchestrating the killing. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a former member of the South Side Compton Crips, has pleaded not guilty as prosecutors seek to prove his alleged role in one of......

Culture & Leisure Monday 17 August 2026 - 10:16
Olivier Nora launches new publishing house with first books set for October release

Publishing executive Olivier Nora is preparing a new chapter in his career with the launch of his own publishing house, supported by the Editis group. The company’s first titles are scheduled to appear in October 2026, just four months after his departure from Grasset, where he had served as chief executive for more than two decades. A......

Economy Monday 17 August 2026 - 10:01
China’s industrial growth slows as weak consumption weighs on economic recovery

China’s economic recovery showed signs of losing momentum in July, as industrial production growth weakened and retail sales fell short of expectations. The latest figures point to continued pressure from fragile domestic demand, extreme weather disruptions and diminishing support from government stimulus measures. Manufacturing momentum......

Economy Monday 17 August 2026 - 09:45
India ends dollar-raising drive early as foreign inflows ease balance of payments concerns

India’s central bank has brought an early end to a major foreign currency fundraising programme after stronger-than-expected inflows improved the country’s external position, while analysts warned that extending the initiative could have created new policy challenges. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) shortened the timeline of its......

Society Monday 17 August 2026 - 09:32
Landes wildfire stabilised as hundreds of residents prepare to return home

A major wildfire that destroyed around 1,700 hectares of forest in France’s Landes department has been brought under control, allowing part of the evacuated population to return home, local authorities announced on Monday. The fire, which broke out in the heart of the Landes forest, caused no casualties or reported property damage but......

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