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• China's AI Labs: Art as Soft Power in the Global Tech Race other

  A visit to a Shanghai-based artificial intelligence research institute reveals how China is using art to project soft power in the global AI race. The exhibition hall features an…

• EastEnders star Shane Richie faces drink-driving charge other

  Shane Richie, known for his role as Alfie Moon on BBC's EastEnders, is in legal trouble with a drink-driving charge and will be appearing in court soon. According to Essex Police,…

• Alon Goldsmith's iPhone Photo: A Lonely Machine on Santa Monica Pier other

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• FPV Drone Footage from Ukraine: Unprecedented and Disturbing other

  The emergence of first-person-view (FPV) drone videos from the Ukrainian front has transformed contemporary combat. These clips, circulated on Telegram, capture the final moments…

• Betye Saar and Simone Forti Die; Trump Targets Smithsonian other

  The art community is grieving the passing of two prominent individuals: Betye Saar, an assemblage artist who died just four days shy of her 100th birthday, and performance artist…

• Alienware 15 Gaming Laptop Review: Budget Compromise with RTX 5050 other

  Dell's Alienware 15, an entry-level gaming laptop, strikes a commendable balance between design and performance amid rising gaming laptop prices. Starting at $999, the base…

• Appalachia: A Personal and Culinary Homage in London's Shoreditch other

  Camilla Meshiea and Ryan Sheehan have reimagined their Shoreditch eatery, Counter 71, into a venue called Appalachia, drawing inspiration from the culinary heritage of the…

• Evil Dead Burn Hits PVOD After Tepid Box Office, Aims for Digital Revival other

  The newest entry in the Evil Dead series, Evil Dead Burn, is set to debut on premium video on demand (PVOD) on Tuesday, Aug. 4, following a limited theatrical release. Directed by…

• London Mews Gardening Column Advocates Hands-On Antidote to Digital Age other

  In a column for Monocle, Andrew Tuck reflects on the transformation of his central London mews into a communal garden, describing how residents have increasingly placed potted…

• Tankers Targeted Near Strait of Hormuz Off Oman other

  In separate events near Oman’s Strait of Hormuz, two tankers were attacked. The first incident took place about 11 nautical miles northeast of Lima, where an unidentified…

• Entertainment Guide: Spider-Man, Ariana Grande, Ted Lasso, and More other

  From August 1-9, 2026, The Guardian's entertainment guide highlights a range of events. In film, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' features the character Tombstone (Marvin Jones III),…

• Yacine Benyacoub's 'La Décennie noire' Confronts Algeria's Dark Decade other

  Yacine Benyacoub, a Franco-Algerian director, has premiered a new play titled 'La Décennie noire,' examining the struggles of Algeria's civil conflict during the 1990s. Initially…

• Sénégal : les séries TV pour imposer son propre narratif other

  Les séries sénégalaises, telles que « Maîtresse d'un homme marié », « Bété Bété » et « Jeux de dames », gagnent en popularité en Afrique, en Europe et parmi la diaspora. Elles…

• Aave to Retire Six Blockchain Deployments in Cost-Cutting Move other

  Aave, recognized as the leading decentralized lending protocol, intends to cease operations on six blockchains—Sonic, Scroll, zkSync, Metis, Soneium, and Aptos. This decision aims…

• Luigi Solito's Three-Pronged Strategy in Naples: From Spazio Nea to Ex Lanificio other

  In an interview with Collezione da Tiffany, Luigi Solito outlines his three distinct ventures in Naples. Since 2010, Spazio Nea in Piazza Bellini has served as a hybrid art café,…

• BFI Season Celebrates Monica Vitti Beyond Antonioni's Muse other

  A retrospective season at London's British Film Institute (BFI) is showcasing the work of Italian actress Monica Vitti, who was often overshadowed by her frequent collaborator,…

• Reggaeton Hitmakers Sue Bad Bunny and Daddy Yankee Over 1989 Track other

  The creators of the 1989 song 'Fish Market' have filed a lawsuit against Bad Bunny, Daddy Yankee, and several other artists, alleging unauthorized use of their track. The lawsuit…

• France and Italy Tighten Borders After Migrant Influx in Ceuta other

  France is increasing its border police presence fivefold along its border with Spain, while Italy has suspended its Schengen agreement with Spain, following a sudden influx of…

• Nara Smith Rejects 'Tradwife' Label, Sparking Fan Debate other

  Nara Smith, a 24-year-old influencer with over 12 million TikTok followers, has publicly rejected the 'tradwife' label, a term describing women who embrace traditional gender…

• Weekly Cultural Agenda: Giant Coral at Saint-Eustache, Trattoria in Marseille, and Maritime Theater Exhibition in Brest other

  Le Monde's weekly cultural and lifestyle agenda, published on August 1, 2026, highlights a selection of events and venues across France. In Paris, a giant suspended coral is on…

• News-Abstinenzler contra News-Junkies: Wie Ohnmacht den Medienkonsum beeinflusst other

  Eine wachsende Zahl von Menschen meidet Nachrichten, da die Informationsflut einen permanenten Alarmzustand erzeugt, so der Medienpsychologe Daniel Süss. Er vergleicht…

• Le Monde's Weekly Replay Picks: Charli XCX, Train Travel, Taubira Law, Kosha the Pangolin other

  Le Monde's La Matinale has published its weekly selection of programs available for replay, highlighting a range of creative works. This week's picks include an album by Charli…

• Gisèle Pelicot Case Inspires UK Survivors to Organize Resistance other

  In September 2024, Amanda Stanhope, from Manchester, closely followed the global headlines about Gisèle Pelicot's case. It was the first time she encountered another person who…

• Texas Tower Shooting: 1966 Massacre Foreshadows US Gun Violence other

  On August 1, 1966, a gunman opened fire from the University of Texas Tower in Austin, killing 16 people before being shot by police. The incident, broadcast live on radio and TV,…

• North Carolina Symphony Seeks VP of Marketing and Audience Development other

  The North Carolina Symphony is on the lookout for a Vice President of Marketing and Audience Development, a high-level position that reports directly to the President & CEO,…

• Galleries, Gatekeepers, and an 82-Year-Old Pole Dancer other

  The art world's reliance on galleries is questioned in an Ocula opinion piece, which asks whether artists truly need them, suggesting that galleries may sell access or permission…

• US Drops Charges Against Ex-Olympian in Reflecting Pool Damage Case other

  The US Justice Department has moved to dismiss a criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn, who was charged with deliberately damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting…

• Thai tastemakers reveal summer essentials and travel picks other

  Monocle asked three Bangkok tastemakers—Pranitan 'Pete' Phornprapha, Adulaya 'Kim' Hoontrakul, and Paul Sirisant—to share their summer essentials and travel plans. Phornprapha,…

• France to Strengthen Sanctions Against Disrupting Performances After Barbara Butch Incident other

  Following the controversy surrounding DJ Barbara Butch, French Culture Minister Catherine Pégard announced plans to reinforce penalties for the offense of obstructing a…

• Yellowstone's Gray Wolves: From Public Enemy to Cultural Icon other

  Once the most widely distributed terrestrial mammal globally, gray wolves faced near extinction in the lower 48 states by the mid-20th century due to systematic persecution,…

• Five Extraordinary Chess Sets: From Czar Alexander II to Bauhaus other

  Galerie Magazine showcases five remarkable chess sets. The priciest among them, once owned by Czar Alexander II of Russia, was auctioned for around $2.6 million at Christie's…

• Documentary 'Shoot the People' Examines Misan Harriman's Protest Photography other

  The documentary 'Shoot the People,' directed by Andy Mundy-Castle, showcases the journey of photographer-activist Misan Harriman, who has captured protests on three continents…

• Vogue's Top Fruity Perfumes for 2026: From Dior to Tom Ford other

  Vogue has published a comprehensive guide to the best fruity perfumes of 2026, highlighting a shift in the fragrance industry toward more sophisticated and nuanced fruity…

• Vogue's Natural Wrinkle Reduction Guide: Expert Tips and Product Picks other

  Vogue's comprehensive guide to naturally reducing wrinkles features insights from board-certified dermatologists, plastic surgeons, and skincare experts. Key recommendations…

• Dolce Vita Hub: Paris Vintage Shop Riding the Cavalli Craze other

  Located in Paris's Le Marais district, Dolce Vita Hub is a vintage fashion boutique that focuses on archival pieces from Roberto Cavalli, aligning with the Y2K trend. The store,…

• Margate's Art Boom Raises Gentrification Concerns other

  Since the mid-2010s, Margate, a coastal town in Kent, England, has evolved into a vibrant cultural center, largely due to the establishment of Turner Contemporary in 2011 and the…

• F-35B Stealth Fighter Crashes Near Miramar Airbase in San Diego other

  A US Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed on Friday close to the Miramar airbase in San Diego, California. The pilot successfully ejected and was taken to a nearby…

• Māori MP Tamatha Paul Defends Te Reo Māori Against English Official Language Bill other

  In New Zealand, a bill proposing to make English an official language has sparked backlash from Indigenous activists and politicians. Māori MP Tamatha Paul delivered a passionate…

• Azzurra Art's Wenice Collection Transposes Murano Glass Techniques to Ceramic Basins other

  At Cersaie 2026, Azzurra Art unveiled Wenice, a new collection of artisanal washbasins designed by Marco Zito. The collection, inspired by the glassmaking techniques of Murano,…

• Kennedy Family's Summer Vacations in Hyannis Port: A Photographic History other

  A Vogue slideshow presents archival photographs of the Kennedy family's summer vacations in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, dating back to 1931. The images capture the family's…