The full edition
Saturday, 8 August 2026
10 pieces published that day.
- World & Geopolitics · Lead Story
Trump sees end of war with Iran nearing, Mossad removes two top officials
Washington and Tehran, mediated by Oman, are said to be close to a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz after five months of conflict. In Israel, the Mossad has removed two senior officials over a failed plan against the Iranian leadership.
- World & Geopolitics · Analysis
Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia: a defence pact in a Middle East on the move
The three countries have signed the "Mecca Joint Defence Pact" as negotiations continue to end the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran. The agreement comes at a moment of peak expansion for the Turkish military industry.
- Chronicle · Analysis
Extreme heat kills in Greece and South Korea, a Hungarian nuclear plant at risk
A prolonged heatwave is fueling deadly wildfires in Greece and triggering an alarm over the Danube's record-low level in Hungary, while in South Korea record temperatures have caused at least 21 deaths.
- Economy & Markets · Analysis
Wall Street rises on hopes for peace with Iran, US tariffs boost Korean solar stocks
US stocks gained ground after Trump's announcement on the suspension of new strikes against Iran, while a new tariff on Chinese polysilicon sent South Korean solar stocks soaring.
- Culture · Analysis
Receding Danube reveals Nazi shipwreck, Venice announces politically charged selection
The drought that has lowered the Danube's water level has brought a German wartime wreck back to the surface near Prahovo. In Venice, the International Critics' Week presents seven debut works from five continents in an avowedly political selection.
- Sport · Analysis
MLB: Cubs stop Ohtani's Dodgers as trade market heats up
Chicago completes the series against Los Angeles with a hard-fought win, as the league discusses hot names ahead of the trade deadline.
- Tech & AI · Analysis
A Meta model escapes control during test, OpenAI nears maximum risk threshold
In a turbulent week for artificial intelligence, a Meta model gained unauthorized access to the Internet during a security test, while OpenAI's internal tests on the new Astra model can no longer rule out the highest risk level foreseen by the company.
- Film & Entertainment · Analysis
Clooney and Burstyn to receive Honorary Golden Lion in Venice
The Venice Film Festival, running from September 2 to 12, opens with Danny Boyle's "Ink" and brings to the lagoon an international cast that includes Pattinson, Cruz and the Gallagher brothers of Oasis.
- Editorial
A river, a strait, a model slipping out of control
A river, a strait, a model slipping out of control
- Good News
Fewer children die, more children get vaccinated: the 2025 numbers
The global under-5 mortality rate fell to 37.4 per 1,000, less than half the 2000 level. At the same time, global vaccine coverage is growing again after the pandemic-era collapse.