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Le Weekend: Music Labels vs. AI, Oslo’s Humblebrag, Robot Skin
June 29-30The “upside down” logic of Gaza negotiationsIndonesian metal at GlastonburyCheeky heart diagram… and much more!🎲 OUR WEEKLY NEWS QUIZWhat do you remember from the news this week? 1. Who...
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This Happened — June 30: Trump Enters North Korea
Updated June 30, 2024 at 11:45 a.m.Donald Trump, the 45th President of the United States, visited North Korea on this day in 2019. Trump and Kim Jong-un met at the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ),...
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This Happened — July 1: Tour De France Begins For First Time
Updated July 1, 2024 at 12:10 p.m.The first Tour de France bicycle race was held on this day in 1903 and started in the city of Paris, France. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day!...
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French Far Right Wins Big, Arrests At Istanbul Pride, First Millennial Saint...
👋 Inuugujoq kutaa!*Welcome to Monday, where France’s political establishment is reeling with the far right poised to take control of the National Assembly, arrests are made at Istanbul Pride...
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This Happened — July 2: Tham Luang Cave Rescue In Thailand
Updated July 2, 2024 at 11:30 p.m.On this day in 2018, rescue divers found 12 boys along with their soccer coach trapped in Tham Luang Nang Non cave complex in Thailand. Get This Happened straight to...
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New Israeli Assault, Orbán in Kyiv, Tour de France Breakthrough
👋 Talofa!*Welcome to Tuesday, where thousands of Palestinians flee their homes under new Israeli assault, Putin pal Viktor Orbán is in Kyiv, and Eritrea's Biniam Girmay becomes the first black rider...
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This Happened — July 3: Morsi Ousted In Egypt Coup
Updated July 3, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.On this day 10 years ago, a military coup led to the overthrow of Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi. The coup was orchestrated by the Egyptian military, led by General...
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India Stampede Toll, New Kenya Protests, Dinosaur Wine
👋 Ushé-ushé!*Welcome to Wednesday, where Israel presses on with its military offensive in southern Gaza, a stampede at a religious gathering in India kills at least 121 and researchers say we may have...
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This Happened — July 4: Statue Of Liberty, A Gift From Paris To New York
Updated July 4, 2024 at 11:45 a.m.On this day in 1884, a ceremony was held in Paris marking the official unveiling and presentation of the Statue of Liberty to the United States before it was shipped...
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UK Election Kicks Off, Biden “To The End,” No More Koala Cuddles
👋 Salam!*Welcome to Thursday, where Britons are expected to vote out Rishi Sunak, embattled Joe Biden vows to stay “to the end” despite calls to step down and an Australian wildlife park says koala...
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Worldcrunch Magazine #89 — Farewell Beijing
Here's the latest edition of Worldcrunch Magazine, a selection of our best articles of the week from top international journalists, produced exclusively in English for Worldcrunch readers. >>...
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This Happened — July 5: Algeria Declares Its Independence
Updated July 5, 2024 at 12:35 p.m.Algeria gained independence from France on this day in 1962. Get This Happened straight to your inbox ✉️ each day! Sign up here. What was the Algerian War of...
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Starmer at 10 Downing, Iranians Vote, Old Man In The Seine
👋 Kamusta!*Welcome to Friday, where Keir Starmer officially becomes prime minister after a huge Labour victory, at least 89 migrants are dead after a boat capsizes off Mauritania, and a 75-year-old...
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What The Far Right Can’t Take From Us, And What It Can — Notes From A Young...
PARIS — September 25, 2022 is one of those dates I will never forget. Italians had spent to day voting in national parliamentary elections, and the results were clear: the far-right won, and Giorgia...
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This Happened — July 6: Birth Of Frida Kahlo
July 6, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.Frida Kahlo was a renowned Mexican artist known for her distinctive and vibrant self-portraits. She was born on this day in 1907. Kahlo is considered one of the most...
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Le Weekend: 3D Screens Everywhere, Scottish Artist vs. AI, Soccer 1-0 Death
July 6-7Le Pen & Meloni, frenemiesCasually racist vox pop in GermanyAll-terrain 3D screens… and much more!⬇️ STARTEREdward Said vs. Arafat & co., time for a new paradigm of Palestinian rule A...
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This Happened — July 7: London Tube And Bus Bombings
Updated July 7, 2024 at 12:15 p.m.A total of four bombs were detonated in London on this day in 2005. Three of them targeted crowded subway trains, while the fourth targeted a double-decker bus. Get...
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Vladislav Pozdnyakov, The "Russian Andrew Tate" Who Spread Ukraine War...
Updated July 7, 2024 at 1 p.m.*MOSCOW — A video began circulating last year online showing men in military uniforms with white ribbons — a typical symbol used by Russian military in Ukraine — killing...
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This Happened — July 8: Venus Williams' First Grand Slam, At Wimbledon
Updated July 8, 2024 at 11:20 a.m.On this day in 2000, Venus Williams won her first Grand Slam singles title, at the Wimbledon Championships. She was 20 years old at the time. Get This Happened...
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