Donald Trump Is Spent | Steve Schmidt

August 3, 2026 | Donald Trump's war with Iran continues to deteriorate. Steve Schmidt breaks down Trump's endless lies, foreign policy failures, and why the American people must put a check on his power in the midterms.

Cuba Could Collapse. Here’s What Trump Wants. • FRANCE 24 English

Augist 3, 2026 | After Venezuela and Iran, could Cuba be Donald Trump’s next target?

As the island endures its worst crisis in decades, Washington is hardening its stance and imposing further sanctions.

Is this merely political posturing, or part of a genuine strategy by the US president?

How far are the United States prepared to go?


CORRECTION: Marco Rubio was NOT born in Cuba! Marco Rubio was born in Miami, Florida to Cuban parents, who emigrated to the USA before the Cuban Revolution. “Official naturalisation papers and immigration records confirm that his parents, Mario and Oriales Rubio, were admitted for permanent US residence on May 27, 1956.

Because they left prior to the Revolution, they originally moved to the US as economic immigrants seeking a better life rather than being political refugees escaping communism.

While they emigrated before the Revolution, Marco Rubio has historically maintained that communism ultimately defined their lives. His mother and siblings briefly returned to Cuba in 1961 to see if moving back was viable. After experiencing the realities of Castro's newly established communist regime, they quickly fled back to the United States permanently, preventing them from ever returning home.

Rubio has frequently stated that he will not visit his ancestral homeland while it remains under a communist dictatorship. He vows to only travel there once Cuba is a free and democratic nation.”

NB: “While he has never visited the Republic of Cuba, he did make a single official congressional trip to the island in May 2012. However, this visit was strictly limited to the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, which is a sovereign US military installation and completely isolated from the rest of the country.” [Source: Google AI]

Schweigen und Vertuschen: Die Todsünden der katholischen Kirche | Doku HD Reupload | ARTE

Aug 3, 2026 | Priester als Täter, Kinder als Opfer: Lange tabu, jetzt sichtbar: Sexueller Missbrauch im Umfeld der Katholischen Kirche. Und der Staat? Er schaut oft weg. DieDoku untersucht die "Beißhemmung" weltlicher Justiz und das kirchliche Vertuschungssystem in Europa. Eines der porträtierten Opfer ist François Devaux, selbst Missbrauchsopfer und Gründer einer Betroffeneninitiative in Lyon.

Die weltweite Aufdeckung sexuellen Missbrauchs im Umfeld der katholischen Kirche hat sichtbar gemacht, was lange vertuscht wurde. Immer neue Fälle, erschütternde Zahlen – allein in Frankreich geht man von mehr als 300.000 Betroffenen aus –, schleppende Aufklärung und zögerliche Entschädigungszahlungen haben die Institution Kirche in eine tiefe Krise gestürzt. Europas Gläubige kehren ihr zu Hunderttausenden den Rücken.

Und der Staat? Er steht immer noch viel zu häufig an der Seitenlinie, wenn die Täter Priester sind – gerade auch in Deutschland. "Das ist nicht nur ein Kirchenversagen, das ist ein Staatsversagen", sagt der Münchner Sozialpsychologe Heiner Keupp dazu. Professor Keupp, der selbst Mitglied der Unabhängigen Aufarbeitungskommission des Bundes ist, hält es für absurd, dass es der katholischen Kirche auch mehr als zehn Jahre nach Bekanntwerden des flächendeckenden Missbrauchs in Deutschland noch immer gestattet ist, die Aufarbeitung der Verbrechen in Eigenregie zu organisieren.

Der Dokumentarfilm untersucht die staatliche "Beißhemmung" und die systematische Vertuschungsstrategie der Kirche – und hat in Deutschland, Frankreich und Belgien mit Opfern, Kirchenvertretern und Aktivisten gesprochen. Einer von ihnen ist François Devaux, selbst Missbrauchsopfer und Gründer einer Betroffeneninitiative in Lyon.

Dokumentarfilm von Helmar Büchel (B/D/F 2022, 90 Min)
Video verfügbar bis zum 01/09/2026

Spaniens Premier Sánchez nach Ceuta in der Kritik: Der Mann, der Europa gegen sich aufbringt

TAGESSPIEGEL: Die Vorfälle in der spanischen Exklave haben den Regierungschef ins Zentrum gerückt. Innenpolitisch steckt er in einer Krise – und will sich vielleicht gerade deshalb außenpolitisch profilieren.

Ein Feindbild zu sein, ist für den spanischen Regierungschef Pedro Sánchez an sich nichts Neues. Zum Beispiel für US-Präsident Donald Trump, der Spanien als „hoffnungslosen Fall“ und „schrecklichen Partner“ bezeichnet. Oder für Israels Premierminister Benjamin Netanjahu, der Sánchez’ Haltung zum Nahostkonflikt „Heuchelei und Feindseligkeit“ nennt.

Für rechtsextreme Kräfte wiederum ist er für seine im europäischen Vergleich liberale Migrationspolitik ein ständiger Reizpunkt. Und genau hier nehmen die Ressentiments gegen Sánchez derzeit wieder zu. Diesmal kommen sie vor allem aus Europa. » | Von Laura Dahmer | Montag, 3. August 2026

Turquie : une femme enceinte de sept mois tombe d’un balcon, son mari interpellé

LE FIGARO : La victime, âgée de 35 ans et mère d’une fille de trois ans, était de nationalité soudanaise. L’homme, qui a admis avoir une addiction aux solvants et se disputer fréquemment à ce sujet avec sa femme.

Un homme a été interpellé en Turquie après la mort de son épouse enceinte de sept mois, tombée du balcon de l'appartement familial, ont rapporté lundi 3 août les médias turcs. Le mari de la victime, âgé de 37 ans, était présent au domicile du couple, situé au troisième étage d'un immeuble de Bursa (ouest), au moment du décès de son épouse.

La victime, âgée de 35 ans et mère d'une fille de trois ans, était de nationalité soudanaise, selon l'agence étatique Anadolu. L'homme, qui a admis avoir une addiction aux solvants et se disputer fréquemment à ce sujet avec sa femme qu'il a rencontrée au Soudan, a été placé en garde à vue. Il a affirmé à la police que sa femme a sauté de la fenêtre après une nouvelle dispute. » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | lundi 3 août 2026

The All-Time Best Arguments Against Religion | Richard Dawkins

Feb 21, 2025 | This powerful 1-hour compilation features Richard Dawkins’ best arguments on faith, science, and the illusion of intelligent design. He dismantles religious belief, explains Darwin’s impact on atheism, and champions reason over faith. A must-watch for critical thinkers!

Democracy Now! Why Did 60,000 Migrants Cross from Morocco into Spain's Ceuta? Moroccan Dutch Professor Explains

August 3, 2026 | An estimated 60,000 people from Morocco crossed into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, on the African side of the Strait of Gibraltar, in an unprecedented mass movement last week. At least 72 people died during the attempt. The sudden influx of migrants overwhelmed the city's residents, leading to a humanitarian crisis while border police deployed water cannons, tear gas and warning shots to deter people from crossing. According to Spain's Interior Ministry, nearly all of the migrants returned to Morocco just a day later.

Miriyam Aouragh, an anthropologist and the daughter of Moroccan immigrants to Europe, says the driving factors for the mass movement are a combination of shifting entry policies to Spain and increasing economic inequality in Morocco that "has given a sort of empowering incentive to people to try to go to Spain" via Ceuta. The city, which is surrounded by Morocco along a five-mile-long border, dates back to the Phoenician era and has been under Portuguese or Spanish control since 1415. The Moroccan government claims that Ceuta is occupied and colonized territory, while Spain considers it an integral part of the Spanish state.

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August 3, 2026

HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Turkish-style Stuffed Eggplants and Peppers with Lamb - Kuru Dolma

August 4, 2021 | Dolma means "stuffed" in Turkish and there are countless kinds of dolma in Turkish cuisine, mainly referring to a family of stuffed dishes from Ottoman cuisine that can be served warm or cold.

Some recipes contain meat, others are vegetarian. This one with dried vegetables and lamb ribs is the greatest of all dolma dishes, with its spicy, tangy notes from pomegranate and sumac and the incredible lamb flavor infused to the dolma.

Dried eggplants, hot red peppers stuffed with bulgur and lamb mince and cooked with seared lamb ribs will give you an explosion of flavors.


For a full list of the ingredients, please click here, then click on ‘more’.

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The Campaign to Try and Acquit Luigi Mangione

Aug 3, 2026 | “For a jury just to go out on their own, go rogue and decide that they're going to acquit someone purely because they agree with that motivations, you can see what a horrible sequence of events that could be if that's applied.”

American criminal defence lawyer Todd A. Spodek explains the legal loophole a campaign group are trying to use to acquit Luigi Mangione, who is accused of shooting Brian Thompson in Manhattan.

Hegseth's Pastor CRASHES, Calls for Executions

July 26, 2026 | Doug Wilson, Pete Hegseth’s reported spiritual adviser, told an LGBTQ interviewer that execution could be the maximum penalty for homosexual behavior in his ideal system, then said as many as 10 to 20 people in the administration share his ideology.

He also defended stripping rights from women, rejected marital consent as a criminal issue in some cases, and openly said he wants marriage equality overturned.

A pastor with that worldview now has access to the Pentagon, influence in powerful circles, and a stated desire to turn civil rights into sins punishable by the state.

Ring of Fire's Josh G. explains.


This man is INSANE! Americans should shun this throwback. But instead of that, in Trump’s dystopia and regime, he is close to the levers of power, which makes the man even more dangerous. — © Mark Alexander

Pete Hegseth's Pastor Wants Gay Men Prosecuted for Gay Sex

July 21, 2026 | In February, Doug Wilson made headlines after giving a sermon at the Pentagon as part of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s monthly Christian worship service. Wilson, the lead pastor at Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, holds a number of controversial views: He believes the U.S. should become a Christian theocracy, married women shouldn’t have the right to vote, and gay sex should be illegal.

In his first interview with an LGBTQ publication, Wilson talks about his connections to Hegseth and others in the Trump administration. He estimates that 10 to 20 people in the government are aligned with his radical ideology. He explains that he thinks trans people are “sad,” certain elements of his idea of “homosexual behavior” should be punished by execution and in certain cases of marital rape, both parties should be disciplined.

“UNCLOSETED with Spencer Macnaughton” is a new podcast by Uncloseted Media, an investigative LGBTQ-focused non-profit news publication. …


The cr** that this man spews is unbelievable! Doug Wilson is dangerous, backward, and unenlightened. He should be kept well away from the corridors of power. — © Mark Alexander

Hundreds of Homes Lost as Wildfires Rage in Washington | BBC News

August 3, 2026 | Hundreds of people have lost their homes and thousands more have been evacuated from the path of extreme wildfires in and around Spokane, in the US state of Washington.

Officials say it's currently the biggest wildfire emergency in the United States, and among the worst disasters in the city's history.

Washington's governor Ben Ferguson said he's spoken with President Trump, who, he says, expressed concern about the situation.

Steve Rosenberg: What Are the Russian Papers Saying about the Moscow Restaurant Bombing?

August 3, 2026 | What are this morning’s Russian papers saying about Saturday’s restaurant bombing in Moscow?

Ceuta : Javier Milei accuse Pedro Sanchez de vouloir naturaliser les migrants pour obtenir leurs votes

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le président argentin Javier Milei. Leslie Moreno Custodio / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Au moins 72 migrants ont perdu la vie selon Madrid en essayant de gagner de force Ceuta depuis le Maroc, lors de l’afflux inédit de dizaines de milliers de personnes dans l’enclave espagnole en Afrique du Nord, tandis que Rabat compte 11 morts. EN DIRECT » | Par Paul Carcenac et AFP agence | lundi 3 août 2026

Le commentaire de Milei est vraiment absurde et contre-productif. Il ne fait qu'attiser les tensions. — © Mark Alexander

‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.

When King Mohammed VI of Morocco addressed his people on Wednesday to commemorate his 27th year on the throne, he spoke hopefully of his North African nation’s future.

Morocco, he said, was safe and stable, with a growing economy making great strides in tourism, investment and manufacturing.

“This is a pivotal moment in our nation’s development,” the 62-year-old monarch said. “A time when confidence and optimism should prevail over despair and frustration.”

Over the next two days, however, tens of thousands of his citizens tried to escape the country. Driven by a bleak sense of their prospects in Morocco, they braved confrontations with the police and dangerous swims in the sea to reach the Spanish territory of Ceuta, hoping for better lives.

“I tried to work and have a job and make a living, but there is nothing for me here,” said Mohammed Kinani, a 21-year-old construction worker, who had been forced back to Morocco. “If I don’t leave this country, there is nothing that will save me.”

Mr. Kinani was part of a sudden exodus that began on Thursday when 50,000 to 60,000 migrants began forcing their way into Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory on the North African coast. By Saturday, many of the migrants had left, lacking food and water, and the Spanish security forces expelled others, but not before the crisis had given far-right politicians across Europe new ammunition to blast their opponents’ views on immigration.

The Spanish authorities said on Sunday that they had recorded 72 deaths during the crisis. The Moroccan government reported 11 deaths. Both sides said most of the deaths were from drowning.

Before the startling scenes of chaos at the border, the Moroccan government had much to celebrate: investments in logistics and industry, preparations to co-host the men’s World Cup in 2030, and strong relations with President Trump, who has lavished the country of 38 million and its monarch with praise.

But the Ceuta migration crisis exposed a deep dismay among its young people, who, when faced with scant job opportunities, recurrent droughts and frequent arrests of government critics, chose to vote with their feet and get out. » | Ben Hubbard and Aida Alami | Photographs by Sergey Ponomarev | Reporting from Fnideq, Morocco | Monday, August 3, 2026

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What to Know About Ceuta: The peninsula on Morocco’s northern coast, which Spain has governed for centuries, has been a frequent site of mass migrant crossings and political tensions. »

Liechtenstein’s Archaic Abortion Laws Need to Be Modernised. But a Prince Is Standing in the Way

THE GUARDIAN: The hurdles for women who have to travel abroad to access abortion are considerable, but Hereditary Prince Alois says he will veto any changes

This screenshot has been taken from this Guardian article. | Hereditary Prince Alois speaking at Liechtenstein's National Day celebrations in Vaduz, 15 August 2024. Photograph: Gian Ehrenzeller/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock
The first person Maria* called when she found out she was pregnant was her doctor. The second person was a lawyer. The single mother of one was in shock, and considering terminating the pregnancy. But she first had to make sure that she wasn’t about to do something illegal, because all she knew was that abortions were forbidden where she lived. “On top of the emotional mountain that was already there, I also had to deal with this,” Maria told me.

She also knew she wouldn’t get any information about abortions in her own country – that’s illegal too. After making her decision, she drove to a clinic across the border. It was a stressful, if short, 45-minute drive, at the end of which another hurdle was waiting: “Oh, you’re from Liechtenstein?” the receptionist said, according to Maria. “Then you have to pay immediately – 680 Swiss francs (£620) please.” She was taken aback and asked: “What if I can’t pay that right now?” The receptionist replied: “Then you’ll have to come back tomorrow.”

Liechtenstein has one of the strictest abortion laws in Europe. This is probably not something you know about my “micro-state” – you might think of its banks, of Alpine scenery and castles fit for a Netflix romance. But in between them live real people with real lives, and every year, an estimated 40 women who wish to terminate their pregnancy on their own terms cannot do so in their country.

But if you ask Liechtenstein’s regent, Hereditary Prince Alois, our prime minister, or random people on the street, many will tell you the same thing: there is no problem at all. Since 2015, women are legally permitted to have an abortion outside the country, and the external border is never more than a 15-minute drive away. And anyway, it is allowed if the woman was raped or if her health is at risk, so what more could you ask for?

What I, and others who are part of a new people’s initiative are simply asking for is what is already standard in most European countries: decriminalisation of abortion up to 12 weeks, repeal of the national ban on information about abortions, and for the procedure to be covered by health insurance. A recent poll shows that 62% of voters would be in favour of it if a vote were held. It should be a done deal. But no matter what the people say: the hereditary prince has already announced that he would veto any change in the law, long before a single vote has been cast. » | Gabriella Alvarez-Hummel | Monday, August 3, 2026

Tender Gestures: Just to Be Near to You

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Meloni suspend le traité de Schengen et rétablit les contrôles aux frontières italiennes

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article du Figaro. | La ligne de fermeté tenue par Rome « est aujourd’hui partagée par un nombre croissant de nations européennes », se félicite Giorgia Meloni. TEFANO CAROFEI/IPA/Sipa USA via Reuters Connect
LE FIGARO : La première ministre durcit le bras de fer avec le chef du gouvernement espagnol, Pedro Sanchez, dont ses partisans dénoncent le laxisme en matière migratoire.

Giorgia Meloni avait promis de ne pas rester les bras croisés. Elle menaçait, après l’arrivée illégale de dizaines de milliers de migrants dans l’enclave espagnole de Ceuta, de suspendre l’application du traité de Schengen avec Madrid. Depuis ce week-end, et pour une durée d’un mois, c’est désormais chose faite. Dès samedi matin, la presse transalpine confirmait l’application des contrôles dans plusieurs aéroports de la Botte : de Rome à Milan, en passant par Bologne ou Trévise. Des contrôles « aléatoires et limités », effectués par la police aux frontières, concentrés sur les vols en provenance d’Espagne et les seuls ressortissants de pays tiers, hors Union européenne. « C’est une activité de prévention, qui pourra être revue et modulée. Il n’y aura aucun impact sur les voyageurs espagnols ou sur des citoyens de l’UE arrivant en Italie depuis l’Espagne », veut rassurer une source gouvernementale.

Si aucun migrant arrivé à Ceuta ces derniers jours, parfois à la nage n’a pu ensuite gagner l’Espagne continentale ou le reste de l’UE, assurait-on à Madrid, une vidéoconférence des ministres de l’Intérieur des 27 a été programmée en urgence pour mardi. Elle fait suite à une lettre envoyée aux institutions européennes par vingt-deux États membres, à l’initiative de l’Italie et du Danemark. Le document appelle à « une action conjointe pour renforcer les frontières extérieures, lutter contre l’immigration irrégulière, combattre les trafiquants d’êtres humains, rendre les rapatriements plus efficaces et éliminer tout facteur susceptible d’encourager de nouvelles entrées illégales ». » | Par Quentin Raverdy, Rome | dimanche 2 août 2026

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Dubai for Gay Expats: What the Golden Visa Ads Don’t Tell You

July 28, 2026 | Dubai is aggressively attracting expats, entrepreneurs and remote workers with low taxes, luxury living and long-term residency options.

But there’s one rather important question if you’re gay: What would your life there actually look like? 🇦🇪🏳️‍🌈

The UAE’s Golden Visa and other residency programs can make Dubai look incredibly attractive on paper. But financial freedom and personal freedom aren’t necessarily the same thing.

In this video, I look beyond the glossy Dubai marketing to examine what LGBTQ+ expats should understand before considering a move to the UAE.

Homosexualität wegbeten, geht das? Besuch in zwei Moscheen

Aug 2, 2026 | Der Anschlag auf den Berliner CSD hinterlässt eine Frage: Ist Homophobie ein Problem des Islam? Oder nur eines der Extremisten? Wir haben zwei Moscheen besucht. Bei Seyran Ateş hängen Pride-Flaggen im Gebetsraum. In der Khadija-Moschee dürfen Queere nicht Mitglied werden.

Ateş führt die einzige queerfreundliche Moschee in Deutschland. Der IS nannte sie in Chatgruppen als Anschlagsziel. Ihre These: Der Islam sei zwar friedlich, aber der Islamismus speise sich aus dem Islam. Imam Scharjil Khalid widerspricht. Im Islam gebe es keinen einzigen Anhaltspunkt für Extremismus. Eine Reportage.


In der Tat ist Islam queerfeindlich. Homophobie ist fest in der Religion verankert.

Homosexualität kann sicherlich nicht weggebeten werden. Zu glauben, dass Homosexualität weggebetet werden kann, kommt dem Glauben an die Zahnfee gleich! Man kann das Schwulsein genauso wenig wegbeten, wie man eine Änderung der Augenfarbe herbeibeten kann.

Gleichgeschlechtliche Anziehung ist etwas, mit dem man geboren wird. Kein noch so intensives Gebet kann das Wesen eines Menschen ändern. — © Mark Alexander

State Of Pride

May 29, 2019 | Fifty years after the Stonewall uprising, Oscar®-winning filmmakers Rob Epstein and Jeffrey Friedman and host Raymond Braun travel to three diverse communities – Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama – for an unflinching look at LGBTQ Pride, from the perspective of a younger generation for whom it still has personal urgency.

Richard Dawkins Stuns TV Host Krishnan Guru-Murthy "Why Bother with the Bible?"

Premiered July 30, 2026 | Is the Bible actually a terrible guide for modern living? Watch evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins stun TV host Krishnan Guru-Murthy as he takes a brutal look at biblical morality! From Old Testament laws to the circular logic of cherry-picking "nice bits" like the Sermon on the Mount, Dawkins exposes why our modern moral compass must come from outside scripture—raising the ultimate question: why bother with the Bible at all? …

HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Turkish Baked Rice Pudding, Firin Sutlac

May 26, 2023 | Sutlac is possibly one of the most well-known and common desserts in Turkey. Made with only milk, rice, sugar and optionally a pinch of salt, this version of sutlac is associated with the northern part (Black Sea region) of Turkiye and known as Hamsikoy Sutlaci from the city of Trabzon.

First slowly cooked to a thick milk and rice pudding and baked in the oven to have the signature burnt browning on top, this is a delectable rice pudding, leaving you craving for more.
Click here for the full recipe. Then click on ‘more’.

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Konstantin Baum: Tasting the Highest-rated Rosé

August 2, 2026

Prince Harry’s Humiliation after Loss against the Tabloids in Court Showdown | 60 Minutes Australia

August 2, 2026 | Prince Harry’s annus horribilis: the enormous cost of his failed legal battle with a British tabloid newspaper.

Greece Wildfires Rage Near Athens as Strong Winds Fuel Massive Blaze and Evacuations

August 1, 2026 | Wildfires fuelled by powerful winds swept across several parts of Greece, including areas near Athens, forcing evacuations and triggering a major emergency response.

Reuters footage from Porto Germeno shows firefighters battling fast-moving flames as thick smoke engulfs forests and roadside vegetation. Emergency responders described the conditions as "extremely hard", with wind gusts making the fire's direction unpredictable. Residents also spoke of losing olive groves and seeing neighbouring homes destroyed.

More than 300 firefighters, dozens of fire engines, aircraft and heavy machinery have been deployed as authorities continue efforts to contain the blazes.

Sandra Navidi: „Billionär Elon Musk ist gefährlich“

Kein anderer Tech-Gigant hat so viel Kapital, Macht und Einfluss wie Musk. Geht das für die Welt nach hinten los?

Der Börsengang von SpaceX hat Elon Musk zum ersten Billionär der Welt gemacht. Damit spielt der Tech-Titan in einer neuen Liga der individuellen Macht. Aber wie reich, mächtig und gefährlich ist Elon Musk wirklich? Darüber sprechen wir mit US-Expertin Sandra Navidi.

En image : le domaine viticole français de Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie menacé par les incendies dans le Var

Cette capture d'écran provient de cet article de Madame Figaro. | Le domaine de Miraval, propriété de Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie, à Correns, dans le Var. ABACA / ABACA
MADAME FIGARO : Le domaine de Miraval, au cœur du long conflit judiciaire entre Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie, est actuellement menacé par les incendies qui touchent le sud-est de la France.

Les flammes se rapprocheraient dangereusement de l’un des domaines les plus célèbres de Provence. Situé à Correns, dans le Var, le château de Miraval, longtemps propriété commune de Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie, est aujourd’hui sous la menace des violents incendies qui ravagent le sud-est de la France. Selon des images aériennes (ci-dessous) publiées vendredi par TMZ, d’importants panaches de fumée sont visibles à proximité du domaine, sans que celui-ci n’ait, à ce stade, été touché.

Depuis plusieurs jours, les sapeurs-pompiers mobilisent d’importants moyens pour empêcher la progression du feu, notamment des hélicoptères bombardiers d’eau et des camions-citernes. Selon le tabloïd, le lac privé de la propriété des deux acteurs, serait utilisé pour alimenter les opérations de lutte contre l’incendie. » | Par Léa Mabilon | Samedi 1er août 2026

"Greatest Humiliation" Andrew Neil Says Donald Trump's Final Years Will Be a "Nightmare"

Andrew Neil explains why the president is skating on thin ice.
Donald Trump’s presidency is a perfect example of why it is NOT A GOOD IDEA to entrust the leadership of a country, especially the leadership of the world’s hegemon, to a businessman. The skills necessary for success in business and commerce are very different from the skills necessary to lead a nation to success. Moreover, the bottom line—profit—is no sensible goal for the leader of a nation. There is far, far more to the successful leadership of a nation than merely turning a profit! If I am not greatly mistaken, Trump’s presidency will go down in the annals of history as a failure. — © Mark Alexander

Ceuta: Moroccan State Involved In Migrant Crossings | International Crisis Group Director

Aug 2, 2026 | “We have testimonies by Moroccan migrants who crossed into Ceuta, who said quite openly that Moroccan security forces told them to go into Ceuta and to go to Spain.”

The project director for North Africa at the International Crisis Group has said that he has seen evidence that the Moroccan state was complicit in the events that saw thousands of migrants flood into the Spanish enclave from the North African country last week.

Rekord-CSD in Hamburg – Gedenkminute für Berliner Anschlagsopfer

BERLINER ZEITUNG: Rund 300.000 Menschen haben in Hamburg am CSD teilgenommen – so viele wie nie zuvor. In Berlin ist am Abend eine Mahnwache für die Opfer des Anschlags vor einer Woche geplant.

Dieses Bild stammt aus diesem Artikel. | 300.000 Menschen nahmen am CSD Hamburg teil. | © Mika Grunwaldt/epd
Rund 300.000 Menschen sind am Samstag beim Christopher Street Day (CSD) durch die Hamburger Innenstadt gezogen. Sowohl der Veranstalter Hamburg Pride als auch die Polizei nannten diese Zahl. Laut Hamburg Pride handelt es sich um die höchste Teilnehmerzahl, die jemals bei einer CSD-Demonstration in der Hansestadt erreicht wurde. Im vergangenen Jahr waren nach Polizeiangaben etwa 260.000 Menschen gezählt worden, erwartet worden waren diesmal ursprünglich rund 250.000 Teilnehmer.

Gedenkminute für die Opfer von Berlin

Die Kundgebung stand unter dem Motto „Solidarisch queer. Haltung zeigen - für eine Zukunft ohne Angst“. Zum Auftakt der Demonstration hielten die Teilnehmer eine Gedenkminute für die Opfer des Anschlags beim Berliner CSD ab. Die Veranstalter aus Berlin nahmen mit einem eigenen Truck an der Demonstration in Hamburg teil, an dem ein Banner mit der Aufschrift „We will dance again“ (Wir werden wieder tanzen) angebracht war. Auch Berlins Sozialsenatorin Cansel Kiziltepe (SPD) war vor Ort. Nach dem Anschlag „geht es jetzt darum, an der Seite der queeren Community zu stehen“, erklärte sie. „Der Anschlag darf nicht dazu führen, dass sich queere Menschen aus Angst zurückziehen oder weniger sichtbar werden.“ » | Stephanie Lehner | Sonntag, 2. August 2026

Maroc : une autoroute baptisée du nom de Donald Trump au Sahara occidental

Cette photo provient de cet article du Figaro. | Le président américain Donald Trump à la Maison-Blanche, le 30 juillet 2026. Kylie Cooper / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : Le roi Mohammed VI veut remercier le président américain pour sa « reconnaissance historique de la souveraineté du Maroc en 2020 sur “son Sahara” (qui) restera à jamais gravée dans la mémoire des Marocains ».

Sur décision du roi Mohammed VI, le Maroc a donné le nom du président américain Donald Trump à une autoroute reliant le sud du pays au territoire disputé du Sahara occidental, revendiqué par les indépendantistes sahraouis, a annoncé samedi l'agence officielle marocaine MAP.

La voie express Tiznit-Dakhla a été baptisée « Autoroute Donald J. Trump », a précisé la MAP, en rendant publique une lettre envoyée par le roi le 2 juillet au président américain pour annoncer sa décision. Mohammed VI y souligne vouloir ainsi remercier Donald Trump pour sa « reconnaissance historique de la souveraineté du Maroc en 2020 sur “son Sahara” (qui) restera à jamais gravée dans la mémoire des Marocains ». » | Par Le Figaro avec AFP | Samedi 1er août 2026

EU to Hold Emergency Talks Over Ceuta Migrant Surge | BBC News

August 2, 2026

WTF: Trump Actually Posted This…

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Three Killed after Bomb Detonated at Moscow Restaurant, State Media

Steve Rosenberg gives us the details.

The US War on Iran Is Spinning Out of Control

THE GUARDIAN — OPINION: Trump’s conflict keeps escalating, with Saudi Arabia joining airstrikes in Iraq and reportedly planning an attack on the Houthis. A recession could follow

The US war against Iran is spiraling out of control. Over the past week, the conflict has expanded across the Middle East, with attacks and counterattacks in at least five other countries. Instead of a quick war that sought to topple Iran’s regime, Donald Trump has started a regional conflict that risks severely disrupting energy supplies and prices – and triggering a global recession.

After a few days of relative calm, the conflict resumed with the Pentagon carrying out almost nightly strikes against Iran, and Tehran retaliating against US military bases in the region. The conflict also extended to attacks in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Yemen, Jordan and Egypt. And there’s little sign that peace negotiations between the US and Iran, which are being brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, are making much progress.

The most serious escalation took place on Wednesday, when Saudi Arabia announced it had joined the US in carrying out a series of airstrikes inside Iraq, against the Iranian-backed Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF), killing at least 20 fighters. Saudi officials had blamed the Iraqi-based militias for launching drone attacks against Saudi oil facilities on 27 July, and warned that the kingdom would retaliate if the Iraqi government did not restrain the groups. The PMF is a network of mostly Shia Muslim militias that was created, with Tehran’s support, in 2014 to fight the Islamic State terror group that had taken control of large parts of Iraq. » | Mohamad Bazzi | Saturday, August 1, 2026

Trump Climbs Down on Iran Strikes after Saudi Alarm and Threats from Tehran

THE GUARDIAN: President claims delay is ‘subject to being able to rapidly make a deal’ as intervention by Saudi crown prince is revealed and Iran warns neighbours

Donald Trump said on Saturday night that the US would hold off on any new strikes on Iran provided a deal to end the months-long conflict is quickly reached – marking the president’s latest climbdown from extravagant threats to hit the Tehran regime hard.

The Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman called Trump on Saturday to express concerns about his strike plans, it was reported. Trump’s reversal also came after Iran threatened to retaliate decisively against its neighbours in the event of US strikes, while Kuwait reported being hit by Iranian drones on Saturday and two ships were attacked off Oman in the strait of Hormuz.

One source described as having knowledge of the Trump-Mohammed call told Axios that the Saudi crown prince had “urged Trump to de-escalate and refrain from launching the strikes”.

The Associated Press also reported the conversation, citing its own source. It said the Saudis were concerned that if the US targets Iran’s energy infrastructure or carries out massive strikes on other key infrastructure, Tehran could respond by carrying out similar attacks on the kingdom and other Gulf countries.

The crown prince during Saturday’s call sought clarity from Trump on what potential new action he was weighing to take against Iran, the Associated Press reported. » | Guardian staff and agencies | Sunday, August 2, 2026

Donald Trump has got himself into a bind with this illegal and totally unnecessary war on Iran. He’s in a right old pickle! Netanyahu has clearly led him up the garden path! It seems to me that America has little hope of being victorious in this war. Victory is surely Iran’s for the taking.

Americans are past masters at starting wars, but winning the wars they have started is a very different story. — © Mark Alexander

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Trump Says He Is Canceling Strikes on Iran, Pending a Rapid Deal: President Trump said he agreed to requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries to cancel planned attacks, citing what he said was progress in reaching the “perimeters of a deal” with Tehran. »

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Trump’s America is fast becoming little better than Hitler’s Third Reich. What a disgusting country America has become! How the country is falling inexorably into the abyss. — © Mark Alexander

The Day Argentina Fell to Dictatorship: March 24, 1976

August 1, 2026 | On March 24, 1976, Argentina's military seized power by force and removed President Isabel Perón from office. Juan Perón's third wife had fallen out of favor with conservative sectors that considered her incapable of guaranteeing the country's stability.

The junta that took control set out to impose what it called a "National Reorganization Process." Its leaders were Jorge Rafael Videla, Emilio Eduardo Massera and Orlando Ramón Agosti, who cast themselves as defenders of "Western and Christian civilization." But their patriotism and faith did not prevent them from launching a campaign of state terror under which tens of thousands of their fellow citizens were detained, tortured, and killed.

This is the story of how Argentina's military dictatorship began and the brutal campaign that would become known as the "Dirty War." From the coup that promised order to the systematic violence that followed, we examine one of Latin America's darkest chapters and its lasting impact on Argentine society.

CREDITS:

Script: Laura Iglesias San Martín
Edit: Jorge Ruiz Ayala
Host: Melissa Aparicio
Producer English Version: Melissa Escarria Parra
Executive Producers: Cristina Cubas Blasco, Sarah Hofmann, Melanie von Marschalck

Matthew Ryle: Is Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken the Best in the World?

July 31, 2026 | Thomas Keller is arguably the greatest chef alive, with three Michelin stars at both The French Laundry and Per Se.

He was once asked his favourite dish, his answer? The humble roast chicken. So I put his "Mon poulet rôti" to the test: a 3-day method of brining, air-drying and a hands-off roast.

I’m showing you exactly how it's done, to see whether it's worth giving a go at home. I find it hard to argue with Keller, a good roast chicken with a crisp green salad is a tough one to beat.

I’ll be showing a lovely salad you can serve with your chicken too. I’ve never taken this long to roast a chicken, but if it’s good enough for Keller, it’s good enough for me.

Chef's notes: It's one ingredient, so the bird is everything, buy the best quality you can. The air-dry is non-negotiable for that mahogany crackling. And genuinely: hands off in the oven. My honest verdict is in the video.


Click here for the full recipe. Then click on ‘more’.

I Am Truly Haunted* by These Fabulous Dulcet Sounds of Love and Romance | Reupload

April 13, 2026 | Baby It Rains
I lost count long ago of the number of times I have listened to these super audio tracks! I listen to this collection of superb songs so often. I play them when I’m in the kitchen cooking, when I.m at my computer blogging, and so often in-between as well! 😊 I never tire of them. — Mark

A Real Man: Attractive, Insouciant and Cool

Many thanks to Cindy on Pinterest for this great image.

Attirance pour le même sexe dans l'Antiquité

Un grand merci à Pinterest pour cette superbe image. | Cette image a été modifiée par une IA.

Mégots jetés par les fenêtres : pourquoi n’y a-t-il plus de cendriers dans les voitures ?

Cette image provient de cet article du Figaro. | Les jets de mégots par les fenêtres des voitures sont-ils liés à la disparition progressive des cendriers ? canecorso / ADOBE STOCK
LE FIGARO : DÉCRYPTAGE - L’accessoire se raréfie dans les habitacles, alors que près d’un fumeur sur cinq admet jeter sa cigarette dans la nature quand il est au volant. Un geste aux conséquences potentiellement dramatiques au moment où le pays est toujours confronté à de violents incendies.

Elles pullulent sur les réseaux sociaux, ces vidéos de citoyens en colère devant des automobilistes jetant leurs mégots par les fenêtres de leurs voitures. « Ce n’est pas normal de faire ça en ce moment. C’est une honte ! Vous ne regardez pas les infos ? », s’emporte par exemple un internaute, en référence aux incendies qui ravagent en ce moment plusieurs secteurs en France, notamment en Gironde, où 42.000 hectares sont partis en fumée. La dangerosité du geste ne dissuade visiblement pas les 17% des fumeurs qui reconnaissent le faire, selon un sondage Ipsos BVA pour la Fondation Vinci Autoroutes publié ce vendredi.

Ces comportements alarmants sont-ils liés à la disparition progressive des cendriers dans les véhicules ? Aucune étude sérieuse ne s’est penchée sur la question, mais elle mérite d’être posée. L’accessoire se fait rare dans les habitacles alors qu’il était encore incontournable il y a quelques années. « Jusqu’aux années 2000, les cendriers de voiture étaient un élément culturel, symbolisant le confort et la personnalisation des véhicules », retrace un article de blog du site spécialisé cendrier-club.com. Puis « l’évolution des réglementations concernant le tabagisme» et la «prise de conscience accrue des risques sanitaires » par les consommateurs ont « joué un rôle crucial » dans leur disparition selon la même source. » | Par Adrien Bez | vendredi 31 juillet 2026

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Conflit Iran-États-Unis : des ambassades américaines appellent leurs citoyens à «envisager de quitter» le Moyen-Orient

Cette image provient du Figaro. | Le président américain Donald Trump participe à une réunion du cabinet au Camp David à Thurmont aux États-Unis, le 31 juillet 2026. Daniel Heuer / REUTERS
LE FIGARO : « Les Américains présents dans la région devraient envisager de partir, ou être prêts à partir en cas d’escalade », indique une alerte de sécurité dont des versions ont été publiées sur les réseaux sociaux par les missions américaines à Amman, Jérusalem et Bagdad. EN DIRECT » | Par Adrien Bez, Clara Guedj, Emilie Staeger et Steve Tenré | Publié : vendredi 31 juillet 2026. Mis à jour : samedi 1er août 2026

Péter Magyar: Hungary's Democratic Hope or Orbán 2.0? | DW News

August 1, 2026 | Peter Magyar came to power promising to dismantle Viktor Orbán's authoritarian system and restore Hungary's democratic institutions. But just months into office, he's using sweeping constitutional powers, removing Orbán-era officials, and pushing through rapid reforms that some critics say look uncomfortably familiar.

So is Magyar doing what it takes to undo 15 years of democratic backsliding, or is Hungary witnessing the rise of a new strongman?

DW Correspondent Teri Schultz and Princeton professor Kim Lane Scheppele assess whether Brussels is starting to worry, why the EU is largely backing Magyar for now, and whether democracy can be rebuilt using the very powers that helped erode it.