Natalie Ortiz — News & World Editor 
President Donald Trump has imposed new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on goods from 60 countries, effective July 24, 2026. The move replaces a prior 10% global duty that expired at midnight, with the administration citing forced labor concerns to justify the levies under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The new trade … Read more
Copenhagen has been named the world’s most liveable city for the second year in the 2026 Global Liveability Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit. The Danish capital earned a perfect score of 100 in stability, education, and infrastructure, cementing its reputation as a global hub for happiness, sustainability, and quality of life. Global Liveability Rankings … Read more
President Donald Trump has finalized a new wave of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries. The move, implemented under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targets nations for alleged failures to adequately enforce bans on goods produced by forced labor. The new duties take effect at 12:01 a.m. … Read more
Senegal is escalating its pursuit of illicit wealth through the National Office for the Recovery of Criminal Assets (ONRAC). By freezing bank accounts and seizing luxury vehicles and real estate, the agency is targeting funds linked to corruption and money laundering, bolstered by a specialized team of 27 judicial magistrates. The Rise of the National … Read more
Two high-profile members of the Alliance for the Republic (APR), Thérèse Faye Diouf and Pape Mahawa Diouf, have launched independent political movements, And Dekkal Yaakar and Racine/Reeni Askan Wi. This development has sparked debate over the party’s internal cohesion and whether its statutes permit such parallel structures as it transitions into opposition. New Political Movements … Read more
Armed assailants targeted a station-service Elton in Diourbel, Senegal, in the early hours of Wednesday, July 22, 2026. The group engaged in a firefight with police after failing to breach the station’s safe. While the suspects fled, authorities recovered ammunition and are currently conducting an active investigation into the incident. The Raid on the Elton … Read more
Ukrainian forces have significantly escalated their maritime operations, striking more than 180 vessels and sea-borne targets around the Crimean Peninsula over a three-week period ending in late July 2026. The campaign, which military officials describe as a strategic effort to isolate Crimea and weaken Moscow’s war effort, has opened a new front in the ongoing … Read more
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on Wednesday, approving a $1.15 trillion defense policy bill that retains a contentious provision regarding military cooperation with Israel. The legislation cleared the chamber in a 216-212 vote, largely along party lines, despite significant bipartisan pushback regarding the inclusion of Section 219. … Read more
Authorities have ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula in southwestern France as a major wildfire, which has already consumed 8,700 hectares, continues to spread. Hundreds of tourists have fled by boat as firefighters struggle to contain the blaze, one of 32 currently burning across the country. Evacuation of the Cap Ferret Peninsula … Read more
The Gironde prefecture has ordered the total evacuation of the Cap-Ferret peninsula as wildfires continue to advance across the region. Authorities issued the directive on Friday morning, mandating a progressive evacuation of the entire area, village by village, from Claouey to the tip of Cap-Ferret. The evacuation strategy employs both road and maritime routes to … Read more