#PlanetA #Spain #illegal - How greed is turning Spain into a desert: DW Planet A

4 September 2026

Spain is Europe's greenhouse. Vast, plastic-covered fields dominate its southern coast to produce up to 25 percent of Europe's fruit and veg. But this has a price. Spain is experiencing its worst water crisis in history, with thousands of illegal wells drilled to irrigate farms aggravating the problem — all for cheap, year-round produce for the richer countries up north. #PlanetA #Spain drought #illegal wells #water crisis #groundwater depletion Credits:   Reporter: Kiyo Dörrer Additional research: Nicole Ris Video Editor: Neven Hillebrands Camera: Maud Watine Supervising Editors: Adam Baheej Adada, Michael Trobridge Fact-Check: Kirsten Funck Thumbnail: Em Chabridon Special Thanks to Felipe Fuentelsaz and WWF Spain for background interviews and footage. Read more: WWF Report from 2024 on Doñana’s water problem: https://wwf.panda.org/wwf_news/?10602... Numbers on agricultural yield and produce prices referenced in the video: https://www.mercasa.es/precios-y-merc... https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/QCL

#Spain #Ceuta #Migrants: 'Pragmatic international relations': Sánchez seeks to avoid 'further conflict with Rabat': FRANCE 24 English

4 September 2026

Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Alana Moceri, International Relations Professor at IE School of Politics, Economics and Global Affairs. The migrant crossings at Ceuta have become both a domestic and international political lightning rod.

At home, Pedro Sánchez faces opponents who can cast migration in existential terms, with Spain's far right amplifying the rhetoric of "invasion." Internationally, the crisis exposes the geopolitical leverage inherent in control of the border. Ceuta thus emerges as more than a migration crisis: the border becomes at once an instrument of geopolitical leverage, a weapon in Spain's domestic political contest, and a battleground for competing narratives and disinformation.

#Spain #Ceuta #Migrants

#DonaldTrump #IranWar #canada - Trump must FIRE Pete Hegseth now as military purge causes ‘catastrophic’ damage | Rick Wilson: The Trump Report

2 September 2026

Rick Wilson joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating Iran war, his controversial relationship with Putin, his ‘stupid’ Canada feud and Republican fears over the political fallout, and Pete Hegseth’s ‘catastrophic’ military purge.

Russia's G20 US invitation severely criticised by European countries • FRANCE 24 English

#EU #NATO #Russia - Pressure On Russia To Be Amped Up After Leipzig Airport Drone Attack: EU & NATO Leaders | FULL: Forbes Breaking News

2 September 2026

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and NATO Sec.-Gen. Mark Rutte hold a press briefing in Brussels, Belgium

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Russia's G20 US invitation severely criticised by European countries • FRANCE 24 English

Why did Russia target Leipzig airport in alleged drone attack? • FRANCE 24 English

#Putin #Russia #warcrimes - Putin risks angering oligarchs with one ‘big throw of the dice’ | Cormac Smith: Frontline

1 September 2026

“The Ukrainian people know he is a cornered rat.” Putin could upset Russian oligarchs to the point where they lose patience with his planned mass mobilisation, says former British diplomat Cormac Smith. You have been watching Frontline, with Kate Gerbeau, Philip Ingram, Louis Sykes and Laura Martinez-Williams, produced by Times Radio. For more on the war in Ukraine and Global Security hit subscribe and turn on notifications:    / @frontlinedailypodcast   You can also hear Frontline on Times Radio at 0100UTC or wherever your get your podcasts. 📲 Get the free Times Radio app https://www.thetimes.co.uk/radio/how-...

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#DonaldTrump #PeteHegseth - The Week in TrumpLand: "Incompetent Authoritarians" Trump and Hegseth Decimate US Military: Scott Lucas Worldview

29 August 2026

Part 3 of This Was The Week That Was (in TrumpLand) with Scott Lucas and Maddie Hale 1. #DonaldTrump and #PeteHegseth decimate US military through purges and incompetence 2. How a 4-star general was fired after US helicopters overflew mansion of Kid Rock Bonus: Maddie and I clash over whether Kid Rock is a crime against music Recorded August 27, 2026 Full analysis: https://eaworldview.com/2026/08/canad...

#music #musica - Halsey - The Girl In The Tower (Live) Live From Milan

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THE GIRL IN THE TOWER 

A Concert Film by HALSEY

http://girlinthetower.com 

The film takes its name from The Girl in the Tower – A Ceremony by Halsey, the gothic-inspired live production Halsey introduced during her European festival run this summer. The performances transformed her catalog into a theatrical experience, with the set incorporating songs from across her career, including “Experiment On Me.” https://inmusicblog.com/news/halsey-girl-tower-concert-film-youtube/

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#socialmedia #meta - Is Meta’s $17B Settlement in Social Media Addiction Suit a Turning Point? Democracy Now!

27 August 2026

Prosecutors across 47 states, Washington, D.C., and U.S. territories have announced a groundbreaking legal settlement with technology giant Meta over accusations that the social media company deliberately designed addictive products they knew to be harmful to children.

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, is set to pay at least $12 billion and up to $17.1 billion in financial penalties, in addition to implementing design changes for underage users. "This is the least they can do to prevent harms that have metastasized and have already caused suicides … [but] we cannot be relying on fines, or certainly even on litigation, after harms have already transpired.

What we need are rules of the road. And we need rules that go to the root cause of the business model," says Amba Kak, the co-executive director of AI Now Institute, who joins us for a wide-ranging discussion on tech policy and regulation.

Kak, who advises various governments on AI regulatory guidelines, adds, "The era of looking to tech CEOs or tech luminaries to give us answers for what are fundamentally social and political questions, I think, is gone."

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#Canada #Iran #Ukraine - Trump told ‘kiss my ass’ as ‘no-win’ Canada tariff war explodes | John Bolton: The Trump Report

26 August 2026

Former Trump National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Maddie Hale to discuss Trump’s escalating “no-win” trade war with Canada, his handling of Iran and the “huge mistake” he’s making on Ukraine.

The Trump Report

#johnratcliffe #cia #russia - Trump’s Spy Chief In Putin’s Den: What’s Brewing Behind Closed Doors? | Firstpost Live

26 August 2026

A secretive US mission to Moscow is raising fresh questions about Washington’s engagement with the Kremlin. A US Air Force aircraft reportedly carrying CIA chief John Ratcliffe landed in Moscow, with no prior announcement or official confirmation from either side. US media reports say Ratcliffe met Russian officials as efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war remain stalled. Washington also reportedly asked Kyiv to temporarily pause strikes during the visit. The mission comes amid rising US-Iran tensions and Russia’s close ties with Tehran. Watch the full report as Firstpost’s Gursshheen Gahllen brings you the latest. 00:00 - Introduction and Morning Headlines (Canada Tariffs, South Korea-Russia tensions, Meta safety concerns). 01:40 - CIA Chief John Ratcliffe's secret visit to Moscow: Flight tracking and mission details. 03:13 - Strategic significance of the visit regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. 04:13 - Contextualising the visit against past high-level US-Russia diplomacy. 05:03 - The Iran connection: "Operation Economic Outcast" and Russia-Iran ties. 06:28 - Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz: Trump's warning to Iran. 07:21 - Iran’s regional response and the Omani-Iranian shipping corridor project. 09:32 - Deep dive into Operation Economic Outcast and financial sanctions. 10:48 - Operation Sindur: General Anil Chauhan on munitions hitting Pakistani sites. 12:20 - Analysis of the May 10th air campaign and India's military calculations. 13:50 - Discussion on lower airspace tactics and the element of surprise. 15:21 - Timeline of the 2025 terror attacks and subsequent military escalation.

Why was CIA in Moscow? Is Ukraine 'slowly losing' war? | Michael Clarke live Q&A

Mystery of US spy chief’s secret visit to Moscow | BBC News

#ukraine #independenceday - Watch Live: Ukraine’s Independence Day ceremonies: euronews

24 August 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, First Lady Olena Zelenska and foreign guests attend an event to mark Independence Day.

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Kremlin denies Trump-Putin phone call #Россия - Кремль отрицает телефонный разговор Трампа и Путина | BBC News

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#socialmedia #trial - Meta and Zuckerberg face $1.4 TRILLION social media addiction trial: Channel 4 News

Goldbug: #meta #socialmedia #trial - The Meta Trial That Co...: 22 August 2026 Meta is facing what could be its most consequential trial yet, as 29 state attorneys general accuse the tech giant of knowing...

18 August 2026

Meta - the operator of social media platforms including Facebook and Instagram - and its boss Mark Zuckerberg are facing their biggest trial yet, with the tech giant being sued for the value of the company: $1.4 trillion. The trial, in Oakland, California, stems from a lawsuit filed in 2023 by 29 American states accusing Meta of being responsible for alleged social media harms to young people. As the lawyers for California told the jury: Meta's entire business model was to hook the users, hold them as long as they can, harvest their data and then hide the truth from the public. If found guilty the company will not just face a potentially crippling fine it may also be required to change the way it uses social media. It has been described as big social media's big tobacco moment. The reckoning in the courts comes at a time when the backlash against AI is also gathering steam. Meta is accused of designing psychologically manipulative features, designed to lure young people in and then maximise their time on the apps. Zuckerberg's company is ultimately accused of contributing to the US mental health crisis. Meta denies all allegations. ------- 0:00 - Meta stands trial over claims Instagram and Facebook are addictive 3:20 - Social media addiction trial has same ‘resonance’ as Civil Rights movement

Meta Platforms (META) "is turning into one of our favorite names," says CFRA's Angelo Zino, who says the core business and growth prospects both appear healthy.

The cheapest valuation among the Mag 7 and new products are other key factors he sees buoying the social media giant. Austin Lyons says Meta can use its own AI models to improve ad efficiency while keeping costs contained.

26 August 2026

Meta Agrees to $16.7 Billion Settlement in Social Media Case

EU wants Meta to extend US teen safety restrictions to Europe • FRANCE 24 English

#deepfakes #WorldService #BBCWorldService - The Rise of Deepfakes: How AI Changed Porn, Politics, and Reality: BBC World Service Documentaries

20 August 2026

A history of the technology and subsequent use and abuse of deepfakes. Beginning with a little-known 1994 Photoshop demo in which a programmer digitally cloned his girlfriend, this film follows the evolution of fake imagery through internet hoaxes, celebrity porn, and the breakthrough AI technology that made it possible to generate entirely convincing people from scratch. Meet Ian Goodfellow, the creator of the AI tech behind deepfakes - as he explains how he first made AI generated images, and predicts that the computers will continue to get better at faking indefinitely. Uncover early deepfake porn communities, through messages shared with the first journalist to report on deepfakes globally. Hear from a young journalist, who speaks out about her experience of deepfake nudification and how it can happen to anyone. **Correction, Julie Yukari's name was spelt incorrectly in this video.

#china #robot #robotconference - Humanoid Robots Put China Ahead in Tech Race: Bloomberg Television

21 August 2026

China’s humanoid robot makers now control 97% of global shipments, giving Beijing an early lead over U.S. rivals. At the World Robot Conference, robots sort boxes, handle laundry, and bag clothes, but the real test is whether they can become everyday tools.

Bloomberg’s Allen Wan has more.

#Cybercrime #Cybersecurity #France - Cybercriminals perfect 'social engineering': 'Each hack feeds the chances of the next one succeeding: FRANCE 24 English

21 August 2026

Peter O'Brien is pleased to welcome Simon McGarr, Lawyer with McGarr Solicitors in Dublin, and Managing Director of Data Compliance Europe. Cybersecurity is no longer simply a question of whether governments possess adequate technical defences, explains McGarr. AI is altering those risks at extraordinary speed, placing capabilities once associated with states or sophisticated criminal organizations within reach of much smaller actors. If threats evolve month by month, governments must focus on prevention: identifying vulnerabilities, adapting defenses and developing long-term institutional capacity before emerging threats become crises.

#Cybercrime #Cybersecurity #France

#foxbusiness #risingenenergypricing #cattleshortage - Agriculture sec sounds alarm over MAJOR shift in America's food supply: Fox Business

20 August 2026

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins joins 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss how a historic cattle shortage is driving beef prices higher.

Rollins also reacts to the latest jobless claims and details the rising energy demands of AI data centers.

#trump #economy #wallstreet - U.S. bond selloff drives 30-year yields to highest point since before the Great Recession: MS NOW

18 August 2026

The yield on the 30-year U.S. Treasury bond has hit its highest level since 2007 as investors remain worried about inflation and government borrowing.

Wall Street Journal Chief Economics Commentator Greg Ip and VP of General Economics at the Cato Institute Scott

Lincicome join Stephanie Ruhle to provide their insight.

#trump #economy #wallstreet

Why are so many people allowing Trump's grift? 'Corruption is mind-boggling': Professor says

#Trump #USA #debt - US national debt tops $40 trillion for first time, dealing blow to Trump: FRANCE 24 English

20 August 2026

The US gross national debt has surged past $40 trillion for the first time, government data showed Wednesday, outstripping earlier forecasts at a pace fuelled in part by President Donald Trump's invalidated tariffs.

The uptick in borrowing is a blow to Trump, who promised to cut public spending during his 2024 presidential campaign, and sparked a backlash from US representatives across the political field.

#Trump #USA #debt

#korea #DonaldTrump #kimJongUn - US strategy 'falling apart': Trump scales down South Korean support in favour of DPRK 'relationship': The Trump Report

17 August 2026

Donald Trump's order to reduce military cooperation with South Korea has left his security strategy in tatters as his 'good relationship' with Kim Jong Un will embolden US adversaries and push away allies warns Prof. Robert Kelly on Frontline.

Goldbug: #investing #singapore #bloomberg - Why Singapore S...

Goldbug: #investing #singapore #bloomberg - Why Singapore S...: 17 August 2026 Singapore equities are among the world's best performers as strong economic growth, resilient bank earnings and a stronge...