# taliban (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover taliban. Page: Feed: --- ## [West Bank children through the lens of Palestinian photographer Sakir Khader](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/summer-reads/article/2026/08/23/west-bank-children-through-the-lens-of-palestinian-photographer-sakir-khader_6756770_183.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ 'Growing up in hostile environments' (4/7). Based in the Netherlands, Palestinian photographer and filmmaker Sakir Khader has regularly traveled to the Nablus and Jenin regions, which are under Israeli occupation. For several years, he has documented the living conditions of the youngest in this context of ongoing violence. ## [Mafias in Corsica use arson to tighten grip on local economy](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/08/23/mafias-in-corsica-use-arson-to-tighten-grip-on-local-economy_6756769_7.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Hotels, restaurants and businesses have increasingly become targets of deliberate destruction, such as the fire that gutted a beach bar overnight between August 10 and 11 in Ajaccio. Prosecutors have tried to curb the phenomenon, but identifying those behind the attacks has proved difficult. ## [France promises interceptor missiles to Ukraine after latest deadly Russian drone strikes](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/france-promises-interceptor-missiles-to-ukraine-after-latest-deadly-russian-drone-strikes_6756768_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ 'It is crucial to provide Ukraine with all the necessary means to... thwart this aggression,' said Marcron on Saturday, August 22, ahead of the Coalition of the Willing's Monday meeting to ramp up pressure on Moscow. ## [The slow reconciliation of Polish and Ukrainian memories over World War II mass graves](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/the-slow-reconciliation-of-polish-and-ukrainian-memories-over-world-war-ii-mass-graves_6756766_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ In the former villages of Wola Ostrowiecka and Ostrowki in western Ukraine, archaeologists and historians have been exhuming the bodies of Polish civilians massacred by Ukrainian nationalists in 1943. More than 80 years later, this painful past still weighs on diplomatic relations between Kyiv and Warsaw. ## ['We used to see it as a White sport': Black South Africans grow fond of national rugby team](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/le-monde-africa/article/2026/08/22/we-used-to-see-it-as-a-white-sport-black-south-africans-grow-fond-of-national-rugby-team_6756764_124.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Over the past decade, the South African national team has managed to unite a broad audience, realizing the dream Nelson Mandela championed in 1995. On Saturday, the Springboks will face the New Zealand All Blacks at home in the first of three matchups. ## [From the Premier League to La Liga, the new season kicks off in Europe's top football leagues](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/22/from-the-premier-league-to-la-liga-the-new-season-kicks-off-in-europe-s-top-football-leagues_6756763_9.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ As Arsenal and Inter Milan begin their campaigns to defend their titles in England and Italy, Spain's Real Madrid and Barcelona also return to the pitch this weekend. In Germany, fans will have to wait another week for the Bundesliga to resume. ## [Climate demands political leadership](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/08/22/climate-demands-political-leadership_6756762_23.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The silence from decision-makers regarding the consequences of the unprecedented heatwave in the summer of 2026 and the solutions that need to be implemented could only be interpreted as either an inability to act, or worse, a lack of will to do so. ## [US federal judge strikes down Trump's permanent visa freeze on 75 countries](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/us-federal-judge-strikes-down-trump-s-permanent-visa-freeze-on-75-countries_6756761_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Donald Trump's immigration policy suffers another blow, as the measure targeting countries including Somalia, Russia and Iran, is struck down by the courts. ## [Heavy rain floods northeastern Spain, injures 11](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/08/22/heavy-rain-floods-northeastern-spain-injures-at-least-7_6756760_114.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ According to the local weather service, some areas in the Catalonia region recorded more than 100 liters of rain per square meter overnight from Friday to Saturday. ## [Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/22/man-leaves-young-son-mount-fuji-japan) _2026-08-22 · Donna Ferguson · Asia news | The Guardian_ Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb A man who abandoned his seven-year-old son on Mount Fuji in Japan after the boy complained of feeling tired while on a family hike has been reprimanded by local police. A worker on Japan’s highest mountain discovered the child sitting alone on a bench near the sixth station of the… ## [Transcript-Driven Stock Discovery (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B3LiEMzsKf4R) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Ranked, evidence-backed watchlists from indexed executive transcripts for 1–2 quarter horizons ## [Heat left French rendering plants overwhelmed by decomposing poultry carcasses](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/22/heat-left-french-rendering-plants-overwhelmed-by-decomposing-poultry-carcasses_6756759_19.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The heatwave caused a surge in farm animal deaths, leading to processing bottlenecks at carcass rendering plants. Noxious odors exasperated local residents and public authorities. ## [Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt’s ‘7 Dogs’ Sparks Buzz After Theatrical Release](https://www.khaama.com/7-dogs-draws-strong-online-praise-as-salman-khan-sanjay-dutt-film-hits-theatres/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt’s international action film 7 Dogs has drawn strong praise from viewers following its theatrical release, with social media reactions highlighting its large-scale production, action sequences and visual presentation. Directed by Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, the filmmakers behind Bad Boys for Life and Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the \[…\] The post Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt’s… ## [Portugal Enacts Law Banning Face Coverings in Public Spaces](https://www.khaama.com/portugal-enacts-law-banning-face-coverings-in-public-spaces/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ Portugal has formally joined a growing group of European countries restricting face-covering garments in public places after President António José Seguro signed a law widely referred to by local media as the “burqa law.” The law prohibits clothing that conceals a person’s face or makes identification impossible in public spaces. Violators face fines ranging from \[…\] The post Portugal Enacts Law… ## [US-Canada trade talks collapse, testing Ottawa's strategy of firmness](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2026/08/22/us-canada-trade-talks-collapse-testing-ottawa-s-strategy-of-firmness_6756757_19.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ As negotiations broke down on Friday, the US is putting new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian products, starting Saturday. Ottawa has vowed to respond with tariffs of equal scope. ## [Aisha Wahab’s US Congress Victory Highlights Afghan Women’s Potential, Karzai Says](https://www.khaama.com/aisha-wahabs-us-congress-victory-highlights-afghan-womens-potential-karzai-says/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has congratulated Aisha Wahab on becoming the first Afghan American elected to the US Congress, describing her historic victory as proof of the ability, talent, and leadership potential of Afghan women and girls. In a message posted on X on Saturday, Karzai said Wahab’s victory in what he described as \[…\] The post Aisha Wahab’s US Congress Victory… ## [Sword Attack at Swedish School Kills One, Injures Three](https://www.khaama.com/sword-attack-at-swedish-school-kills-one-injures-three/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ A former student armed with a sword killed one person and wounded three others in an attack at a school in the Swedish town of Fagersta, police said, marking another deadly episode of school violence in the Nordic country. According to Reuters, the attack took place on Friday afternoon at a school in Fagersta, a \[…\] The post Sword Attack at Swedish School Kills One, Injures Three appeared first on… ## [Uzbekistan Arrests Afghan Man Over Alleged Opium Smuggling at Termez Border](https://www.khaama.com/uzbekistan-arrests-afghan-man-over-alleged-opium-smuggling-at-termez-border/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ A 23-year-old Afghan citizen has been arrested in Uzbekistan on charges of smuggling and attempting to sell 506 grams of opium at the Termez International Market, Uzbek authorities said. According to Uzbek news agency Daryo, the suspect allegedly concealed the narcotics inside his body before crossing the border into Uzbekistan. Security officers said he was \[…\] The post Uzbekistan Arrests Afghan… ## ['France and the UK should act together to uphold international law in Palestine': An open letter by former French and British ambassadors](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/08/22/france-and-the-uk-should-act-together-to-uphold-international-law-in-palestine-an-open-letter-by-former-french-and-british-ambassadors_6756756_23.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ In response to Israel's policy of occupation and destruction, around one hundred former representatives of France and the United Kingdom urge their governments to act through a series of sanctions aimed at safeguarding the rule of law. ## [At Least 13 Tunisians Missing After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Tunisia](https://www.khaama.com/at-least-13-tunisians-missing-after-migrant-boat-sinks-off-tunisia/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ At least 13 Tunisians are missing after a migrant boat bound for Italy sank off Tunisia, with two survivors rescued after hours adrift at sea, a rights monitor said. Mustapha Abdelkebir, head of Tunisia’s Observatory for Human Rights, told Reuters on Saturday that the boat left Tunisia early Thursday carrying migrants bound for Italy. Two \[…\] The post At Least 13 Tunisians Missing After Migrant… ## [US Plans $725 Million Payment to UN Amid Growing Arrears, Reuters Reports](https://www.khaama.com/us-plans-725-million-payment-to-un-amid-growing-arrears-reuters-reports/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ The United States has notified Congress that it plans to pay $725 million to the United Nations, potentially easing part of Washington’s multibillion-dollar arrears as the world body faces mounting financial pressure, Reuters reported. The planned payment was outlined in a U.S. State Department letter sent to Congress on August 4, according to Reuters. A \[…\] The post US Plans $725 Million Payment… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/sIOdUj8BLr2w) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Deploy apps from your repo with auto-config, instant previews, scaling, and monitoring. ## [US Judge Strikes Down Trump Visa Suspension for 75 Countries, Including Afghanistan](https://www.khaama.com/us-judge-strikes-down-trump-visa-suspension-for-75-countries-including-afghanistan/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended the issuance of immigrant visas to applicants from 75 countries, including Afghanistan, ruling that the measure exceeded the legal authority of Secretary of State Marco Rubio. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan described the policy as “patently unlawful,” saying it conflicted \[…\] The post US Judge Strikes… ## [US Says 68 Commercial Ships Rerouted as Iran Naval Blockade Continues](https://www.khaama.com/us-says-68-commercial-ships-rerouted-as-iran-naval-blockade-continues/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ U.S. Central Command said American forces have rerouted 68 commercial vessels, disabled three and boarded two others while enforcing a naval blockade against Iran. CENTCOM said on Saturday that U.S. naval forces were continuing operations to enforce the blockade, with the latest figures showing a further increase in the number of commercial vessels diverted from \[…\] The post US Says 68 Commercial… ## [Afghanistan Loses $84 Million a Year From Restrictions on Women’s Education, Work](https://www.khaama.com/afghanistan-loses-84-million-a-year-from-restrictions-on-womens-education-work/) _2026-08-22 · Fidel Rahmati · Khaama Press_ Restrictions on women’s education and employment are costing Afghanistan at least $84 million a year, about 0.5% of the country’s gross domestic product, while deepening economic isolation and undermining hopes for international recognition, Bloomberg reported, citing a United Nations assessment. According to Bloomberg, which cited UN findings, nearly 3.8 million girls in Afghanistan are currently… ## [Private foundations and politics of patronage](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/08/22/private-foundations-and-politics-of-patronage_6756755_30.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ While the intertwining of wealth, art and power dates back to antiquity, the rise of patronage and major private foundations now raises the question of how economic capital is converted into cultural capital. ## [Climatologist Jean Jouzel: 'None of France's presidential candidates truly grasp the reality of global warming'](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/environment/article/2026/08/22/climatologist-jean-jouzel-none-of-france-s-presidential-candidates-truly-grasp-the-reality-of-global-warming_6756754_114.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The paleoclimatologist and former vice president of the IPCC's scientific panel worries that climate issues will be pushed aside once temperatures drop. In an interview, he urges presidential candidates to 'recognize the scale of this global challenge.' ## ['Spider-Man: Brand New Day' and 'The Odyssey' give France's box office a boost](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/08/22/spider-man-brand-new-day-and-the-odyssey-give-france-s-box-office-a-boost_6756753_30.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The two major summer hits have each already drawn over 6 million moviegoers, lifting forecasts for annual attendance. ## [Pentagon fires editor-in-chief and top reporter of 'Stars and Stripes'](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/pentagon-fires-editor-in-chief-and-top-reporter-of-stars-and-stripes_6756752_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The dismissal happened after the staff spoke publicly against interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. The publisher, who announced his retirement days ago, was also let go. ## [Jorja Smith returns with 'What Are the Odds,' a dance-driven third album](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/08/22/jorja-smith-returns-with-what-are-the-odds-a-dance-driven-third-album_6756751_30.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Discovered ten years ago with her soulful single 'Blue Lights,' on August 21 the singer unveils an album with electronic sounds, produced by Anglo-Nigerian P2J. ## [In southern Lebanon, a 'race between preserving memory and Israel's destruction'](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/in-southern-lebanon-a-race-between-preserving-memory-and-israel-s-destruction_6756750_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Lebanese people, both individually and through non-profit organizations, have sought to collect footage and testimonies in order to preserve the memory of the region, which is partially occupied by Israel, and to showcase its historical richness. ## [TikTok will pay $400 million over violation of children's privacy laws in the US](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/tiktok-will-pay-400-million-over-violation-of-children-s-privacy-laws-in-the-us_6756748_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Following a lawsuit with the US Department of Justice, the video sharing platform has agreed to a settlement payment, which comes amid a growing global crackdown on the app. ## [Countdown to Getting Paid (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YUPFGn2ptVY1) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ Create a shareable wallet timer — deposits buy back time and pay debt down ## [Fragile thaw between Iran and the UAE shatters amid renewed tensions](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/22/fragile-thaw-between-iran-and-the-uae-shatters-amid-renewed-tensions_6756747_4.html) _2026-08-22 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all trade and financial transactions with Iran after accusing Tehran of firing two missiles toward its territory. This escalation comes against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and mounting US pressure on the Islamic Republic. ## [Meet Fat Papi, the little-known NZ rapper catapulted to Billboard 100 fame](https://www.theguardian.com/world/ng-interactive/2026/aug/22/fat-papi-rapper-prodshushy-freaked-out-song-billboard-hot-100) _2026-08-22 · Eva Corlett in Wellington · Asia news | The Guardian_ Kurdish New Zealander Baban Hussain has gained global fame with online hit he created with Australian producer Two months ago, Baban Hussain, a 22-year-old Kurdish New Zealander, was working from a self-run studio in Auckland, putting out music to a few thousand followers as little-known rapper Fat Papi. Then, as modern fairytales go, he made a viral hit that has amassed over 7.5bn views across… ## [‘She’s not afraid of anyone’: the prison writings of one of Hong Kong’s last outspoken democracy activists](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/22/chow-hang-tung-tiananmen-prison-writings-hong-kong) _2026-08-21 · Amy Hawkins in Beijing · Asia news | The Guardian_ Chow Hang-tung has been detained since 2021, and written about everything from clothes to Tiananmen Square and the meaning of freedom Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’ In one essay written from prison, Chow Hang-tung worries about her hairstyle before court appearances because there are no combs or mirrors in her cell. “In a place like prison,… ## [Sword attack in Sweden leaves one dead and three wounded](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/sword-attack-in-sweden-leaves-one-dead-and-three-wounded_6756745_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ A sword-wielding attacker, who entered a high school in central Sweden on Friday, was arrested after killing one person and injuring three others. ## [US Supreme Court allows construction of Trump's ballroom for now](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/us-supreme-court-allows-construction-of-trump-s-ballroom-for-now_6756744_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The Chief Justice temporarily lifted a lower court ruling that halted construction of the controversial ballroom in the White House, allowing it to continue while litigation plays out. ## [Julian Alaphilippe, two-time world champion and iconic figure of French cycling, announces retirement](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2026/08/21/julian-alaphilippe-two-time-world-champion-and-iconic-figure-of-french-cycling-announces-retirement_6756743_9.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The cyclist revealed his decision to retire at the age of 34, after more than a decade in the professional peloton. With 45 victories throughout his career, including six Tour de France stage wins and a Milan-San Remo title, he has left an indelible mark on the sport's history. ## [Russian drones kill 15 people at a shopping mall in Kryvyi Rig](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/russian-drones-kill-15-people-at-a-shopping-mall-in-kryvyi-rig_6756742_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The Ukrainian emergency services said the attack had also wounded 130 people, 23 of them children. The strikes on President Volodymyr Zelensky's hometown come as Russia has intensified its bombardment of Ukrainian cities in recent months. ## [Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says time to end war while in position of strength](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/iranian-president-masoud-pezeshkian-says-time-to-end-war-while-in-position-of-strength_6756741_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ 'It is better that we bring the war to an end now as we are in a position of power and dignity,' Pezeshkian said on Friday, in a meeting with doctors. His comments came after Washington announced that it would ramp up sanctions to heap pressure on the Islamic Republic. ## [Turkey issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu, who calls Erdogan an 'antisemitic dictator'](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/turkey-issues-arrest-warrant-for-netanyahu-who-calls-erdogan-an-antisemitic-dictator_6756739_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ The Turkish arrest warrant accuses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of 'crimes against humanity, genocide, aggravated deprivation of liberty,' and 'torture,' linked to Israel's treatment of activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. ## ['My way of fighting is by giving women work': Afghan women turn to entrepreneurship](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/summer-reads/article/2026/08/21/my-way-of-fighting-is-by-giving-women-work-afghan-women-turn-to-entrepreneurship_6756738_183.html) _2026-08-21 · Asia and Pacific : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ 'Voices of Afghan Women' (6/6). Paradoxically, one of the few rights women still have is the opportunity to start a business. Many have learned the basics through online courses and promote their work on social media. But how much longer will that remain possible? ## [Fontainebleau forest near Paris set to reopen after wildfire](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/france/article/2026/08/21/fontainebleau-forest-near-paris-set-to-reopen-after-wildfire_6756737_7.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Fontainebleau forest, a Paris region destination that draws hikers, nature lovers and climbers, was struck by a wildfire that burned some 2,000 hectares in July. A local official said 80% of the forest will reopen to the public on Saturday. ## [France announces meeting of 'coalition of the willing' Ukraine allies as Russia steps up airstrikes](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/france-announces-meeting-of-coalition-of-the-willing-ukraine-allies-as-russia-steps-up-airstrikes_6756736_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom will co-chair the meeting of countries pledging defense support to Ukraine in Kyiv on Monday, the French presidency said Friday. The meeting comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges a response to increased ballistic missile strikes on the capital. ## [UK court orders Prince Harry, Elton John and others to pay £9.5 million to 'Daily Mail' tabloid](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/uk-court-orders-prince-harry-elton-john-and-others-to-pay-9-5-million-to-daily-mail-tabloid_6756734_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Prince Harry and six other well-known figures were ordered on Friday to make the payment to the publisher of the 'Daily Mail' within a week after they lost their privacy case against the British tabloid. ## [Tiananmen Square vigil organisers in Hong Kong found guilty of ‘inciting subversion’](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/21/tiananmen-square-vigil-hong-kong-alliance-activists-guilty-verdict-lee-cheuk-yan-chow-hang-tung) _2026-08-21 · Danny Vincent in Hong Kong · Asia news | The Guardian_ UK Foreign Office condemns use of national security law to convict activists Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung Two Hong Kong activists who organised annual vigils marking China’s deadly Tiananmen crackdown in 1989 have been found guilty of “incitement to subversion” in one of the most high-profile cases in Hong Kong since Beijing imposed its national security law in 2020. Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and… ## [Despite summer of extremes, France's political leaders offer no climate response](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/politics/article/2026/08/21/despite-summer-of-extremes-france-s-political-leaders-offer-no-climate-response_6756730_5.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ While France endured a succession of extreme weather events, neither the government nor the candidates in the 2027 presidential election have yet directly addressed the challenge posed by climate change. ## ['The Muttur massacre in Sri Lanka remains, 20 years later, a prime example of impunity for attacks on humanitarians'](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/opinion/article/2026/08/21/the-muttur-massacre-in-sri-lanka-remains-20-years-later-a-prime-example-of-impunity-for-attacks-on-humanitarians_6756725_23.html) _2026-08-21 · Asia and Pacific : Latest news on Le Monde.fr._ In 2006, at the height of the Sri Lankan civil war, 17 Action Against Hunger workers were executed at point-blank range while providing drinking water to local communities. Since then, humanitarian work has been profoundly disrupted, write two legal advisers, calling on states to protect the profession. ## [Hong Kong court convicts activists who organized Tiananmen vigil](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/08/21/hong-kong-court-convicts-activists-who-organized-tiananmen-vigil_6756724_4.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ Pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk-yan, 69, and Chow Hang-tung, 41, led the Hong Kong Alliance, a group that organized annual vigils before it was disbanded. They could face up to ten years in prison. ## [The Taliban have built a system for enslaving women in Afghanistan | Tala Elissa](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/aug/21/taliban-built-system-enslaving-women-afghanistan) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Abou Abdallah · Asia news | The Guardian_ Five years on, the regime’s chokehold has left Afghan women with almost nothing, but many are still bravely fighting for their freedom The Taliban did not just ban women from schools, impose the burqa and outlaw smartphones. The Taliban built a system that enslaves nearly half the country’s population, or according to outdated statistics: 21,701,532 women and girls. In general, the Taliban’s… ## [Russia’s missile tests around disputed islands anger Japan](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/21/russia-launch-missiles-kuril-islands-japan) _2026-08-21 · Gavin Blair in Tokyo · Asia news | The Guardian_ Pacific fleet launched missile drills near what Moscow calls the Kuril Islands but Japan regards as its Northern Territories Japan has criticised missile tests carried out by Russia’s navy around the disputed islands visited by Vladimir Putin last week amid continuing tensions between the two countries. Russia’s Pacific fleet said on Thursday that it had fired Bastion surface-to-ship missiles from… ## [Kyiv's brief glimmers of joy amidst war: 'Never in my life have I seen so many beautiful people in one place'](https://www.lemonde.fr/en/m-le-mag/article/2026/08/21/in-kyiv-fleeting-moments-of-celebration-stolen-from-the-war-never-in-my-life-have-i-seen-so-many-beautiful-people-in-one-place_6756723_117.html) _2026-08-21 · Le Monde.fr - Actualités et Infos en France et dans le monde_ For the second year in a row, the Vyriy music and visual arts festival brought together several thousand people in Kyiv on August 8 and 9, despite relentless Russian drone attacks. Soldiers on leave and families joined partygoers to dance and celebrate Ukrainian folklore inside this rare bubble of peace.