● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·● LIVEECB RATE 2.4%·EUR/USD 1.1622·EUR/GBP 0.8590·BRUSSELS 15°C — OVERCAST·BOND YIELDS ARE SURGING GLOBALLY BUT WHY AREN’T EQUITIES FALLING?·FROM GIANT TVS TO 'JAMES BOND GLASSES': TCL'S VISION FOR THE FUTURE·BARDELLA SIGNS PACT WITH FARAGE TO STOP SMALL BOAT CROSSINGS 'FOREVER'·SENIOR EU OFFICIALS RETIERATE NEED FOR NEW EUROPE-WIDE TAXES IN NEXT BUDGET·PASSPORT FOR A NEWBORN: BIRTH TOURISM AS PART OF RUSSIA'S NEW EMIGRATION·INSIDE THE QUIET LUXURY REVIVAL OF THE VENICE LIDO – HOME TO THE GLITTERING FILM FESTIVAL·WEEK 38 · N°261·
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Gael Camba

Gael Camba is a journalist whose reporting on Technology, Politics, World and Europe appears on The Debate.

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Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base
World

Two killed in Kherson as Ukraine hits Russia's Black Sea naval base

Zelenskyy said the overnight operation hit air defence positions, piers and port infrastructure at a key Black Sea facility of the Russian Navy, as Russian missiles and drones killed two people in Kherson and disrupted port operations in Odesa.

By Gael Camba12 August 2026
Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people
Europe

Colombia: Rescuers search for survivors after 7.6 magnitude earthquake kills 216 people

As rescuers search through the rubble for survivors, volunteers join to help clear the wreckage.

By Gael Camba12 August 2026
'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up
World

'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up

Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson shot back that Iranians had "shown they are professional chess players" after Trump said he was "low-keying it" and likened talks with Tehran to a chess game.

By Gael Camba10 August 2026
Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China
World

Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in densely populated eastern China on Sunday, meteorological authorities said, after the storm triggered more than 1,000 flight cancellations, 1 million evacuations, and a top-level alert.

By Gael Camba09 August 2026
Nagasaki 81st atomic bomb anniversary unnerves proponents of pacifism
Europe

Nagasaki 81st atomic bomb anniversary unnerves proponents of pacifism

Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its…

By Gael Camba09 August 2026
Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence
World

Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence

After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.

By Gael Camba09 August 2026
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry
World

Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry

An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania.

By Gael Camba09 August 2026
Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece
Politics

Europe's wildfires update: two helicopters collide while battling fire in Greece

After weeks of fighting wildfires, France has managed to stop the spread of the blazes.

By Gael Camba02 August 2026
AI-generated label becomes mandatory in the EU for companies
Technology

AI-generated label becomes mandatory in the EU for companies

Companies creating or using AI-generated content have to label it clearly for users to know, as part of an EU guideline implemented on Sunday.

By Gael Camba02 August 2026
Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche
Politics

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja killed with all members of expedition in Pakistan avalanche

Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja died with other team members in a powerful avalanche in Pakistan, his climbing company confirmed on Saturday, after rescuers recovered the remains of three climbers from the 10-strong expedition during a high-altitude search.

By Gael Camba01 August 2026
Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe
Politics

Ceuta migrant crisis sparks strong reactions from all over Europe

"We will not yield an inch", "a failure of EU's migration policies", "demagoguery": the migrant crisis in Ceuta has sparked strong reactions from EU countries and political figures.

By Gael Camba01 August 2026
At least 60,000 migrants cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco in a single day
Politics

At least 60,000 migrants cross into Spanish territory of Ceuta from Morocco in a single day

Authorities estimate that around 60,000 migrants had crossed ​into ​the enclave of Ceuta ⁠in North Africa over ​the past 24 hours, as ​they ​rushed ⁠by sea and ⁠land from Morocco.

By Gael Camba31 July 2026
FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat
Europe

FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat

FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.

By Gael Camba31 July 2026
Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s struggling wine industry
Politics

Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s struggling wine industry

A massive wildfire has been raging across the Bordeaux region for almost a week now, impacting the tourist season.

By Gael Camba30 July 2026