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International Insider: Sky Buys ITV; Banijay-All3 Complete Merger; Emmy Noms
Comcast-owned pay-TV group Sky has agreed to buy the ITV network and streaming business — though not the production arm, ITV Studios — for a total consideration of £1.6bn ($2.1bn), marking Sky’s first move into ownership of a British public service broadcaster. The deal matters because it would place two of the UK’s public service…
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France reach World Cup semis as London erupts; passenger sucked from Ryanair jet
France’s 2-0 win over Morocco sparked violent clashes on Edgware Road, while a Ryanair passenger was pulled back through a shattered window; Yorkshire spares hosepipe ban, Hopkins signs record deal and Palworld hits 1.0.
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Montreux Jazz Festival: Why RAYE, Sienna Spiro and More ‘Feel At Home’ at Legendary Concert Series
The Montreux Jazz Festival is marking its 60th anniversary in 2026, with its 2026 edition running from 3 to 18 July and drawing a fresh generation of artists including RAYE, Sienna Spiro and Kwn. Festival CEO Mathieu Jaton attributes its enduring appeal to the “luxury of time” it affords performers, covering their hotel and catering…
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Band Of Brothers: The Temper Trap Interviewed
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Microsoft cuts 136 of id Software’s 185 staff as Carmack voices regret
Microsoft has reportedly cut a large share of the workforce at id Software, the storied studio behind franchises such as Doom and Quake, eliminating 136 of its 185 staff. The scale of the reduction — roughly three-quarters of the team — marks a dramatic contraction for one of the most influential names in video game…
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Polestar owners left ‘holding the bag’ after EV brand pulls out of the US
Polestar has announced it will stop selling its electric vehicles in the United States from the 2027 model year, leaving thousands of existing owners and dozens of dealers uncertain about servicing, software updates, warranties and resale values. The withdrawal follows the federal government’s refusal to authorise continued sales under a rule banning vehicles with connected-vehicle…
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Nike Releases New Limited-Edition Air Jordan 7 Retro ‘Miró’ Sneakers: Here’s Where To Buy a Pair Online
Nike is re-releasing its limited-edition Air Jordan 7 Retro “Miró” sneakers, a shoe that traces its heritage to Michael Jordan’s appearance with the US “Dream Team” at the 1992 Barcelona Summer Olympics. The design nods to the Spanish painter and sculptor Joan Miró i Ferrà, having first appeared as a colourway in 2008 to mark…
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Bethesda union staff to march outside studios over Xbox layoffs: ‘The company wants us to accept this as a done deal and quietly disappear’
“We need to show management right now that we mean business.”
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From ‘Kneecap’ to a Karlovy Vary Hit to Mia Hansen-Løve’s Next Film: Ireland’s Wildcard Makes Instant Splash as Producer
Dublin-based company Wildcard, long known as an Irish film distributor, has made a rapid and successful entry into film production, spotlighting a growing indigenous Irish filmmaking scene. Having added production to its remit in 2023 (dropping “Distribution” from its name), the company’s first feature was the acclaimed “Kneecap”, which became a breakout hit at Sundance…
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EU accuses Meta of failing to tackle mental health risks of ‘addictive design’
The European Commission has issued an official charge sheet accusing Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to address the physical and mental health risks posed by the “addictive design” of its platforms. Regulators say features such as video autoplay and infinite scroll “shift the brain into autopilot mode”, contributing to unhealthy habits…