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System of a Down’s guitarist blames Oasis for England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina
A System of a Down guitarist has made light-hearted comments suggesting Oasis were somehow to blame for England’s World Cup defeat to Argentina, according to Far Out Magazine. The remark appears to be a tongue-in-cheek aside rather than a serious claim, tying together two unrelated strands of British cultural life – football fandom and the…
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Three in five Brits say Andy Burnham should call a snap general election after ousting Keir Starmer from No10
A new poll reported by the Daily Mail suggests that three in five Britons believe Andy Burnham should call a snap general election after replacing Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. The finding reflects continuing political upheaval in Westminster, with voters apparently keen for a fresh mandate following the change of leadership at No 10. The…
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Scene Queen Announces New EP ‘METALICIOUS, Shares Brutal Title Track
Scene Queen has announced her new EP, ‘METALICIOUS’, set for release on 11 September via Hopeless Records, marking her first project since her debut album ‘Hot Singles In Your Area’. Alongside the announcement, she has shared the brutal title track, showcasing a heavier, more extreme sound than fans have heard from her before, including guest…
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Zenimax Online Studios loses senior leaders in fresh Xbox layoffs
Zenimax Online Studios lost several senior leaders as part of a fresh round of Xbox layoffs, deepening concerns about the long-term future of The Elder Scrolls Online. Studio head Joe Burba, executive producer Susan Kath, game director Rich Lambert and production director Ala Diaz all departed, with Microsoft’s cuts removing over 200 jobs from the…
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Sheffield community-owned clean energy company launches shares in first of five power-producing projects
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Tough blow for Australian manufacturing as smelter closes leaving hundreds of workers without jobs
A manganese smelter at Bell Bay in Tasmania is set to close, dealing a significant blow to Australian manufacturing and leaving hundreds of workers without jobs. The closure, involving operations linked to Liberty, reflects the mounting pressures facing the country’s heavy industry sector, including high energy costs and competition from cheaper overseas producers. The shutdown…
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Phoebe Bridgers Shares ‘Lost Boy (Acoustic)’
Phoebe Bridgers has shared an acoustic take on ‘Lost Boy’. The new single is the first blast of material from incoming album ‘Lost Weekend’, which will be released through Dead Oceans on August 14th. Playing a series of pop up shows across the United States in May, the run culminated… The post Phoebe Bridgers Shares…
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‘A sublime, breezy confection’: writers on their 2026 songs of the summer
The annual rundown of Guardian writers picking their most played tracks of the season goes from club-ready pop to sunny tech house Check out a Spotify playlist of the choices Kim Petras’ greatest song to date is also the best outsider country song in recent memory: if Ethel Cain and Lana Del Rey could ever…
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OnePlus, the ‘Flagship-Killer’ Smartphone Brand, Is All but Dead
The original OnePlus phone disrupted the mobile market 13 years ago with its affordable price and top-end specs. Now, the company is exiting North America and Europe to focus on China.
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OnePlus confirms withdrawal from US and European markets
OnePlus has confirmed it is withdrawing from the US and European markets, ending future product launches in both regions after months of speculation about its retreat. The move marks a significant contraction for parent company Oppo’s OnePlus brand, which is reportedly set to exit India and every other market except China within the next year,…