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‘Unbelievable!’ – Great Britain win double gold in European relays
Great Britain claimed a double gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, winning both the men’s and women’s 4x200m freestyle relay finals. The result marks a strong showing for the British swimming team on the continental stage. The men’s team set a new championship record of 7:01.52 en route to victory, underlining the strength…
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Trump extends Jones Act waiver, with limits, in bid to tamp down energy prices
The Trump administration is once again waiving U.S. shipping rules as part of an effort to keep gasoline and other fuel costs down, the White House said Monday. In particular, it issued another 90-day waiver of the Jones Act, a 100-year-old law that requires shipping between U.S. ports to be conducted by American ships. “Today,…
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Labour ‘bonfire of patient safety’ rips up key NHS safeguards and removes protections for whistleblowers, Lib Dems warn
The Liberal Democrats have accused the Labour government of presiding over a “bonfire of patient safety” by dismantling key NHS safeguards, including protections for whistleblowers. The party warns that scrapping these measures could leave staff less able to raise concerns about poor care and patients more exposed to risk, reigniting long-standing debates about how well…
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What does a $100 smartphone get you in 2026?
A new Engadget guide examines what buyers can expect from smartphones priced at $100 or less in 2026, finding that tight budgets no longer guarantee a poor device, though trade-offs remain unavoidable. The article notes growing consumer interest in scaling back from flagship excess, arguing that features like ultra-high-resolution cameras are luxuries rather than necessities…
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New train service connects Finland and Sweden for first time in decades
A new passenger train service linking northern Finland and Sweden has resumed for the first time in nearly 40 years, restoring a rail link that had been suspended since the late 1980s and early 1990s. The inaugural service departed the Finnish coastal city of Oulu on Monday morning, crossing the border into Sweden’s Haparanda, where…
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Today’s Top Deals: Resident Evil Requiem, Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus CPU, LEGO Earth and Moon
IGN’s daily deals round-up for 10 August 2026 highlights price cuts across gaming, tech and lifestyle products, led by discounts on Resident Evil Requiem for PS5 and an Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus processor. The list is aimed at shoppers looking for savings on gaming and PC hardware, with several items said to have…
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‘Emily in Paris’: How Lily Collins’ Bob Haircut Inspired a Season 5 Full Style Makeover
Costume designer Marylin Fitoussi has overhauled Emily’s wardrobe for Season 5 of Netflix’s “Emily in Paris”, taking cues from Lily Collins’ new sharp bob haircut. The fresh crop signalled a new chapter for the character, giving Fitoussi licence to push Emily’s style in a bolder, more confident direction, moving away from purely business-focused looks towards…
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Russian court bars only anti-war party from standing in parliamentary elections
A Moscow court has ruled that Yabloko, Russia’s only registered liberal party opposed to the war in Ukraine, cannot take part in next month’s parliamentary elections. The case was brought by the pro-Kremlin nationalist party Rodina, and the ruling effectively removes the last remaining anti-war option from the ballot, extending the Kremlin’s suppression of dissent…
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The 2010 album Paul McCartney had “wanted to do forever”
A huge moment. The post The 2010 album Paul McCartney had “wanted to do forever” first appeared on Far Out Magazine.