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David Squires on … Gianni Infantino clinging to power as his Fifa empire crumbles
The Guardian’s cartoonist David Squires has published a satirical strip imagining behind-the-scenes crisis talks at Fifa, as president Gianni Infantino faces mounting pressure amid what the piece characterises as a “botched World Cup plan”. The cartoon uses humour to comment on Infantino’s efforts to shore up support as controversies engulf football’s governing body, reflecting broader…
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Cwmbran Celtic FC team up with Super Furry Animals, Mogwai, Panic Shack, and Loose Articles for new kits
Cwmbran Celtic FC has launched new kits for the 2026/27 season featuring designs inspired by four independent bands: Super Furry Animals, Mogwai, Panic Shack and Loose Articles. Made by new kit supplier Tor Sports, the collaboration aims to support grassroots music venues, with 10 per cent of shirt sales going directly to the Music Venue…
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I was a death row lawyer. Here’s why I now joke about capital punishment
A former death row lawyer, Josh Pickar, explains how humour became central to his work defending men on Alabama and federal death rows, and why he now performs standup comedy about capital punishment. He argues that jokes shared with clients did more to humanise them than legal arguments or moral philosophy ever could, since the…
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Here’s how to watch the Nintendo Direct for Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave
Nintendo is holding a livestream today to reveal further details about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave, the next major entry in its long-running strategy RPG series, ahead of the game’s release on 17 September. The broadcast gives fans a chance to learn more about the story, characters and gameplay before launch, with Nintendo confirming it will…
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Ministers to expand digital rail ticketing app trials as part of crackdown on fare dodgers costing industry £400 million a year
The UK government plans to widen trials of digital rail ticketing apps as part of a broader effort to tackle fare evasion, which is estimated to cost the rail industry around £400 million a year. Ministers see the expanded rollout of app-based and contactless ticketing as a way to make it easier for passengers to…
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TNA Wrestling announces departures of 2 women’s stars, teases return of former champion
TNA Wrestling confirmed on Monday that two members of its Knockouts Division, Jody Threat and Mara Sadé, have left the promotion. The announcement marks a notable shake-up in the women’s roster of the company, which has been building its Knockouts division as a key part of its programming. Alongside confirming the departures, TNA also teased…
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Don’t be alarmed if you get an ‘account banned’ message in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 on PS4 or PS5, you may not actually be banned
Activision has warned Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 players on PS4 and PS5 that a small number may see an erroneous “account banned” message that does not actually mean they have been banned. The alert appears as a side effect of recent backend updates designed to combat the hacks and cheats that have plagued…
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Michigan primary puts Democratic Party divide to the test and more top headlines
This is Fox News’s daily “Fox News First” morning newsletter, which rounds up its top stories rather than reporting a single news event in depth. The lead item highlights the Michigan primary as a test of divisions within the Democratic Party, alongside other trending headlines of the day. – Michigan primary seen as a test…
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GIBSON Announces Gibson Garage Las Vegas, Coming To The Heart Of Las Vegas Strip In 2027
Gibson has announced plans for a fourth Gibson Garage location, set to open on the Las Vegas Strip in 2027. The 9,000-square-foot retail and music space will occupy the Miracle Mile Shops and follows the brand’s existing Gibson Garages in Nashville and London, as well as an upcoming Miami location due to open in September…
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MAURIZIO IACONO Talks KATAKLYSM’s Evolution After 35 Years In Death Metal: ‘We Always Thought Outside The Box’
Maurizio Iacono, frontman and bassist of Canadian death metal band Kataklysm, has spoken to Blabbermouth about the group’s evolution over 35 years, ahead of a North American tour supporting Six Feet Under. He reflected on taking over vocal duties in 1998 from original singer Sylvain Houde, whose chaotic, unconventional style on early albums such as…