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‘Next man up’ key to Limerick success – Flanagan
Former Limerick hurler Seamus Flanagan says the county’s strength in depth, its “next man up” mentality, will be key when they face Galway in Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling final at Croke Park. Flanagan, who won five All-Ireland titles with Limerick before stepping away from the panel at the end of last season, believes that even though…
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The inside story of how England’s World Cup unravelled: Self-inflicted wounds, Thomas Tuchel’s ‘what the f***’ outbursts, exhaustion pre-Argentina, sulking stars and players’ anger at defensive tactics
England’s World Cup campaign ended in acrimony after a semi-final defeat to Argentina, with reports detailing a chaotic build-up including self-inflicted errors, angry outbursts from manager Thomas Tuchel, player exhaustion ahead of the match, and simmering discontent among squad members over defensive tactics. The fallout has intensified scrutiny of Tuchel, with several commentators calling for…
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Aamir Khan Denies ‘3 Idiots’ Character Was Based on Activist Sonam Wangchuk
Bollywood actor Aamir Khan has denied that his character in “3 Idiots” was based on Ladakhi educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, addressing the long-standing rumour at a BFI In Conversation event at BFI Southbank during the London Indian Film Festival. The event also marked the 25th anniversary of Khan’s Oscar-nominated film “Lagaan”. The denial…
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From Cricket to the Catwalk: Australian Pop Newcomer Oliver Cronin Has Created His Own Piece of ‘Paradise’
Australian pop artist Oliver Cronin, once a talented cricketer tipped for state selection, has instead built a career in music, releasing his new EP “Lost On The Way To Paradise” through Warner Music Australia on 17 July 2026. Raised in Mullumbimby, New South Wales — also home to Amyl and the Sniffers’ Amy Taylor and…
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Heartstopper Forever review – sanitized sex scenes won’t let the Netflix lovebirds grow up
The Guardian’s review of Heartstopper Forever, the Netflix film-length finale to the LGBTQ+ teen series, argues it delivers poignant moments but ultimately plays it safe, sanitising its now 18- and 17-year-old leads’ first steps into adulthood. This matters because the film’s insistence on keeping Nick and Charlie squeaky-clean, even as it tackles heavier themes, undercuts…
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Netflix’s ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Is a Wistful and Mature Ending for Charlie and Nick’s Love Story: Review
Netflix’s “Heartstopper Forever” brings Alice Oseman’s beloved coming-of-age series to a close with a feature-length finale that trades youthful romance for a more sombre, mature exploration of long-term relationships. Reviewer Aramide Tinubu praises the film for capturing how partners must keep choosing each other as they grow and change, marking a notable tonal shift from…
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Vampire hunter Rose Belmont leads promising return in Belmont’s Curse preview
Eurogamer has previewed Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, a new entry in Konami’s long-running gothic action-platformer series developed alongside Evil Empire. Based on several hours spent with the opening act, the preview is positive, describing the game as a faithful return to the franchise’s classic platforming roots while introducing enough new ideas to feel distinct from its…
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Pitbull concert forces historic Champions League qualifier in Lithuania to move
FK Kauno Zalgiris, Lithuania’s champions, will likely be forced to play a historic Champions League second qualifying round tie away from their home stadium because they had already rented the venue out for a concert by US rapper Pitbull. The club reached this stage after beating Kosovo’s Drita 4-3 on aggregate, securing around €1.7m in…
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Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse – Konami classic rises again from Paris sewers and Joan of Arc is a boss
Konami is reviving its long-dormant Castlevania series with Belmont’s Curse, a new side-scrolling instalment launching in October developed in partnership with Dead Cells studio Evil Empire. The move comes as Castlevania’s influence has spawned an entire “metroidvania” genre in the years since the last mainline entry, 2014’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2, meaning many younger…
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After 3 hours, the new Castlevania game I’ve wanted for 12 years already feels like a classic
A GamesRadar+ writer has shared early impressions of a new Castlevania game, saying that after around three hours of play it already feels like a classic entry in the long-running series. The piece reflects a sense of anticipation from fans who have waited roughly 12 years for a new instalment that recaptures the feel of…