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Argentina launches criminal charges against energy company operating in the Falkland Islands
Argentina’s government has filed criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum, the Tel Aviv-listed firm operating the Sea Lion oilfield off the Falkland Islands, along with the company’s subsidiaries, partners and corporate directors. The move follows President Javier Milei’s pledge, made in a televised address, to deploy “diplomatic, economic, judicial and legal” measures against firms drilling in…
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Man City-bound 16-year-old Cavan Sullivan is MLS’s chaotic revelation
Cavan Sullivan, the 16-year-old Philadelphia Union midfielder already signed to join Manchester City when he turns 18, is finally showing on the pitch the potential that has been hyped since childhood. Having spent two years mostly on the bench after becoming MLS’s youngest-ever debutant at 14, he has this summer earned a sustained run of…
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Female-led spy thriller Knightfall fails to match Bond’s glamour or polish
The Guardian reviews Knightfall, a low-budget British spy thriller that puts a gender-flipped twist on the James Bond formula, positioning itself to fill the gap left by 007’s absence from screens. The film follows tough security operative Ros Knight, played by Jeanine Nerissa Sothcott, as she attempts to recover a stolen bioweapon, but the review…
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Russia’s Arctic subs, Edinburgh Airport crash manhunt, and Karmelo Anthony dossier lead the bulletin
A former NATO commander warns of growing Russian submarine activity in the Arctic, while police hunt three people after a fatal Edinburgh Airport crash. Also: a new Karmelo Anthony dossier, Champions League and Villa’s slow start, Jon Small’s death, and Simon Stone’s Elsinore.
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Non-league to Champions League: The Porto boss out to stun Man City
Francesco Farioli, Porto’s 37-year-old head coach, took charge of his first Champions League match as a manager as his side hosted Manchester City at the Estadio do Dragao on Tuesday. Farioli, who led Porto to the Portuguese title last season, had turned down interest from Chelsea, Liverpool and Rangers to extend his contract, citing a…
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UK moves to sanction Israeli settlements as PM Burnham risks clash with Trump: report
The UK has confirmed it is imposing trade restrictions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank, escalating pressure on Israel under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and prompting sharp objections from both Israeli and US officials. The measures, expected to be formally unveiled by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband, include an embargo on goods and some…
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“I think it’s opportunism”: the 2004 backlash Clint Eastwood refused to sanction
This piece looks back at how Clint Eastwood handled criticism over the ending of his 2004 boxing drama Million Dollar Baby, which some accused of advocating for assisted suicide. Eastwood rejected the suggestion, insisting he was simply telling a story rather than pushing a personal message, and drew a parallel with his Dirty Harry role…
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How Long Should A Laptop Battery Last On A Single Charge?
Laptop battery life varies widely by design, so knowing what to expect helps owners judge whether their machine is performing normally and avoid premature, often costly battery replacements. Understanding realistic benchmarks and simple maintenance habits can extend a battery’s usable lifespan and help users get the most value from their device. Most modern laptops last…
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65 Years Ago Today, George Jones Was in the Middle of a No. 1 Run With a Country Classic That Spawned Two Foreign-Language Versions
On 7 September 1961, George Jones’s self-penned single “Tender Years” held the number one spot on the Billboard country chart, marking his second chart-topper and a pivotal moment in his rise to become known as “the King of Country Music”. Co-written with childhood friend Darrell Edwards and produced by Shelby Singleton, the song is credited…