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Trump seizes on Spain migrant chaos to warn America is NEXT if Republicans lose
President Trump used a cabinet meeting at Camp David to seize on a migrant surge at Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta, calling it an “invasion” and warning that the United States would face an even worse fate should Republicans lose November’s elections. His remarks, branding Spain’s socialist government’s handling of the crisis a “catastrophe”,…
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Jack Smith’s Senate phone records probe turns to Verizon’s handling of subpoenas
A Senate investigation into former special counsel Jack Smith’s Arctic Frost inquiry is examining Verizon’s decision to comply with subpoenas for Republican lawmakers’ phone records. The issue matters because Republicans argue the requests may have bypassed constitutional protections for members of Congress, while Verizon says it was responding to legally valid demands. Senator Chuck Grassley…
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Trump pooh-poohs Iran’s potential role in Minnesota water facility hacks
President Donald Trump dismissed the possibility that Iran was behind recent cyberattacks on Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state and its Democratic governor, Tim Walz, without providing evidence. The comments matter because investigators have not yet publicly identified those responsible, while federal agencies have warned of an ongoing threat to critical infrastructure from Iran-affiliated…
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Infantino on the brink? Who might replace him if he goes?
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing growing pressure after European, North and Central American, and Asian football bodies criticised his leadership and threatened to boycott Fifa competitions. The dispute has raised doubts over whether he can retain enough support to secure another term, although the article stresses that Fifa’s political structure may still protect him.…
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Andy Burnham urges Gianni Infantino to resign over World Cup plans
Andy Burnham called for FIFA president Gianni Infantino to resign, saying he was “the wrong man” to lead world football following a backlash over the World Cup. The intervention added political pressure to criticism of FIFA’s leadership, raising broader questions about its judgement, governance and ability to retain trust across the game. The dispute centred…
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Prime Minister urged to drop ban on oil and gas drilling as BP puts North Sea business up for sale
BP has put its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale, ending six decades of production in UK waters and placing 1,100 jobs in question. Critics have urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to reverse Labour’s ban on new drilling licences, arguing that the move highlights pressure on the industry and risks to energy-sector…
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As ‘Civilization’ Turns 35, Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis President Look Ahead to a New Ages for 2K Studio’s Franchises
“Civilization” is approaching its 35th anniversary, while its developer Firaxis has marked 30 years in business, underlining the unusual longevity of a midsized studio focused on turn-based strategy games. Creator Sid Meier and Firaxis president Heather Hazen say the series’ enduring appeal lies partly in its intergenerational community, with parents introducing the games to their…
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Infantino under huge pressure after plan for World Cup sell-off sparks resignation and rebuke
Fifa president Gianni Infantino is facing mounting pressure after proposing to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. The plan has prompted opposition from football bodies, including a threatened boycott by Uefa members, and has raised doubts over Infantino’s prospects of securing another term as president. Carlos Cordeiro, a senior adviser since 2021,…
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Trump: ‘I don’t really blame’ Cornyn for holding up Blanche confirmation
The article’s full text is unavailable because access to the page was denied. From the headline, Donald Trump said he did not “really blame” Senator John Cornyn for delaying the confirmation of Todd Blanche, suggesting a dispute or procedural hold involving Blanche’s nomination. The available information does not explain Cornyn’s reasons, the stage of the…
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Emmanuel Macron to Host Ted Sarandos, Donna Langley, Dana Walden and Pierre-Antoine Capton Among Global Film Leaders at Lumière Summit (EXCLUSIVE)
French President Emmanuel Macron will co-chair the Lumière Summit on 7 September in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, bringing together senior film-industry executives, filmmakers and policymakers to discuss AI, cinema exhibition, financing and independent film. The event matters because it seeks to shape international cooperation as streaming, social media and technological change disrupt traditional film and television business models.…