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EU defangs a key pillar of its climate policy to allow more pollution
The European Commission has unveiled a revised Emissions Trading System (ETS) that significantly weakens the EU’s flagship carbon-pricing mechanism, allowing industry to continue emitting greenhouse gases well into the 2040s instead of reaching zero by 2039 as originally planned. The move, likely to be seen as a concession to industry amid economic and geopolitical pressures,…
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TORANAGA UK Signs With FIREFLASH RECORDS, Announces European Tour Supporting ONSLAUGHT
Hailing from Bradford in West Yorkshire, TORANAGA wrote a chapter in metal history with their first two studio albums, “Bastard Ballads” (1988) and “God’s Gift” (1990), achieving cult status within the metal scene. Although they remained underdogs, TORANAGA can be mentioned alongside their compatrio…
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Unbeatables v untouchables? Spain’s run faces ultimate test in World Cup final
Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the World Cup semi-final extended their unbeaten run in normal and extra time to 37 matches, equalling the best such streak by a European nation and setting up a final against Argentina. The achievement is remarkable given Spain’s status as reigning champions of European football over the past two…
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BBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?
The Guardian ran a lighthearted comparison of the BBC’s and ITV’s coverage of the 2026 World Cup, judging each broadcaster across categories such as studio setup, punditry, commentary, post-match interviews and refereeing analysis. The piece frames World Cup coverage as a long-running domestic rivalry between the two UK broadcasters, noting that ITV generally edged out…
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Europe’s chip ambitions won’t break dependence on US cloud and software, says Forrester
Forrester says Europe’s efforts to expand semiconductor manufacturing will not, by themselves, deliver technological sovereignty because the region remains heavily dependent on US cloud services, software and chip design. The finding matters because European governments are investing heavily in domestic fabs and digital autonomy, yet the analyst expects China and the US to retain a…
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Air passenger ‘invokes Sharia law’ to avoid sitting next to a woman – before slapping stewardess who confronted him on flight from Turkey
A passenger on a SunExpress flight from Turkey to Dusseldorf reportedly refused to sit next to a woman, citing Sharia law, before slapping an air stewardess who tried to address the situation. The case has raised questions about passenger conduct and airline crew safety, and is now the subject of a formal police investigation in…
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Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare?
Spain’s 2026 side have reached another World Cup final, inviting comparison with the team that won the tournament in 2010. Both entered their World Cup campaigns as recent European champions and have built success on defensive solidity, although the newer team is less internationally experienced and lacks some of the household names of Spain’s golden…
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I Can Die Too review – vibrant pop songs can’t bring actor’s tale to life
The review finds that I Can Die Too showcases Frances Ruffelle’s strengths as a singer but fails to make its theatrical story compelling. Its original, retro-styled pop songs are praised as lively and well performed, yet the drama around an actor rehearsing Cocteau’s La Voix Humaine is judged unclear and underdeveloped. The production, written by…
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Defender Cascarino joins West Ham in permanent deal
West Ham United have strengthened their women’s squad by signing Everton forward Kelly Gago and making Estelle Cascarino’s loan spell permanent. The deals add proven international experience and address attacking and defensive options ahead of the new Women’s Super League season. Gago, 27, has agreed a three-year contract after scoring eight WSL goals for Everton…