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Tommy Robinson’s Musk-funded Russia trip spurs call to defend UK democracy
The Liberal Democrat leader, Ed Davey, has called for the UK to do more to defend its democracy after it emerged that Elon Musk’s family foundation funded a trip to Russia for the far-right activist Tommy Robinson, whose real name is Stephen Yaxley-Lennon. Errol Musk, the father of the billionaire tech mogul, told the Guardian…
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People flee as Russian strike hits near Ukraine coffee shop
Three cameras caught the moment people ducked then ran for cover in Sumy, in north eastern Ukraine.
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US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 71 Following Sudden Cardiac Episode
Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina has passed away at the age of 71 following an acute cardiac event, as announced by his office. The senior Republican legislator died shortly after returning from a diplomatic miss
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To make wine is to believe in the future: the Ukrainians growing grapes on the frontline
In Ukraine’s southern Mykolaiv region, winemakers such as the Molchanov family are continuing to tend their vineyards despite the ongoing Russian invasion, framing the act of growing grapes as an expression of faith in the future. Their organic Steppe Wines vines sit amid the biodiverse grassland near the Southern Buh river, but the war is…
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Argentina provide reality check for Wales
After back-to-back Test wins against Italy and Fiji, Wales were well beaten in San Juan with Argentina more than good value for their 35-21 victory.
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‘Die Hard’ actor Robert Davi blasts Mamdani after NYC map omits Little Italy
Robert Davi posted a fiery video blasting New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over a city immigrant enclaves map that omitted Little Italy.
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Greek Filmmaker Christos Nikou, the Director of ‘Apples’ and ‘Fingernails,’ on Creating ‘Tender Cinema’
At the Karlovy Vary Film Festival, Greek director Christos Nikou — best known for “Apples” and “Fingernails” — served as mentor to the 10 participants of Future Frames, a programme for emerging European directors, with Variety observing the discussion. Nikou used the session to stress the importance of filmmakers finding their own voice, warning that…
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Rudi Garcia faces Belgian backlash for taking Courtois off in World Cup loss to Spain
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia has come under heavy criticism after substituting his injured first-choice goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, during the team’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat by Spain on Friday. Although Courtois felt able to continue despite a leg twinge, Garcia withdrew him on the grounds that he was not fully fit, and the replacement keeper’s…
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Bull Gores Runner In The Face During Spain’s San Fermin Bull Run Festival
A runner was gored in the face during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival in Pamplona on Saturday, while many others narrowly avoided serious injury. The event saw six bulls and accompanying steers charge through crowds of thrill-seekers packed into the narrow, cobbled street course, knocking people to the ground and causing…
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Merlier makes it back-to-back Tour wins
Belgium’s Tim Merlier claimed his second consecutive stage victory at the Tour de France, winning stage eight in Bergerac in a bunch sprint on Saturday. The Soudal Quick-Step rider had also taken stage seven the previous day, and the double success caps a strong Tour for the 33-year-old, who now has five career stage wins…