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Europe is a blast – but more a curse than a blessing if you are not a Premier League super-club I Jonathan Wilson
Sunderland’s first European away match in 53 years brought a memorable trip to Portugal, capped by a late winner, and fans would likely see the Europa League adventure as worth the effort. The article argues that European football can be a joy for less established clubs, while also raising the concern that extra fixtures may…
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Masked settlers assault European delegation visiting West Bank village
Masked Israeli settlers are accused of attacking a European diplomatic delegation in Taybeh, an occupied West Bank village, injuring a French mayor and damaging a Belgian consular car. The envoys were visiting to assess conditions amid repeated attacks on Palestinians harvesting olives, and the incident has prompted condemnation and calls for accountability. Diplomats from Belgium,…
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Zelensky reveals evidence he says PROVES US has slowed down Starlink satellite system in Ukraine as Elon Musk is blamed
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Starlink restrictions were affecting Ukrainian military drones, and presented their differing speed limits inside Ukraine and the European Union as evidence that the limits were deliberately applied within Ukraine. The claim matters because the satellite internet link helps Ukraine operate drones and defend against Russian attacks, while the reported disruption…
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Six-try Ulster secure bonus point against Zebre
Ulster began their European Challenge Cup campaign with a 40-21 win over Zebre in Parma, earning a bonus point with six tries. The result gives last season’s beaten finalists a strong start, although Zebre made the second half more competitive. Academy graduate Henry Walker scored twice on his first competitive start, while Jacob Stockdale, David…
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As too much of the industry embrace their own death through genAI, Konami say it’s real people that are most important for making good games
Konami Digital Entertainment president Hideki Hayakawa says generative AI is unlikely to transform game development, arguing that people and creators remain central to making entertaining, innovative games. His comments offer a measured counterpoint to claims that AI will make producing games much easier. Hayakawa said game engines and user-generated content have already lowered barriers to…
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Iconic 1980s Mojave Desert diner made famous by cult movie on the cusp of closing as Route 66 withers into hollowed-out husk on its 100th anniversary
Bagdad Cafe, the Mojave Desert diner made famous by the 1987 cult film, is at risk of closing after the pandemic sharply reduced business. Its possible loss comes as Route 66 approaches its 100th anniversary, highlighting the difficulties facing places that depend on visitors to a historic highway. Andrea Pruett and her husband bought the…
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Violence erupts at France protests as Macron warns unrest is being exploited
Violent clashes broke out in Paris and other French cities as demonstrations over living costs and student grievances entered their fourth week. President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged young people’s concerns but said they were being exploited for political purposes, while calling on ministers to propose concrete responses; the unrest is unfolding ahead of France’s spring presidential…
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Baena’s late winner moves Atlético Madrid within two points of Barcelona
Álex Baena scored in the 89th minute to give Atlético Madrid a 1-0 win at Espanyol, moving Diego Simeone’s side to within two points of La Liga leaders Barcelona. The result extends Atlético’s run to six consecutive wins in all competitions and increases the pressure on Barcelona, who visit Real Betis later in the day.…
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7,000-year-old bones uncovered at construction site in startling find
Archaeologists working ahead of a planned elementary school in Leipzig, Germany, have found a grave dating to about 7,000 years ago. It is the oldest known grave within the city, offering rare evidence of early settlement in an area where ancient bones are often poorly preserved. The burial is linked to the Neolithic Linear Pottery…
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Trump’s attacks on EU deepen concern over transatlantic tensions
Donald Trump’s latest criticism of the European Union has heightened concern about strains in the transatlantic alliance and NATO. The dispute followed his claim of a deal to buy Russian diesel, which Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky described as a gift to the Kremlin; Trump responded by accusing the EU of hypocrisy over its past energy payments…