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Divinity can wait: Baldur’s Gate 3 boss Swen Vincke “not expecting anyone” at Larian’s Barcelona studio to show up following Spain’s World Cup win
Larian Studios boss Swen Vincke has joked that he doesn’t expect any staff to turn up at the developer’s Barcelona office after Spain’s World Cup victory, acknowledging that football celebrations are likely to take precedence over work at the Baldur’s Gate 3 studio. The comment, made in good humour, reflects the scale of national celebration…
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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
The European Commission has fined AliExpress a record €550m (£467m) for failing to adequately tackle the sale of illegal goods, including unsafe toys, fake clothing and dangerous cosmetics, on its platform. The ruling marks the largest penalty yet issued under the EU’s Digital Services Act, which obliges large online platforms to properly assess and mitigate…
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Spain’s World Cup heroes touch down in Madrid after enjoying £1K bottle of red wine and cigars in their New York hotel before late-night dash to airport
Spain’s players celebrated their World Cup triumph with a night out in New York before flying home to a hero’s welcome in Madrid. Following their final victory over Argentina, the squad reportedly enjoyed a lavish celebration at their hotel, including an expensive bottle of red wine and cigars, before making a late-night dash to the…
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Nintendo will soon provide battery replacement kits for its revised Joy-Cons to further comply with EU regulations
Nintendo is set to introduce official battery replacement kits for its revised Joy-Con controllers, a move designed to bring the accessories further in line with European Union regulations on consumer electronics. The EU has been tightening rules around repairability and the use of removable batteries in devices sold within the bloc, prompting manufacturers including Nintendo…
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FIFA launch investigation into Argentina’s shocking World Cup final post-match behaviour… as new footage shows what really sparked final-whistle brawl
FIFA has launched an investigation into Argentina’s conduct following the World Cup final in New York, after newly emerged footage shed light on what triggered a brawl at the final whistle. The probe centres on ugly scenes that marred the end of the match, which Spain won 1-0, and comes as Argentine players faced criticism…
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CROWBAR Cancels Summer 2026 European Tour Due To KIRK WINDSTEIN’s Spinal Synovial Cyst
Doom metal band Crowbar has cancelled its planned “Confess To Nothing” European tour, which was due to run from 27 July to 7 August 2026, after frontman Kirk Windstein’s spinal condition worsened. In a video message posted on 20 July, Windstein said a bilateral synovial cyst on his spine, which had already forced him to…
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Football’s Kevin Keegan, ex-Liverpool and Newcastle boss, dies at 75
Kevin Keegan, the former Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and England forward and manager, has died at the age of 75 after a battle with cancer, which he revealed in June 2026 had reached stage four. His family said he was a much-loved husband, father and grandfather, thanked his medical team and asked for privacy. Tributes poured…
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Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify
The death toll from a Russian missile strike on the cargo ship Golden Leo off Odesa has risen to ten, in what appears to be the deadliest attack yet on merchant shipping in the Black Sea. The Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel was hit by Russian cruise missiles on Sunday, triggering a fire and an overnight search and…
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Rodri’s redemption story leaves stars in the shadow of Spain’s great controller | Jonathan Wilson
In his analysis piece, Jonathan Wilson argues that Rodri, rather than any of the tournament’s flashier goalscorers, was truly the defining player of the World Cup, having been named player of the tournament for Spain despite an unspectacular playing style built on positioning and simple passing rather than athleticism. The piece uses Rodri’s understated dominance…