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Keep calm and carry on – Spain trust team identity to deliver World Cup
In a BBC column ahead of the World Cup 2026 final, former Chelsea and Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta explains why he believes Spain’s consistency and collective mentality make them favourites to beat Argentina on Sunday and win a second World Cup, echoing their 2010 triumph. He argues Spain’s strength lies not in individual brilliance but…
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Wildfire smoke engulfs New York sparking World Cup final fears with residents told to stay indoors and pollution compared to ‘smoking ten cigarettes a day’
Thick wildfire smoke has blanketed New York City, prompting air quality warnings and fears over the upcoming World Cup final, with officials urging residents to stay indoors. Health experts have compared the pollution levels to smoking around ten cigarettes a day, raising concerns for both locals and the influx of visitors expected for the football…
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Russian troops’ 20-minute life-expectancy on meat-grinder frontline: Putin is losing 7,000 soldiers a WEEK because of Ukraine’s ‘killing-machine’ drones, CIA reveals
A new US intelligence assessment reported by the CIA suggests Russian forces are suffering extremely heavy casualties on the front line in Ukraine, with losses reportedly running at around 7,000 soldiers a week. The assessment attributes much of this attrition to Ukraine’s extensive use of drones, which have transformed sections of the front into what…
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The big World Cup final quiz
The Guardian has published a 15-question quiz ahead of Sunday’s World Cup final between Argentina and Spain, testing readers’ knowledge of the previous 22 finals. Compiled by Richard Foster, presenter of the It Started With A Kick podcast, the quiz taps into pre-final excitement by inviting fans to test their tournament history knowledge before the…
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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…