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Firebrand rep unloads on socialist prime minister as ‘hordes of military aged men’ swarm European country

  • Thousands reportedly crossed from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave.
  • A US Republican blamed Spanish migration policy.
  • The crossing renewed attention on European border control.

Videos showed migrants from Morocco crossing into Ceuta, Spain’s North African enclave, after parts of the border infrastructure collapsed. Republican Representative Brandon Gill criticised Spain’s socialist prime minister, arguing that amnesty policies encourage such crossings; the incident highlights continuing pressure on European border controls and migration policy. Reuters…

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Arsenal target Bruno Guimarães not on Newcastle’s flight to pre-season camp

  • Guimarães missed Newcastle’s pre-season flight amid Arsenal transfer speculation.
  • Arsenal may need to offer around £75m for the Brazil midfielder.
  • Jaissle arrives as Newcastle undergo major managerial and squad changes.

Bruno Guimarães was absent from Newcastle United’s flight to their pre-season camp in Spain, intensifying speculation over a potential move to Arsenal. His future is likely to be an early priority for incoming head coach Matthias Jaissle, whose appointment follows Eddie Howe’s departure and signals a wider period…

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Inside Netflix and Prime Video’s Fight to Reshape France’s Streaming Rules: ‘It’s an Unsustainable Equation’

  • Netflix and Prime Video are seeking looser French streaming rules.
  • Netflix must invest 20% of French revenue locally.
  • Release-window restrictions remain central to the dispute.

Netflix and Amazon Prime Video are challenging France’s streaming rules, arguing that the combination of compulsory local-production investment and delayed access to theatrical films is becoming unworkable. The dispute matters because the rules underpin a significant share of French film and television financing while shaping how quickly global…

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Guide: Last Chance To Grab These 88 Switch 1 & 2 Games In Nintendo’s eShop Summer Sale (Europe)

  • Nintendo’s European eShop Summer Sale ends on 2 August.
  • The guide identifies 88 highly rated discounted games.
  • Prices and recommendations help shoppers navigate the sale.

Nintendo Life highlights 88 highly rated Nintendo Switch 1 and 2 games discounted in Nintendo’s European eShop Summer Sale, which ends on 2 August. - The guide lists games alphabetically that received review scores of 9/10 or above, showing original and sale prices. - It also includes one…

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Uefa has formed a rare but fragile united front against Fifa in battle for football’s future | Nick Ames and Matt Hughes

  • Uefa threatens Fifa tournament boycott over World Cup investment plans
  • European unity is strong but vulnerable to pressure
  • Balogun case intensified resistance to Infantino

Uefa’s 55 member associations have united to threaten a boycott of Fifa tournaments unless Gianni Infantino abandons plans for private investment in the World Cup. The unusually broad agreement strengthens Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin’s position, but remains fragile as Fifa is expected to pressure individual associations before its…

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Tech buyers are baking in sovereignty from day one, says Forrester

  • Sovereignty is becoming a starting point for cloud and AI procurement.
  • European firms face greater reliance on US technology suppliers.
  • EU investment aims to strengthen domestic AI and cloud capabilities.

Forrester says organisations are increasingly treating digital sovereignty as a core design requirement for new cloud and AI projects, rather than addressing it later. This matters particularly in Europe, where regulatory and geopolitical concerns are heightened by reliance on US technology providers and limited domestic hyperscale AI capacity.…

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EA’s $55bn takeover expected to close on 4 August

  • EA expects its $55bn takeover to close on 4 August.
  • Regulatory approvals have reportedly been secured.
  • Unions and lawmakers fear impacts on workers and creative freedom.

Electronic Arts expects its $55 billion sale to Saudi Arabia, Silver Lake and Affinity Partners to complete on 4 August, taking the games publisher private. The company says it has received all necessary regulatory approvals, though customary closing conditions still need to be met; the deal has prompted…

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AI labels to be compulsory on authentic-looking content under EU rules

  • EU rules will require labels on authentic-looking AI content.
  • New systems must comply from 2 August.
  • Breaches could incur fines up to €15m.

EU rules taking effect from Sunday will require companies to label AI-generated or manipulated images, audio and text that are designed to appear authentic. The measures, introduced under the EU AI Act, are intended to help people identify deepfakes and other synthetic material, with supporters arguing that greater…

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The World Is Too Hot. El Niño Is Partly to Blame

  • Extreme heat is affecting Europe, the US and Asia.
  • El Niño and heat domes are amplifying conditions.
  • Climate change is warming oceans and worsening heatwaves.

Record-breaking heat is affecting parts of Europe, the western United States and Asia, with dangerous temperatures, wildfires and unusually hot nights intensifying the risks. The article says the conditions result from a combination of natural weather patterns, including El Niño and heat domes, and human-driven climate change, which…

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Suno loses copyright infringement lawsuit brought by GEMA in Germany

  • German court finds Suno infringed GEMA-represented music copyrights
  • Suno must disclose revenue and pay undetermined damages
  • The first-instance ruling may still be appealed

A Munich court has ruled that AI music generator Suno infringed copyright by using music represented by Germany’s GEMA without permission. The decision strengthens pressure on generative-AI companies to secure licences for training material and compensate rightsholders, although Suno says it disagrees with the ruling and is considering…

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