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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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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 boss jokes no Barcelona staff will show up after Spain's win
  • Comment reflects Spain's World Cup celebration mood
  • Vincke shows relaxed, humorous approach to studio management

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…

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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods

  • EU fines AliExpress €550m for allowing illegal goods sales
  • Largest ever penalty under the Digital Services Act
  • AliExpress calls fine disproportionate and plans to appeal

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…

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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

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  • Spain's squad celebrated World Cup win in New York with pricey wine and cigars
  • They dashed late at night to catch their flight home
  • Players arrived back in Madrid as World Cup champions

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,…

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Nintendo will soon provide battery replacement kits for its revised Joy-Cons to further comply with EU regulations

  • Nintendo to launch battery replacement kits for revised Joy-Cons
  • Move aims to meet EU repairability and battery regulations
  • Lets users replace batteries themselves instead of buying new controllers

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…

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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

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  • FIFA investigates Argentina's post-final conduct after new brawl footage emerges
  • Incident reportedly included a punch and Argentina players snubbing Spain's trophy lift
  • Some Argentine media downplayed the scenes as an isolated incident

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,…

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CROWBAR Cancels Summer 2026 European Tour Due To KIRK WINDSTEIN’s Spinal Synovial Cyst

  • Crowbar cancels its July-August 2026 European tour entirely
  • Cause: Kirk Windstein's worsening spinal synovial cyst
  • Shows won't be rescheduled but may be made up next European tour

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…

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Football’s Kevin Keegan, ex-Liverpool and Newcastle boss, dies at 75

  • Football icon Kevin Keegan has died aged 75 after cancer battle
  • Won league titles and European Cup with Liverpool under Bill Shankly
  • Twice European Footballer of the Year; later managed Newcastle and England

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…

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Spain beat Argentina in World Cup final watched by 15.8m Britons

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  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup final in New York
  • Final watched by 15.8m Britons on BBC; Madonna half-time show panned
  • Result likely marks the end of Messi's international tournament career

Spain have been confirmed as FIFA World Cup champions after beating Argentina 1-0 in the final, played in New York, in a result that likely brings Lionel Messi's international tournament career to a close. Despite the defeat, Argentine media outlets such as Clarín and La Nación praised their…

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Ten killed as Russian attacks on merchant ships in Black Sea intensify

  • Russian strike on cargo ship Golden Leo off Odesa kills ten, deadliest yet
  • Attack part of wider Russian campaign against Ukraine's Black Sea export corridor
  • Both sides intensify strikes; June saw worst Ukrainian civilian toll since 2022

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…

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Rodri’s redemption story leaves stars in the shadow of Spain’s great controller | Jonathan Wilson

  • Rodri named World Cup player of the tournament despite no goals or assists
  • Piece contrasts his positional skill with flashier star goalscorers
  • US youth football's focus on physical stats can't produce a "Rodri"

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…

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