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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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BBC v ITV: who won the UK’s battle of the World Cup 2026 broadcasters?

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  • Guardian compares BBC and ITV's 2026 World Cup broadcast coverage.
  • ITV wins on studios, pundits and referee analysis; BBC on commentary.
  • Harry Kane's Mexico interview and Gabriel Clarke's Bellingham moment stood out.

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…

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Europe’s chip ambitions won’t break dependence on US cloud and software, says Forrester

  • More European fabs will not end reliance on US technology.
  • China and the US remain far ahead in tech sovereignty.
  • Europe is unlikely to meet its 2030 chip-production target.

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…

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Air passenger ‘invokes Sharia law’ to avoid sitting next to a woman – before slapping stewardess who confronted him on flight from Turkey

  • Man refused to sit next to woman, citing Sharia law, on Turkey-Germany flight
  • He allegedly slapped a stewardess who confronted him
  • German federal police are investigating; suspect has confessed

A passenger on a SunExpress flight from Turkey to Dusseldorf reportedly refused to sit next to a woman, citing Sharia law, before slapping an air stewardess who tried to address the situation. The case has raised questions about passenger conduct and airline crew safety, and is now the…

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Spain 2010 v Spain 2026: How do the two XIs compare?

  • Spain’s new finalists echo the 2010 champions in several ways.
  • The 2026 squad is older but less internationally experienced.
  • A record defensive run underpins their World Cup campaign.

Spain’s 2026 side have reached another World Cup final, inviting comparison with the team that won the tournament in 2010. Both entered their World Cup campaigns as recent European champions and have built success on defensive solidity, although the newer team is less internationally experienced and lacks some…

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I Can Die Too review – vibrant pop songs can’t bring actor’s tale to life

  • Ruffelle’s pop performances impress, but the drama lacks clarity.
  • Cocteau-inspired premise becomes muddled and emotionally distant.
  • Polished production needs a more developed script.

The review finds that I Can Die Too showcases Frances Ruffelle’s strengths as a singer but fails to make its theatrical story compelling. Its original, retro-styled pop songs are praised as lively and well performed, yet the drama around an actor rehearsing Cocteau’s La Voix Humaine is judged…

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Defender Cascarino joins West Ham in permanent deal

  • West Ham sign Kelly Gago from Everton on a three-year deal.
  • Everton’s sale fee is a club record, with potential add-ons.
  • Estelle Cascarino joins permanently after a successful loan spell.

West Ham United have strengthened their women’s squad by signing Everton forward Kelly Gago and making Estelle Cascarino’s loan spell permanent. The deals add proven international experience and address attacking and defensive options ahead of the new Women’s Super League season. Gago, 27, has agreed a three-year contract…

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Thousands of tickets still available for England v France

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  • England v France still had about 7,000 tickets available.
  • Resale prices for some premium seats had fallen below face value.
  • Final tickets remained extremely expensive despite limited availability.

Around 7,000 tickets remained available for England’s World Cup third-place play-off against France in Miami, suggesting demand had not matched expectations for the fixture. The availability, including discounted resale listings, matters because it highlights the high prices attached to major World Cup matches and the risk for fans…

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Ukraine decimates Putin’s shadow-fleet: Sea of Azov becomes Russian shipping graveyard as Kyiv his 116 vessels hit in week-long drone onslaught

  • Ukraine struck 116 Russian shadow-fleet vessels in a week
  • Sea of Azov described as a Russian shipping graveyard
  • Drone campaign targets ships evading international sanctions

Ukraine has reportedly carried out a week-long drone campaign against Russia's so-called "shadow fleet" in the Sea of Azov, striking 116 vessels and turning the waters into what has been described as a shipping graveyard. The operation targets ships Moscow uses to circumvent international sanctions, and marks a…

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Veronesi’s Dio Ride to close Venice festival with Netflix backing

  • "Dio Ride" will close Venice Film Festival on 12 September 2026
  • 17th-century comedy-drama stars Pierfrancesco Favino, made with Netflix
  • Italian cinema release set for 29 October 2026

Giovanni Veronesi's "Dio Ride" ("God Laughs") has been confirmed as the closing film of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, which runs from 2 to 12 September 2026. Screening out of competition, the film marks a high-profile finale for the festival, produced in collaboration with Netflix alongside Indiana…

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World Cup 2026: Spain v Argentina countdown, Trump to attend final, England news – live

  • Guardian live blog previews Sunday's Spain v Argentina World Cup 2026 final.
  • Tuchel says he remains fully committed to England despite semi-final exit.
  • Players were confused by Tuchel's substitutions; England play bronze match Saturday.

This live blog previews the World Cup 2026 final, focusing on Sunday's showdown between Spain and Argentina and continuing fallout from England's semi-final exit. The build-up highlights a star duel between Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal, framed as a contest between a very good team and an excellent…

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