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Telegraph starts redundancy process as Axel Springer pursues global expansion
The Daily Telegraph has begun a formal redundancy consultation after its new owner, Axel Springer, announced plans to reshape the title as a global, AI-powered media and intelligence business. Around 100 staff are understood to have lost their jobs, as the company says it needs to reorganise and find new ways to grow. Chief executive…
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Fifty Antifa groups in France join vast network to ensure chaos in weekend protests
The article reports that roughly 50 groups identifying as Antifa are among a wider French protest network of 287 organisations preparing demonstrations this weekend. It says the groups are planning actions in Orléans against Marine Le Pen’s National Rally and nationwide protests called Acte II, and describes the mobilisation as organised and coordinated. The article…
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Lara Croft’s Inaugural Voice Actor Shelley Blond Recalls First Time She Saw ‘Tomb Raider’ Character: ‘I Thought She Was Very Sexy and Very Ballsy’
Shelley Blond, the first voice of Lara Croft, says she immediately saw the character as “very sexy and very ballsy” when she was sent a rough picture before auditioning. Her account looks back at the creation of a character who helped make Tomb Raider a global hit and remains a major figure in games and…
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England balancing points chase and discipline at World Cup
Matty Ashton says England must balance their need to score heavily against France with staying disciplined and following their game plan. After losing to Tonga, England face a difficult route to the World Cup semi-finals, and Ashton warned that France should not be underestimated despite their heavy defeat by Samoa. Samoa beat France 78-4, leaving…
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Ukraine learns to fight without Starlink as Musk plays politics with satellites
Ukraine has begun adapting its drones and military systems to rely less on Starlink, after disruptions highlighted how access to the satellite network can be affected by decisions made by SpaceX and Elon Musk. Starlink has supported civilian communications and military operations throughout Russia’s invasion, including drone control, so its instability raises concerns for Ukraine…
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Rome MIA Market Takeaways, From Bracing for Netflix Fallout to Italy’s Production Slump and European Producers Fighting Back
The 12th MIA Market in Rome brought film and television executives, filmmakers and producers together amid major upheaval in the global entertainment industry. Netflix’s recent cuts and leadership changes, alongside mergers and retrenchment elsewhere, left attendees weighing how production and distribution may change, while European producers looked for ways to respond. The market expanded to…
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Pascal Gross: the obsessive runner keeping Brighton ‘one step ahead’ after fast start
Pascal Gross has become a key figure in Brighton’s strong start since returning to the club in January, helping them emerge as contenders for Champions League qualification. His tireless running and quick reading of the game have made him influential under manager Fabian Hürzeler, while his experience is also helping younger teammates. Gross won an…
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Foreign Office urges caution as France braces for renewed protests
The Foreign Office has advised UK visitors to France to be cautious this weekend, as protesters plan new demonstrations dubbed “Act II”. The warning follows weeks of unrest over public services and rising living costs, with marches and protests escalating into looting and riots in several cities last weekend. The Yellow Vest movement plans to…
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One killed and four injured in machine gun attack near Paris
A gunman opened fire in Trappes and neighbouring La Verrière, suburbs west of Paris, killing one person and injuring four. France’s national anti-terrorism prosecutor is investigating the attack as a suspected terrorist incident, including whether victims were targeted because of their perceived origin, ethnicity, nationality or religion. The suspect, identified locally as 39-year-old Kevin T,…
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Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slipping
President Donald Trump has put most new US sanctions and tariffs on Russia on hold, arguing that keeping them in reserve could help bring Vladimir Putin to peace talks. The decision has prompted criticism from Republican supporters of the legislation and raised concerns that Moscow may doubt Washington’s willingness to impose penalties. The Graham Act,…