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Ukraine says bomber drones deployed ground robots behind Russian lines
Ukraine’s Third Army Corps has deployed a novel military tactic during Operation Vivaldi, using heavy bomber drones to drop unmanned ground robots—called Gryphons—more than 10 kilometres behind Russian lines. According to Ukrainian commanders, the groundbreaking “safari” mission has resulted in approximately 3,000 Russian soldiers being killed or wounded, with cameras mounted on the robots capturing…
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Calls From the Dead, a Madrid Dystopia and Kids Swap Among Writers’ Show Pitches as Iberseries
Iberseries & Platino Industria will present six new Spanish series projects in Madrid, developed by seven screenwriters with Fundación SGAE. The pitching event aims to connect creative talent with producers, buyers and investors, helping promising fiction projects secure financing, production partnerships and international distribution. The projects span social drama, historical satire, supernatural mystery and dystopian…
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City breaches scandal; Meta loses privacy case; Manhattan protests intensify
Manchester City has been found guilty of financial fair play breaches, whilst Meta suffered a legal defeat in New Mexico. A coordinated protest took place in Manhattan.
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Manchester City verdict latest, England v Spain buildup, WSL and more – live
Manchester City assembled a formidable legal team to represent their interests, led by David Pannick KC, one of the country’s most prominent and expensive barristers. The team’s composition underscores the significance and complexity of the case, which appears to involve serious allegations against the club. The club retained some of the nation’s leading sports and…
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England should target Spain with crosses and set pieces
England face an exceptionally difficult task against Spain, whose possession-based style and defensive record make them almost impossible to beat through conventional football. The data and Spain’s recent defeats suggest England should instead embrace a more direct, physical approach, using crosses and set pieces to create disorder in the penalty area. Spain conceded only one…
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Yamal says joy and instinct still matter in football’s mechanised era
Lamine Yamal describes winning the World Cup final with Spain as an experience driven by enjoyment rather than nerves, saying he simply wanted to keep playing. The 19-year-old forward believes football is becoming increasingly mechanised, but players with creativity and instinct can still outwit defenders and create moments of individual brilliance. Yamal recalls how Spain…
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Julianne Moore Accepts Zurich’s Golden Icon Award — in German
Julianne Moore accepted the Golden Icon Award, a lifetime achievement honour, at the Zurich Film Festival on Friday evening, delivering her acceptance speech in German. The Oscar-winning actress was joined at the ceremony by Jesse Eisenberg, who directs her in his latest film The Debut, a musical comedy that premiered at the festival’s 22nd edition…
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Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?
England face Spain in a Nations League match on Saturday in a meeting tinged with regret, coming three months after England’s World Cup semi-final loss to Argentina denied them a finals rematch. Their record against top-10 ranked opponents raises significant questions about whether a team with genuine tournament ambitions can overcome elite opposition, particularly when…