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EA could sell “dormant IPs” like Ultima and Wing Commander after Saudi acquisition, former manager says: “There are plenty of IPs like that at EA that nobody cares about at this moment”
Electronic Arts could sell off “dormant” franchises such as Ultima and Wing Commander following its acquisition by a Saudi-backed investor group, according to a former EA manager. The comments suggest that some long-dormant intellectual property held by the publisher may be viewed as expendable or ripe for sale under new ownership, as such IPs are…
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USS Lincoln Leaving Middle East After 9-Month Extended Deployment
The Asia-based USS George Washington aircraft carrier is now operating in the Arabian Sea to replace the previous carrier facing poor conditions.
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Bezos buys into Liverpool, Harry and Meghan return home, GCSE grades rise again
Liverpool’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, agreed to sell a minority equity stake in the club to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by Amit Bhatia. The group includes investments from the Mittal family, K5 Sports — a K5 Global fund for which Jeff Bezos is the lead investor — and Eduardo Saverin’s family office. FSG said…
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Aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln after lengthy deployment
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East theater this week to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose lengthy deployment has drawn scrutiny over reports of worsening sailors’ mental health and supply shortages while supporting the U.S. war against Iran. The U.S. military confirmed on Thursday that the USS George…
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The Iran war and tariffs are costing farmers. Will Republicans pay in November?
In some tight midterm races, how farmers frustrated with the war and rising costs vote could make a difference.
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UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel’s West Bank settlement project
Israel’s decision to open tenders for around 1,200 settlement homes in the highly sensitive E1 area of the occupied West Bank has drawn sharp condemnation from the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada, who jointly called the move “unacceptable” and demanded it be retracted immediately. The E1 site, located between East Jerusalem and the settlement…
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Bessent urges US partners to back plans to ‘squash’ Iran economy
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Washington’s allies to decide whether they will support a new American campaign to “squash” Iran’s economy, warning that the message to partners is essentially “you are either with us or against us”. This follows a Truth Social post from President Trump threatening “tremendous economic consequences” for any country…
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Supporters rallied round Dame Maureen Lipman after pro-Palestinian activists launched boycott of her shows
Dame Maureen Lipman, the veteran British actress, became the target of a boycott campaign led by pro-Palestinian activists over her stage shows, prompting a wave of public support from fans and fellow supporters. The dispute reflects the wider polarisation seen across the arts world since the Israel-Gaza conflict escalated, with performers who have expressed views…
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Israeli defense minister puts NATO power on notice as Middle East tensions surge: ‘Dangerous adventures’
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, accusing him of dragging Turkey into “dangerous adventures” in Syria and cautioning him against testing Israel’s resolve. The comments come amid rising Middle East tensions and unease within NATO, as President Donald Trump insists the US relationship with Turkey is…
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Israeli criminal probe into Gaza killings, US Army drone U-turn and Amazon’s drone delivery push
Israel’s military said it would open criminal investigations into two high-profile incidents in Gaza: the killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab, her relatives and two paramedics in January 2024, and the deaths of 15 Palestinian medics and rescue workers in Rafah in March 2025. The announcement followed reviews of 150 incidents involving troop conduct. The military…