Tommy Fleetwood, born and raised in Southport, is competing at Royal Birkdale — the course he used to sneak onto as a child by hopping the fence along the 5th fairway. Today he is a local hero, cheered on by crowds as "Tommy Lad". Fleetwood admitted with a blush that he sneaked in "once or twice" as a kid.
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Polish property developers are sitting on a record number of unsold flats, with available units exceeding demand in many cities. While sales remain solid, the surplus clearly favours buyers. JLL analysts say the situation creates room for price negotiation and is expected to last at least until the end of 2025.
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India's theatrical market hit a record $1.48BN in box office revenue in 2025, making it one of the few Asian markets to surpass pre-pandemic levels. The boom was driven by a string of Hindi-language hits, defying the global slowdown caused by streaming growth and the shrinking Hollywood pipeline. PVR Inox executive Sanjeev Kumar Bijli discussed the results, cinema expansion plans and acquisitions from Cannes.
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A new UN report warns that AI energy consumption could double by 2030. By the end of the decade, AI data centres may require more water for cooling than the entire global population drinks in a year. The findings raise urgent concerns about AI's growing strain on natural resources and power grids worldwide.
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Volkswagen has unveiled the production version of the all-electric ID. Cross crossover, blending modern EV technology with nostalgic styling inspired by classic VW models. The most powerful variant delivers 211 hp and a range of up to 426 km. Volkswagen hopes the ID. Cross will become the flagship electric model in its lineup.
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Europe is facing an "anchovy crisis" as the small fish becomes increasingly scarce, hitting restaurants and seafood lovers hard. Experts warn that prices for fish and seafood, already relatively high, will continue to climb due to the shortage. The disappearance of anchovies from menus is causing ripple effects across the entire catering sector.
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Spanish tennis player Paula Badosa is on a stunning winning streak, securing her seventh consecutive victory in the second round of the WTA 250 tournament in Iași, Romania. The former world No. 2 is now chasing a second consecutive tournament title. The second-round match was a tough contest, but Badosa came through to advance.
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Epic Games announced that starting July 30, Fortnite creators will be able to publish experiences featuring AI-powered characters. At launch, 36 characters with "consistent voices and personas" will be available, including Fortnite staples such as Agent Jones, to be used as NPCs. The move is part of Epic's broader push to integrate AI into its creative ecosystem.
Google has overhauled its Vids app with the Gemini Omni multimodal model, first shown at I/O 2026, allowing users to create and edit videos simply by describing what they want in plain language. The standout new feature lets users generate a personal AI avatar from a single selfie and a short voice recording. To prevent misuse, personal avatars are restricted to the account holder's own likeness.
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The death toll from the double earthquake that struck Venezuela on 24 June has risen to at least 4,930, up from 4,829 reported the previous day. Weeks after the disaster, families are still searching for loved ones in the rubble. Rescue and recovery operations remain ongoing across the affected areas.
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Iranian social media accounts and local sources allege that US strikes caused civilian casualties and damaged civilian infrastructure in Iran. The claims have not been independently verified and come solely from Iranian sources.
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Nintendo Music has received a major update adding the full Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 soundtrack, comprising 229 tracks with a total runtime of 8 hours and 36 minutes. The update includes music for all Bananza transformations in the game. Nintendo recommends activating the spoiler block for players who have not yet completed the game.
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US federal health officials are investigating iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The parasitic illness, caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, leads to symptoms including severe, "explosive" diarrhoea. The outbreak is believed to be concentrated in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky. The Taylor Farms link was reported by the Washington Post and CNN, citing unnamed sources familiar with the investigation.
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Bitcoin futures traders are the primary force behind the cryptocurrency's current price movement. Liquidation heatmap data is being used by analysts to identify where BTC's price may head next, with liquidity clusters acting as key directional signals. The interplay between futures flows and liquidation zones is seen as the main driver of Bitcoin's near-term trajectory.
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While the events of Homer's "Odyssey" cannot be historically verified, much of the epic's content aligns with archaeological and historical evidence from the Bronze Age. Scholars debate whether the legendary hero Odysseus was based on a real person. The question remains open, but archaeological clues suggest some historical basis may underlie the myth.
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Yellow traffic signs mark permanent hazards, while orange is reserved specifically for temporary construction zones to signal that conditions are short-term. The more vivid orange colour is designed to grab drivers' attention more effectively in busy work areas. The colour distinction is a deliberate safety standard used across US roads.
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Sarah made paying off debt a condition of marriage and, 25 years later, she and her husband share one bank account — but managing it falls entirely to her. She describes how the arrangement evolved and what it means for their relationship. The story explores how financial dynamics and past conditions shape long-term partnerships.
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Netflix's new 8-episode miniseries "I Will Find You," based on Harlan Coben's work, continues the successful collaboration between the author and the streamer that began with a first-look deal in 2018. The show maintains the suspense and tone that have made Coben's adaptations consistently addictive. Critics say it confirms Coben's status as the mainstream king of crime dramas.
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Poland has adopted the EU's Women on Boards directive, with the implementing law passed by the Senate and awaiting the president's signature. However, experts say the new rules will not trigger an immediate shake-up in the boards of large companies listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange. The real impact of the regulation is expected to be felt only over a longer timeframe.
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Spain and Argentina will meet in the World Cup final in New York on Sunday at 9:00 PM Polish time. Spain impressed with their class against France, while Argentina showed fighting spirit against England. The match promises to be a spectacular clash between technical football and sheer determination.
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The Gdańsk Shakespeare Theatre is hosting the 30th Shakespeare Festival from 23 July to 2 August. The programme includes three productions of Hamlet, Robert Lepage's staging of the play, and Silviu Purcărete's King Lear. Festival director Agata Grenda has promised an exceptional jubilee edition of the event.
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A dangerous wildfire has broken out in the Aragon region of north-eastern Spain, prompting authorities to urgently evacuate residents from five towns. The blaze has already consumed thousands of hectares, with emergency services describing the situation as critical. It is the latest in a series of serious wildfires to hit Spain in recent days.
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