Spain midfielder Gavi has spoken out in defence of Argentina's Leandro Paredes, saying he should not face a suspension for his involvement in the confrontation that broke out after the World Cup final. Argentina beat France in the final to claim the title. Gavi's comments come amid ongoing controversy surrounding the post-match incident.
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The used video game market was worth up to $14 billion, but Sony's decision to abandon optical disc drives in its PlayStation consoles now threatens that segment with collapse. Without physical discs, players lose the ability to resell games, cutting off a key part of the market. Industry observers call it a painful blow to a modest but significant corner of gaming.
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Paul Rowley has stepped down as head coach of St Helens with immediate effect. No official reason for his departure has been given. St Helens is one of England's leading rugby league clubs.
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The European Commission fined Google โฌ890 million on Thursday for violating the EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company was found to have favoured its own services in search results and restricted access to cheaper, competing offers on the Google Play store. It is one of the largest fines imposed under the EU's landmark digital competition rules.
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Marvel's October comic solicitations are dominated by Doctor Doom, with Victor von Doom appearing in oversized one-shots, crossover events, alternate adventures and unlikely team-ups ranging from Formula One racing to Godzilla-sized battles. The publisher is ramping up the character's exposure ahead of the upcoming film Avengers: Doomsday. No single Marvel character is receiving more attention in the current publishing lineup.
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Spanish-language media giant TelevisaUnivision reported a net loss in Q2 2026 despite a surge in revenue from its rights to broadcast the World Cup in Mexico. The result highlights the structural challenges facing the company, which was formed from the merger of Univision in the US and Grupo Televisa in Mexico. Even the boost from one of the world's biggest sporting events was not enough to push the company into profit.
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Hundreds of pelicans are appearing in Peruvian ports and markets, driven there by El Niรฑo, which has raised ocean temperatures and sharply reduced fish stocks. The disruption to marine ecosystems is hitting Peru's fishing industry โ one of the largest in the world โ hard. The birds foraging near cities have become a visible sign of the broader environmental and economic crisis.
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Physicist and Wolfram Alpha creator Stephen Wolfram argues that the universe's complexity emerges from simple computational rules, much like biological complexity arises from evolution. He proposes that nature is neither random nor engineered, but governed by a principle he calls "computational irreducibility." The same rule that shapes living tissue and organisms is, he claims, a fundamental property of computation itself.
Ukraine has struck warehouses belonging to Wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce platform, which analysts say serves logistics functions critical to the Russian war economy despite its civilian branding. Destroying the retailer's infrastructure disrupts supply chains and carries a political dimension, as Wildberries is closely tied to the Russian establishment. The strikes are part of a broader Ukrainian strategy of targeting the economic rear of the Kremlin.
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Hotel bookings in Argentina fell by 50% following the 2026 World Cup final, in which Lionel Messi's team was beaten by Spain, according to data from HotelPlanner.com cited by the Daily Mail. The defeat appears to have sharply dampened tourist interest in a destination that had been riding high on the national team's momentum throughout the tournament. The drop illustrates how closely Argentine tourism demand tracked the team's fortunes.
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A nuclear power agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia has been met with alarm in Israel, deepening concerns about a growing rift between Washington and its key Middle Eastern ally. The deal is seen in Israel as the latest sign that the Trump administration and Israeli government are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security matters. The episode highlights the shifting dynamics of US alliances in the region.
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President Karol Nawrocki has signed a law allowing public monitoring of doctors' salaries in Poland. The legislation runs to just two and a half pages and makes minor amendments to two existing acts. The new rules have sparked heated debate, with doctors questioning how disclosing their pay would actually fix the healthcare system.
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Samsung is positioning its upcoming Galaxy Z Fold 8 as a direct competitor to Apple's first foldable iPhone Ultra. The South Korean company says it is not afraid of the incoming Apple rival. Full technical details of both devices have not yet been disclosed.
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Biedronka is offering a limited selection of Korean skincare brand SKIN1004's Madagascar Centella line from July 23 to 29. The range includes cleansing, skincare and sun protection products. Prices start at PLN 11.99.
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so 2027 huh, guess they're not rushing
on: LGBTQ Indie Dramedy 'Actual Nobodies' Set for Early 2027 Release
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A Bitwise executive has predicted that Hyperliquid and Robinhood's traditional finance ventures will underpin the next cryptocurrency bull market, boosting both Bitcoin and Ether. The firm sees these two platforms as structural drivers of the coming cycle rather than speculative catalysts. Bitwise made the forecast as part of its broader crypto market outlook.
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A former restaurant critic tested and ranked the 10 best meal delivery services and meal kits available in 2026. The list includes Martha Stewart's meal service, a GLP-1-supportive dietary plan, and a budget-friendly option. The full ranking names each service with detailed assessments.
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Philosopher Kลhei Saitล argues that capitalism is structurally incapable of stopping climate change, describing the human-nature relationship as a one-way movement of capital. Maris Kreizman examines whether authors or actors make better audiobook narrators. Isaac Butler and Rosa Campbell discuss censorship, porn and capitalism in the context of the culture wars.
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New historical research challenges the widely accepted narrative of the Polans and other so-called proto-Polish tribes such as the Vistulans. Analysis of the oldest written sources suggests many of these ethnic groups may be later historiographical constructs rather than documented historical facts. Scholars argue that the proto-Polish tribal narrative was built up over centuries as part of national identity formation.
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A major half-price sale on Criterion Collection 4K Blu-ray discs is running at Barnes & Noble and Amazon until July 26. At Barnes & Noble every title is a flat 50% off, while Amazon is offering comparable but sometimes smaller discounts on a selection of discs. Shoppers have only a few days left to browse the full range and pick up titles before the sale ends.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has returned to Belarus shortly after her Wimbledon defeat to Naomi Osaka. The 28-year-old shared her homecoming on social media. Despite a dip in form in recent weeks, Sabalenka continues to lead the WTA rankings.
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ลปabka has opened Poland's smallest store at Wrocลaw Gลรณwny railway station, with just 8 square metres of floor space. Customers make purchases through a window hatch, similar to the old-style Polish street kiosks. The outlet marks a new experiment by the convenience chain with an ultra-compact retail format.
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Poinpy, a critically acclaimed platformer that was exclusive to Netflix Games since 2022 and removed a year ago when its licensing deal expired, is back and now free to download on iOS and Android. Publisher Devolver Digital has relaunched the game on mobile storefronts with no purchase or Netflix subscription required. The bouncy mobile platformer was a fan favourite during its time on Netflix Games.
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