As campaign spending hits record highs, voters across parties question how deeply money shapes elections.
Sky, owned by Comcast, will acquire ITV's media and entertainment arm for up to £1.6bn to create a major UK streaming competitor. The deal includes ITV's TV channels and streaming service, aiming for significant audience expansion and cost savings.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged allies for more Patriot missiles after Russian strikes killed 12 and injured over 50 in Kyiv. He linked the attacks to allies' stockpiles and the upcoming NATO summit, stressing Western air defense is crucial for civilian protection.
The European Commission has called for "fair play and transparent competition" in sports following a controversial decision by FIFA to overturn a suspension for U.S. player Folarin Balogun after a call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino. EU officials stressed the autonomy of sport but insisted decisions must be objective and transparent.
Erling Haaland's rigorous 24/7 routine, encompassing disciplined training, recovery, and nutrition, is key to his success, including Norway's first World Cup quarter-final. He emphasizes flexibility, hypoxic chamber training, ice baths, red light therapy, and strict sleep, alongside a simple diet of raw milk, maple syrup, and fatty steaks.
The European Commission is exploring a significant reorganization of its external relations departments, potentially merging several units into a single, powerful entity. This move aims to enhance the EU executive's global policy influence, as part of a broader review led by Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin.
Hamas has dissolved its Gaza governing body, the emergency committee, and its head Mohammed al-Farra resigned, clearing the path for the US-brokered National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG) to assume administrative responsibilities. This move aims to remove pretexts for Israeli aggression, but the issue of Hamas's disarmament remains a sticking point in ceasefire negotiations.
