Hollywood Reporter

‘3 Weeks After’ Is a Timely Film About Peer Violence and “Violence Itself, How It Is Learned, Tolerated”

Serbian director Miroslav Terzić's third feature, debuting in the main Karlovy Vary competition, starts with a high-school trip to Bulgaria: "I wanted to provoke the audience. ... I did not want it to be forgotten" right away.

entertainment  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

Tour de France fans urged to stay away because of wildfires

Tour de France fans are urged not to attend the end of the third stage because of wildfires in the south of France.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund to Take TAQA Private

Abu Dhabi has spent years building one of the Gulf’s fastest-growing stock markets through a wave of blockbuster IPOs, only to now take one of its biggest companies private. Bloomberg's Laura Gardner Cuesta reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

How Wimbledon has got 'all aboard' Fery's journey to Centre Court

Arthur Fery is approaching the biggest match of his career when he faces Grigor Dimitrov on Centre Court in the Wimbledon fourth round - and is hoping for more enthusiastic British support.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Anthony Albanese’s ‘shag, marry, date-gate’ underscores the double-edged sword of social media appearances

Everything in Canberra is content now, from performative questions to calculated outbursts and comments about Kylie MinogueFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese probably didnt expect an interview with a comedian in her “Bush Barbie” character would have kickstarted the biggest firestorm of the week.But the prime minister, appearing alongside a stuffed copy of his beloved cavoodle Toto – fell victim to an

general  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Ocado Says Co-Founder Tim Steiner to Step Down as CEO in 2028

Ocado Group Plc Chief Executive Office Tim Steiner will step down at the start of its 2028 financial year, as the British online grocery delivery company grapples with a series of setbacks and a stock slump.

business  Jul 6, 2026

Yahoo Finance

ADNOC Launches Global LNG Trading Platform Targeting 47 MTPA by 2035

business  Jul 6, 2026

BBC Sport

Neymar says Brazil career over after Norway defeat

An emotional Neymar says his international career for Brazil is "over" following his side's exit at the 2026 World Cup at the hands of Norway.

sports  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Europe Has Replaced Most US Cuts Within NATO, Top Commander Says

European NATO allies have mostly replaced the assets that the US has cut from its rescue plans in case of a war in Europe, Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Sir John Stringer told Bloomberg TV in an interview. “European allies have definitely stepped up in terms of backfilling the adjustment in the US forces in Europe,” he said (Source: Bloomberg)

business  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Sky owner announces £1.6bn takeover of ITV’s broadcasting arm

US telecom giant Comcast to snap up free-to-air TV channels and streaming platform to create UK’s biggest commercial broadcasterSky has announced a long awaited £1.6bn deal to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming arm to create the UK’s biggest commercial broadcaster.Sky, which is owned by the US telecoms company Comcast, will pay £1.2bn in cash initially for ITV’s media and entertainment business, which include its free-to-air TV channels in the UK and ITVX streaming platform. It has agreed to p

general  Jul 6, 2026

Variety

Sky to Buy ITV’s Media Arm for Up to $2.1 Billion: ‘This Is a Defining Moment for British Media’

Sky has agreed to acquire ITV’s Media and Entertainment business for total consideration of up to £1.6 billion ($2.14 billion). The deal, expected to close in the second half of 2027, will separate ITV Studios into a standalone global content business and return roughly £950 million ($1.27 billion) to shareholders. The consideration comprises £1.2 billion […]

entertainment  Jul 6, 2026

WSJ World News

Credit Agricole Raises Stake in Italy’s Banco BPM to 29.3%

The increase was part of the French bank’s commitment to the Italian market and the move is expected to lower its CET 1 ratio by around 35 basis points by the end of the second quarter.

general  Jul 6, 2026

Yahoo Finance

ITV and Sky reshape British TV landscape with $2.1 billion deal

business  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

AI Cracks Risk Ruining Europe’s Goldilocks Moment

Europe is enjoying a breakout moment as the major beneficiary of a global rotation out of technology stocks. That said, its immunity against cracks in the artificial-intelligence trade is unlikely to last.

business  Jul 6, 2026

Bloomberg Markets

Johannesburg Sees Path to Ratings Upgrade From Moody’s Outlook

The City of Johannesburg, which is on the verge of financial collapse, said Moody’s Ratings’ positive outlook on the municipality’s credit assessment provides a path to an upgrade that the authorities will seek to achieve through better governance.

business  Jul 6, 2026

Financial Times

Bellingham and Kane see England through after high drama at Azteca

Atmosphere crackles at fabled football stadium as Thomas Tuchel’s team hang on against Mexican co-hosts

business  Jul 6, 2026

Hollywood Reporter

Comcast’s Sky to Acquire ITV’s Networks and Streaming Businesses in $2.13 Billion Deal

The ITV Studios production arm will become a standalone business after the planned transaction.

entertainment  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Turkey blocks cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and a ‘furious’ Patti LuPone, citing ‘moral values’

Broadway star, who is performing on the vessel, expresses shock after authorities ban Scarlet Lady from docking in Kuşadası A cruise ship carrying 2,000 LGBTQ+ passengers and the Broadway performer Patti LuPone has been blocked from entering Turkey after local authorities said their behaviour didn’t “align with the structure of our society and our moral values”.Virgin Voyages’ Scarlet Lady set sail from Athens, Greece, on 5 July for what was billed as “an epic all-gay voyage” over 10 days run by

general  Jul 6, 2026

The Guardian

Meta bosses grilled over decision to cut ‘censorship’ that has potentially unleashed more antisemitic content

‘Over-enforcement poses significant risk to the communities that we try to protect,’ royal commission told A decision aimed at reducing “censorship” on major social media sites including Facebook and Instagram potentially led to greater levels of hate speech, the royal commission into antisemitism has heard.Meta announced in January 2025, after the re-election of Donald Trump in the US, that it would “reduce censorship”, get rid of factcheckers and only tackle illegal and very serious violations

general  Jul 6, 2026

NY Times World

China Test Fires Missile in the Pacific for the First Time Since 2024

China’s firing of a submarine-launched missile came as Australia secured more defense deals with Pacific Island nations. Countries expressed concern about the test.

general  Jul 6, 2026