Russia uses priests and bots to sway election, says Moldovan president Summary The Moldovan president has accused Russia of mounting a coordinated influence campaign ahead of national elections, using a mix of Orthodox priests and automated social media accounts to favour pro‑Russian candidates and shape public opinion. The allegation highlights an intertwining of religious influence […]
How Emmanuel Macron’s France became Europe’s fiscal problem child Summary The Financial Times piece traces how France, under Emmanuel Macron, moved from being a comparatively stable eurozone economy to a standout fiscal concern for Europe. It argues that a mix of sustained high public spending, politically difficult reform choices, tax cuts and weaker-than-expected savings measures […]
Spanish airport owner accuses Ryanair of ‘lies’ over flight cuts Summary Spain’s airports operator has publicly accused Ryanair of lying about the reasons for planned flight reductions, setting up a high-profile dispute between a major low-cost carrier and the country’s airport owner. The row centres on contrasting accounts of demand and capacity decisions, with potential […]
Caesars New Orleans is the Spot for the Next RGPS Grand Prix Series Summary The RunGood Poker Series (RGPS) Grand Prix lands at Caesars New Orleans from 25 September to 5 October. The festival features 17 ring events, headlined by an $800 Main Event with a $200,000 guarantee beginning 3 October. The series opens with […]
Borderlands 4 is now live, vault hunters Summary Borderlands 4 launches worldwide today on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam and Epic). The Nintendo Switch 2 edition arrives on 3 October 2025. Gearbox and 2K return to the franchise with a sprawling new world — Kairos — where players battle the Timekeeper and […]
Nuno Duarte Takes Down the £1,650 High Roller at 888poker LIVE London Summary Nuno Duarte outlasted a 115-entry field to win the £1,650 High Roller at 888poker LIVE London, taking home a career-best £43,510. The event generated a £163,870 prize pool, with the top 15 players paid and the final table featuring a mix of […]
Qualify for the WCOOP Main Events This Weekend w/ Added-Value Satellites Summary The 2025 World Championship of Online Poker (WCOOP) is approaching its big weekend, with three Main Events starting Sunday 28 September: a $109 Low ($2M GTD), a $1,050 Medium ($3M GTD) and the $10,300 High World Championship ($4M GTD) — $9 million guaranteed […]
Pressure mounts on Starmer after more details on Mandelson scandal emerge Summary The Financial Times reports that fresh details have surfaced about a scandal involving Peter Mandelson, and those revelations are increasing political pressure on Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. The new information appears to have prompted questions inside the party and from opponents about […]
Triton Jeju: The Start of a New Era After a Record That Will Be Tough to Beat Summary The Triton Poker Super High Roller Series on Jeju Island in March 2025 delivered record-breaking numbers and marked the launch of a new mid-stakes strand, Triton ONE. Across the two-week festival the series ran 18 high-stakes events […]
Steam Drops Huge Free Game, Immediately Showered With Negative Reviews Summary Steam has added Summoners War: RUSH as a free-to-play release, but early player feedback has pushed its Steam rating to a “Mixed” verdict. Players praise the fast-paced battles but criticise the game for feeling derivative, leaning too heavily on mobile-style advert rewards and microtransaction […]
