Spain Plunged into Darkness: Blackout Grips Nation, Authorities Investigate Cyberattack

Bridget Phillipson is a British politician who has served as the Shadow Education Secretary since November 2021. She was elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Houghton and Sunderland South in 2010 and has been re-elected in subsequent elections. Following Labour's victory in the 2024 general election, Phillipson was appointed Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities.

Under Elon Musk's leadership, Twitter implemented monthly subscriptions for a "blue check" verification and underwent significant staff layoffs. Musk utilizes a private jet owned by Falcon Landing LLC, a SpaceX-affiliated company. He also acquired a second jet in August 2020. Musk adheres to the principle of free speech, extending it even to accounts that potentially pose safety risks, such as those tracking his private jet movements. While rejecting the conservative label, Musk's political views have trended towards the right over time. Beyond Twitter, Musk co-founded and leads Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and The Boring Company. He plays a pivotal role in each company: overseeing product design, engineering, and global manufacturing at Tesla; leading rocket and spacecraft development at SpaceX; spearheading the development of brain-machine interfaces at Neuralink; and previously co-founding and selling PayPal and Zip2.

Kyogo Furuhashi is a Japanese professional footballer who plays as a forward. He currently plays for Birmingham City in the EFL Championship and the Japan national team. Furuhashi is known for his goal-scoring ability, having scored twice in consecutive Scottish League Cup final victories against Hibernian (2021) and Rangers (2023).

James McMurdock joined Reform UK in May 2024, stating he was disillusioned with other political parties. He was prompted to run for office after receiving an email from the party seeking candidates for the 2024 general election. McMurdock is married with four children. Controversy arose surrounding McMurdock's business dealings. The Sunday Times reported on loans totaling £70,000 taken out by two companies he was involved in, raising questions about their eligibility. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage stated that McMurdock wasn't initially vetted and would undergo further scrutiny. McMurdock maintains his business dealings were assessed by qualified professionals and fully compliant. He voluntarily suspended his membership with the party pending an internal investigation.

American actor Jason Momoa was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on August 1, 1979. He is known for his roles in films such as Aquaman and Game of Thrones. Momoa has been in a relationship with actress Adria Arjona since 2024. He recently formed a band called ÖOF TATATÁ with friends Kenny Dale Borill and Mike Hayes.

Raynor Winn's memoir "The Salt Path" recounts their 630-mile journey along England's South West Coast Path. Facing financial ruin and personal hardship, Winn and their partner chose to walk the path as a way to cope and find solace in nature. Their experience is described as life-affirming and a testament to resilience and love. The book was a commercial success, shortlisted for awards like the Wainwright Prize and Costa Book Awards, and later won the RSL Christopher Bland Prize.

Players are expressing frustration and anger over game companies implementing unfair monetization practices, like pay-to-win mechanics and loot boxes, which they feel ruin the gaming experience. Critics argue these practices exploit players' desire to progress faster or gain an advantage, creating an unbalanced playing field and ultimately harming the integrity of the games themselves. Calls for stricter regulations on in-game purchases are growing louder within the gaming community, demanding developers prioritize fair play and player satisfaction over profit maximization. Some prominent game developers have begun responding to these concerns, pledging to reevaluate their monetization strategies and implement more ethical practices.

Stephen Bear, an English former television personality, has been ordered to pay £22,305 under a Confiscation Order. This order aims to retrieve the profits he made from publishing explicit content without consent on a subscription site. The judge mandated that Georgia Harrison, the victim in this case, be compensated £5,000 from Bear's funds. If Bear fails to pay the full amount within three months, he faces an additional nine-month prison sentence to serve alongside his current sentence.

Inter Miami CF (8W-3L-5D, 29 points) plays against CF Montréal (3W-12L-5D, 14 points) on Saturday, July 5. This is Inter Miami's first regular season game since May 31 when they defeated the Columbus Crew 5-1 at home.

Madueke is of Igbo Nigerian descent. He began his career at Crystal Palace before joining PSV Eindhoven in 2018, turning down an offer from Manchester United. In December 2024, PSV manager Enzo Maresca urged Madueke to improve his performance after he was dropped from the first team.

Jack Catterall was born on July 1, 1993, in Chorley, Lancashire. After winning a title, he vacated it to pursue the WBO championship. When Ramírez became a unified champion by defeating Hooker, the WBO ordered him to fight Catterall. Catterall chose to step aside so Ramírez could face Josh Taylor again, with the agreement that the winner would then face Catterall. On May 26, 2024, in Leeds, England, Catterall was scheduled to rematch Josh Taylor.

The Argentina–England football rivalry is considered one of the most hostile in sports. A key match occurred in the quarter-finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup, held in Mexico City. Argentina defeated England with goals from Diego Maradona, including the famous "Hand of God" goal and a brilliant solo effort. Argentina went on to win the 1986 World Cup, beating West Germany in the final.

In 2014, Jeff Lynne re-formed ELO as "Jeff Lynne's ELO" and resumed concert touring. Lynne was born in Birmingham, England, and grew up nearby in Shard End. He attended Alderlea Boys' Secondary School. Lynne reunited with Roy Wood of the Move on stage in 2013 for a performance at the Children in Need Rocks concert. On September 14, 2014, Jeff Lynne and his band performed as "Jeff Lynne's ELO" for the first time in over 25 years at the Radio 2 festival in Hyde Park, London.

England’s women's team lost 2-1 to France in their first game of the European Championship. Despite a late goal from Keira Walsh, England couldn't equalize. This is the first time a defending champion has lost their opening match at the next tournament of a Women's Euros. England will need to win their next match against the Netherlands to avoid elimination. France will play Wales in their next match.

Borussia Dortmund coach Niko Kovač criticized the playing surface at MetLife Stadium, stating it was more appropriate for golf than a football match during the Club World Cup.

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), fresh off their first UEFA Champions League victory, will compete in the FIFA Club World Cup against Bayern Munich. PSG achieved a domestic treble this season, winning the French league, cup, and Champions League. Bayern Munich secured their 34th Bundesliga title. Both teams are determined to win the Club World Cup.

Venus Williams and Serena Williams won the women's doubles title together at Wimbledon. Serena Williams also won two other Grand Slam mixed doubles titles that year, completing a "Williams Family Mixed Doubles Grand Slam". Venus Williams reached the semifinals at the Bangalore Open, facing Serena for the first time since 2005. Serena won despite Venus holding a match point in the third set tie break. Venus defeated a top-three ranked player for the first time that season at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.

Stephen Bear, a former English television personality and convicted sex offender, has been ordered to pay £22,305 as part of a Confiscation Order. The order aims to recover his ill-gotten gains from publishing explicit content online without consent. Bear will also compensate Georgia Harrison, the victim in this case, with £5,000. He has three months to pay the full amount or face an additional nine-month prison sentence. If Bear defaults on payment, authorities will pursue his future earnings until the debt is settled.