Day: 11 June 2025

Recently, Premiership Rugby has courted big-name investors—Raine Group and Deloitte among them—with whispers of U.S.-style private equity stepping in. While this injection of capital may sound like a win for English rugby, it mirrors the pattern of American commercial dominance in sports—and it comes with serious risks.

As summer settles in, Europe offers a vibrant mix of cultural, artistic, and business events. Here’s a curated selection of happenings this week.

Formula 1 has opted not to hold a joint season launch for the 2026 campaign, following the success of its inaugural event in 2025 at London’s O2 Arena.

For a second night, violence erupted in Ballymena, County Antrim, after a vigil over an alleged sexual assault by two 14-year-old boys descended into rioting.

A report urges the government to ban “No Ball Games” signs and promote outdoor play in children’s lives, highlighting the negative impact of smartphones on playtime.

 After a fatal stabbing of a 31-year-old school aide by a 14-year-old in Nogent, President Emmanuel Macron vowed to outlaw social media use for under-15s “within a few months” if the EU fails to adopt similar measures.

The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup will feature an expanded format with 48 teams, taking place across 16 cities in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, starting on June 11, 2026.

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UK imposes sanctions on Israeli ministers for inciting violence The Guardian says the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway…