The award-winning fantasy game "Baldur's Gate" will be adapted into a television series, helmed by Craig Mazin, the creator of HBO's "The Last of Us," according to BBC Technology. The series will continue the story from the game, which achieved monumental critical and commercial success in 2023, selling over 20 million copies and winning all five major Game of the Year awards. However, developers Larian Studios will not be directly involved in the production.
The Winter Olympics opening ceremony in Milan, Italy, became an outlet for expressions of discontent, as jeers were directed towards the Israeli delegation and US Vice President JD Vance, reported Sky News. Despite pleas for respect from International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Kirsty Coventry, the ceremony was marked by geopolitical tensions.
In other news, Syria and Saudi Arabia signed a major investment package spanning aviation, energy, real estate, and telecommunications, as reported by Al Jazeera. The deals, announced by Syrian Investment Authority chief Talal al-Hilali, include the development of a new international airport in Aleppo and a telecommunications project called SilkLink. This comes as the Syrian government seeks to rebuild after a 14-year civil war.
NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo announced Friday that he has become a shareholder in the prediction market Kalshi, making him the first NBA player to invest directly in the company, according to TechCrunch. Antetokounmpo stated on social media, "I decided it was time to make some of my own. Today, Im joining Kalshi as a shareholder. We all on Kalshi now." The announcement has sparked controversy, with some users on Reddit expressing concerns about potential conflicts of interest. The NBA's recent collective bargaining agreement allows players to advertise and take stakes of up to 1% in sports betting companies, as long as they are not directly involved in sports betting.
Euronews reported on February 7th, 2026, that the day's top news stories included updates from around Europe and the world, covering topics such as World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, and Travel.
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