Final Fantasy XIV fans advertise stickers at Berlin Fanfest

Players and creators advertise sticker trading, commission slots and meet-ups for Final Fantasy XIV at Berlin Fanfest.

Bird of the Day, theme 'Sitting Down On The Job'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #SittingDownOnTheJob.

Big Brother 28, Devens uses Veto and backdoors Rome

Devens used the Power of Veto to remove Lyric and backdoored Rome, triggering fights and tears in the house.

Art Fight 2026 attack waves continue

Artists across teams post ‘attacks’ and revenge artworks for the annual Art Fight event.

Johnny Depp revealed as Scrooge in Ebenezer poster

First official poster for Ti West's Ebenezer shows Johnny Depp as Ebenezer Scrooge; film due Nov 13, 2026.

Strange New Worlds Season 4 premieres on Paramount+

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns with Season 4; premiere episode 'Valles Marineris' is now streaming on Paramount+.

Nintendo Switch Online adds Splatoon Raiders icons

Splatoon Raiders player icons are now redeemable for Nintendo Switch Online members, rotating weekly through Aug 19.

Resident Evil official trailer released, in theaters Sept 18

Sony released the official trailer for Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil, with a U.S. theatrical release set for September 18.

Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO announced, Kenji Kamiyama to direct

New Gundam anime RG XARX-ZERO set for 2027, teaser released and it ties into the Rogue Orbit game.

Witch Hat Atelier praised for its 2026 anime run

Fans and viewers highlight the series' animation, music and storytelling after recent episodes and renewed attention.

Coyote vs. Acme, final trailer debuts

Final trailer for Coyote vs. ACME drops, starring Wile E. Coyote, John Cena and Lana Condor; hits theaters Aug 28.

Elon Musk vows Grok will make an AI 'Odyssey'; director slams the plan

Musk says Grok Imagine will produce a 'historically accurate' Odyssey film by year-end; Doctor Strange director criticizes the idea.

White House paper proposes more AI funding, less for universities

Administration plan would prioritise government-backed AI research and reduce the traditional university-led role in basic science funding.

Red Sox 15-game win streak ends

Baltimore defeats Boston 5-1, snapping the Red Sox's 15-game streak that had tied an 80-year franchise mark.

US to impose 10, 12.5% tariffs on 60 trading partners

EU fines Google €890M for breaching the Digital Markets Act

European Commission fines Google €890 million for self‑preferencing in search and unfair rules for app developers on Google Play.

Bari Weiss faces CBS woes as key show posts worst ratings ever

Reports say a CBS program under Bari Weiss’ leadership hit its lowest ratings on record amid continued controversy.

Andrew Tate posts 'No contact with outside world' message while active on X

Avatar: Seven Havens, teaser and Oct 9 Paramount+ premiere

Teaser debuted at SDCC; follow‑up to Korra set after a world‑shattering disaster, all 26 episodes land Oct 9 on Paramount+

Heat 'sucking soils dry' as extreme drought hits Europe

Analysis links climate‑supercharged heatwaves to rapid soil moisture loss; roughly 9M tonnes of grain may be lost across Europe.

Glasgow opens 2026 Commonwealth Games in scaled-back edition

Glasgow stepped in after Victoria withdrew; organisers welcome thousands of athletes to a reduced-scope 2026 Games.

Xenoblade Chronicles 2, Nintendo Switch 2 Edition overview trailer

Nintendo and Monolith released an overview trailer: 4K/60, new Blade MOMO, Merc Assault mode and updated Pyra/Mythra outfits

Orcas ram sunfish so hard prey explodes, may be playing

Researchers filmed orcas smashing sunfish; scientists say the behaviour could be play or a way to help youngsters feed.

2026 Fields Medals awarded to Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang

IMU names Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang as 2026 Fields Medalists; Wang is the third female winner.

Contempt prosecution of Rajiv Menon KC criticised as 'chilling' for lawyers

Criminal Bar Association chair says contempt charge over Rajiv Menon KC's closing speech in Palestine Action trial is making lawyers fearful.

'Weird Al' Yankovic turned down seven-figure Riyadh offer

He says he refused a million‑plus offer to perform at the Riyadh Comedy Festival, saying it made him feel 'icky'.

Elon Musk says store-bought tomatoes taste better than home-grown

Elon Musk claimed store‑bought tomatoes taste better than home‑grown varieties in a recent comment

Halo: Campaign Evolved earns strong early reviews

Critics praise Halo Studios' UE5 remake for faithful campaign rework, quality‑of‑life upgrades and new prequel missions.

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls opening cinematic released

Sony and Arc System Works release the opening cinematic for MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls ahead of its launch

Kool-Aid Man, Jolly Green Giant and Little Caesar top mascot brawl picks

Bluesky thread imagines a brand‑mascot brawl; Kool‑Aid Man, Jolly Green Giant and Little Caesar are frequent picks

Man gets life for killing Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman

Commonwealth Games opening in Glasgow features royal TARDIS entrance

King Charles III and Queen Camilla emerged from a TARDIS-themed prop during the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony.

Rays edge Blue Jays, 4-2, in tight Toronto game

Tampa Bay beat Toronto 4-2; Alejandro Kirk hit a solo home run as the Blue Jays dropped a close contest.

Arsenal sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge for £34m

Arsenal have completed a five-year deal for Greece winger Christos Tzolis, fee reported around €40m/£34m from Club Brugge.

Skye Blue endures bleeding and hardcore spots in AEW women's No DQ tag match

Skye Blue used a kendo stick, bled and brought hardcore offense during the No Disqualification tag on AEW Dynamite

Fans compare Meteor's new haircut to Resident Evil's Leon Kennedy

Final Fantasy XIV posts note Meteor's new hairstyle resembles Resident Evil character Leon Kennedy, spawning memes and jokes.

Assassin’s Creed fans stream Black Flag Resynced launch playthroughs

Streamers are broadcasting Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced sessions, mods and live ship raids after the release.

Newcastle agree up to £34m deal for Aladji Bamba from Monaco

Newcastle United have agreed a deal worth up to £34m for Monaco midfielder Aladji Bamba; the 20-year-old is due for a medical on Thursday.

Doctor Who audio 'The Hallamshire Incident' released, stars Jodie Whittaker

New Thirteenth Doctor audio adventure 'The Hallamshire Incident' featuring Jodie Whittaker and Mandip Gill is out now.

Leeds United in talks to sign James Trafford

Leeds are holding talks with Manchester City over a move for England goalkeeper James Trafford, sources say.

Jay White defeats Clark Connors, debuts new submission; post-match attack

Switchblade Jay White wins over Clark Connors with a new submission finish; David Finlay attacks after the match, fueling further angles.

Anton Jäger's book lauded as 'groundbreaking' in Guardian profile

Guardian profiles 32‑year‑old Anton Jäger and his new book on 'hyperpolitics', noting broad interest on the left.

Divine Dominion retain AEW Women's Tag Titles in No DQ match

Megan Bayne and Lena Kross beat the Sisters of Sin in a No DQ match to retain the AEW Women's World Tag Team Championships.

LEGO reveals Donkey Kong arcade machine set

LEGO unveiled a retro Donkey Kong arcade cabinet set that recreates classic gameplay mechanics in bricks.

Unreported death in Chinese gene‑editing trial revealed

Investigation finds a child died after an experimental base‑editor infusion; parents paid roughly $860,000 for the treatment

Patrick Kane returns to Chicago Blackhawks, two-year deal

Three-time Stanley Cup winner signs a two-year contract worth $16M ($8M AAV) to rejoin the Blackhawks.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 opens with Preview Night

SDCC Preview Night kicks off ahead of four days of panels, exhibitor activations and Hasbro's booth preview events.

Xbox tests free ad-supported cloud gaming with Insiders

Microsoft begins testing an ad-supported free cloud streaming tier for Xbox Insiders, one-hour sessions and pre-roll ads.

Twitch streamers schedule live playthroughs across horror and indie games

Multiple creators announce live streams tonight covering Resident Evil, Silksong, Halo and indie titles.

Dungeon Crawler Carl casts Jeff Hays as Princess Donut

Audiobook narrator Jeff Hays will voice Princess Donut in Peacock’s live-action Dungeon Crawler Carl series.

The Morning Show to end with Season 5 in 2027

Apple confirms The Morning Show will conclude with a fifth and final season, scheduled to air in 2027.

Omega, Ospreay and Jon Moxley defeat the Don Callis Family on AEW Dynamite

Kenny Omega, Will Ospreay and Jon Moxley were announced to face the Don Callis Family on AEW Dynamite; no match result was reported.

PNGtuber debut streams reveal new avatar and relaunch 'Mythic Library'

Creators held debut reveal streams and reopened a community 'Mythic Library' for weekday work‑along sessions.

US initial jobless claims fall to 187,000, lowest since 1969

Initial claims dropped to 187,000 for the week ending Jul 18, beating ~210k estimates and down 22,000 from prior week.

Beyond The Gates, Bill collapses again in latest episode

Episode features Bill fainting and heightens tensions as Dani, Naomi and others confront family and health dramas.

Percy Jackson Season 3 footage debuts at SDCC, premieres Nov 20 on Disney+

Disney+ showed first opening-scene footage at San Diego Comic-Con; Season 3 adapts Titan's Curse and arrives Nov 20, 2026.

British Muslim Trust: one UK mosque attacked every five days

BMT reports over 70 attacks on mosques in the past year, including vandalism, harassment and physical assaults.

Police officer was violent rapist who attacked women over 14 years

Detectives say PC Alan Greer, who died in May, has at least nine identified victims amid investigations into long‑running sexual assaults.

15th anniversary: How Chris Evans was cast as Captain America

Lookback article details the casting of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers in Captain America: The First Avenger