The ancient Chinese board game Liubo, popular during the Han Dynasty over 2,000 years ago, remains a significant archaeological mystery. Despite numerous discoveries of game boards and pieces in tombs, its rules have not been definitively uncovered, puzzling historians and archaeologists.
Friedrich Merz stellt Nina Warken als Kanzleramtsministerin, Carsten Linnemann als Gesundheitsminister und Philipp Amthor als Staatsminister für Bund-Länder-Beziehungen vor. Die Besetzung des Verkehrsministeriums scheiterte jedoch kurzfristig, da der designierte Nachfolger Fritz Güntzler seine Zusage zurückzog.
Chinese social giant RedNote's AI model, dots-note-3.0, achieved a perfect score of 42 at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Shanghai, solving all six puzzles. This marks the first time an AI has secured a perfect score in the prestigious competition, surpassing previous gold-medal-level performances by Google DeepMind and OpenAI.
An unnamed Ukrainian author reflects on the growing, unspoken rift between Ukrainians who stayed in the war-torn country and those who left for safety abroad. The piece explores the emotional complexities, misunderstandings, and feelings of guilt, anger, and shame arising from their differing realities.
Orbitals, a retro-anime styled co-op puzzle adventure, was showcased at Summer Game Fest 2026 as a Switch 2 exclusive. Players control twin protagonists Maki and Omura in asymmetrical split-screen gameplay, swapping tools and piloting the ship. The game features '80s-'90s anime art, English and Japanese audio, and launches September 3, 2026.
The monkey puzzle tree (Araucaria araucana), native to Chile and Argentina, is an ancient conifer with a lineage dating back to the dinosaur era. Its edible seeds are vital to Indigenous Mapuche-Pehuenche communities, and the tree itself holds deep cultural significance. Despite legal protections, it's listed as Endangered due to deforestation and overgrazing.
Tate Modern's "Frida: The Making of an Icon" exhibition explores Frida Kahlo's enduring global appeal, contrasting her complex reality with her commercialized, sanitized public image. Curators and artists discuss her universal inspiration across diverse communities, while acknowledging the contradictions of "Fridamania" and her posthumous elevation to a secular saint.
Historians may find Keir Starmer's downfall perplexing: a PM who won a landslide in 2024 but was ousted less than two years later without major scandals. His lack of communication skills, absence of a clear plan, and failure to read the national mood contributed to his demise, offering a cautionary tale for his successors.
Cuộc thi lập trình game "Prompt To Play" ứng dụng AI tạo sinh, hướng đến nhà phát triển game giải đố tại Việt Nam. Cuộc thi có tổng giải thưởng 1,5 tỷ đồng và cơ hội tham gia VNGGames Launchpad.
The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales is a 2D-HD game inspired by Zelda, featuring a customizable combat system and time-traveling puzzles. Despite its earnest tone, it offers a rewarding experience with inspired dungeons and fast-paced gameplay.
North Carolina remains a key battleground for Senate control in 2026, with Democrats hoping demographic shifts and gubernatorial wins will finally tip the scales. Despite close statewide races and Democratic gubernatorial victories, the state has consistently voted Republican in presidential and Senate elections since 2008, presenting a persistent challenge for the party.
Der Spielehersteller Ravensburger übernimmt die Mehrheit am traditionsreichen Plüschtierhersteller Steiff. Steiff soll eigenständig bleiben, aber von der Expertise Ravensburgers profitieren. Die Übernahme erfolgt in einer wirtschaftlich herausfordernden Zeit für Ravensburger.
Andrea Ghez, a UCLA professor, won the 2020 Nobel Prize in Physics for providing strong evidence for a supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's center by tracking stars orbiting Sagittarius A*. Her work transformed theoretical possibilities into compelling observational evidence, influencing modern astrophysics.
Viktor Gyokeres attributes his successful season, including a strong performance for Sweden against Tunisia, to his Arsenal debut in Hong Kong last summer. The striker felt welcomed by his teammates and adapted to the climate, which prepared him for the match in Monterrey.
Chinese defense scientists have published a step-by-step guide on how to destroy a US carrier group from 3,000km away. The research, led by associate professor Gao Tianyun and published in Tactical Missile Technology, details how to target US Navy ships operating near China.
The 7th Guest Remake revives the 90s FMV adventure game with updated visuals and tinkered puzzles for PC and consoles. Players solve a historical whodunnit in a haunted manor using a time-bending lantern, though frustrating point-and-click controls mar the experience.
Archaeologists in Slovakia discovered 77 headless human skeletons in a Neolithic ditch near Vráble, dating from 5250-4950 BC. The disarticulated remains show post-mortem head removal, with skulls missing and bodies carefully placed in clusters, suggesting a community-wide ritualistic practice.
Lyon La Duchère's promotion to National 2 is linked to a refereeing shortage affecting amateur football. Alès lost points for fielding too many "mutés" players, benefiting La Duchère, which struggles to meet its own referee quota.
The Nex Playground, a new motion-controlled console, launches in the UK, offering camera-tracked minigames for family entertainment. Despite a high subscription cost, it has seen success in the US, outselling Xbox during Black Friday, and aims to promote active play and family connection.
Ribbit, a daily word game on Puzzmo, is hailed as the new Wordle. It offers a unique maze-based word-finding experience with clever visual design, making it entertaining and intellectually satisfying. Other gaming news includes Destiny 2's wind-down, PlayStation's shift from PC releases, and Microsoft's rebranding efforts.
Tony Blair's essay criticizes Labour's current strategy, emphasizing his own electoral successes and advocating for a 'radical centre' approach, despite potential unpopularity among party members.
This roundup highlights new indie games and updates, including the puzzle platformer Fail Fail Succeed, the FPS Ferra, remakes of Myst and Riven, Bubsy 4D, and more. It covers upcoming titles and recent releases across various platforms.
A month-long treasure hunt in San Francisco concluded Tuesday after a participant found a $10,001 cash prize hidden in a Marin Headlands cave, not within city limits. The hunt caused significant property damage to local parks, prompting an investigation.
Guardian readers can enter the Winton British Solving Championship, a free competition for UK residents. The first stage involves solving a chess puzzle, with deadlines of 31 July 2026. Top players advance to a final at Harrow school in February 2027.
