Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Pokémon Go is credited by the author for inspiring a new appreciation for the natural world as a 'playable space'. The game, downloaded 800m times, led the author to explore other location-based apps like Seek and Merlin Bird ID, fostering a deeper engagement with their surroundings.
Comedian Eric Lampaert recounts losing his memory for 18 months, a period he calls 'the event,' and his subsequent journey of self-discovery and regaining his identity. His new show, 'Zero Minus One,' explores this profound experience.
Lionel Messi was emotional after Argentina's dramatic 3-2 comeback win against Egypt in the World Cup last 16. Despite facing elimination and Messi missing a penalty, Argentina scored three goals in 10 minutes. Coach Lionel Scaloni also expressed his deep emotion, with his players reportedly calling him 'el llorón' (the crybaby).
Varenna, a fishing village on Lake Como, has introduced fines up to €200 for tourists found wandering shirtless or in swimwear. The new rules aim to curb excessive tourism and preserve the village's appearance and residents' quality of life.
An exhibition titled "Man on Fire: Visions of Nebuchadnezzar" featuring almost 50 artworks by Australian artist Arthur Boyd has opened at the Bundanon Art Museum in New South Wales. The series, inspired by the Babylonian king's downfall and modern conflicts, is presented alongside a new video commission by Shaun Gladwell.
A herd of cows caused major travel disruptions on Britain's busiest intercity railway line, the west coast mainline in Staffordshire. Thousands of train passengers faced cancellations and delays on Tuesday, affecting services between London and Manchester, and London and Scotland for over three hours.
The US Department of Homeland Security's World Cup social media posts, celebrating players with diverse backgrounds, ironically highlight the nation's embrace of global migration, contrasting with restrictive immigration policies. The tournament itself serves as a monument to global migration, showcasing how diverse players and fans contribute to national identity and cultural strength, challenging notions of homogeneity.
A 12-year-old boy, Fernando Torres Moreno, drowned in a California lake after jumping in to escape three dogs. Another minor was injured by bites. Police are searching for the owner, Kenneth Dobbins, who has previous felony convictions.
Eine 67-jährige Wanderin ist in Osttirol von einer Kuhherde tödlich angegriffen worden. Ihr 65-jähriger Ehemann wurde schwer verletzt. Ein Hund war offenbar nicht beteiligt. Bereits 2025 gab es einen ähnlichen tödlichen Vorfall.
Eine 67-jährige Wanderin wurde in Osttirol von Kühen tödlich angegriffen. Ihr 65-jähriger Ehemann wurde schwer verletzt. Ein Hund war diesmal nicht beteiligt. Ein ähnlicher Vorfall ereignete sich im September 2025.
Politidex, a free mobile game, lets players catch and train UK politicians to build their own party, featuring over 18,000 characters, including all 650 MPs and local councillors, with gameplay focused on debates and parliamentary maneuvers.
Esoteric Ebb is a new isometric CRPG by Christoffer Bodegård that combines Dungeons & Dragons-style fantasy with the narrative-heavy, internal-dialogue mechanics of Disco Elysium, resulting in a humorous and engaging 16-hour adventure.
Chuckie Egg, the classic 1980s platform game created by 15-year-old Nigel Alderton, became a defining title of British 8-bit gaming culture. Originally released on the ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro and Dragon 32 in autumn 1983, it topped the charts and spawned around 11 conversions. The game featured players collecting eggs while avoiding hens, with level eight introducing a duck boss battle that changed gameplay entirely. Now, 40 years later, Elite Systems has announced a new smartphone version with 3D graphics.
