Final Fantasy 14 is promising big changes with Evercold, but I hope it's not a surface-level attempt

The MMO needs to break free from its predictive chains.

How to get a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2

It really is that simple.

Ukraine and Russia swap 205 prisoners of war each in US-brokered exchange

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram most of the Ukrainians handed over had been in Russian captivity since 2022.

Gundam 50th anniversary celebrations kick off with new anime projects and official holiday

Gundam Day is now an official festivity in Japan, and the franchise just announced a slew of new projects to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

‘Momo,’ Starring Martin Freeman, Claes Bang, Sells to Several Additional Territories at Cannes (EXCLUSIVE)

Epsilon Film has closed a raft of international deals on “Momo,” the live-action family adventure film based on the novel by Michael Ende, best known for “The NeverEnding Story,” and starring Martin Freeman and Claes Bang. U.K. and Ireland rights have been acquired by Signature

13 Things To Know Before Playing Forza Horizon 6

The new open-world Xbox racer is a blast and these tips should help you have a great time in Japan

Israel strikes Lebanon as talks in US enter second day

Israel carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon that it said targeted the militant group Hezbollah on Friday, hours before the two countries' envoys were set to meet for a second day of peace talks in Washington. A truce in the war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah

Arc Raiders lore explained ahead of the next big update

Embark has promised the Frozen Trail update will shed light on what the Arc are and where they come from, but we already know more than you think.

There’s Something Living in Fog

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I Spent Months with an AI Companion. It Was Worse than Being Alone

"I hated the mindless reassurance and generic empathy."

Capitol agenda: Nervous GOP weighs options on ballroom

Lawmakers are watching closely for the Senate's rule keeper to decide whether Republicans’ bill can include a $1 billion provision that could fund parts of the White House's ballroom project.

China: 'No point' in continuing Iran war

China’s foreign ministry said on Friday that it saw “no point” for the U.S. conflict with Iran to continue, as President Trump claimed he reached agreement with Chinese President Xi Jinping on key issues in the war, such as reopening the Strait of Hormuz. “There is no point in

Trump: spoke with Xi about lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he discussed lifting sanctions on Chinese companies that buy Iranian oil during his visit to Beijing and will make a decision soon.

Trump reaffirmed 'ironclad' US-Japan alliance after China trip, Japan's Takaichi says

TOKYO, May 15 - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said on Friday she and U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed an \"ironclad\" bilateral alliance in a phone call, which Trump joined from aboard Air Force One hours after ending his two-day visit to China.

'Average Valve W': After some Steam Controller packages were sent to the wrong country, Valve is reportedly giving 'any standard-edition title' to affected shoppers

Apparently, a small number of packages were accidentally sent to the UK.

Marie Kreutzer, Director of Cannes Competition Film ‘Gentle Monster,’ on Exposing Evildoers: ‘It’s Not the Creepy Guy Behind the Bush … It Could Be Someone You Trust’

At the start of 2023, as the awards campaign for Marie Kreutzer’s “Corsage” was in full swing, a bombshell landed: Florian Teichtmeister, one of its lead actors, was charged with possession of child pornography. On Friday, Kreutzer debuts her latest film, “Gentle Monster,” in

Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war

Prosecutors in Nantes say the shooting was drug-related, but the victim's aunt says he was not involved.

India charges 10 for deadly 2025 Delhi car bomb

Nine of those charged are in custody, while the tenth - the alleged car driver - was killed in the blast.

Subnautica 2 has surpassed 2 million sales in 12 hours

The long-awaited sequel finally launched into early access following a high-profile legal battle between developer Unknown Worlds and publisher Krafton.

Trump says he discussed Taiwan arms sales with Xi Jinping, decision soon

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, May 15 - President Donald Trump said on Friday he discussed U.S. arms sales to Taiwan with Chinese President Xi Jinping during talks in Beijing and said he would soon make a decision on the matter, highlighting a flashpoint in U.S.-China relations.

Alienware's new 'budget' laptop is a damning indictment of the current state of PC gaming hardware

The Alienware 15 is a new RTX 3050 gaming laptop in 2026. With resolutely single-channel memory.

Thai lawmakers vote to revive clean air Bill

Several cities in Thailand, including the capital Bangkok, suffer from seasonal smog.

Magnitude 6.3 earthquake hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning issued

The epicentre of the earthquake was off the coast of Miyagi prefecture.

Trump’s Beijing trip delivers optics, not breakthroughs

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Salesman Trump leaves China with very little in his bagWilliam Pesek reports that Donald Trump’s high-profile Beijing summit yielded symbolism and corporate spectacle

Stocks making the biggest moves premarket: Applied Materials, Intel, Magnum Ice Cream and more

These are the stocks posting the largest moves premarket.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $80K on Strong ETF Demand, but Macro Pressure Limits Upside

Africa: Barbados Pushes Mandatory Methane Financing Framework As African Parliaments Meet in Nairobi

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Barbados Ambassador for Climate Change and Climate Vulnerable Forum representative Elizabeth Thompson has proposed exploring mandatory financing and legally binding mechanisms to compel countries to accelerate methane emissions reduction, warning that

Africa: African Union to Convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat On the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa in Libreville, Gabon

[African Union] The African Union Commission will convene the Chairperson's 17th High-Level Retreat on the Promotion of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa from 21 to 22 May 2026 in Libreville, Republic of Gabon.

Africa: African Lawmakers Urged to Remove Legislative Barriers Blocking Climate Finance and Methane Reduction Action

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the continent push to position themselves at the center of the global climate

Trump is saying it out loud: Cambodian leaders are in on the scams

A scam-industrial complex now generates revenue equivalent to nearly half of Cambodia's legitimate GDP.

Live updates: As Trump departs Beijing, China calls for end to Iran conflict

President Trump departed China on Friday after a two-day summit with President Xi Jinping, that underscored dueling priorities and resulted in a potentially steadier relationship but no apparent major business deals. Trump was overheard saying Xi would gift Trump some roses for

Africa: Why China Now Dominates Africa's Business Landscape - Dangote

[Premium Times] Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, says China has become Africa's dominant business partner because Western countries often fail to provide the financing support needed for large-scale industrial projects, forcing African businesses and governments to lean

Africa: How Paradigm Initiative Shaped Digital Rights Inclusion Across Africa in 2025

[This Day] Paradigm Initiative (PIN), a Pan-African organisation, has released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting a year of exceptional organisational delivery and sustained impact across its digital rights and digital inclusion initiatives in Africa and the rest of

Africa: Ecobank, Others Commit $3bn to Drive Vision of Africa-France Impact Coalition

[This Day] Building on a proven track record across 34 African markets, Ecobank Group has said it will partner with Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), including Proparco, to deploy this $3 billion commitment.

Africa: Digital Procurement Africa Summit 2026 Holds in Lagos

[This Day] Gloopro, Africa's premier enterprise eProcurement and Procurement-as-a-Service (PaaS) provider, is set to host the Digital Procurement Africa (DPA) Summit 2026 at the Lagos Eko Hotel and Suites on May 26.

How to make Titanium Ingots in Subnautica 2

You won't find this material in the ocean, as you've got to make it yourself.

Africa: Ruto and Macron Sing a Duet in Nairobi

[ISS] Did France's first Africa summit outside the Francophonie this week reset its relations with the continent?

Trump sets targeted opening for White House ballroom for September 2028

President Trump said on Friday that the White House ballroom is scheduled to open in just over two years in September of 2028 near the end of his second term. “China has a Ballroom, and so should the U.S.A.! It’s under construction, ahead of schedule, and will be the finest

These are the best cocktail bars in Europe, according to the Pinnacle Guide

The guide’s assessment, which assigns up to three ‘pins’, looks at the drinks programme, look and feel, and community.

FC Barcelona tells Euronews 'no comment' after Israel accuses Yamal of 'inciting hatred'

In response to a Euronews request for a comment, FC Barcelona declined to back its star player Lamine Yamal after Israel’s defence minister accused him of “inciting hatred towards Israel” for waving a Palestinian flag. The club said it had “no comment” to make on the issue.

Europe dominates new ranking of the world’s best walking cities for 2026

Rome, Madrid and Budapest are among the European hotspots leading a new global ranking of the best cities to explore on foot, while destinations across Asia and Latin America rapidly climb the list.

Stock trade disclosure reveals Trump made massive gains on Big Tech bets

A newly released ethics filing has revealed that US President Donald Trump made over 3,600 stock trades during the first quarter of 2026 with a value of between $220 million (€188mn) and $750 million (€641mn).

Picturing Earth in a new light

Maps can show more than just where things are—they can also show how things change. New maps of artificial light reveal a planet that has been reshaping its nights through patterns of brightening and dimming.

‘The Napa Boys’ Heads to Cannes Film Market as Mise-En-Scène Company Launches International Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

London-based sales outfit The Mise-En-Scène Company is launching international rights to “The Napa Boys,” an ensemble comedy, at the Cannes Film Market, with the acquisition struck through Sunset Rose Pictures, the production banner of producer Mike Rosenstein. Co-written by

Five countries push back against Commission's electric grid plans

The five capitals argue that the European Commission oversteps member states’ national competences and misunderstands how energy systems operate. They call for a European Union based on coordinated regional systems rather than a fully centralised energy union.

Blue Flag beaches: Spain hits a new record with 794 sandy stretches awarded, followed by Greece

Mediterranean beaches have swept the Blue Flag awards again this year.

Africa: Malaika Uwamahoro's Rallying Rap Turns Heads At Africa CEO Forum

[New Times] Malaika Uwamahoro on Thursday, May 14, brought a cultural touch to the opening ceremony of the 13th Africa CEO Forum at Kigali Convention Centre, where more than 2,000 heads of state, chief executives and entrepreneurs from 75 countries gathered for two days of

Africa: Capital Mobility Should Be Treated As Africa's Priority

[New Times] The Africa CEO Forum that went underway in Kigali on Thursday should not end as another gathering where Africa's ambitions are eloquently stated but weakly acted upon.