Arc Raiders' executive producer admits its developers 'couldn't keep pace with the players' and their need for content, but promises Frozen Trail as the answer

"What we want to do is spend more time building quality stuff."

Researchers test far-ultraviolet light to prevent bird flu in poultry

When a strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI, tore through U.S. poultry farms in early 2025, farmers culled tens of millions of birds, and egg prices soared.

Travelling to Europe? EES border checks are changing from 6 September

Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry/Exit System’s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return.

Lorry driver's botched escape attempts fail to outrun oncoming Polish train

Ignoring warnings to break through the barriers a lorry driver first attempted to reverse off a level crossing. The driver's hesitation left his vehcile still on the tracks when a intercity train came through.

UK support for Falkland Islands 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims, No 10 says

The comments come as Argentinian president Javier Milei says the "winds of change" favoured his country's claim on the British overseas territory.

Death toll from Cyprus ferry sinking rises to 12 as searches continue

According to the Turkish Ministry of Defence, seven ships and six aircraft are supporting search operations for the 16 people that remain missing.

‘Spider-Man’ and ‘The Odyssey’ Propel U.K. Box Office to Best August Since 2018

The U.K. may have just had the hottest August since records began but, in more positive news, it also had the hottest August at the box office in almost a decade. Thanks to the incredible performances of both “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” and “The Odyssey” a total of $161.3

EU tries to turn the page on enlargement after Iceland's vote against new talks

Senior EU officials are downplaying the negative effect of Iceland's referendum as ministers meet in Dublin to keep enlargement momentum going for candidate countries, while discussions on democratic safeguards are ongoing and national elections loom.

Malaysia declares haze emergency in Sarawak state on Borneo

Malaysia declared an emergency in the Serian division of its Sarawak state on Borneo after hazardous haze from fires in neighboring Indonesia drove air pollution to critical levels, the Prime Minister's Office said.

Wildfires creep towards Indonesia’s new capital, prompting calls for action

Fires have spread around Nusantara, with the biggest now at Bukit Suharto just 50km away.

Volunteers fight uphill battle against Indonesian fires

The vast archipelago has been battling for weeks to contain fires.

Malaysia declares air quality emergency as haze linked to Indonesia fires reaches critical level

Haze is a recurring seasonal problem in Southeast Asia, where smoke from forest and peat fires in Indonesia can travel across national borders and affect neighbouring Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore.

6 Upcoming Steam Games That Need To Be on Your Wishlist

Fresh off of Gamescom, here are six standouts from the show that should be on your Steam wishlist.

Zero‑alcohol drinks are rising in popularity. What do young people think about them?

Over the past decade, zero-alcohol drinks have gone from a relatively niche product to a staple in supermarket aisles, liquor stores and pubs.

‘Balcanica’: When Music Is Outlawed in Afghanistan, a Conductor and His Son Must Leave All Behind (Exclusive Venice Trailer)

Matilda De Angelis ('The Undoing') and Babak Karimi ('A Separation') star in Nicola Sorcinelli's directorial feature debut, premiering at Venice Days, which is "rooted in a lifelong anger at the ways freedom can be withheld, controlled or silenced."

Wall Street worried about GOP in midterms — and it’s partly due to Home Depot, McDonald’s

Consumer-focused stocks are getting crushed, signaling weaker economic trends in middle America – and warning signs about President Trump’s working-class base.

The “Conformation Show” and the Pursuit of the Ideal Dog

"Just inside the Farm Bureau Center, the doormats were already covered in fur."

Europe's digital agenda is a gift to China

President Trump has announced plans to launch a Section 301 investigation into European Union trade practices, arguing that regulations like the Digital Markets Act and the EU Space Act unfairly target American companies.

Sri Lanka arrests ex-president's son over Airbus deal

The Blood of Dawnwalker's mods immediately scrap the time pressure mechanic, which is apparently a dealbreaker for some people

That didn't take much time.

Petit Planet's delightfully cosy galactic take on Animal Crossing is the closest we'll ever get to the life sim on PC

Everyone's favourite cosy sim, now with gacha.

99% of Ireland's population growth 'driven by foreigners': True or false?

The short answer is 'false', but the truth is not much far from that.

Body of world's youngest traditional king returns home to Uganda amid succession row

King Oyo died in the US last week aged 34 after receiving treatment for an aggressive form of cancer.

China's Xi to bring large CEO delegation on US visit, sources say

BEIJING, Sep 4 - President Xi Jinping is preparing a large business delegation to accompany him on his visit to Washington, two sources said, an unusual move given U.S. scepticism towards Chinese investment and Beijing's strained ties with private enterprise.

CNA Explains: How does China deal with pyramid schemes?

Following the arrest of 52 Singaporeans in Guangxi, CNA speaks to lawyers in China about the laws governing pyramid schemes and potential penalties for different levels of involvement.

Israel says it has cleared Hezbollah fighters from tunnels under key Lebanon ridge

By Maya Gebeily and Rami Ayyub BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Israel's military has cleared Hezbollah fighters holed up in tunnels under the strategic Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Friday, though the Iran-backed group

Exclusive-US military turns off ad trackers on devices amid Middle East targeting reports

By Raphael Satter WASHINGTON, Sept 4 (Reuters) - U.S. military officials say they have disabled advertising trackers on a range of phones and computers, according to letters released on Friday byU.S. Senator Ron Wyden and statements given to Reuters, adevelopment that follows

Microsoft’s Project Zenith is a ‘distraction-free Windows experience’ for developers

Microsoft is giving its developer-optimized Windows experience a name: Project Zenith. While the software maker originally announced a similar developer-optimized Windows effort at Build earlier this year, Project Zenith is designed for new developer-focused devices with 64GB

This star has the strangest sky in the galaxy

The newfound star S301 orbits the Milky Way’s supermassive black hole so closely that its view of the heavens gets twisted

Stock up on food to prepare for extreme weather, minister warns

Dame Angela Eagle warns the weather event could lead to extreme storms this winter.

Film director Tony Gatlif, maker of "Gadjo Dilo", dies aged 77

"Tony Gatlif loved taking side roads, where borders fade away," wrote France's culture minister on X in her tribute to the filmmaker behind 25 films.

Underwater drones help London ambulance crews rescue people

London ambulance crews are using underwater drones to help rescue people who disappear beneath the surface of rivers, lakes and canals. The remotely operated devices provide live images, measure water conditions and can pull casualties towards safety.

Red Cross says transferred four people released by Israel to Lebanon

The Red Cross on Friday said it had facilitated the transfer to Lebanon of four more people detained by Israel, a day after a first person was freed. Israel is believed to have seized dozens of people from Lebanon amidst its recent wars with Iran-backed Hezbollah. "The

US pressure puts Takaichi’s economic agenda in the crosshairs

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Bessent gives orders to Japan’s Katayama and UedaScott Foster reports that US pressure on Japan to strengthen the yen and raise rates is colliding with Sanae Takaichi’s

EU warns Serbia Ratko Mladić’s funeral is 'important test' for future membership

EU's enlargement chief Marta Kos says Belgrade's handling of the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić, known as the Butcher of Bosnia, will be a test for Serbia’s EU path and could impact its membership bid.

Xbox Is Putting a Time Limit on Cloud Gaming

Cloud gaming is being significantly downgraded as an Xbox Game Pass perk, as Xbox introduces playtime limits.

Trump trade envoy claims London is choosing 'Brussels over America'

US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Britain's EU alignment is complicating efforts to expand last year's trade deal, as new PM Andy Burnham weighs closer ties with Brussels.

Xgimi Titan Noir Max review

A whole lot of money for a whole lot of lumens.

Tanker captain arrested over cargo ship sinking off Istanbul, prosecutors say

Search and resuce operations are ongoing with teams yet to reach the wreckage of the Tuğberk İmamoğlu or locate its voyage data recorder (VDR) or "black box."

Africa: Has the AU Successfully Taken Africa's G20 Baton From South Africa?

[ISS] Africa's G20 priorities have lost ground under the US presidency, with little pushback from the AU or other development-focused members.

The cost of living isn't killing joy - it’s just making us surgical about it

Nearly half - about 46% - of all money spent by EU households goes to three basic things: food, housing and energy, and transport. You need them to live, to get to work, and to keep the lights on.

Maggie Gyllenhaal Says She Tried Using AI to Turn Dakota Johnson Into Marilyn Monroe for Short ‘Flesh Impact’ — Then Scrapped It: ‘Fundamentally Did Not Work’

Venice jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal revealed that she experimented with artificial intelligence to transform Dakota Johnson into Marilyn Monroe for her short film “Flesh Impact” which plays on the Lido. But she ended up scrapping it because she felt that it stripped

Bendita Film Sales Snags Norma Vila’s Sitges Competition Title ‘Carapace’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Bendita Film Sales has acquired international rights to Norma Vila’s psychological horror thriller “Salitre” (“Carapace”) ahead of its premiere at the Sitges Film Festival’s Fantàstic In-Competition Selection. Vila’s debut feature stars Nagore Aranburu, star of Series Mania top

Firmus Energy customers face price increase

Customers in the Ten Towns area will see a 8.98% increase and 12.5% for Greater Belfast.

Europe targeted by spiralling campaign of sabotage and Russia is the chief suspect

Germany has blamed Russia for an attack on Leipzig airport but there has been a series of suspicious incidents elsewhere.

Netflix Is About to Lose an Unforgettable Sci-Fi Movie With a Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score

Emma Stone delivers an Oscar-winning performance in Poor Things, Yorgos Lanthimos’ unforgettable sci-fi fantasy leaving Netflix on Sept. 7.

Ann Patchett and Crying at The Met

Art and grief in the author’s new novel, “Whistler,” plus shows to see in Upstate New York this month.

How Did Trump Do on His Labor Day Report Card?

Happy Labor Day! (Well, almost.) There’s no better time to assess President Donald Trump’s labor market and labor policies in advance of November’s midterm elections. Let’s start with the labor market. It’s shrinking, and it’s weak. The weakness doesn’t show up in the