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New race to the moon: could a German be first this time?
Man is returning to the moon - and with him old rivalries and new ambitions. Europe wants to have its say; Germany wants to be at the forefront. A historic opportunity beckons for Berlin.
Three dead in Alawite protests on Syrian coast, local officials say
By Karam al-Masri LATAKIA, Syria Dec 28 - Three people were killed on Sunday when protests in Syria's Alawite heartland of Latakia spiralledinto gunfire and other violence, according to the province's media office. Syria has been rocked by several episodes of sectarian
Pluribus season 2 needs to answer these 9 major questions
The hivemind has some explaining to do after the Pluribus season 1 finale.
The End Times are almost here, but can you name all 105 Legendary Lords in Total War: Warhammer before Nagash consumes their souls?
A race against (end) time.
I'm obsessed with detective games, and I think these 9 prove that 2025 was the best year for the genre ever
It’s a real genre renaissance out there, chief.
Disney's embarrassing AI-generated Star Wars video of scrambled up animals was the opening salvo in a year full of AI humiliation
2025 was the year of creative bankruptcy.
2025 was the best year for ninja games ever, but all of them just made it clear that 2008's Ninja Gaiden 2 remains untouchable
This year's Ninja Gaiden 2 Black finally does right by a messy but one-of-a-kind action game.
Africa: Somali President Condemns Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday strongly condemned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decision to recognize Somaliland, describing it as a "move that fuels extremist groups and threatens regional stability."
Berlin and London intensify military cooperation with purchase of artillery weapons worth over €60m
Germany and the United Kingdom are purchasing modern, mobile artillery for around 61 million euros. The deal is part of an intensified military cooperation—including plans for a joint long-range weapon.
France says Israel violated Lebanon cease-fire after firing twice near UN forces on border
According to the UN's peacekeeping forces in Lebanon, one of the incidents left one soldier slightly wounded with an ear concussion. France said the two incidents follow 'a series of similar actions' by the IDF in recent weeks. Last month, the IDF said it fired on UN forces due
Africa: Nigeria Joins AU, Jordan, Others to Reject Israel's Recognition of Somaliland
[Premium Times] In a statement on Saturday, Nigeria said it "unequivocally" supports the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of Somalia.
Central African Republic: Russian-backed President Touadera seen as favourite for re-election
Voters in the Central African Republic take to the polls in unprecedented quadruple elections, combining the presidential, legislative, regional, and municipal ballots. Incumbent, Russian-backed President Faustin-Archange Touadera is seen as the favourite by analysts.
Nintendo couldn't screw up 2025's Switch 2 launch, no matter how hard it tried
The company made mistakes and Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza weren't all they could have been, but the launch was a record-breaking success
PC Gamer Hardware Awards: The best gaming mouse of 2025
Three rodent contenders, but only one winner for the year.
Miles Miller Is Sturgill Simpson’s Drummer. Allow Him to Introduce You to ‘Mr. Runaway’
Miller goes full Levon on his latest solo album, singing from behind his kit on a sleeper record that stands among the year's best
A game about giant, helpless teddy bears fleeing a dying world may be a bit on the nose right now, but it's also my favorite game of 2025
Herdling is a small, simple diversion, and sometimes that's exactly what you need.
Skier glides down Mount Etna as volcano erupts in the background
Volcanic activity has intensified at Sicily’s Mount Etna in recent days. That hasn’t stopped visitors to Europe’s largest active volcano.
These groceries had the biggest price spikes in 2025
Inflation on groceries has eased somewhat from its peak in recent years, but you wouldn't know it if you're shopping for your morning coffee or a steak dinner.
China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks
BEIJING, Dec 28 - China on Sunday congratulated Cambodia on reaching a ceasefire with Thailand after weeks of deadly border fighting, as officials from the three countries prepared to open a two-day meeting in southwestern China.
Ultra-hot lava world has thick atmosphere, upending expectations
A Carnegie-led team of astronomers detected the strongest evidence yet of an atmosphere around a rocky planet beyond our solar system. Their work, published in The Astrophysical Journal Letters, used NASA's JWST to reveal an alien atmosphere in an unexpected place—an ancient,
Brigitte Bardot, French Actress Who Embodied the Sexual Revolution, Dead at 91
Global superstar left acting in 1973 to become an animal rights activist