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Guide: GTA 6 Release Times: When Can You Start Playing?
- GTA 6 unlocks at midnight on 19 November in each time zone.
- The PS5 download is 212GB and can be preloaded.
- Retail copies contain a download code, not a disc.
GTA 6 will become playable at midnight on 19 November in each player’s local time zone, Rockstar has confirmed. The staggered global release means New Zealand will be among the first places to gain access, while players elsewhere will need to wait until their local midnight. PS5 preloads…
‘I had the courage to believe in Mississippi’ says Scott Colom after historic Senate win – US politics live
- Scott Colom defeats Cindy Hyde-Smith in Mississippi’s Senate race.
- He becomes the state’s first Black senator since Reconstruction.
- The result adds to Democratic gains in the midterms.
Scott Colom has won Mississippi’s closely contested Senate race, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith and adding to Democratic gains in this year’s midterm elections. His victory is historic: he will be the state’s first Black senator since the Reconstruction era, and his win marks a breakthrough for Democrats…
Birkenhead man dies in Thailand motorbike crash as family seek repatriation funds
- Alex Waddington died in a motorbike crash on holiday in Thailand.
- His family is fundraising to bring his body home.
- Another Briton described a serious crash and £22,000 in medical bills.
Alex Waddington, a 42-year-old building worker from Birkenhead who lived in Liverpool, has died in a motorbike crash while on holiday in Thailand. His family described Thailand as his “happy place”, and relatives are raising money to bring his body back to the UK so they can hold…
The Capitalist: New City restaurant dishes out tattoos and tiramisu
- Virgin Atlantic vowed to challenge Heathrow’s decision on its Delta alliance.
- More than 700 guests attended Edmondo’s City launch, with tattoos on offer.
- Nvidia’s reported $430bn market value fall fuelled jokes about Jensen Huang.
A dispute over Heathrow’s decision to separate Virgin Atlantic from its alliance partner Delta disrupted the mood at an aviation summit, while a new City restaurant drew a large crowd with an unusual launch event. The article also notes that Nvidia’s Jensen Huang became the subject of wordplay…
Justice Department warns Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal over probe of Trump ballroom donors
- Prosecutor says Blumenthal’s donor inquiry risks intimidating contributors.
- Nearly 60 companies and individuals were asked for records by 4 January.
- Trump’s planned 90,000-square-foot ballroom is due to be completed in 2028.
A Texas federal prosecutor has accused Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal of intimidating people who donated to President Trump’s planned White House ballroom. The dispute centres on Blumenthal’s request for donor records as part of an inquiry into possible conflicts of interest and whether donations were linked to promises…
Patrick Stewart’s widow Sunny Ozell breaks silence on actor’s death at 86
- Ozell says grief and gratitude have come in waves since Stewart’s death.
- She said they had left nothing unsaid before he died.
- Stewart died aged 86 after living with two forms of dementia.
Sunny Ozell has spoken publicly about Patrick Stewart’s death, describing grief that comes in waves alongside deep gratitude for their life together. She said they had left nothing unsaid before he died, and thanked people for their condolences. Stewart died aged 86 on 28 October after what Ozell…
Complete Fortnite Kasane Teto Twindrill Diva music pass – All skins, songs, and more
- Kasane Teto’s Twindrill Diva pass has three reward pages.
- It costs 1,000 V-Bucks or is included with Fortnite Crew.
- Completing the pass unlocks a reactive outfit style.
Fortnite has added the Twindrill Diva music pass, themed around virtual singer Kasane Teto. It offers a shorter set of three pages of rewards, including Teto’s outfit, making the pass the only way to obtain her outfit at the time of writing. The pass costs 1,000 V-Bucks, though…
India’s Financial Crimes Agency Searches CoinDCX, Delta Exchange Over Offshore Trades
- India searched premises linked to CoinDCX and Delta Exchange.
- Investigators allege unauthorised cross-border crypto trades.
- Both exchanges deny violations and say trading remains operational.
India’s Enforcement Directorate has searched three Bengaluru premises linked to CoinDCX and Delta Exchange as part of an investigation into alleged unauthorised cross-border crypto trades. The agency says the transactions may have breached foreign exchange rules and other financial laws; both exchanges deny wrongdoing and say they are…
Iran is emerging stronger from war, Iraqi Kurdish leader says
- Talabani says Iran is emerging stronger, but changed, from the war.
- He urges the US to pursue dialogue with Tehran.
- A strike on Khor Mor has disrupted power across Iraqi Kurdistan.
Bafel Talabani, leader of Iraq’s Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, said Iran is emerging “stronger, but different” from the US-Israeli war and urged Washington to engage with Tehran through dialogue. His comments challenge US administration claims that Iran is close to economic collapse and come as relations between the…
Tom Holland says working on The Odyssey gave him a “level of confidence as an actor” he’s never had before
- Nolan’s film boosted Holland’s confidence as an actor.
- Holland says he is keen to explore new projects.
- *The Odyssey* reportedly earned $1.8 billion worldwide.
Tom Holland says working with Christopher Nolan on *The Odyssey* has given him a new level of confidence as an actor and ambition to explore bigger or different projects. He described Nolan’s approval as an ideal start to his next chapter and said he is grateful to carry…
Christopher Nolan confirms what we all suspected: there’s a bit of Oppenheimer in The Odyssey ending
- Nolan says *The Odyssey*’s ending echoes *Oppenheimer*.
- He sees connections across the endings of his films.
- Downey Jr. also linked its imagery to *Dunkirk*.
Christopher Nolan says the ending of *The Odyssey* deliberately draws on ideas from *Oppenheimer* and other films in his work. He described finding those connections as he wrote, and noted in his notebooks that the ending felt like “the ending of all my films rolled into one”. The…
A record number of US democratic socialists will become mayors. They’re out to prove their vision for affordability
- Four DSA members won mayoral races in major US cities.
- Their campaigns centred on affordability and everyday services.
- Their record will test whether socialist policies improve daily life.
A record number of Democratic Socialists of America members have been elected to lead US cities, giving them a chance to show that their politics can deliver practical improvements. Their success will be judged in part on whether they make everyday life more affordable and inclusive for working…
Review: Apple’s M6 iMac is pricey, but it’s still a good choice for a clean desk
- M6 iMac gets a modest update.
- Prices start at $1,499.
- Its design and convenience carry a premium.
Apple’s M6 iMac refresh keeps the all-in-one desktop current but changes little in design. It remains a colourful, compact option for people who want a simple computer and a tidy desk, though buyers pay a premium for its integrated screen and coordinated accessories. The $1,499 model has a…
British toymaking couples who say they lost £90m when US toy giant launched ‘campaign’ to keep them out of major shops lose bid for massive payout
- Toy founders lost their appeal for compensation.
- A court found MGA tried to exclude Worldeez from major shops.
- The judge concluded the business would have failed regardless.
Four British entrepreneurs behind the Worldeez collectible toy have lost their appeal for compensation after a court found that US toy maker MGA had tried to keep their product out of major UK shops. The ruling matters because the High Court had already found MGA abused its dominant…
Ancient burial site packed with treasures plus 38 bodies discovered after centuries
- A 600-year-old Chimú burial complex containing 38 people was found in Peru.
- Artefacts include metal jewellery, carved boxes and ceremonial objects.
- An unusual burial position prompts questions, but no explanation is confirmed.
Archaeologists have uncovered a nearly intact Chimú burial complex at Chan Chan, near Trujillo in northern Peru, containing 38 people and a range of valuable objects. The find matters because it offers a rare chance to study elite burials in their original, undisturbed setting, rather than relying on…
Pollock starts alongside Ojomoh and Joseph in bold England side
- Pollock starts at number eight against Japan.
- Ojomoh and Joseph also return to England’s starting side.
- England have won all six previous Tests against Japan.
Henry Pollock will make only his second England start, at number eight, against Japan on Saturday as head coach Steve Borthwick reshapes the side. The selection gives Pollock, Max Ojomoh and Will Joseph a chance to press their claims for regular places, with the Rugby World Cup in…
LUKE BALL: The midterm warning signs for Democrats no one is talking about
- Ball says Democratic wins were not a mandate for their full policy agenda.
- Conservative ballot measures passed in several states that backed Democrats.
- He argues independents and swing voters could complicate Democratic governing.
Luke Ball argues that Democrats’ midterm gains do not amount to broad voter support for the party’s policy agenda. He says the results reflect backlash against unmet Republican promises, while conservative ballot measures passed in several states that also elected Democratic candidates. Ball cites Colorado’s approval of measures…
Amid soaring PC hardware prices, gaming monitors are getting cheaper and cheaper. Here’s why, and what to buy
- Gaming monitors are getting cheaper as other PC parts climb in price.
- Display overcapacity and softer PC demand are keeping prices down.
- For most games, 144Hz is enough.
Gaming monitors have become unusually affordable even as graphics cards and memory remain expensive, offering a rare bright spot for PC gamers. The article attributes the price trend to the AI boom focusing on components used in servers, alongside excess display-making capacity and weaker demand for new PCs.…
Collecting for the sake of it: Who the fuck is buying all these box sets?
- Vinyl’s revival has brought a flood of box sets.
- Some include merchandise; others contain vast amounts of music.
- The article questions whether fans see enough value to buy them.
Music box sets have grown increasingly elaborate as physical releases have surged, prompting questions about whether some editions offer genuine value or mainly encourage fans to buy more. The article argues that vinyl’s revival has benefited artists, especially independent musicians, but says the market is now crowded with…
Trivium are on the cover of the brand-new Metal Hammer
- Matt Heafy discusses the turbulent year behind Trivium’s new album.
- He describes mental health struggles, overwork and multiple injuries.
- The issue also features Sleep Token, Metallica and a range of metal acts.
Trivium feature on the cover of a new issue of Metal Hammer, with frontman Matt Heafy discussing the difficult year that shaped the band’s new album, Crown In The Grave. The story describes how a period of strong career milestones was followed by a breakdown linked to mental…