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Burnham could pledge to rejoin the EU in Labour’s next manifesto, minister says
A government minister has declined to rule out a pledge to rejoin the EU appearing in Labour’s next general election manifesto, raising the prospect that Andy Burnham could revisit Brexit if he leads the party into the next parliament. Minister for European relations Hamish Falconer said the government is “not talking about rejoining today” but…
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Final Fantasy 6, 8, or 9 remakes would need even more games than the FF7 trilogy, Yoshi-P warns: “We’d probably end up having to release them in 4 or maybe even 5 installments”
Naoki Yoshida, known as Yoshi-P, has said that if Square Enix were to remake Final Fantasy 6, 8 or 9, the projects would likely need even more entries than the Final Fantasy 7 Remake trilogy, which spans three large-scale games. His comments underline just how ambitious the FF7 remake project has become and raise doubts…
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Unauthorised version of Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey shared on X
A high-quality pirated copy of Christopher Nolan’s blockbuster The Odyssey circulated on Elon Musk’s X platform over the weekend, with a post alerting users to the leak racking up more than three million views before the hosting account was suspended. Universal said it had “immediately initiated takedown protocols” upon becoming aware of the unauthorised posting…
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Measles Is Becoming So Common That Treatments May Soon Be Needed
Measles cases in the US have hit a 35-year high, driven by falling vaccination rates and large outbreaks in states including South Carolina and Utah. In response, a small number of biotech firms and academic researchers have begun developing treatments for the disease, something that was previously seen as unnecessary given how effective vaccination has…
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Amateur stunt pilot, 64, who nose-dived into runway during crash ’caused by dodgy nut’ sues for £2million
A 64-year-old amateur stunt pilot is suing for £2 million in damages after crashing nose-first into a runway in an accident he claims was caused by a faulty nut. The case highlights safety concerns around aircraft maintenance in amateur and stunt flying, where mechanical faults can have severe consequences for pilots. Limited further detail is…
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Bill Oddie, Goodies star and wildlife broadcaster, dies at 85
Bill Oddie, the writer, comedian and conservationist who found fame with comedy group The Goodies before becoming one of Britain’s best-known wildlife broadcasters, has died aged 85. He later presented BBC series including Springwatch and Autumnwatch, using the platform to campaign for conservation and environmental protection, work his agent, David Foster, said would “never be…
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Electronic music is the fastest-growing genre in the US this year
Electronic music has become the fastest-growing genre in the United States this year, according to a new mid-year report from music analytics firm Luminate. The finding highlights a broader shift in American listening habits, with artists such as Disco Lines and John Summit driving renewed interest in dance music, alongside a revival in songs originally…
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King Gizzard Announce Australian Tour, a Rave Set, and a Block Party They Curated
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have announced a 2026 Australian tour, headlined by a two-day, band-curated event called the Croxton Block Party in Melbourne and including a late-night “rave set” in Sydney. The announcement comes as the prolific Melbourne band enjoys an especially busy period, having recently revealed its 28th studio album, the hard-electronic…
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Mercury Prize 2027: shortlist announcement date and judging panel announced with tickets on sale now
The Mercury Prize has confirmed key details for its 2027 event, including the date its 12-artist shortlist will be revealed and the panel of judges who will select it. The announcement follows a record-breaking 2025 ceremony in Newcastle, the first time in the prize’s history it was held outside London, where local singer-songwriter Sam Fender…
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Glitched into empty space: why video games are obsessed with the Backrooms
The success of the 2026 horror film Backrooms, an A24 release that has become a box office sensation, has drawn renewed attention to its origins in video game culture, specifically the practice of “noclipping” – exploiting glitches to pass through walls and floors into areas never meant to be seen by players. This phenomenon, which…