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The Witcher 3: Songs of Past looked alright in its behind-closed-doors preview, though I’m more enticed by the remaster’s combat upgrades
Rock Paper Shotgun’s hands-off Gamescom preview of The Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past expansion left the outlet more excited about the free Remastered edition’s combat overhaul than the paid expansion itself. The preview, jointly run by CD Projekt Red and co-developer Fool’s Theory, largely focused on reworked combat, movement, UI and role-playing systems coming…
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Locals torch migrant shelters as Spain’s PM points blame beyond the border
Residents in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta tore down and set fire to makeshift migrant shelters last week, as tensions boiled over following a huge influx of migrants from Morocco. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has since accused Russian- and Israeli-linked networks of spreading disinformation that helped fuel the crisis, claims both governments have firmly…
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‘In my heart until I die’: Argentina says a tearful thank you to Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi’s announcement on Monday that he is retiring from international football with Argentina prompted an outpouring of tributes across the country, from teammates and public figures to ordinary fans on the street. Though he led Argentina to World Cup glory in 2022, the decision to step away had been anticipated since his tearful reaction…
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“We recorded 12 songs in five days. It’s not as hard as you think.” Punk rock supergroup Fake Names share Until It’s Normal, the first song taken from upcoming album Punk Ruins
Punk rock supergroup Fake Names have released the video for their new single Until It’s Normal, the first taste of their third studio album, Punk Ruins, due out on 23 October via Epitaph. The band brings together vocalist Dennis Lyxzén (Refused), guitarists Brian Baker (Minor Threat, Bad Religion) and Michael Hampton, bassist Johnny Temple and…
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Premios Juventud 2026: How to Watch, All the Performers & More
The 2026 Premios Juventud will take place on Thursday 3 September, marking the first time the awards show has been held in Spain, at the Starlite Auditorium in Marbella. Previous editions were held in Miami, Puerto Rico and Panama, making this year’s ceremony, themed “Conéctate al Vibe” (“Connect to the Vibe”), a significant expansion of…
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Hayley Williams announces UK and Europe 2027 tour
Hayley Williams has announced a large-scale UK and Europe tour for summer 2027, revealed via Instagram on 1 September alongside the launch of her North American solo tour, “The Hayley Williams Show”, which opened in West Palm Beach, Florida, on 3 September. The Paramore frontwoman is enforcing a verified presale system requiring fans to register…
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Two dead and one seriously hurt in inflatable ride crash in south of France: ‘Pilot falls out of boat, which then spins and crashes into passengers trailing behind’
Two people died and a third was seriously injured when an inflatable boat ride crashed in the south of France after the driver fell out of the vessel. The pilot’s fall left the boat out of control, causing it to spin and collide with passengers who were being towed behind it, according to reports of…
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Another Putin hybrid attack? Major power plant ‘is hit with home-made explosive rockets’ as Germany blames Russia for airport drone bombs
A key installation near the Janschwalde lignite-fired power plant in Brandenburg, Germany’s largest such site, was struck on 1 September 2026 by what local media described as homemade explosive rockets, damaging power lines and prompting emergency crews to locate and defuse a growing number of improvised explosive and incendiary devices, eventually reaching double figures. Interior…
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IFA 2026: the biggest tech and gadget announcements
The Verge is previewing IFA 2026, Europe’s largest consumer technology trade show, which takes place in Berlin from 4 to 8 September. The event draws over 200,000 attendees and sees major manufacturers showcase new products spanning home appliances, smartphones and smart home devices, making it one of the tech industry’s key annual showcases. Most significant…
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Why did Modi urge Putin to end Ukraine war – and will he listen?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, telling him to move towards “an end of war” rather than continued conflict. The appeal, made on Monday, is not a shift in Delhi’s stance but reflects India’s long-standing policy of strategic autonomy and its deep, decades-old…