Culture

Silent Hill f adds Fatal Frame II Pink Rabbit costume DLC

Konami's Silent Hill f won wide praise when it debuted last September, with reviewers highlighting its art, characters and story. The game also collected several industry awards, including at The Horror Game Awards, and has quickly become one of the more iconic entries in the franchise. A new

Sports

Shilton: VAR would have ruled out Maradona's 1986 goals

Peter Shilton says video assistant referees would have changed the course of the 1986 World Cup, removing what became known as the ‘Hand of God’, the wonder goal and, ultimately, Diego Maradona’s tournament win. Maradona’s most memorable performance came in the quarter-final against England at the Azteca Stadium.

Business

Clients push consultants to accept outcome-based fees

Companies chasing the uncertain promise of AI are pressing consulting firms to share risk, prompting a shift toward outcome-based fees. Firms including Boston Consulting Group and Accenture are increasingly moving projects to arrangements that pay for results rather than fixed or hourly rates. Fee structures generally fall into two buckets.

Politics

Liberal frontbencher proposes party ‘rebrand’ after polling fall

Liberal frontbencher Melissa McIntosh said the party might need a “rebrand” to win back voters as the Coalition hit a new historic polling low. Her remarks followed opposition leader Angus Taylor's criticism that the Morrison government had “breached trust” during the Covid pandemic by supporting “big government”; Taylor

Culture

Which MCU Hero Are You? A 10-Question Personality Quiz

Marvel Personality Quiz: Which MCU Hero Are You? Six heroes. One destiny. Answer 10 questions to discover which Marvel Cinematic Universe hero shares your personality, values, and fighting spirit. The quiz asks about what drives you to do what's right; where you are at 2 AM; how you

Sports

England's best penalty-takers: ranking Tuchel's 2026 World Cup squad

With the 2026 World Cup knockout rounds here, penalty shootouts are a real possibility. England's historical record is poor—just four wins from 11 shootouts—but three of those wins have come in their last four, and a deeper pool of reliable takers in Thomas Tuchel's

Business

Jobs with more career security and ones that are riskier

The job market is looking brighter overall, but stability varies by sector. Tech- and media-heavy information jobs have been hit by layoffs tied to AI and automation, while healthcare roles remain in steadier demand. Healthcare has generally been adding jobs each month, making up about 20% of overall net job

Sports

'I don’t give a sh*t!' Jesse Marsch defends on-pitch heroes speech

Jesse Marsch delivered a defiant response to critics after Canada secured their first-ever World Cup knockout win, gathering his players in a tight circle following Stephen Eustaquio’s stoppage-time winner and calling them "Canadian heroes." Asked about the optics of such a public huddle, Marsch said: "Look,

Sports

Germany vs Paraguay: how to watch worldwide with a VPN

Today's game between Germany and Paraguay will kick-off at 29 Jun 2026, 21:30. International broadcasters include TSN (Canada), TUDN (United States), CazéTV (Brazil), SBS (Australia) and ZEE5 (India), among others. A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, lets you establish a secure, encrypted connection and virtually change your location

Health

A new start after 60: de-diagnosed after eight years with Parkinson’s

Mike Bell had spent eight years living with a Parkinson’s diagnosis when, at 61, he saw a new consultant. Though he still had pains, tingling, tremors and skin problems, he had stopped taking his prescribed medication and his symptoms had not worsened. Further brain scans — "everything, in every

Sports

Kai Rooney eager for pre-season after injury and summer break

Manchester United starlet Kai Rooney has posted holiday snaps on Instagram that show him blending summer rest with ongoing fitness work. The 16-year-old accompanied the pictures with a short caption: "roll on pre-season." Rooney was ruled out for the remainder of last season in March after a frustrating

Crypto

BitMEX removes CEO, CFO and head of growth

Crypto exchange BitMEX has removed chief executive Stephan Lutz, chief financial officer Ina Steiner and chief growth officer Raphael Polansky. Peter Wilkinson, the firm’s former global general counsel and chief operating officer, has taken over as CEO, a change highlighted in recent LinkedIn posts. BitMEX was co-founded in 2014

Sports

Former Sunderland defender urges Man Utd to sign Brian Brobbey for £50m

Matt Kilgallon says Brian Brobbey would be a great signing for Manchester United and that a £50 million move would make sense for all involved. The powerful Netherlands international is on 2026 World Cup duty but is already Premier League proven and could change clubs before the window closes. An

Crypto

Ether Treasury Sharplink Buys $62.4M of ETH in 3 Days

Crypto treasury company Sharplink resumed buying Ether last week after an eight-month pause, buying a total of $62.4 million worth of ETH since Thursday. Onchain data from Arkham shows it purchased 5,000 ETH on Thursday, another 5,000 ETH (worth $7.9 million) on Friday, and 29,196

Sports

Lionel Scaloni to stay as Argentina coach after verbal deal until 2031

Lionel Scaloni looks set to extend his spell as Argentina head coach after reaching a verbal agreement to remain in charge until 2031. The development emerged as the Albiceleste prepare for their 2026 World Cup knockout against Cape Verde in Miami. The Argentine Football Association pressed for a long-term commitment

Sports

Neymar in good shape but set for substitute role vs Japan, says Ancelotti

Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Neymar is in 'good shape' but indicated the forward will again begin on the bench for Monday's World Cup round-of-32 tie against Japan. The Santos star returned as a late substitute in Brazil's final group game against Scotland. Neymar's

World

Man charged after shooting kills Gold Coast mother Mallorie Roberts

Emergency services were called to a home on Loder Street in the Gold Coast suburb of Biggera Waters at about 8pm on Sunday after a neighbour dialled triple zero. Detectives found 23-year-old Mallorie Jane Roberts with gunshot wounds; Detective acting Inspector Leia Urquhart described it as "a pretty confronting

Sports

Barcelona contact Harry Kane's representatives over potential transfer

Barcelona have contacted Harry Kane's representatives as they search for a long-term successor to Robert Lewandowski, who has agreed a deal to join MLS side Chicago Fire. The club plans to revisit the situation once England's participation in the World Cup concludes. Initial sounds from Kane&

Sports

Frank Lampard backed as future England manager by Terry Butcher

Former Three Lions captain Terry Butcher says he hopes Frank Lampard could one day be in contention to manage England after Lampard guided Coventry back into the Premier League, ending the club’s 25-year absence. Butcher praised Thomas Tuchel’s work but emphasised a desire to see more home-grown coaches

Culture

Your swimwear is probably plastic — 11 responsible alternatives

If your summer holiday is on the horizon, you might be surprised to learn most swimwear is made from petroleum-based fibres such as nylon and polyester. Swimwear has to stretch, endure salt, sun and chlorine, and it’s often the elastane in blends that wears out first. “Better [swimwear] should

Sports

Did Pep Guardiola leave amid Man City's FFP case?

Manchester City are preparing for life after Pep Guardiola, but the shadow of 115 Premier League charges continues to loom large over the Etihad Stadium. As the legendary Catalan coach calls time on his trophy-laden decade in England, questions are being asked about whether the looming verdict on the club’

Culture

Noah Kahan urges fans to use restrooms after concertgoer soiled floor

Noah Kahan urged fans to use the restroom after one attendee appeared to have smeared poop on the floor during his Philadelphia tour stop on Friday. "If you have to poop at a show (sic) please dear god just go to the bathroom lmao," he wrote on X,

Tech

Dead or Alive 6 rerelease draws 70% negative Steam reviews

Dead or Alive 6 was removed from sale and replaced by a rerelease called Dead or Alive 6 Last Round, which currently has a 70% negative user rating on Steam. The original version sits at about 70% positive, even after some players began giving it negative reviews in protest. Players

Culture

Communion by JD Vance review — a strange, poignant book about faith

At the heart of this strange, perhaps rather poignant, book is the biblical question: “What must I do to be saved?” Not in the crude sense of how to secure a place in heaven, but as an urgent challenge to a whole repertoire of destructive assumptions and habits endorsed by

Culture

BET Awards 2026: Lizzo, Doechii, more

Celebrities stepped out for the BET Awards, hosted by Druski and honoring Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor. The ceremony praised Black excellence across film, television and music. Stars such as Lizzo, Doechii and Olandria Carthen showed out to celebrate. Also in attendance were Keke Palmer, Janelle James, Rick Ross, Kehlani