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After the success of space horror Mouthwashing, Swedish developer Wrong Organ has created a Battlefield-inspired co-op with a supernatural twist ‘Claustrophobic”, “oppressive”, “pretty depressing” – these are the words Jeffrey Tomec and Dave van Egdom volunteer when I ask them to reflect on their work as part of Swedish indie developer Wrong Organ. I’d add “nightmare-inducing”, too. Their last game, Mouthwashing, was an acclaimed work of horror storytelling set on a scuttled space freighter, in

Central Bank of India has successfully mobilized $250 million under the RBI's FCNR-B window, surpassing its internal target of $100 million for July. The bank raised these funds through its GIFT City branch and aims for $400 million by September. The Reserve Bank of India introduced this special window to boost foreign capital inflows.

This week, Ted wakes up in England where he belongs and meets his new assistant coach.

Ecuadorean crews plying the waters of the Pacific have been targeted by a mysterious outfit equipped with drones. Some sailors appear to have lost their lives.

About half a dozen states explicitly protect workers from excessive heat. And some others, like Texas, prevent local governments from passing their own laws.

Former All Blacks star Ma'a Nonu responds to the haka by performing one of his own before his club side's game with New Zealanders in Durban.

In Brazil and elsewhere, leaders raise concerns over alleged election meddling by the US.

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

Parts of country face fifth heatwave of the summer with highs of 38C forecast this week We have some comments from the Liberal Democrats and Green party on the Cobra emergency meeting scheduled for later today. While welcoming the government’s announcement, the Lib Dem environment spokesperson Pippa Heylings said emergency meetings were not enough to put out fires or protect our communities, saying “we urgently need a national strategy to make the UK climate-ready”. Continue reading...

Coalition demands police investigate apparent leaking of diplomatic cable to newspaper but Labor calls it a ‘silly political stunt’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Japanese ambassador has downplayed Anthony Albanese’s comments about a gift of melons from Sanae Takaichi, saying Tokyo had been reassured by the Australian government that the prime minister “did not make the comments in the way that has been repor

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is trying to pull off a political feat for the ages: bury a chapter of left-wing politics that seemed like a good idea to many liberals at the time — but not so much anymore. Why it matters: The country's most prominent democratic socialist is essentially seeking a mulligan for candidates who embraced policies like defunding the police, saying candidates should be judged on their current platforms. But that will be a tough sell with moderate Democrats, let alone Rep

Public miners are an underappreciated source of supply hitting the market right at the margin.

The International Puppet Fringe Festival, by its nature accessible and diverse, brings dozens of shows, films, exhibits and workshops to the Lower East Side.

If President Trump moves ahead with 50 percent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian products later this month, some companies may only survive by relocating to the United States.

After the introduction of a key character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel is bringing back one of its most beloved franchises – but the return comes at a precarious time Later-period Marvel movies have resorted to more fantastical plot devices such as parallel universes and time travel in an attempt to raise stakes in an increasingly complicated, superhero-populated cinematic universe. After Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Marvel/Sony co-production that’s making a run at biggest-movie-of-all-t

Zarrar Kahn, whose debut feature “In Flames” premiered at Cannes and later played Toronto, is returning to the festival’s Short Cuts strand with romantic comedy “The Lion Does Not Concern Himself.” A trailer has been unveiled. The film follows a likeable gym coach who has convinced himself that his identity as a toxic podcaster is […]

“I would like to offer a piece of advice for women who are or have been married.”

Leading Indian developers anticipate substantial pre-sales growth in fiscal year twenty twenty-seven. Combined pre-sales are projected to reach one point eighty-two lakh crore rupees. Steady end-user demand and strong launch pipelines fuel this upward trajectory. Most developers are expected to report positive pre-sales growth, with some seeing over twenty percent increases. This indicates broad-based expansion across the organized housing sector.

Summer’s not over yet; pick up some new gear for that last Labor Day trip. Save up to 40 percent on some of our favorite Patagonia items at the company’s past-season sale.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute and other industry participants urged AI companies to offer early access to their frontier models to aid Bitcoin and open-source developers in their cybersecurity efforts.

SNL will return to British shores on September 12. Sky has announced that the second season of Saturday Night Live UK will run for six episodes before taking a break and returning in early 2027. The Comcast-owned broadcaster, which is in the process of securing regulatory approval for a takeover of ITV, added that Season […]

Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.

Martin Jones expresses concern scheme will increase pressure on probation service as Burnham addresses controversy over PC Harper’s killers Taz Ali is covering all today’s extreme heat news on a seperate live blog. It’s here. The Home Office has announced that 13 hotels in England are no longer being used to house asylum seekers. They include the Grand Metropole Hotel, Blackpool. For too long, communities have watched hotels at the centre of their towns and cities become symbols of a broken asyl

A newly approved drug for Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare disease that causes an insatiable desire to eat, may be tied to a series of patient deaths, experts say.

You may want to keep a close eye on your Gmail inbox if you're looking to get a Pixel 11.

Vir Das has officially wrapped up shooting for his second directorial venture, Baara Number, a found-footage psychological thriller that promises to explore a compelling and immersive new storytelling format. The film sees Vir take on multiple responsibilities as director, producer and ensemble cast member, further expanding his creative repertoire behind and in front of the camera. Co-produced by Naresh Malik along with Jeff Lazarus and Kaushik Srinivasan from Third Frame Studio, Kavita Gupta a

Gregg Araki’s coming-of-age drama, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, tracks the story of two traumas with one source: a baseball coach.

As the Trump administration sends a growing number of immigrants to countries they have no connection to, some find themselves imprisoned with no way out.

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated state Rep. Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, in Tuesday's Wisconsin Democratic primary for governor, the Associated Press reports. Why it matters: Hong's loss blunts progressives' recent momentum and hands moderate Democrats a chance to prove their electability in a crucial battleground state in November Crowley will vie to become Wisconsin's first Black governor. Driving the news: Crowley managed to edge out Hong by about 3,000 vo

With Harry Potter excitement expected to reach fever pitch once more later this year with the launch of HBO’s new TV series, Warner Bros. is going big on the merch — and just in time for Christmas. The studio has announced that the U.K. largest Harry Potter shop will open in central London in November, weeks […]

Clacton's parliamentary race has it all: Nigel Farage, a man dressed as a trash can, a Union Jack bikini, white nationalist conspiracy theories, and 34 candidates on the ballot.

Rock ‘n’ roll legend John Oates, best known as half of the duo Hall & Oates, has sold the Aspen ranch he has owned for 35 years.

State Bank of India underwrote nearly one lakh crore rupees in MSME loans using artificial intelligence. AI is also automating the processing of cheques up to ten thousand rupees. This technology frees up relationship managers' time for other important tasks. The bank deploys AI across the customer lifecycle for various functions. Benefits include improved customer satisfaction and employee efficiency.

Ipswich Town reach an agreement to sign Paraguay forward Julio Enciso from Strasbourg.

Donald Trump’s lawyers have accused the BBC of a “brazen” attempt to interfere in the 2024 U.S. election on the basis that fewer than 300 Americans may have seen a documentary that misleadingly edited his January 6 speech. Trump is suing the BBC in Florida for $10 billion, and his amended complaint against the British […]

“What research can definitively tell us is that climate change is here, and it’s already making people sick,” writes Lorraine Boissoneault.

Shakespeare in the Park stages this melancholic comedy, which gives us a good excuse to spend time with Raúl Esparza and Lily Rabe as king and queen.

AI-generated historical drama “Castle Walls,” produced by Turkish TV powerhouse Ay Yapim, is launching Wednesday on Prime Video in what is being touted as the first show made end-to-end using artificial intelligence to premiere on a major global streaming platform worldwide. “Castle Walls” (“Surlar” in Turkish) spans three 15-minute episodes and focuses on the enigmatic […]

India’s organised security and facility management sector is projected to grow 9-10% this fiscal, after 15% annual growth during FY23-FY26, driven by manufacturing, warehousing, real estate and infrastructure demand, Crisil Ratings said.

Croke Park will host its first association football match between two English teams when Manchester United face Leeds in a pre-season game on Wednesday.

Commure wants to automate health care's administrative tasks with AI. An inside look at the messy realities of the startup's ambitious quest.

Financial market disclosures made by Situational Awareness, the once-soaring hedge fund that had to liquidate its portfolio of stocks, moved a stock on Wednesday.

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In extreme environments, habitats are built for survival. Submarines, Antarctic bases and post-disaster dwellings are designed to prioritize health and safety. This is especially the case for habitats in space, where room is limited, contact with Earth is remote and hazards are numerous.

As mice age, their total egg reserve collapses around tenfold. Yet, according to a new study published in Nature Aging, the proportion of eggs in the brief window where a follicle is shifting from dormant to growing stays constant throughout life, at approximately 14%.

HBO’s next big bet in the DC Universe is more like a buddy-cop drama than the usual comic-book adaptation. Fans are in for a few surprises.

India’s top listed developers are set to post 22.3% growth in combined pre-sales to ₹1.82 lakh crore in FY27 from ₹1.49 lakh crore, Anarock estimates. Oberoi Realty is expected to lead growth, while most developers benefit from strong housing demand and rising premium home sales.

Millions of Europeans will contemplate the sky in awe on Wednesday as a rare total solar eclipse crosses part of the continent and plunges a swath of Spain into eerie daytime darkness.