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Further arrests in Thetford after violent anti-immigration protests

Police made further arrests after three nights of disorder linked to anti-immigration protests in Thetford

Metroid celebrates 40th anniversary

Fans and creators mark 40 years since the original Metroid with tributes, fan art and playthroughs

Primary schools to be told to identify children at risk of future unemployment

Alan Milburn's NEET review will recommend asking primary teachers to flag pupils judged at risk of being NEET at 16

Edinburgh Festival Fringe opens with 4,202 shows in 299 venues

The 2026 Fringe launches, running until Aug 31 with thousands of theatre, comedy and cabaret performances across the city

Bird of the Day, theme 'Longlegs'

Today's Bird of the Day; daily community event. Theme: #Longlegs.

OpenAI's hockey puck AI speaker reportedly over $300

Reports describe a Jony Ive, designed, doughnut‑shaped ChatGPT speaker without a display, roughly hockey‑puck sized and expected to cost north of $300

Voting Rights Act marks 61st anniversary

Sixty‑one years since LBJ signed the Voting Rights Act; advocates warn recent Supreme Court rulings and nominee records have weakened protections

Cities ditch Flock, replace with Axon license-plate readers

Multiple U.S. municipalities have removed Flock ALPR cameras and begun installing Axon-mounted license-plate readers that blend into streetlamps.

Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look to premiere on Netflix Aug 27

Rockstar will premiere 'Grand Theft Auto VI: An Extended Look' on Netflix Aug 27 (3 p.m. ET) with the YouTube/official release following hours later.

Big Brother 28, wall comp confirmed for tonight

CBS confirmed via email the season's endurance wall competition will run tonight, a key power challenge for houseguests

MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls launches on PS5 and PC

Arc System Works' Marvel tag‑fighter arrives today with a 20‑character roster and a day‑one patch addressing launch issues

Uli Latukefu cast as Ganondorf in The Legend of Zelda movie

Reports say Uli Latukefu will play Ganondorf in Sony/Nintendo's live‑action The Legend of Zelda under a multi‑picture deal.

Kit Connor to play Cyclops in Marvel's X‑Men reboot

Deadline reports Kit Connor has been cast as Scott Summers/Cyclops for Marvel Studios' X‑Men reboot

Google to phase out Assistant, migrate features to Gemini

Google will retire Google Assistant on Android starting Sept 4, shifting voice and assistant features to Gemini AI.

Westminster council proposes ban on standing in Soho pubs

Westminster recommends outlawing 'vertical drinking' in Soho and the West End and limiting new pub openings.

Primetime trailer: Robert Pattinson plays Chris Hansen

A24 released the full trailer for Primetime, with Robert Pattinson portraying To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen; the film opens Sept. 25.

FCC removes cap on broadcast TV ownership

Federal Communications Commission rescinded a longstanding rule limiting the reach of TV station owners, clearing the way for consolidation

NFL Hall of Fame Game kicks off preseason as Carson Beck debuts

Carson Beck made his Arizona Cardinals debut in the Hall of Fame Game against the Carolina Panthers.

Toby Fox says Deltarune Chapter 6 is planned for 2027

Developer Toby Fox shared a newsletter update indicating the shorter Chapter 6 is expected to launch in 2027.

Cambridge professor Jason Arday resigns amid plagiarism probe

Jason Arday has stepped down from his Cambridge posts after the university opened an investigation into his qualifications and alleged plagiarism.