Joe Rogan's recent public appearance noted for markedly different look

Photos and short clips of Joe Rogan circulating online show a noticeably gaunter, altered appearance at a recent public outing.

Xbox in talks to spin off Double Fine, Ninja Theory and Compulsion

Bloomberg reports the three Xbox studios are negotiating buyouts to avoid closures amid a wider Xbox restructuring.

Art Fight 2026, Team Comedy

Annual online art-battle's team reveal day saw a large number of creators sign up under Team Comedy for this year's event.

Keir Starmer set to ban under-16s from social media

UK government plans to bar under-16s from major social platforms and curb livestreaming for children, the PM says.

Dormition Cathedral at Kyiv Pechersk Lavra set on fire

Russian strikes overnight hit Kyiv’s Dormition Cathedral in the Pechersk Lavra, leaving part of the historic monastery ablaze.

Steam Next Fest goes live, indie demos available now

Steam Next Fest launches June 15; dozens of indie game demos are playable now, with Sovereign Tower demo due June 15.

Carolina Hurricanes win Stanley Cup, beat Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in Game 6

Canes clinch franchise's second Stanley Cup with a 3-0 Game 6 shutout in Las Vegas.

Broadcasters call World Cup pauses 'match breaks' instead of 'hydration breaks'

Commentators and networks have begun using 'match break' during FIFA's in-game hydration pauses in broadcasts.

Vice President JD Vance calls out Sen. Lindsey Graham on live TV

Vance named Senator Lindsey Graham in a televised interview, publicly warning and distancing himself from Graham's stance

Disclosure Day opens to a $44M weekend; Spielberg and Emily Blunt praised

Disclosure Day debuted to a $44 million opening weekend while critics highlighted Spielberg's direction and Blunt's performance.

Witch Hat Atelier, season 1 reaches penultimate episode

Witch Hat Atelier aired its penultimate episode of season 1, only one episode remains before the season finale.

Njideka Akunyili Crosby unveils first joint portrait of the Obamas

Nigerian‑born artist's collage-style painting 'The Obamas: Springing Forth' unveiled at the Obama Presidential Center museum.

Spain vs Cabo Verde, World Cup

Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha makes multiple spectacular saves to keep Spain scoreless in their World Cup match.

B-52 Stratofortress crashes after takeoff at Edwards Air Force Base

Trump calls D.C.'s July 4th 250th celebration a 'Trump rally'

President Trump said Washington's 250th Independence Day event will be staged as a campaign‑style 'Trump Rally' in D.C.

BBC: Russia ran arson campaign targeting the UK prime minister

BBC investigation alleges Russian operatives directed arson attacks and used fake far‑right and Muslim groups to provoke unrest.

JD Vance calls 'childless cat ladies' quip 'one of the dumbest things I ever said'

In his memoir Communion, Vice President JD Vance labels his 2021 insult to Democratic women a 'boneheaded' mistake.

13‑word Reddit snippets can reliably manipulate AI search, researchers find

Cornell Tech study shows a 13-word user post on sites like Reddit or Wikipedia can steer AI agents to spam or scam outputs.

Mario Kart World adds Super Mario Bros free‑roam tracks to Nintendo Music

Nintendo Music's Mario Kart World playlists now include free‑roam tracks from Super Mario Bros. 1, 3, players note

Justin Gaethje stuns Ilia Topuria at White House UFC event

Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO to win the lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn.

Jordan Staal wins Conn Smythe Trophy as playoff MVP

Captain Jordan Staal was named playoff MVP after a dominant run en route to Carolina's Cup.

Guardian reveals ICE Delaney Hall dress code bars Crocs and baby onesies

Visitors to New Jersey's Delaney Hall say shifting rules, banning Crocs and onesies among other items, have blocked family visits and caused stress.

Sonic Frontiers Definitive Edition spotted at retail, Switch 2 key card

Retail and rating leaks show Sonic Frontiers: Definitive Edition for Switch 2, sold as a game key card bundling existing DLC.

Legendary ITV broadcaster Roger Cook dies aged 83

Award-winning investigative journalist Roger Cook has died aged 83 after a short illness, ITV and his family say.

DOJ clears Paramount‑Skydance bid for Warner Bros; state AGs weigh lawsuit

The Justice Department gave conditional approval to Paramount‑Skydance’s $111B bid for Warner Bros Discovery; several state attorneys general are preparing legal challenges.

Genshin Impact releases 'The Final Gift' animated short

HoYoverse drops 'The Final Gift' Sandrone short; fans call the new short emotional and tearful.

Norway crown princess's son found guilty of rape

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, convicted of two counts of rape (plus other offences) and sentenced to four years in prison.

Xbox Game Studios executives leave amid shakeup

Head of Xbox Game Studios Craig Duncan and chief of staff Louise O’Connor are departing as studio cuts loom

World Cup: Sweden beat Tunisia 3-1 in Group F opener

Sweden defeated Tunisia 3-1 in Monterrey; Yasin Ayari, Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyökeres scored.

Love Island USA recoupling sees Zach accused of meddling in couples

This recoupling episode showed Zach repeatedly inserting himself into other pairings, creating multiple confrontations.

Brendan Sorsby enters NFL Supplemental Draft

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby applies for the NFL supplemental draft amid legal wrangling over NCAA eligibility

Secret Lair drop sells out as buyers stuck in checkout queue

Collectors report pre-queue waits and carts emptying while Witch's Familiar and cat lairs sold out during checkout.

Millionaire banker arrested in 'Putney Pusher' probe

Stanford graduates walk out during Sundar Pichai commencement speech

Around 200 students walked out, waved Palestinian flags and chanted as Google CEO Sundar Pichai took the stage at Stanford.

Anya Taylor-Joy cast as Seren in LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum

Anya Taylor-Joy joins the film as Seren; The Hunt for Gollum is scheduled for December 17, 2027.

CIA director doubts Iran's intentions on nuclear deal

PWHL announces 2026 draft order, expansion teams pick 3, 6

PWHL set its 2026 draft order: Vancouver picks first, Seattle second; expansion teams Detroit, San Jose, Las Vegas and Hamilton hold picks 3, 6.

Dead by Daylight 10th anniversary stream teases new content and a Blumhouse film director

Behaviour's anniversary event previewed upcoming in-game content and named Thordur Palsson as director on the DBD film.

ICE agent fires at vehicle after being struck in New Jersey

Stafford Township police say an ICE agent fired at a fleeing vehicle after being hit; the suspect has not been located.

The Secret Agent, Criterion Collection 4K release announced

Kleber Mendonça Filho’s The Secret Agent will be released by The Criterion Collection on 4K and Blu-ray this September.

Harry Potter HBO series casts Peter Serafinowicz as Peeves

Peter Serafinowicz is set to play the poltergeist Peeves in HBO's Harry Potter adaptation, Variety reports

WWE Raw opens with Roman Reigns return, King and Queen semifinals

Monday's Raw featured Roman Reigns' return to open the show and semifinal matches in the King & Queen tournament

Gabriel Rincones Jr. hits home run for first MLB hit

Phillies call-up Gabriel Rincones Jr. homers 385 ft off Ryan Gusto for his first big-league hit

Sealed Super Mario Bros. cartridge sells for $3 million at auction

A mint, sticker‑sealed 1986 copy of Super Mario Bros. fetched $3,000,000, a public auction record for a video game.

Disabled people with lifelong conditions facing unnecessary PIP reassessments

Charities say routine PIP reviews are wasting public money and harming claimants' mental health.

Robert Jenrick rebuked for not providing evidence to Manston inquiry

Former immigration minister criticised by the inquiry chair for failing to give a statement on Manston detention centre.

Assassin's Creed Shadows final update adds Black Tides and Domains

Title Update 1.1.11 arrives June 16 with the Black Tides story quest, five-map Domains endgame, rewards and Switch 2 fixes.

MasterChef Australia episode sparks raw cake controversy

A Sweet Week dessert challenge drew judge concern after a contestant served an undercooked cake, creating tension over eliminations.

Iyo Sky advances to Queen of the Ring final

Iyo Sky pinned Raquel Rodriguez on WWE Raw to reach the Queen of the Ring final.

MasterChef Australia episode features savory ice-cream taste test

Contestants blind-taste savory ice creams (onion, kombu among flavors) then must cook dishes using those ingredients in 75 minutes.

Eugenio Suárez hits grand slam, two homers in Reds big inning

Suárez launched a 406‑ft grand slam and had two homers as Cincinnati jumped to a 9‑0 lead over the Mets

RFK Jr. criticized for letter pressuring journal over retracted vaccine study

Health advocates call Kennedy's letter 'bullying' after a journal removed an allegedly flawed vaccine paper