Steam Next Fest, many demos criticized for using generative AI

Steam's demo showcase is live; players and some devs are calling out a large number of demos for using generative AI assets.

Ukrainian drones strike Kapotnya oil refinery in Moscow

Ukrainian drones hit the Kapotnya refinery near Moscow on June 16, igniting fires as air defenses engaged.

DOJ says xAI's Grok 'vital' to national security in NAACP turbine suit

DOJ asks a judge to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit, arguing xAI’s gas turbines and Grok are essential to national security

Art Fight 2026 signups surge as artists prep for July event

Artists create profiles, join teams and share hitlists ahead of July's Art Fight character-drawing/gifting event

Xbox preparing to close Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games

Microsoft’s Xbox division is set to shutter or sell Ninja Theory, Double Fine and Compulsion Games amid studio restructuring.

World Cup opening day, Iran draws New Zealand; Cabo Verde holds Spain

Iran twice come back to draw New Zealand; Cabo Verde stuns Spain with a 0-0 draw in its World Cup debut; protests greet Iran fans in LA

Bird Of The Day, theme 'Eck'

Today's Bird Of The Day; weekly community event with theme 'Eck'.

Bloomsday, James Joyce's Ulysses celebration

Readers and cultural groups mark Bloomsday with readings, events and tributes to Ulysses across Dublin and internationally.

Thames Water rescue deal blocked, nationalisation moves closer

UK government objects to creditors' £10, 11bn rescue offer, increasing the chance of temporary public ownership.

Avondvierdaagse walking festival linked to Dutch children's wellbeing

The Guardian reports the annual four-night Avondvierdaagse may help Dutch kids stay healthier and happier through community walks.

World Cup VAR official Shaun Evans says gesture was involuntary twitch

VAR official Shaun Evans denies making a deliberate white-power hand signal, calls it an involuntary, subconscious twitch.

Ex‑defence minister Al Carns decries 'unbelievable' MoD waste

Al Carns, who quit last week, says the Ministry of Defence is riddled with sunk costs and an unwillingness to reform legacy programmes.

Final Fantasy XIV GPose screenshots mark Pride Month

FFXIV players share in‑game GPose portraits and original‑character photos tagged for Pride across community feeds.

Final Fantasy Resonance devs explain HD-2D approach in new video

Developers released a behind-the-scenes video detailing HD-2D art, music and combat design for Final Fantasy Resonance

Half of world’s children exposed to 3+ climate hazards, UNICEF says

UNICEF reports half of the world’s children face at least three hazards, heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts.