From Pong to GTA VI: Play your way through 50 years of video games
Video games are now a $200bn business. Play through the six games that tell the story of how they got there.
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F1 set to return to Africa for first time in three decades
Formula One has signed a 10-year agreement with Rwanda to bring the sport back to Africa for the first time since 1993.
Published On 13 Oct 2026
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168 hours on the dance floor: Nigerian dancer chases Guinness World Record
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel Gabriel is trying to dance for 168 hours straight in a bid to set a world record.
Published On 28 Sep 2026
Celebrities at the Pentagon: How unusual was the Paul brothers’ visit?
Logan and Jake Paul face social media backlash after Pentagon visit with Pete Hegseth.
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Pro-Palestine protesters demonstrate outside Ed Sheeran concert
Pro-Palestine protesters rallied outside Ed Sheeran’s solo concert in Philadelphia.
Published On 20 Sep 2026
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Sheeran may perform solo after musicians dropped out of tour over expulsion of Macklemore for supporting Palestine.
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Super Macklemore 64: Video game mocks Sheeran concert controversy
In Super Macklemore 64, players are chased by a giant Ed Sheeran, dodge tiny billionaire Robert Krafts.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Emmy winners 2026: ‘Widow’s Bay’ and ‘The Pitt’ dominate
Jean Smart earns fifth Emmy for ‘Hacks’, becoming the first to win lead comedy actress for every season of the show.
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Lights, camera, action: Irksome influencers at the US Open are here to stay
Experts say influencers likely to remain a feature of major sports events, despite the anger and irritation they cause.
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the ‘eatertainment’ trend’s new darling. How long will it last?
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Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash
White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.
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