JAMAICA PUSHES FOR SLAVERY REPARATIONS AND RETURN OF ARTEFACTS FROM BRITAIN

Rockstar Games has finally confirmed when fans will be able to secure their copy of Grand Theft Auto 6, while also unveiling the game's official cover art. The announcement has sparked excitement across social media, although some players remain cautious after years of delays, speculation and anticipation surrounding the long-awaited release.

Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas has reportedly been identified as the young woman who died after staff allegedly failed to attach a safety cord before a rope jump in Brazil. The tragic incident, which was captured on video and widely shared online, has led to multiple arrests and a criminal investigation.

A gorilla at a Japanese zoo has gone viral after being photographed sitting alone in what appeared to be a moment of deep reflection following a disagreement with his mate. The image has sparked thousands of reactions online, with many joking that the great ape's behaviour looked remarkably similar to a human relationship dispute.

Award-winning Somali referee Omar Artan will miss the 2026 World Cup after being denied entry into the United States despite being selected as one of the tournament's officials. The decision means the highly respected referee will no longer take part in the competition and will miss the chance to make history for Somalia.

TikTok has reportedly blocked or restricted searches for the hashtag #WhiteLivesMatter following a rise in posts containing hateful content, inflammatory rhetoric and footage linked to recent unrest. Users attempting to search the hashtag have reported being redirected to TikTok's community guidelines and safety resources instead of seeing a feed of related content, suggesting the platform has taken action to limit its visibility.

Primark caused chaos in New York after hundreds of shoppers lined up before sunrise for the opening of its new Manhattan flagship. The retailer, already a staple of UK high streets, continues its major expansion into the US market.

Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet is partnering with Swatch on a highly anticipated new timepiece collaboration called “Royal Pop”, set to launch on May 16, 2026, blending elements from Audemars Piguet’s iconic Royal Oak with Swatch’s playful design ethos, sparking excitement and debate among collectors, enthusiasts and casual fans across the watch world.

Instagram has removed the option for end-to-end encrypted direct messages, a move that means Meta can now access the content of private chats previously secured between sender and recipient only, prompting widespread debate about user privacy, data access and digital security as the social media platform shifts to standard encryption across all private messages.

American bare-knuckle boxer Paulie Malignaggi has strongly criticised NHS medical staff after claiming he suffered complications following treatment he received after a fight in Leeds last year. Malignaggi, who defeated Tyler Goodjohn at BKB 47 in October 2025, said he was left waiting for hours at a hospital after suffering serious facial cuts and fractured ribs during the bout.