"Our first non-historical setting in a decade", says game director

Following leaks earlier in the week, Crusader Kings 3 and Hearts of Iron IV creators Paradox Interactive have officially announced Afterworld, a post-apocalyptic grand strategy game about wasteland tribes jostling for dominance of a procedurally generated North America. It's Paradox Development Studio's "first non-historical setting in a decade", in the words of game director Dan Lind.

Group’s leader calls for ‘preservation of our right to education in the Kurdish language’.

The head of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), which spearheaded the fight in Syria against the ISIL (ISIS) armed group, has announced its dissolution as part of a deal struck with the government in Damascus.

The Spanish government has apologised to the people of Ceuta for the migrant crisis that has affected the city for weeks and it has unveiled plans to overhaul the country's immigration laws.

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Dolly Parton's Dollywood theme park is known for its rides, musical performances, and delicious cinnamon bread, but it also features tributes to the late country star's upbringing.

Exodus is not beating the "boy, that sure looks like Mass Effect" charges, but the more I see of it, the more I mean that as a term of endearment. Archetype Entertainment shared another peek at its sci-fi RPG during this year's Opening Night Live showcase, along with its April 7, 2027 release date.

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Dolly Parton, the country music superstar from the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee, rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most beloved entertainers in the world.

Lancashire vice-captain Josh Bohannon says that the club's younger players can benefit from the tough experiences they are facing in the County Championship this season.

The Red Rose are sitting seventh in Division Two, having lost five of their past six matches, including their latest defeat, a 316-run hammering by Northamptonshire.

Dolly Parton — the beloved, award-winning icon of American country music — has died. She was 80. 

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Reacher Season 4 returns this week with another new episode on Prime Video, following the events of last week’s surprise twist and bloody cliffhanger. Here's when Episode 5 arrives, what to expect and the complete remaining Season 4 release schedule.