Web archive - October 30, 2025

Entertainment

Drake appeals defamation ruling in Kendrick Lamar song dispute

Drake appeals court dismissal of defamation case over Kendrick Lamar’s song

Entertainment

Final Fantasy VII Rebirth director defends yellow paint for guiding players in game design

Director Naoki Hamaguchi says yellow paint in Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is sometimes necessary to guide players

Sports

Australia teenager dies after hit by ball

Ben Austin, 17, was struck high in the neck by a ball delivered by a teammate while batting in the nets

Entertainment

Arc Raiders release: gameplay, maps and features ahead of launch on PS5, Xbox and PC

Embark Studios’ new PvPvE extraction shooter Arc Raiders launches on October 30 with four maps and full crossplay

Entertainment

Taylor Swift's engagement ring replica sparks backlash among fans

A fan’s replica of Taylor Swift’s engagement ring prompts debate about fandom boundaries and respect

Entertainment

John Williams and Steven Spielberg reunite for 30th collaboration on upcoming 2026 Universal film

Legendary composer John Williams reunites with Steven Spielberg, scoring the director’s upcoming UFO-themed project

Sports

Kane nets twice in German Cup as Bayern set European wins record

The in-form England captain Kane has scored two hat-tricks and six braces in Bayern's record-breaking run

Entertainment

GloRilla allegedly takes subtle dig at Megan Thee Stallion on social media

Rumours of a rift between the rappers have swirled previously too however GloRilla shut them down at the time

Sports

CA reports $7m loss despite bumper India series

Expenses increased by A$24.1 million, which included marketing costs for the India series

Pakistan

Khurram Zeeshan of PTI wins Senate by-polls for Shibli Faraz’s vacated seat

Khurram Zeeshan, Irfan Saleem of PTI, and opposition candidate Taj Muhammad Afridi were contesting the by-polls