Web archive - June 17, 2026

Entertainment

Bandai Namco launches 'Pursuing The Future' animation project with 'Akira' and 'Possessions' talent

Bandai Namco launched 'Pursuing The Future', short film project featuring animators behind 'Akira' and 'Possessions'

Pakistan

PMD forecasts drizzle, light showers in Karachi till Friday

Predicts thunderstorms and heavy showers in the northern districts of Sindh

Entertainment

Australian influencer Stacey Hatfield died after home birth complications, inquest hears

Hatfield died shortly after giving birth to her first child, a son named Axel, at her home on September 29, 2025

Entertainment

Patton Oswalt wants possible 'Ratatouille' sequel to be more than 'money grab'

Patton Oswalt says he would return for 'Ratatouille 2' if sequel tells worthwhile story beyond nostalgia

Entertainment

'Kiki’s Delivery Service' live-action TV series in development at BBC and Kadokawa

BBC Studios, Kadokawa and Wheel in Motion are developing live-action 'Kiki’s Delivery Service' TV series

Entertainment

'Lord of The Ring' Anya Taylor Joy casting is met with mixed reactions online

Fans have raised concerns after Anya Taylor-Joy was cast as new original character in 'The Hunt for Gollum'

Technology

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

Rossella’s parents are among several families in Italy bringing lawsuit against Instagram and Facebook owner Meta

Pakistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Three terrorists killed in CTD operation in Mardan

Authorities recover three Kalashnikov rifles, other firearms and hand grenades from their possession

Entertainment

Cate Blanchett appointed visiting professor of contemporary theatre at Oxford University

Cate Blanchett will join Oxford University as visiting professor during 2026/27 academic year

Punjab

Punjab imposes section 144 across province for Muharram

Says there's a threat to overall security from individuals who could incite sectarian tensions during Muharram