Monster

The Israeli military says it carried out large-scale strikes against what it describes as terrorist infrastructure in Gaza City, with one multi-story building in the Al-Rimal neighbourhood hit. The strikes come amid the continuing war between Israel and Hamas, which has caused widespread destruction across Gaza City's districts. Footage and reports of the Al-Rimal strike are drawing international attention to the mounting toll on Gaza's urban landscape and civilian population.

Experts say El Niño conditions helped a tropical storm intensify into a Category 5 hurricane within just 24 hours, an unusually rapid escalation. Meteorologists point to warm ocean waters and favourable atmospheric conditions associated with the climate pattern as drivers of the explosive strengthening, highlighting growing concerns about rapid-intensification events in a warming climate.

Ahead of its December 4 launch on Nintendo Switch 2, a Prologue Demo for Monster Hunter Wilds will arrive on the console on October 19. The demo covers the game's opening chapter and can be played solo, giving Switch 2 owners an early look at Capcom's hunting title before the full release.

The Big 12 Conference has released its men's basketball preseason honors, with Arizona selected to repeat as conference champion. Arizona center Motiejus Krivas was named Preseason Player of the Year in the awards, presented by Monster Energy. The picks set expectations for the upcoming college basketball season as teams prepare for conference play.

The upcoming thriller 'Whalefall' is drawing attention across multiple countries, with The Hollywood Reporter revealing that the whale at the center of the story is portrayed as 'the good guy' rather than a monster. The twist on the usual man-versus-beast formula is fueling curiosity about how the underwater survival tale will handle its giant creature.

Creative Cauldron, the Washington-area theatre company, is presenting 'Monsters of the Villa Diodati', a new play drawing on the famous 1816 gathering at Lake Geneva where Mary Shelley first imagined Frankenstein. A review from Maryland Theatre Guide covers the production, weighing its staging and performances. Local theatre audiences are the main focus of the attention so far.

CEATEC, Japan's major technology exhibition, is drawing attention with displays of cutting-edge disaster-prevention technology. Asahi Shimbun highlighted one striking scenario: how a city could evacuate 250,000 people if Godzilla-style destruction struck, using the fictional monster to demonstrate real evacuation planning and advanced safety systems designed to strengthen preparedness for large-scale disasters.

A new X-Files series from filmmaker Ryan Coogler has been picked up at Hulu, and some fans are already weighing in on what they want. One recurring sentiment: drop the conspiracy and mythology arcs entirely and make every episode a standalone monster-of-the-week story, arguing real-world events have overtaken fictional government plots.

Japanese golf equipment discussion is focusing on the Tour AD DI shaft, with the claim that it only performs to its full potential when stiffened to X flex or beyond. Golfers are weighing whether softer flexes fail to activate the shaft's characteristics, a common debate when fitting high-end Japanese shafts for swing speed.

A blog post highlighting the strangest props ever used in movies is drawing attention among film fans. It argues that the weirdest elements in cinema are often not monsters or special effects, but random background objects — odd paintings, strange statues, or unnecessary gadgets — each with its own little production story.

The New York Times has published a roundup of the best science fiction books featuring monsters and other creature features. The list highlights novels where alien beasts, mutated creatures and otherworldly beings drive the story, offering readers a guided tour of the subgenre. It is aimed at fans looking for their next monstrous read.

Golf instructor Taisuke Ura of Root D Golf Academy has published the 240th instalment of his club diagnosis series, aimed at golfers who find the Vento Black shaft too demanding to handle. The feature suggests more suitable club and shaft options for such players, drawing attention from Japanese golf enthusiasts following the Root D golf content series.

Book Riot has put together a roundup of four monster-themed picture books for children. The list highlights titles featuring monster characters, a perennially popular theme in early reading. Coverage of children's book recommendations like this tends to draw interest from parents, librarians and educators looking for fresh reading material.

A serialized Spanish-language story continues with its protagonist Luca, who fights not for Italy or humanity but because monsters ruined his plan — and he will do 'anything' to stop them. The new chapter, 'El caballero maquiavélico', chapter 12, is being shared among readers following the dark fantasy tale online.