Cheers

SpaceX's Starship, the largest rocket ever built, has successfully circled Earth in orbit for the first time, prompting cheers at the company as controllers confirmed the milestone. The achievement marks a major step forward for Elon Musk's Starship program, which aims to support future missions to the Moon and Mars.

SpaceX's giant Starship rocket has circled Earth in orbit for the first time, launching from Texas, with cheers erupting at mission control and celebrations spreading among space fans worldwide. The milestone is seen as a major step for the vehicle intended for Moon and Mars missions, after years of test flights that ended in explosions or early failures.

A Queensland woman who helped her terminally ill husband die will not face a murder trial, after the charge against her was dismissed in court, prompting cheers from those present. The case has reignited debate in Australia about assisted dying, compassion for the terminally ill, and how the law treats carers and family members who help loved ones end their suffering.

Pope Leo XIV drew around 800,000 people to central Paris for an open-air Mass, with huge crowds cheering as he led the service. The large turnout for the pontiff's visit to the French capital is drawing wide attention and commentary internationally.

Pope Leo drew hundreds of thousands of people to Paris for the largest event of his French tour, with massive crowds lining the streets to cheer the pontiff. The turnout marked a high point of the visit to France, underlining the pope's broad public appeal.

Residents of Laguna, in Santa Catarina, Brazil, have been gathering to support a military firefighter who has reached the final of MasterChef 2026. Local coverage describes community viewing events as neighbors come together to cheer on the finalist, whose strong run on the popular cooking competition has made her a source of local pride.

Supporters of Ukraine are cheering reports that Ukrainian forces used a new tactic during Operation Vivaldi, striking Russian troops with unmanned ground vehicles equipped with weapons. The claims, circulated via a channel attributed to Anton Gerashchenko, celebrate the operation as a successful step in the war, with pro-Ukraine voices online applauding the use of UGVs against what they call a terrorist state.

A Queensland woman who helped her terminally ill husband die will no longer face a murder charge, after the case against her was dismissed. Reports of the courtroom decision describe cheers breaking out, and the case has drawn attention to assisted dying laws in Australia, particularly around motor neurone disease and end-of-life choices for terminally ill patients and their carers.

Dutch darts players made headlines at the World Grand Prix, with Gian van Veen moving through to the next round. Niels Zonneveld delivered a surprise win against Anderson, while Van Veen also progressed. Both results give the Dutch contingent momentum at the tournament and give fans plenty to cheer about.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Hollywood owners of Welsh football club Wrexham AFC, have bought The Turf, the historic pub that sits directly beside the club's Racecourse Ground stadium. The buy adds to the actors' growing portfolio in the city, where their ownership has drawn worldwide attention and boosted local business.

A gaming clip pitting Shinchan against Nobita in an 'upgrade the vehicle to win' challenge has drawn millions of likes, with viewers cheering on the animated rivals as their vehicles get increasingly absurd upgrades. The crossovers between the two popular cartoon characters remain a staple of gaming entertainment content, and this latest head-to-head is drawing big reactions from fans of both franchises.

An artist is marking the start of October with a new piece shared on the art-sharing site Drifting Spirits, posting a short, cheerful note celebrating the month's arrival. Fellow artists and art fans in the Mastodon community have been responding warmly, engaging with the work as part of the ongoing MastoArt creative showcase.

Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks slugger Aki Nakamura's retirement game is drawing wide attention, with Yudai Onodera reflecting on how a spell on the bench and watching Nakamura helped his growth. Yuki Yanagita admitted he 'got a little teary', recalling a scene from 15 years ago, while a popular actress was spotted cheering from a regular infield seat in a Hawks white uniform, delighting fans.

President Donald Trump walked out to loud cheers and chants of "USA! USA!" at the Presidents Cup golf event in Chicago, pumping his fists as he was introduced as President of the United States. The enthusiastic reception quickly spread across social media, with supporters celebrating the moment and the crowd's energy.

Marvell Technology shares climbed in overnight trading amid reports that the chipmaker is in talks with Google over a custom artificial intelligence chip. Retail investors reacted enthusiastically, with bullish commentary driving sentiment around the semiconductor company. The potential deal would add Marvell to the list of firms helping tech giants design their own AI silicon.

Soccer star Trinity Rodman was in the stands at the US Open supporting her boyfriend, tennis player Ben Shelton. The sighting drew attention as the couple's relationship continues to attract interest from fans of both sports, with Rodman balancing her own soccer commitments while showing up for Shelton during one of tennis's biggest tournaments.

Audiences are packing cinemas for encore screenings of Avengers: Endgame, with videos capturing crowds cheering, clapping and reacting to key moments in theatres. The rerelease has drawn large turnouts, particularly in India, where fans are treating repeat screenings as a communal celebration of the film's biggest scenes nearly six years after its original release.

A crowd in Buffalo, New York, broke into loud cheers during the playing of 'O Canada' before a hockey game, a notable moment given ongoing tensions between the United States and Canada. Clips of the gesture spread quickly online, with many praising the display of goodwill toward the neighbouring country while others debated the political overtones of anthem reactions at sports events.

A resident of Ireland's Wild Atlantic Coast reports swiss chard growing spontaneously in a neighbour's stone yard, likely spread from their own garden by strong coastal winds and storms. The gardener says they grew swiss chard and harvested plenty of seeds, with one seed finding its way across to the neighbouring plot. The post quotes Jeff Goldblum's line 'Nature always finds its way', and readers are responding warmly to the small, cheerful example of nature spreading on its own.

Spanish audiences are celebrating and highly rating their country's horse-themed film during the Oscars season, with playful comparisons to how Brazil rallied behind 'I'm Still Here' during its awards campaign. The moment has become a point of national pride, with fans cheering the film's recognition on social media.

The Swedish toast "skål" — meaning cheers — is circulating widely, with people in Sweden repeating the word as a simple, good-natured rallying cry. Typically said before drinks at Midsummer, crayfish parties and other celebrations, the single word is doing the rounds as a light, seasonal greeting among Swedish speakers.

Fat Bear Week 2026 is underway, the annual tournament where the public votes for the brown bear that has best fattened up for winter hibernation at Katmai National Park in Alaska. Fans are comparing bear photos and championing their favorites ahead of the results.

Dancing with the Stars favourite Sharna Burgess has shown off a dramatic change to her appearance, and fans are reacting enthusiastically. Coverage from Closer Weekly quotes followers cheering that 'she's back,' suggesting the dancer and TV personality is making a renewed impression with her latest look.

Snoopy, the Peanuts character, is the focus of a new initiative bringing art, joy and kindness to children being treated across Novant Health facilities. The programme appears designed to lift the spirits of young patients through familiar, friendly artwork and activities. Further details about the scope and dates of the campaign were not provided.

A person heading in to hospital shared that they saw a double rainbow on their journey, describing it as a sign of happiness, hope and health. The small but warm moment has resonated with people online, many of whom welcome a bit of good cheer and optimism during a difficult personal time.

Japanese actress Anna Yamada is featured in new promotional material for Asahi Super Dry, telling fans to raise a glass with the line "Cheers! Ice cold and perfect." The push highlights the beer's signature crisp chill as the brand marks its 30th anniversary, with entertainment outlets picking up the spot.

Scotsman Michael Stewart leads the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship after a rapid scoring run on the back nine of his opening round. The 48-year-old Scot, playing on home soil, carded a series of birdies down the stretch to move to the top of the leaderboard, giving home fans plenty to cheer in St Andrews.