More than just green beer When most people think of St Patrick’s Day, they picture hordes of revellers draped in green, pints of Guinness raised to the heavens, and the occasional person who’s “just a little bit Irish” on March […]
The scenes from Tehran’s streets in early 2026 told a story that hadn’t been written in Iran for decades. Fireworks exploded overhead, horns blared through traffic-clogged boulevards, and young people ran through the avenues, some weeping with joy, others laughing
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The Iran conflict escalation probability is no longer a theoretical debate. As of 5 March 2026, six days into one of the most significant military operations the Middle East has ever seen, the question of whether this war stays regional
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The final postal letter delivery Denmark made history on 30 December 2025, when PostNord, the nation’s state-run postal service, delivered its last letter after more than 400 years of continuous operation. This momentous decision marks Denmark as the first country
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Following the implementation of sweeping new restrictions in Kazakhstan late last year, the global landscape for LGBTQIA+ rights has entered a chilling new phase. What began as a proposal in November 2025 has now solidified into a restrictive reality, joining
The Economist’s 2026 predictions reveals a world entering an era of profound uncertainty, where traditional geopolitical structures are fragmenting, technological investments are being tested against reality, and the impact of Donald Trump’s transactional approach to governance continues reshaping international relations.
If you search for “Frida Kahlo” today, you’ll likely encounter a tote bag, a coffee mug, a Funko Pop figurine, or an Instagram filter before you find her actual paintings. The Mexican artist who once declared she painted her own
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The journey of artificial intelligence represents one of humanity’s most ambitious technological pursuits: the quest to create machines that can think, learn, and reason. From the theoretical foundations laid in 1943 to today’s sophisticated generative AI systems, this comprehensive timeline
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The history of Christmas reveals far more than the timeless traditions we cherish today. The twinkling lights adorning homes, the scent of pine needles mingling with cinnamon, the joyous carols echoing through frosty streets… these hallmarks of Christmas feel as
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On 2 July 1937, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean during their audacious attempt to become the first female pilot to circumnavigate the globe. Their final radio transmission, “We are on the
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