Picture of the day: Blue whale skeleton at the Natural History Museum, London, England
Hope, the 25.2-metre blue whale skeleton suspended from the ceiling of London’s Natural History Museum’s Central Hall, has captivated visitors since its installation in July 2017. As the largest creature…
Picture of the day: Aerial view of Bishwa Ijtema in Bangladesh
The Bishwa Ijtema in Bangladesh stands as one of the world’s most impressive yet underreported religious gatherings. Held annually in Tongi, along the banks of the River Turag near Dhaka,…
Sleep in a castle, lighthouse, or bubble: the ultimate guide to the world’s most unique Airbnb stays in 2026
The travel landscape has undergone a seismic shift, and frankly, it’s about bloody time. Gone are the days when accommodation meant choosing between a sterile hotel chain or a dodgy…
“But you don’t look autistic”: Deconstructing the stereotype that’s hurting people
You’ve finally done it. After months of working up the courage, you’ve told someone you’re autistic. Maybe it was a colleague over a lukewarm oat milk latte. Perhaps a family…
Denmark becomes first country to end postal letter delivery
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…
Video of Julio Iglesias forcibly kissing TV host goes viral amid sexual assault allegations
Latest developments A 2004 video showing Julio Iglesias forcibly kissing Argentine TV host Susana Giménez on live television has gone viral following harassment allegations against the singer. The footage captures…
Sequel to the legendary game Subway Surfers announced for February
Subway Surfers City: A new chapter for a global phenomenon SYBO has confirmed that the much-anticipated sequel to the iconic mobile game Subway Surfers will launch globally on 26 February…
How 64 countries continue to criminalize LGBTQIA+ people in 2026 despite global progress. Europe stands as the only continent entirely free from LGBTQIA+ criminalization
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…
US forces reportedly used sonic weapons to incapacitate Venezuelan soldiers during the Maduro raid, causing severe pain and internal bleeding
On 3 January 2026, the United States executed a high-stakes military incursion into Venezuela under the codename Operation Absolute Resolve. This mission resulted in the capture of Nicolás Maduro during…
The hidden face and fall of Nicolás Maduro: Anatomy of a criminal regime
Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro now sits in a Brooklyn jail cell, the first sitting head of state captured by American forces since Manuel Noriega in 1989. On 3 January 2026,…
Stranger Things finale: 5 must-watch shows to fill the Upside Down-shaped void in your heart
The Stranger Things finale has officially marked the series’ final curtain call, leaving millions of devoted fans staring at their screens in disbelief, desperately scrolling through streaming platforms searching for…
Steam Awards 2025: Complete list of winners and highlights
The Steam Awards 2025 have been unveiled, shining a spotlight on the standout games that captured the hearts and minds of the gaming community this year. Among the winners, Hollow…