From a new director at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to the closure of the Sunbeam Theatre and the streaming success of Khalil Fong after his death, Hong Kong's arts scene is in flux. Read more...

Recent political commentary highlights divisions within the Democratic party concerning figures like Zelensky and Fetterman, and the reliance on the Obama Coalition. Read more...

Abdullah Öcalan, founder of the PKK, has called for the group's dissolution, a move hailed by Turkish President Erdogan as a historic opportunity. The PKK militia has signaled its readiness to comply. Read more...

Slovak Prime Minister Fico faces challenges including a proposed constitutional amendment on gender, an assassination attempt inquiry, and criticism over pension spending. Also, a Czech man is accused of theft in the Tatras. Read more...

This news roundup covers China's AI travel advisory, a U.S. airstrike in Syria, Taiwan's military recruitment struggles, and the capture of a fugitive from a 1982 bombing. Read more...

From Oscar wins and Inezita Barroso's centenary to extreme body modifications, Brazil's cultural landscape is making headlines. Silvero Pereira speaks out against intolerance. Read more...

Explore the "inverted filter" phenomenon on TikTok and discover how it affects our self-perception. Plus, learn creative ways to repurpose shipping containers and build a timeless, minimalist wardrobe. Read more...

Donald Trump is reportedly planning an executive order to make English the official language of the US. The move is largely symbolic but seen as a victory for the "English-only" movement. Read more...

France confronts internal and external challenges. A police shooting outside Paris highlights tensions, while Macron's nuclear deterrence proposal sparks debate about European defense and unity. Read more...

This week in entertainment news: The passing of Carl Dean, Oscars snubs, "Paradise" season finale, and a look at a "Bachelor" contestant. Read more...

Barcelona's massive £1.25bn Nou Camp renovation project faces further delays, pushing the return to the stadium to 2026. A thrilling 4-4 draw against Atletico Madrid also highlighted recent club events. Read more...

Spain is working to standardize its university entrance exams (Selectividad) across the country by 2026. Plus, can foreigners change their names in Spain? Read more...

From a horrifying crime to celebrating Black art and the search for new TV hosts, this week's entertainment news covers a wide range of topics, highlighting both the darkness and the beauty of the human experience. Read more...

Okta's Q4 2025 earnings call reveals strong financial performance, exceeding analysts' estimates. A comparative analysis also pits Okta against SentinelOne. Read more...

Japan faces a large wildfire in Ofunato, displacing residents and damaging homes, while police in Malaysia investigate the death of a Japanese woman in Subang Jaya. Read more...

TikTok continues to be a hub for viral trends, from beauty product recommendations and discussions on regional accents to personal coming out stories. Read more...

Recent reports from India detail a disturbing rise in violence, including the alleged burning alive of a woman amid anti-Christian persecution and the discovery of a young political worker's body stuffed in a suitcase. Read more...

A mom's controversial parenting, a couple's free therapy success, and the miraculous recovery of a missing boy highlight the day's blog stories. Read more...

From algorithms taking over stock markets to the booming beauty sector and unique real estate offerings, plus Microsoft's big investment in Aragon - a look at today's business headlines. Read more...

Hong Kong's entertainment scene sees a mix of developments, from the Doraemon showcase's world tour to a fire at Stanley Ho's former residence and challenges for Cantonese opera. Read more...