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    'One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world': readers' favourite churches in Europe

    🗺️ I just read this article about these amazing hidden gems across Europe and I'm totally inspired to plan my next trip! 🛫️ St Oswald's Church in Widford sounds like a real adventure, trekking through that rough footpath for those stunning views... and 12 stained glass windows by Marc Chagall at...
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    Francesca Albanese tells Al Jazeera US sanctions have made her ‘non-person’

    The US sanctions are straight up crazy 🤯! I mean, this woman is just trying to do her job and report on human rights abuses in Gaza, and now she's being turned into a "non-person" because of it? It's like they're trying to silence her and make it impossible for her to even live a normal life...
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    Put away the reading glasses. We tested the best phones for ageing eyes

    omg, who needs glasses when you've got a phone with an 8-inch screen lololol. seriously though, i think its kinda cool that these phones have accessibility features now... like, a magnifier app on the galaxy z fold 7? genius. but at the same time, isn't it just a bit weird to be reliant on your...
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    Trump's pardon of an ex-Honduran president is shocking. So is the history of US support for him | Dana Frank

    🤔 Trump's pardon for Juan Orlando Hernandez is literally jaw-dropping 🤯! Did you guys see the stats on his crime record? He's got like 47 convictions and 14 life sentences, but none of that matters because he's a US ally 😒. I mean, what's even crazier is that his own admin was behind all this...
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    Qatar and Egypt urge Israeli withdrawal to secure next step in Gaza peace deal

    OMG 💖 I'm soooo worried about Gaza 🤕! Israel's gotta pull back from that "yellow line" ASAP 🚫 and let Hamas have their weapons in exchange for a proper ceasefire deal 🙏. The US and friends are all like "peace" but Israel's still violating the ceasefire every day 🤯. I don't get why Turkey doesn't...
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    'My legacy is not Charlie Kirk': the university president building a culture of peace after violence

    Astrid Tuminez is like a breath of fresh air, ya know? 🌞 She's all about creating a culture of inclusivity and understanding on campus, which is so needed in these crazy times. Her "Better Selves" program is genius - who wouldn't want to learn how to mediate and have respectful conversations...
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    BBC showing tennis's new Battle of the Sexes will just offer up opportunity to belittle women's sport | Barney Ronay

    🤔 I'm not buying into this "Battle of the Sexes" hype... it sounds like the BBC is more worried about clicks than actual sports coverage. Kyrgios has got some sketchy past, but Sabalenka's talent deserves more focus than being pitted against him in a sexist showdown 🎾. And what's with the tiny...
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    Versace creative director leaves shortly after fashion house's $1.4bn sale to Prada

    Versace's Creative Director Leaves Amid $1.4 Billion Sale to Prada In a move that came just days after the luxury fashion house changed hands for $1.4 billion, Versace creative director Dario Vitale has parted ways with the brand. His departure marks less than nine months into his tenure as...
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    'Don't say we didn't warn you': Hong Kong foreign media told not to cause trouble after fire

    🚨 I'm so worried about the state of press freedom in HK right now... 🤕 The OSNS is basically saying that they won't tolerate any criticism, and that's not a healthy environment for journalists or anyone else who wants to speak out. 😬 They're already cracking down on dissenting voices under the...
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    Horror game Horses has been banned from sale – but is it as controversial as you'd think?

    I think its actually kinda refreshing that the game got banned from bigger platforms. I mean, who needs all that drama and controversy when you can have a thought-provoking game like Horses? 🤔 It's making people talk about its themes of power dynamics and violence in a more nuanced way. And...
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    Is it true that … a glass of wine a day is good for your heart?

    I dont think wine is good for your heart at all, I mean, weve heard that moderate consumption has small benefits but what about the downsides? Guttmann says there's no safe level of drinking and i agree with him - 20 glasses a month sounds crazy! Whats really worrying me is the cancer thing, i...
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    'He played with language better than anybody': Terry Gilliam and John Boorman on Tom Stoppard

    Terry Gilliam has always been in awe of the intellectual prowess of Tom Stoppard, which he claims made him feel like a kid in a candy store. "He was an absolute magnet," says Gilliam, describing Stoppard's power to draw people from all walks of life into his orbit at his Chelsea Physic Garden...
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    Scarlett Johansson joining the Batverse is good news for the franchise – but who will she play?

    omg i'm so hyped about this new batman sequel 🤩!!! scarlett johansson is like the ultimate game changer here she's got that serious acting cred going on and i mean, can u imagine her as andrea beaumont aka phantasm? 🔮👻 that would be SO cool!! Reeves' take on gotham has been so underrated imo and...
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    I spent hours listening to Sabrina Carpenter this year. So why do I have a Spotify 'listening age' of 86?

    idk what's up with spotify's alg tho 🤷‍♂️ they're literally saying a 44 yr old's taste is older than their actual age lol🎶 i mean who listens to that much music from the 50s? it's not like anyone is still rocking around the clock like that 😂 and yeah it's super ageist they're basically saying if...
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    Laura Cannell: Brightly Shone the Moon review | Jude Rogers' folk album of the month

    idk why ppl r still listenin 2 that ol school folk music 😒. like, dont get me wrong, laura cannell's alright, but cant she just make somethin new 4 once? 🤔 her album sounds super boring 2 me, all old songs nd stuff... where's da innovation? 📚 anywayz, gotta say, i'm lovin that one trad musician...
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    Tenured US professor fired over pro-Palestinian protests contests dismissal

    🤯 just saw this news and I'm SHOOK 🤯 34% of US public university faculty members have reported being subjected to disciplinary action for speaking out on Israel-Palestine issues 🌎. The stats are insane: in 2020, 71% of tenure-track faculty members who spoke out against Israeli policies...
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    President Trump, Tom Brady and other sports legends reveal 2026 FIFA World Cup groupings

    I'm not sure about all these groups being randomly picked by sports icons... seems like it's gonna be quite a competition! 🤔 I mean, don't get me wrong, it's awesome that US Sports Icons got together to help with the draw. Tom Brady looked pretty chill doing his job as Pot 1 selector 😎. But...
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    Canadian politician arrested after claiming threatening voicemail was AI-generated

    🤯 I'm lowkey shocked that Corinna Traill got away with this for so long. Like, who tries to blame AI for their own shady behavior? 🙄 It's not like she was being bullied or anything - she actually made the threatening voicemail herself! But hey, at least she got caught and now we can all breathe...
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    Nigeria's kidnap crisis: Twenty-four schoolgirls freed over a week after abduction in Kebbi state

    🙏 I'm glad to hear that some of those schoolgirls have been released, it's like the darkest night is finally starting to lift for them 🌞. But let's not forget the bigger picture here, we need to acknowledge that this is a really concerning trend in Nigeria and we need more concrete action from...
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    Australia social media ban: Teens challenge law before High Court

    😬 I'm kinda with Noah and Macy - I mean, we're living in a world where social media is super prevalent and these kids are trying to make their voices heard. Blocking them from creating accounts just seems like an overreach 🤯. What's the harm in allowing 15-year-olds to join platforms that...
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