Archaeologists in Kaifeng, China, unearthed a remarkable 400-year-old porcelain cup featuring a ceramic crab that floats and moves when wine is poured.
Mexican TikTok influencer Cesar Gastelum was shot and killed at age 23 while livestreaming in Culiacan, Sinaloa. Two suspects on a motorcycle approached him outside a fast-food business, and footage captured the shooting.
The 2016 Olympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro with a Maracana Stadium spectacle, while American Virginia Thrasher won the first gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle event.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers a major twist by introducing MCU’s Jean Grey and new powers for Peter Parker, suggesting the franchise is entering a mutant era with long‑term implications for future Avengers films.
Former influential media personality Alan Jones has appeared in an Australian court, facing 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching. His legal team plans to challenge the credibility of complainants, while the prosecution details allegations of abuse of power and financial leverage.
An analysis argues that Donald Trump's power grabs, characterized by constant scandals, a focus on loyalty over competence, and a spectacle of cruelty, create both autocratic consolidation and significant vulnerabilities, contrasting with 21st-century 'spin dictatorships' like Orbán's and Putin's.
Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla criticized Rahul Gandhi's Friendship Day social media post, interpreting the Korean finger heart emoji as "counting fingers" and accusing the Gandhi family and Congress of corruption. Gandhi had used the gesture to connect with Gen Z.
A new Stan documentary, "Poster Boy: Becoming Zyzz," reveals that Australian fitness influencer Aziz Shavershian (Zyzz) died in 2011 from acute respiratory failure due to a drug interaction, not a heart attack in a sauna as widely believed. The film explores his rise, struggles with fame, and the looksmaxxing trend.
Rightwing influencers and politicians, including Chris Philp and Nigel Farage, depict Dover as an "invasion" frontline due to small boat crossings, using it for social media content. However, local residents express frustration over this portrayal, while a refugee charity highlights the positive contributions of asylum seekers, challenging the narrative.
Cambridge professor Jason Arday faces allegations of plagiarism in his PhD, questions regarding his charity fundraising claims, and unverified reports of physical threats. The university defends him, citing investigations found no misconduct, while critics argue the claims are legitimate.
Um levantamento do Netlab (UFRJ) identificou 544 anúncios falsos do programa Desenrola Brasil em redes sociais da Meta entre abril e junho, usados para golpes. As fraudes, que exploram nomes de programas governamentais, coletam dados sigilosos e direcionam vítimas para WhatsApp. A Meta afirma combater ativamente essas atividades.
CJ Miller, known as "mop man," became a breakout star at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, performing unexpected dance routines with a mop during netball and basketball intermissions, delighting crowds and going viral online.
Cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is a strategic move by the IOC to tap into India's massive commercial market and attract over 2 billion new viewers, seeking a younger and broader audience.
Netflix and the BBC are nearly tied as the first TV service choice for Britons, with 26% and 25% of viewers respectively, according to Ofcom's Media Nations report, highlighting Netflix's hit shows and the BBC's live event programming resilience.
L'avocat de Carlos, le terroriste vénézuélien de 77 ans atteint de la maladie d'Alzheimer, demande sa libération conditionnelle et la suspension de peine pour raisons médicales. Détenu à Poissy depuis 1994, Carlos ne représente plus « aucun danger » selon son avocat.
HBO Max launches a TikTok-like vertical video feed called 'Shorts' and an experimental AI conversational search to enhance content discovery, following trends set by Netflix, Disney+, and Peacock.
X expands its financial service, X Money, beyond top-tier subscribers, allowing users to manage deposits, payments, and bills within the app, with FDIC-insured deposits at Cross River Bank earning up to 6% APY, positioning it against Venmo, Cash App, and SoFi.
Food review YouTuber Joe Is Hungry (Joe Desaavedra) unexpectedly gains nearly 20 million views for his KFC Popcorn Chicken review, discussing the viral success and the challenges of his unique filming style.
Le Tribunal arbitral du sport (TAS) examinera le 8 octobre l'appel de la Fédération sénégalaise contre la décision de la CAF d'attribuer la CAN 2025 au Maroc, suite à une finale controversée à Rabat.
Spain's World Cup victory has significantly elevated the national team's international profile and fan engagement, driven by the RFEF's digital communication strategy. Social media accounts gained 6.7 million followers, and a four-part docuseries on the triumph will be released on Prime Video in December.
King Charles and Queen Camilla made a surprise entrance from a Tardis at the spectacular Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow, which saw flags from 74 nations, performances by Nathan Evans and KT Tunstall, and celebrated the city's heritage before 11 days of competition.
Amazon is integrating its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video via a new "Games" tab on Fire TV, targeting casual users with titles like Fallout 4 and Hogwarts Legacy, and promoting tie-in games for its IP.
Pro-MAGA porn accounts are proliferating on X, blending white nationalist beliefs and political rhetoric with explicit content, often featuring themes of white male domination, racism, and misogyny. These accounts have grown more prevalent since 2022, coinciding with X's relaxed moderation policies.
Portugal's Football Federation (FPF) faces a significant commercial and visibility crisis once Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football, a marketing expert warns. The FPF risks losing millions in revenue and global attention if it fails to prepare for life after its greatest-ever player, who has been the driving force behind its commercial success for over two decades.
