After her son Spencer died from a rare cancer, Louise Farley found solace and a crucial support network playing soccer for Berkeley Vale Soccer Club, a sport he encouraged her to take up. Psychologists note physical activity aids grief.
Neymar had a verbal exchange with Norway's goalkeeper Oerjan Nyland before scoring a late penalty in Brazil's 2-1 World Cup defeat. The incident occurred as Norway secured a historic win, leading to Neymar's retirement from international football.
Despite ongoing conflict and severe shortages, a group of Gaza surfers find solace and a sense of safety in the waves. They use candle wax instead of surf wax and cherish old equipment, with only three surfers remaining from a pre-war team of 17.
Suvendu Sarkar, who lost his wife to COVID-19, is raising his young son and daughter alone. He shares his journey of becoming 'both mother and father,' challenging societal norms about caregiving responsibilities.
Taylor Swift's recent album "The Tortured Poets Department" is speculated to be heavily inspired by her past relationship with Matty Healy, while songs from "The Life of a Showgirl" are believed to be about Travis Kelce, her current partner. The article details her journey through breakups with Joe Alwyn and Matty Healy, finding solace in her Eras Tour, and ultimately connecting with Kelce.
AI-generated videos depicting Russian soldiers, often as heroes or returning from war, are gaining traction among families of servicemen. While offering comfort to some grieving relatives, the practice sparks outrage in Ukraine and ethical debates globally.
Young Chinese people are turning to online content creators acting as 'virtual parents' for emotional support, as they face immense pressure from families and a competitive society. These creators offer unconditional affection and understanding, contrasting with the critical expectations often received from biological parents.
Trishala Dutt, daughter of actor Sanjay Dutt, shared her difficult childhood in New York, marked by racism, bullying, and emotional isolation following her mother's death. She spoke about finding comfort in food and journaling, and how her aunt's advice inspired her to become a therapist.
The IMF has advised UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves to maintain spending limits, warning against caving to demands for government support. The advice, while milder than previous rebukes, urges focus on controlling welfare costs and efficiency in public services. The article questions the untouchability of pensioner benefits compared to those for younger generations and those in work.
The 'Holy Pop' exhibition at London's Somerset House showcases fan collections and shrines dedicated to pop culture icons, exploring fandom as a spiritual practice, a coping mechanism for loss, and a form of 'citizen curation'.
Sheng Hailin, once known as China's oldest mother of twins, has gained international recognition after a photo series about her life won an award. The 76-year-old, who had twins at 60 after losing her daughter, is now a social media influencer inspiring bereaved parents.
When people were told to stay home during the Covid-19 pandemic, watching K-dramas became a solace for fans of South Korea’s best-known export around the world. But for North Koreans, it spelled death. A report released by North Korea-focused human rights organisation Transition Justice Working Group (TJWG) on Tuesday showed that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content – such as K-dramas, films and K-pop – and religious practices surged by 250 per cent after...
A tongue-in-cheek article presenting five potential positives for Tottenham Hotspur fans should the club suffer relegation to the Championship for the first time in nearly 50 years. Highlights include no VAR, exciting away trips to cities like Lincoln and Bristol, local London derbies, and opportunities for the club's promising young players to feature regularly.
Dr Sujatha, a doctor in Bengaluru, recounts losing her husband Bharath Bhushan in the Pahalgam terror attack a year ago. Their four-and-a-half-year-old son witnessed his father being shot. She describes living with profound grief, keeping busy to avoid painful memories, and helping her young son understand his father's death. She criticizes the lack of security at the attack site and calls for action against radicalisation.
