Pakistan is witnessing a surge in violence against women, with cases of murder, acid attacks, rape, and domestic abuse escalating. Dr. Summaiya Syed-Tariq highlights societal normalization of aggression and disbelief towards survivors, emphasizing the need for better documentation and a femicide observatory.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is pushing for stricter grooming standards, specifically targeting beards among Navy sailors. This initiative, framed as a national security issue, faces criticism for potentially disregarding medical conditions like pseudofolliculitis barbae, which disproportionately affects Black men.
Singer-songwriter Syd Bennett, formerly of Odd Future and The Internet, discusses her new solo album 'Beard,' which she considers her 'first really me album.' Having found contentment through homeownership and creative control, Bennett prioritizes personal fulfillment over external validation.
Ford Motor Company has rehired over 350 retired engineers, dubbed 'gray beards', to fix quality control issues after its AI systems failed to detect critical errors. This move follows a significant loss in its EV division and a recent improvement in its JD Power Initial Quality Survey ranking.
Father Dionysios Tabakis, a 53-year-old Greek Orthodox priest, has gained cult status with his home-recorded doom metal album, 'Paradise Metal.' The album, blending religious themes with heavy metal, Christmas carols, and dubstep, received a 7.6 score from Pitchfork, surpassing releases by Aphex Twin and Daft Punk. Tabakis aims to challenge the church's traditional view of secular music as satanic.
Ford is rehiring veteran engineers, known as "greybeards," to work alongside AI in design and manufacturing checks. The company found AI tools, while valuable, were prone to pitfalls due to insufficient or flawed training data, highlighting the continued need for deep human expertise.
Oxfordshire County Council secures a high court injunction against Raise the Colours, banning the group from hanging English and Union flags on public infrastructure without permission, citing safety and intimidation concerns.
卡斯特里昂公司與薩羅尼克技術公司合作，計畫於2027年測試將低成本高超音速飛彈「黑鬍子」整合至「掠奪者」無人水面艇，旨在發展分散式海上作戰能力，強化海上高超音速打擊節點。
Actor Allu Arjun met with Shraddha, a young fan undergoing leukaemia treatment, facilitated by Make-A-Wish Foundation. They recreated iconic 'Pushpa' moments, and Arjun encouraged her dreams of becoming a doctor.
知名泡芙連鎖店 Beard Papa's 環球中和店被網友爆料，糖粉盒篩網內發現一隻巨大蒼蠅。業者已緊急停業消毒，並表示18日消費的顧客可辦理退費。網友對業者處理方式表達不滿，認為應主動追回並退款。
La historiadora Mary Beard defiende la vigencia del mundo clásico como herramienta para pensar el presente y critica la simplificación y la apropiación ideológica de la Antigüedad. En su libro "Clásicos sin filtros", reivindica la curiosidad, la duda y el asombro frente a la instantaneidad digital.
England's football team showed a dramatic shift in performance against Croatia, moving from hesitant play to aggressive attacking in the second half under manager Thomas Tuchel. This tactical evolution suggests a potential break from past tournament struggles and a more dynamic future for the team.
Graham Potter's Sweden secured a convincing 5-0 victory over Tunisia, continuing the manager's remarkable renewal process. Despite challenging conditions, Sweden capitalized on Tunisian defensive errors, with Viktor Gyökeres and Yasin Ayari scoring twice each.
An international team has discovered six shipwrecks in Nassau harbour, Bahamas, three of which are linked to the "golden age of piracy" (1690s-1720s). Finds include a charred hull, swivel guns, and musket balls, offering insights into pirate life and tactics.
A light-hearted moment between cricketers Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill before IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 has gone viral, showing a warm greeting and playful teasing. The interaction adds extra buzz to the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
A warm interaction between cricketers Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill before IPL 2026 Qualifier 1 has gone viral, showing Kohli playfully teasing Gill. The moment added a light-hearted touch ahead of the crucial match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans.
Updates on day three from the latest round of games Sign up for The Spin newsletter | Mail Tanya or post BTLEighteen-year-old Tom Norton charged about Sophia Gardens chased by cock-a-hoop Glamorgan teammates, who clapped his back and rubbed his beard, as he became the youngest County Championship debutant to take a hat-trick, ruining Somerset’s innings in the process. Norton first removed James Rew for a duck, in what will count as a failed experiment to push him up the order, before Tom Lammonby pecked behind and Archie Vaughan doddered in front of his stumps.“I don’t think I can put it into words to be honest. It’s the most mental 45 minutes I’ve ever had on a cricket field,” said Norton, the first championship debutant to take a hat-trick since 1906. Continue reading...
Former manager died in September 2025 aged 47Burnley exit was ‘catalyst for decline in mental health’A pre-inquest hearing regarding the former Liverpool manager Matt Beard has heard that his family felt he was “bullied” by Burnley before his death.Beard, who won back-to-back Women’s Super League titles in 2013 and 2014 with Liverpool, was in charge at Burnley from June to August 2025 before resigning just over three weeks before he died aged 47 on 20 September 2025. Continue reading...
Smatouha Minni, a Lebanese feminist satirical series in Arabic, parodies misogynist 'red pill' influencers gaining traction in the Arab world. Created by Amanda Abou Abdallah and starring Maria Elayan, the show mocks narratives promoted by figures like Andrew Tate and Dr Abdullah Mohammed. Season three launches April 22, addressing blame placed on women for social changes, despite production delays from regional conflict.
Smatouha Minni, a Lebanese feminist satirical web series created by Amanda Abou Abdallah, parodies misogynist narratives spreading across the Arab world, including 'red pill' ideology influenced by Andrew Tate. The show, filmed in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighborhood and registered in Germany to avoid local censorship, has averaged 250,000-300,000 views per episode since launching in 2020, with nearly 25% male viewership. Season three addresses blame placed on women for declining marriage rates and social changes, launching April 22, 2026 despite production delays from regional conflict.
