Disney community mourns after sudden loss of popular content maker at brand gathering
A well-known Disney content creator passed away last week during a brand-related gathering due to an allergic reaction. Her work helped build an important online space for Black Disney fans
French-African ties shift as Nigeria's leader makes rare Paris appearance
Frances charm offensive in English-speaking Africa takes an unexpected turn with Nigerian presidents visit. Regional powers re-evaluate their ties while facing internal challenges and economic pressures
French influence in Africa shifts as Nigeria signs controversial Paris deal
French-African relations face major changes as former colonies cut ties while Nigeria forms new partnerships. Recent deals and leadership changes across the continent show a complex shift in regional dynamics
New Zealand genius wins Spanish Scrabble title without knowing the language
Professional Scrabble master memorized Spanish dictionary and won world championship in Granada. Non-spanish speaking player beat native speakers in 23 out of 24 games during his first-ever Spanish tournament
K-pop fans transform South Korean street protests with modern light show
South Korean protesters swap traditional candles for K-pop light sticks in mass demonstrations against president. Young fans unite different fandoms to create tech-savvy protest movement in Seoul
Welsh island monastery leader addresses dark past of deceased monk
A review of historic abuse at Caldey Island monastery brings shocking findings to light. The islandʼs abbey head acknowledges decades-old wrongdoings of a former monk who passed away in early 90s
Teen predator confesses role in tragic Discord live-stream death
A disturbing story of how a troubled Minnesota man met his end on a mountain in Kyrgyzstan‚ pushed by a teen member of an online hate group. The case shows how social-media can turn deadly
Casual dress code breaks tradition at prestigious Reagan defense meet
Annual defense gathering at Reagan Library shows unexpected shift in attendee appearance. Military officials contractors and diplomats mix with new faces bringing fresh perspective to traditional forum
Grandson's lens captures precious memories with 96-year-old Nana fighting memory loss
A photographerʼs touching project documents his grandmothers journey with Alzheimers through a camera lens. His work gets recognition from a well-known fund supporting visual stories about memory diseases
Mexican village guards ancient water caves that feed massive trees
Hidden beneath Mexicos Yucatan peninsula lies a network of crystal-clear water caves called cenotes. Local people share these natural wonders with world travelers while protecting their main water source
Interior expert shares secrets of perfect guest room that feels like luxury hotel
A well-thought-out guest room can transform temporary living arrangements into a pleasant experience. Denver-based designer explains how to create hotel-like comfort for visitors
Ukrainian kids share heart-touching wishes to Santa-inspired helpers
Kids from Ukraineʼs war-affected regions write letters asking for both simple gifts and bigger hopes. Local volunteers named after Santaʼs reindeer try to make some of these wishes real
Paris talks: Three world leaders gather at reopened Notre Dame event
A key meeting between three major political figures took place at Paris famous landmark re-opening. The talk focused on future support for Eastern European defense matters
Notre Dame's doors open again: What happens at tomorrow's historic ceremony
Parisʼs most famous cathedral returns after half-decade restoration from devastating fire damage. The grand re-opening includes special rituals and high-profile guests from around the world
Pope adds 21 new cardinals while sporting mysterious face mark at Vatican ceremony
In a grand Vatican ceremony Pope Francis welcomed 21 new cardinals from across the globe despite having a visible bruise. The event shows his push to make church leadership more world-wide focused
Notre Dame workers share untold stories from massive Paris rebuild
A huge team of experts spent about five years bringing Notre Dame cathedral back to its former state after the devastating fire. Their work became part of Parisʼs eight-century-old landmark story
Historic opera returns to Milan stage after 60-year pause
Milanʼs Teatro alla Scala brings back Verdiʼs masterpiece after six decades. The performance coincides with Paris Notre Dameʼs reopening making some VIP seats empty
Inside story: How thousands of people saved Paris most famous cathedral
Fire almost destroyed Notre-Dame about five years ago but quick action by fire-fighters saved the building. Since then over 2000 skilled workers have been making this Paris symbol whole again
Cambridge scholar's simple post turns into unexpected social media storm
A quiet Cambridge academicʼs rare social-media update became an unexpected center of heated discussions. Her PhD research suddenly got caught in wider debates about modern university education
Netflix brings magical Latin American masterpiece to life in unique Cuban screening
A ground-breaking TV adaptation of Garcia Marquezʼs famous novel got special screening in Havana where Netflix is blocked. The 16-part series marks first-ever screen version of the legendary book
Trump heads to Paris: Notre-Dame ceremony brings unexpected political twist
Former US president makes his first foreign trip since winning November election to attend Notre-Dame Cathedral reopening. French leader Macron prepares for key talks about Ukraine and European relations
Notre-Dame's grand return: Historic Paris cathedral opens doors after massive rebuild
Paris iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral welcomes visitors again after almost 5 years of repairs following devastating fire damage. The restored medieval landmark shows off its new spire and gleaming renovations
Fresh December books bring family drama to life in unique settings
Two new novels explore complex family relationships through different cultural lenses. Both stories unfold in distinctive locations - from a luxury Catskills retreat to an old Kolkata mansion
Prince William and Trump to witness historic Notre-Dame comeback in Paris
The iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral opens its doors after a devastating fire damaged it about 5 years ago. **Prince William** and other world leaders will join the re-opening ceremony in Paris this weekend
Fresh winter books dive into complex family homes and cultural identity
Two new novels explore family conflicts in different houses - from a Catskills bungalow to an Indian mansion. Eight more winter releases bring diverse stories from around the world
Notre-Dame reopening brings unexpected high-level political gathering in Paris
Paris prepares for Notre-Dame cathedralʼs grand return with top world leaders coming to attend. The historic event might turn into an important diplomatic meeting-point for key political figures
Washington Post brings back year-end review with new social sharing options
Washington Posts yearly wrap-up tool Newsprint returns with cool new features for app users. Early-birds get first look at their reading habits plus fresh social-sharing cards to show off their top stories
Personal AI companions gain massive following as users seek digital connections
AI chatbots are becoming go-to digital friends for millions of users‚ mostly women. Data shows people spend hours daily talking to these AI companions‚ from virtual partners to mentors
German island's odd winter custom changes after tv report backlash
A north-sea festival with questionable traditions got a major update this winter. Local police confirmed zero incidents at the centuries-old Klaasohm celebration on Borkum island
Popular baby names shift: Traditional choices make way for modern trends
Latest baby-naming data from England and Wales shows significant changes in parents choices. Traditional names lose ground while cultural influences shape new trends in family naming practices