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1950s America had a bizarre loyalty test: Why owning one singer's record could threaten your jobIn the 1950s, Paul Robeson, a renowned singer, faced severe backlash due to his political views and associations. His comments against figh...- Poles mourn rare mass killing as authorities say attacker had far-right viewsPoland is mourning after a shooting incident in Krakow's Main Square left six dead and 15 wounded. The assailant, reportedly holding far-ri...
- I was offered coke at 11: Dafne Keen reveals the 'peer pressure' to do drugs she faced at Hollywood parties as a child actorDafne Keen, best known for playing Laura/X-23 alongside Hugh Jackman in Logan, has revealed that she was offered cocaine at Hollywood wrap ...
- 'Mogging’ named word of the year by Collins English Dictionary: What the viral Gen Z slang really means?Collins English Dictionary proudly announces 'mogging' as the Word of the Year for 2026. This vibrant slang, frequently embraced by younger...
- Giant birds with 20-foot wingspans once ruled North American skies – and may hold the secret behind Native American Thunderbird legendsMassive birds roamed North America alongside mammoths and early humans, showcasing their impressive size and ecological roles. Their extinc...
- Bleach's final episode faces a major challenge as Tite Kubo gets a second chance to fix the controversial Manga endingFans of Bleach are preparing for the final episode of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, following a long wait. The original manga ending lef...
- World's oldest shipwreck, which likely existed when the Great Pyramid of Giza was built, has just been found off the coast of TurkeyAn ancient shipwreck off the coast of Turkey has been discovered, believed to be the oldest known to mankind. Archaeologists have dated the...
- King Charles: 'Please keep it down!' Queen Camilla reveals her biggest bedtime distraction, calls it 'very off-putting habit’In a heartwarming revelation, Queen Camilla discussed her shared reading moments with King Charles III, where his laughter frequently disru...
- The Vikings crossed the Atlantic centuries before Columbus. Why did their American adventure disappear from history?Norse voyages to North America occurred centuries before Christopher Columbus's expedition in 1492. Archaeological evidence from L'Anse aux...
- GoT, Harry Potter, Batman & more: The $110 billion Hollywood gold mine Paramount just boughtParamount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery brings some of Hollywood's most valuable franchises under one roof, from Batman, Superman ...
- Actor Michael Sheen sold his two homes in 2019 for social causes when he fell short on money. He even helped write off debt of 900 people worth $1.3 millionMichael Sheen has recently pivoted from his illustrious acting career to focus on philanthropy, harnessing his financial resources to uplif...
- Bonnie Greer dies aged 77: US playwright and author remembered for contribution to British cultural lifeBonnie Greer, an influential U.S.-born playwright, has passed away at the age of seventy-seven due to a brief illness. She was a well-known...
- English village votes to 'secede' from UK over asylum centre planA tiny English village has symbolically voted to “leave” the UK in protest against plans to house more than 1,200 asylum seekers at a nearb...
- Not introvert or extrovert: New ‘Otrovert’ personality type is about feeling like an outsider, but there's a catchThe emerging personality type known as 'otrovert' refers to individuals who navigate social settings with ease, yet maintain a distinct psy...
- Quote of the day by Thomas Mann: ‘Tolerance becomes a crime when applied to evil.’ Life lessons on limits of tolerance and importance of standing up for what's right from German literary iconTolerance is a wonderful virtue to have. Tolerance ultimately enables people from various walks of life and socio-economic and cultural bac...
- Quote of the day by Jennifer Lawrence: 'The internet to me is kind of like a black hole, and I never really go on it' - What Hollywood Oscar-winning actress' words teach us about digital detoxJennifer Lawrence has officially entered the world of Instagram, making her feelings known about technology and the vastness of the online ...
- A 120-year-old taxidermy bear is helping scientists solve modern wildlife crimes; its preserved hair could change how poaching cases are investigatedA museum bear named Boris is now helping fight wildlife crime. His fur is being studied for microscopic and genetic characteristics. This r...
- BBC gets new boss in Aurangabad-born Samir Shah; media veteran once criticised broadcaster for lack of 'plurality of voice'The 71-year-old media veteran, who has earlier a director on the BBC's board, succeeds fomer Goldman Sachs banker Richard Sharp who had res...
- BBC celebrates India with special season, to highlight fast growing economy's storiesThe BBC has announced the launch of a special 'India Season' with an aim to highlight the fast growing economy's stories to a global audien...
- Apologise for offensive Jeremy Clarkson show, India tells BBCIndia has demanded an apology from the BBC over its presenter Jeremy Clarkson mocking Indian culture during a Christmas special programme w...
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