Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has responded to criticism surrounding her casting in Christopher Nolan’s upcoming film adaptation of «The Odyssey,» Euronews reported. Nyong’o is set to portray Helen of Troy and her sister Clytemnestra in the film, which also stars Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.…
A French woman and her partner have been arrested in Portugal after two young children were found alone near the town of Alcácer do Sal in a case that has drawn attention in both Portugal and France, as reported by Euronews. According to Portuguese authorities, 41-year-old Marine Rousseau and 55-year-old…
Stephen Colbert wrapped up CBS’s «The Late Show» with a star-studded farewell episode, bringing the program’s 33-year run to a close, The Associated Press reported. Unlike some late-night hosts who opted for quieter finales, Colbert’s farewell featured celebrity guests, musical performances and surreal comedy sketches. The finale, for example, featured…
A historic event for the global film industry is taking place today at the Cannes Film Festival — a private screening of «Hell Grind,» the first full-length 95-minute AI-generated feature film created entirely on the Higgsfield platform. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how this unique film was made and why its budget…
Japanese-style head spas are gaining popularity in the U.S., offering customers extended scalp, face and neck massages focused on relaxation and stress relief, The Associated Press reported. Originating in Japan and rooted in traditional massage and herbal practices, modern head spas became popular in Japanese salons in the 1990s, then…
Russian content creator and mountaineer Rustam Nabiev, who lost both legs, climbed the world’s highest peak, Mount Everest, reaching an altitude of 8,849 meters using only his hands. He shared a photo on Instagram holding a flag that read: “For those who thought life ends after a fall.” Well-known Kazakh…
Another performance from BTS’s Arirang World Tour is set to receive a global live cinema screening. BigHit Music announced that the Busan concert on June 13 will also be broadcast in cinemas worldwide, following earlier live viewing events in Goyang and Tokyo. Notably, the event falls on the date coinciding…
San Francisco has launched a new AI system aimed at reducing collisions between ships and whales in the Bay Area, one of the busiest waterways in North America, The Associated Press reported. The network, known as WhaleSpotter, uses thermal cameras and AI technology to monitor whale activity around the…
Phone scammers made an unusual video call to a senior resident from Talgar, Kazakhstan. A fraudster appeared on camera using a face resembling international action star Jackie Chan. The victim said the scheme began with a call allegedly from an outpatient clinic. Unknown individuals told him he needed to undergo…
A New York woman died after falling into an uncovered manhole on a street in Midtown Manhattan, The Associated Press reported. The incident happened late Monday near the intersection of Fifth Avenue and East 52nd Street. According to police, 56-year-old Donike Gocaj fell into the hole shortly after parking her…
A brown bear attempted to break into a guest house where tourists were staying in Zhongar-Alatau National Park. Kursiv LifeStyle learned the details. The incident occurred on May 9 in Attapkan Gorge; however, representatives of the national park have only now provided comment. The footage shows a steel door crushed…
Japan is facing a widespread allergy problem linked to a post-World War Two reforestation policy that reshaped much of the country’s landscape, the BBC reported. During the war, large areas of forest around major cities were cleared, as the country relied on wood for energy and construction materials. To quickly…
A Kazakhstani man has put a sneaker worn by American rapper Flo Rida up for sale for $100,000. Reportedly, the artist personally gifted it to his wife during a performance at Solana Fest in Astana. On May 17, world-renowned artists, including Timbaland, Busta Rhymes, John Newman and Flo Rida, performed…
South Korean low-cost carrier Eastar Jet has included Almaty in its advertising campaign. The city’s landmarks are set to be displayed in Seoul. This way, the carrier is seeking to increase awareness of Almaty and motivate Korean tourists to choose the city as their destination. «The advertisement was placed free…
China has decided to make shopping for foreign tourists more convenient by updating the country’s tax refund system, China Daily reported. The update will make it easier and faster to receive tax refunds for purchases without paperwork. A key aspect of the update is the expansion of tax refund stores,…
Grief travel is emerging as a growing part of the wellness tourism industry, with more people seeking retreats and healing-focused escapes to process loss, trauma, and emotional distress away from everyday life, as reported by Euronews. Once considered a deeply private experience, grief is increasingly being addressed through shared settings…
The Tasmanian government has apologized for a decades-old scandal involving human body parts taken during autopsies and kept without the consent of families, the BBC reported. An investigation released last year found that between 1966 and 1991, 177 human specimens collected during coronial autopsies were transferred to a university museum…
Starbucks Korea has dismissed its CEO following backlash over a promotional campaign launched on the anniversary of the 1980 Gwangju Uprising crackdown, the BBC reported. The campaign, called «Tank Day,» promoted tumblers from the company’s Tank Series and was widely criticized for appearing to reference the military vehicles used during…
Kami Rita Sherpa and Lhakpa Sherpa simultaneously rewrote the story of Mount Everest ascents. Kursiv Lifestyle learned how. Kami Rita, 55, ascended the world’s highest peak for the 32nd time on May 17, beating his world record for the number of Mount Everest ascents. He completed his first ascent back…
Ust-Kamenogorsk, East Kazakhstan, is home to a distinctive house museum established by local craftsman Yuri Kostanyants, who previously served as a helicopter commander in civil aviation and now hand carves Kazakh khans (rulers), batyrs (legendary warriors), and scenes from the history of the Great Steppe from wood. Kursiv Lifestyle took…
Two U.S. citizens were taken into custody in Japan after an incident at a zoo near Tokyo that recently drew international attention because of a young macaque named Punch, who went viral after videos showed him holding a stuffed toy following rejection by his mother, Euronews reported. Police said one…
Fans of renowned Kazakhstani singer Dimash Qudaibergen from five Latin American countries have released a collaborative music video cover of the artist’s «Fire.» According to DimashNews, Dears from Chile, Brazil, Mexico, Costa Rica and El Salvador participated in the project. The cover was created by the Diffusion Team. The authors…
Bear encounters have been widely reported in Japan, with a surge in sightings making headlines in 2025, and continued reports into 2026, which has already seen one confirmed fatal case linked to bear activity. The media called last year a record year for bear attacks on humans. Japan had to…
Colombia plans to reduce its wild hippo population, which originated from animals brought to the country in the 1980s by Pablo Escobar. Officials now classify the hippos as an invasive species that threatens local ecosystems and nearby communities, The New York Times reported. The population has grown from four animals…
