Arnaud Denis, a 43-year-old French actor and director, voluntarily ended his life in Belgium through euthanasia. He had suffered severe complications following the insertion of a hernia mesh implant. In July 2023, Denis received a polypropylene implant following surgery for an inguinal hernia. The procedure did not go well, and…
International Chess Federation (FIDE) recognized Kazakhstan for its support of women’s chess. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at what the country did to attract the federation’s attention. Executive Director of the Kazakhstan Chess Federation Gulmira Dauletova received a certificate of appreciation on Sept. 22 at the annual meeting of the FIDE Commission…
James Stephen «Jimmy» Donaldson, better known as MrBeast on YouTube, has built an entire village in eastern Ghana for nearly $10 million. The new settlement features a school, housing for teachers, a clinic, a clean water supply and even its own solar power plant. The project, named Abna Dakwa Village,…
A new supermarket called «Gastronom» has opened in Astana. Its distinctive feature is that it primarily sells food products made outside of Kazakhstan, although it also runs an in-house deli section. Despite offering interesting products rarely found in the country, its launch drew rather negative comments online. The store’s shelves…
Kazakhstan has joined the list of countries with hotels awarded the Michelin Key for the first time. Kursiv LifeStyle highlights the properties that received Keys from the Michelin Guide’s experts. Five Kazakhstani hotels made the Michelin’s list. Each received One Michelin Key, the first tier in Michelin’s three-level rating system.…
An 82-year-old man died after an argument over a sunbed at a beach near Athens, and a 76-year-old man has been arrested, Euronews reported. The incident took place on Sunday morning at Akti Vouliagmenis, a popular beach in Greece’s Attica region. According to preliminary information from local authorities, the 76-year-old…
Presley Gerber, a model and the son of American supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died at 27, CNN reported. According to CNN, citing the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, Gerber died on Sept. 20 while at a rehabilitation facility. Crawford’s representative also confirmed the news and…
Around the world, the cherished daily ritual of preparing meals at home is quietly disappearing as fast-paced lifestyles, modern technology and convenience redefine global dining habits. A recent ranking by World Population Review highlights how urbanization, demanding work schedules and digital delivery services are turning home cooking from an essential…
Abu Bilal returned to Syria after 15 years abroad. One of the first things he did upon returning home was break down the wall behind which he had hidden his library. Hundreds of books, documents and other belongings that the family feared could be lost during the country’s civil war…
Smart glasses are drawing growing privacy scrutiny as cameras become more discreet and AI capabilities make it easier to record people without their knowledge or consent. Meta’s AI-enabled glasses lead the global market with roughly a 76% share. About 7 million pairs were sold worldwide last year, raising privacy concerns…
Jungkook, a member of the South Korean band BTS, has taken part in Calvin Klein’s new fall campaign, turning it into a worldwide sensation even before its official launch. Kursiv LifeStyle explains how a short teaser featuring the beloved artist generated global buzz on social media. Interestingly, the video features…
Almaty-based photographer Dmitry Dotsenko captured a rare and striking image of the Progress MS-35 spacecraft against the backdrop of Almaty’s landmark Kok-Tobe TV Tower. The shot is particularly remarkable given that Almaty is about 1,000 kilometers from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, the spacecraft’s launch site. The Progress MS-35 cargo spacecraft launched…
Kazakhstani nationals are expected to become the first in Central Asia and the South Caucasus to be able to visit Israel visa-free. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. Israel’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Yoav Bistritsky told journalists at a meeting in Astana that such an arrangement was already in place and…
Japan’s centenarian population has surpassed 100,000 for the first time, highlighting the country’s exceptional longevity as it grapples with broader demographic decline, CNN reported. Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said the number of people aged 100 or older reached 107,677 in September, up nearly 8,000 from a year…
Climbers who venture onto Mount Fuji outside the official climbing season from July to early September may have to cover the cost of helicopter rescue operations starting next year, the BBC reported, citing authorities in Japan’s Yamanashi prefecture. The measure will apply to the northern side of Mount Fuji, which…
The work of Kazakh hairstylist Xenia Volodina of Atyrau ranked among the top five entries in the international #ONESHOT Hair Awards 2026. For the competition, she created an intricate hairstyle incorporating elements of traditional Kazakh design. Volodina owns a beauty salon in Atyrau and is a six-time braiding champion. She…
Cristiano Ronaldo, a living football legend, has inspired a new wave of memes after fans noticed recent changes in his appearance. Kursiv LifeStyle explains why the star’s new look sparked such a strong reaction online and what the TV series «The Boys» has to do with it. A match between…
Park Sung-hoon, known for his role in the Netflix hit «Squid Game,» will visit Kazakhstan for the first time. The South Korean actor will be among the headliners of the Almaty Geek Games Expo 2026. Kursiv LifeStyle looks at the details. The geek festival, which brings together cinema, gaming and…
Eamonn Keaveney, a 34-year-old resident of Claremorris, Ireland, has set a world record for the longest barefoot journey, walking all the way from Istanbul to his hometown. Kursiv LifeStyle explains what inspired him to undertake this extraordinary journey. Keaveney’s journey began in Turkey and took him through Bulgaria, Romania, Hungary,…
Kazakhstani social media users are buzzing about Adidas’s new local advertising campaign promoting the Adidas Control 5 sneakers under the slogan «Culture in Motion.» Kursiv LifeStyle explains how a Kazakhstani creative team received an official commission from the global brand. The brand has released commercials filmed in the city of…
Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh, 58, has unexpectedly demonstrated his strength during a visit to a military unit. He took off his jacket, lay on a bench and completed 20 consecutive bench press repetitions. The video quickly went viral, with users discussing how much weight the president was lifting. Kursiv LifeStyle…
The black dress Princess Diana wore to a Vanity Fair fundraising event for the Serpentine Gallery in London on June 29, 1994, the same night then-Prince Charles publicly admitted to infidelity, is set to go up for auction this December, Euronews reported. Sotheby’s will offer the dress in New York…
On the eve of the 25th anniversary of the tragic attack on New York’s World Trade Center on Sept. 11, drones recreated the Twin Towers in the sky over New York Harbor. Kursiv LifeStyle found out what the light installation looked like. According to the New York Post, the installation…
Icelandair has partnered with Aviationtag, a German company that dismantles retired aircraft and turns them into limited-edition key rings and luggage tags, to give parts of its retired Hekla Aurora aircraft a new life, Euronews reported. Hekla Aurora, a Boeing 757-200 known for its distinctive Northern Lights-inspired livery, received its…
