Sir David Attenborough has just turned 100, marking a career that has developed alongside the rise of modern television. For many years, he has played a major role both in front of and behind the camera, helping shape the BBC and bringing the beauty of nature to audiences around the…
Recent research suggests that psychedelic substances such as psilocybin may help some individuals reduce or stop tobacco use, the BBC reported. Globally, around 1.2 billion people smoke. Although about 70% say they want to quit, success rates remain low. Nicotine is highly addictive, and only a small share of smokers…
American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, has officially announced his first performance in Georgia. The concert is part of the Ye Live Concert Tour. The show is scheduled for June 12 in the heart of the Georgian capital, Tbilisi, at Dinamo Arena. The concert was confirmed by organizers…
In the early hours of May 6, esports fans gathered at Astana Airport to welcome Danil «molodoy» Golubenko with his teammates from the Brazilian team FURIA, who will compete in the upcoming PGL Astana 2026. The fans extended a warm welcome. Dozens of enthusiasts gathered to get autographs and take…
Almaty International Airport, in collaboration with the Almaty Museum of Arts, turned the arrivals area into an art space. Now, travelers are welcomed into the city with masterpieces of Kazakhstani and world art rather than from passport control. Reproductions of works by Kazakhstani and foreign artists from the museum collection…
A routine landing turned into an unexpected incident when a United Airlines aircraft struck a truck while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on Sunday, the BBC reported. The Boeing 767, arriving from Venice, Italy, clipped the vehicle and a nearby streetlight just before touching down. Despite the impact, the plane…
Amsterdam became the world’s first capital to ban outdoor advertising of meat and fossil fuel-related goods, the BBC reported. The restrictions took effect on May 1. Advertisements for burgers, gasoline cars and even air travel have been removed from billboards, public transport stops and subway stations. Authorities justify the move…
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have settled a legal dispute linked to the production of the 2024 film «It Ends with Us,» avoiding a trial scheduled for May, the BBC reported. The case began in 2024 when Lively, who played a victim of domestic violence in an adaptation of the…
During an informal dinner in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, the leaders of France and Armenia gave an impromptu musical performance, the video of which spread on social media. Fransa Cumhurbaşkanı Macron'un piano başında şarkı söylediği etkinlikte, Ermenistan Başbakanı Paşinyan bateri çaldı. pic.twitter.com/bR09Dk3HNj— Güncel Haber (@Guncelhaber360) May 5, 2026 French President,…
Labor shortages and high staff turnover are pushing the recycling industry to explore automation and robotics as long-term solutions, the BBC reports. In the U.K., a recycling facility in Rainham, east London, operated by Sharp Group, processes up to 280,000 tons of mixed recycling a year. Work at the site…
The long-anticipated Arirang World Tour by the globally recognized K-pop band BTS is in full swing. Therefore, to support foreign fans and ensure city safety, Busan authorities introduced foreigner-exclusive accommodation in youth training centers and a temple for approximately 400 people at affordable prices. Prices start at roughly $7 for…
The family controlling Samsung has finalized payment of an inheritance tax bill totaling about $8 billion, marking the largest such settlement ever recorded in South Korea, the BBC reported. The payments were made over five years in six installments by Chairman Lee Jae-yong and his family members, including his mother…
Surrey County Cricket Club in south London has launched a «Work from Oval» initiative, inviting remote workers to log in while watching live matches at The Kia Oval, an international cricket ground in Kennington, south London, according to The Associated Press. Hundreds took part in early-season County Championship games, boosting…
Fans of Shymkent-based FC Ordabasy staged a spectacle ahead of the home match against FC Aktobe, arriving on horseback and turning an ordinary matchday into a real show. Kursiv LifeStyle looked at how the fans amused local residents and social media users. Aktobe fans are known for their strong away…
About 1,500 beagles, which are commonly used in animal testing due to their relatively small size and calm temperament, are set to be rehomed after their release from Ridglan Farms, a dog breeding and research facility in Wisconsin, The Associated Press reported. Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Center for…
Shakira performed her largest concert to date at the iconic Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The free public concert, held on May 2, drew an estimated two million people. Previous editions of similar beach concerts featured Madonna and Lady Gaga, NME reported. The concert was part of the…
A year after facing criticism over cultural appropriation, Italian fashion house Prada has announced a new collection of sandals inspired by traditional Indian Kolhapuri chappals. Read also: Step into the future: Kazakh entrepreneur sells 3D-printed shoes worldwide. In June last year, the brand presented similar shoes without acknowledging their origin,…
New illuminated fountains have been installed in the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The installation is at the intersection of Abdrakhmanov Street (formerly Sovetskaya) and Chui Avenue, in one of Bishkek’s central districts. According to images circulating on social media, the fountain complex features a modern design with dynamic lighting. In the…
An unusual ad from a Kazakhstan-based condom brand has gone viral on social media, with the company seeking a «gandomier» — a playful Russian coinage modeled after «sommelier» — to test its products. What the job entails While machines handle most large-scale testing, human «condom testers» are a legitimate part…
A video showing a shoe-fitting vending machine in China has gone viral. Located in shopping malls, the machines allow customers to determine their exact shoe size and save their measurements in a mobile app. Kursiv LifeStyle looked at how the system works. To determine the correct fit, the machine measures…
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to start on June 11, is drawing football fans to Mexico while also reshaping how they travel, Euronews reported. In cities like Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey, a growing number of visitors, especially from Europe, are arriving months before the tournament. Instead of short…
Jay Bryant, 52, has pleaded guilty to his involvement in the 2002 killing of Run-DMC DJ Jason Mizell, known as Jam Master Jay, the BBC reported. Bryant admitted in a New York court that he helped others gain entry to the Queens recording studio where Mizell was shot and killed.…
The Michael Jackson biopic «Michael» opened strongly in North America, earning $97 million in its debut weekend and setting a new record for music biopics, according to The Associated Press. Internationally, the film grossed $120.4 million, bringing its global opening to $217.4 million. Distributed domestically by Lionsgate, with Universal handling…
A French teenager has been charged in Singapore after allegedly licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine in a shopping center and placing it back in the dispenser, the BBC reported. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, is facing charges of mischief and public nuisance. According to local reports,…
