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…
Kazakh blogger Medet Zhanatuly traveled to China’s Shaolin Temple and spent nearly a month there, studying kung fu and meditation. He posted videos of his training sessions with the monks on Instagram. The videos garnered millions of views, with followers comparing the blogger to characters from Bruce Lee and Jean-Claude…
For the first time in its history, the FIFA World Cup final will feature a halftime show. The upcoming 2026 World Cup final will include performances by prominent pop singers Madonna and Shakira, and the globally recognized K-pop group BTS, FIFA and an international education and advocacy organization, Global Citizen,…
Federal authorities have arrested a tourist accused of hurling a large rock at an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, an incident that sparked outrage after it was captured on video, The Associated Press reported. Officials said agents with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration took 38-year-old Igor Lytvynchuk into custody near…
Metallica’s performance in Athens was so powerful that it was detected by seismographs in Greece. The iconic band opened the European leg of its M72 World Tour with a concert at OAKA Stadium, which drew over 90,000 people. Given that Metallica hadn’t performed in Greece for almost 16 years, it…
Users on social media have once again remembered «The Simpsons» following the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. Several users noted that a 2012 episode featured a similar plot. Kursiv LifeStyle takes a closer look at that installment of the series. Season 23, Episode 19, is the installment…
The proposed «Golden Dome» missile defense system, introduced by President Donald Trump, is expected to cost about $1.2 trillion over two decades, according to estimates from the Congressional Budget Office. This is significantly higher than earlier projections of $175 billion, the BBC reported. The system is designed to protect the…
The giant African harvester ant (Messor cephalotes), a species native to East Africa and mentioned in the Bible, has become part of a growing illegal international trade driven by collectors and hobbyists, The Guardian reported. A single queen can establish a colony that grows to hundreds of thousands of individuals,…
The photos of a strange snack spread on Reddit and social media, puzzling hundreds of netizens. Several users joked that it would be best for Italians not to see this. The photos show pizza slices used as bread to form a sandwich with grilled meat and sauerkraut, ironically captioned «Fusion…
Two Miami-Dade police officers are suing Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for defamation, saying their film «The Rip» uses real-life details that damage their reputations, according to the Associated Press. Sgts. Jason Smith and Jonathan Santana filed the lawsuit in federal court in Miami against Artists Equity, the production company…
British-Albanian singer Dua Lipa has filed a $15 million claim against Samsung over the unauthorized use of her image on the company’s TV packaging boxes. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Euronews reported. The singer’s legal team claims Samsung placed a large…
A painting stolen from Jewish art collector Jacques Goudstikker during World War II has been found in the home of Hendrik Seyffardt’s descendants, according to the BBC. The painting, «Portrait of a Young Girl,» by Dutch artist Toon Kelder, is believed to have remained with the Seyffardt family for decades.…
A restaurant has opened at a resort in Shymkent, with dining tables set within a pool beneath a roof, creating the impression that the tables are floating. Guests reach each table by descending a staircase. The pool is stocked with fish that swim past diners throughout their meal. However, experienced…
Evgeny Chebotarev, a stuntman and content creator from Rostov-on-Don, has once again drawn attention with his extreme stunts. His Instagram Reel showing the demolition of an old brick chimney garnered more than 30 million views within the first day. Chebotarev used five GAZon trucks and spent around $19,000. The footage…
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,…
