Players are human, and we see social media comments. But the focus has to stay on the pitch. — Rodrygo
Playing in a World Cup is an incredible experience. When you’re with the national team, your whole world revolves around…
The Irish parliament has voted to remove the three-day waiting period for abortions.
Ireland’s parliament has voted to eliminate the mandatory three-day waiting period for early pregnancy abortions, after campaigners argued the rule…
A poll shows that Western Europeans think crime is increasing, even though overall crime rates are actually going down.
A survey shows that people in Western Europe believe crime is rising in their countries, even though overall crime rates…
The troubling growth of OnlyFans managers: 'It's exploitative. It's grooming. It's predatory.'
Markuss Hussle wants his online students to understand one thing: he knows how to make money. There’s nothing subtle about…
Can ecosystems "malfunction"?
A 2021 study found that the Amazon rainforest is losing its ability to absorb carbon and now releases more than…
Ukraine launched its largest air raid on Moscow since the war began, hitting an oil refinery in the city.
Ukrainian drones struck multiple locations across Moscow in Kyiv’s largest air raid on the city since Russia’s full-scale invasion began.…
Why is there so much interest in a by-election in north-west England?
An election that could shape the future of UK politics for years is happening on Thursday. But it’s only taking…
A treasure for nature lovers: a digital library sharing 64 million pages of scientific knowledge with everyone.
Some people visit to read about the types of wood Victorian manufacturers used to make walking sticks. Others want to…
Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – but recent crises have revealed a darker side.
The Norwegian monarchy is in crisis. Not because the future queen is seriously ill, or even because her son was…
"The beauty of the useless": Spain's super-thin restaurant napkins are disposable art treasures.
If you’ve ever eaten at a bar, café, or restaurant in Spain and grabbed a napkin from one of those…