At the Théâtre du Châtelet, Ousmane Dembele clinched his maiden men’s Ballon d'Or while Aitana Bonmati became the first woman to win three straight awards. The ceremony also highlighted rising stars, top coaches, and best‑scorer trophies across Europe. PSG and Arsenal walked away with club honours, and traditional powerhouses saw surprising lows.
The fashion industry is often criticised for its obsession with thin bodies and unrealistic standards of beauty. This has led to an unhealthy obsession with thinness, and a lack of diversity in the fashion industry. The fashion industry perpetuates the ideal of a thin body type by promoting it in magazines, on the runway and in ad campaigns. This is resulting in an unhealthy body image among young people, and a lack of acceptance for people of all body types. To combat this, the fashion industry needs to promote a more diverse and inclusive representation of beauty, both on and off the runway.
On the 12th anniversary of Gary Speed’s death, Dan Walker recalled his final words: 'I'm fine, Dan, I'm fine.' The heartbreaking moment sparked renewed calls for mental health reform in football, as Speed’s legacy lives on through foundation initiatives and annual tributes by the Football Association of Wales.
The Bears edged the Commanders 25‑24 on Monday Night Football, defying odds and keeping playoff hopes alive as Caleb Williams shined and Washington's run game fell short.
Nineteen people were killed and hundreds injured as Gen Z-led protests erupted across Nepal after the government blocked 26 social media platforms for failing to register under new rules. The unrest, fueled by viral posts on nepotism and corruption, forced Prime Minister Oli to resign. Rights groups allege police used live ammunition. The ban has hit millions of users and small businesses nationwide.