Collapse of Bridge in China Exposes the Limits of Modern Engineering
On Tuesday, 11 November 2025, a section of the Hongqi Bridge — a new 758-metre structure located in Sichuan province, south-west China — partially collapsed, leaving behind dramatic scenes of concrete and smoke amidst the mountains. The bridge formed part of the national highway linking Sichuan to Tibet, and had been completed only a few […]
Kate Middleton and Prince William Lead Moving Tribute on Remembrance Sunday
Image from Wikimedia The British monarchy once again revealed its human and symbolic side during one of the year’s most solemn ceremonies: the traditional Remembrance Sunday service, held at the Cenotaph in London. Kate Middleton made her 15th consecutive appearance at the event, wearing a structured black coat by Catherine Walker, featuring a lace collar […]
France inspects 200,000 SHEIN parcels and demands removal of illegal products to avoid suspension
The online fast-fashion platform SHEIN is facing an unprecedented crisis in France after authorities discovered listings for child-like sex dolls and Category A weapons on its marketplace. This led the French government to open a formal process to suspend the website in the country unless the products are removed and its control practices are reviewed […]
Is Elon Musk on his way to becoming the first trillionaire in history?
Image from Heuters Tesla, Inc. CEO Elon Musk this week received shareholder approval for a compensation package that could be worth up to US$1 trillion, provided a set of extremely ambitious targets are met over the next decade — the outcome of the vote at the company’s annual meeting in Texas saw more than 75% […]
Prince William in Brazil: a climate mission with a nostalgic nod to his mother’s legacy
Image from Wikimedia Prince William arrived in Brazil in early November for an official visit centred on sustainability, ahead of the Earthshot Prize ceremony in Rio de Janeiro and the COP30 summit in the Amazon, to be held in Belém. Brazil’s selection as host for these global events is no coincidence — William described it […]
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Shine at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards — Making Fashion History Together
The most iconic couple of the moment, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, took centre stage at the 2025 CFDA Fashion Awards, where Rocky received the prestigious Fashion Icon Award — the same honour awarded to Rihanna in 2014. During his acceptance speech, Rocky dedicated the award to Rihanna herself, referring to her as the inspiration behind […]
Portugal on Alert: Online Shopping Complaints Surge by 64% in 2025
Image From Pexels Portugal’s online retail sector is experiencing a paradoxical moment: booming growth coupled with a record number of consumer complaints. Between January and 19 October 2025, a total of 36,940 complaints were registered regarding online purchases — a 64% increase compared with the same period in 2024, when the total stood at 22,523. […]
Egypt inaugurates the world’s largest archaeological museum after 20 years of construction
Image from Pixels After more than two decades in development and an investment estimated at over US$1 billion, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) has finally opened its doors in early November 2025. Located near the Giza Plateau, the museum complements the iconic Pyramids Complex, forming one of the most ambitious cultural projects ever undertaken. Covering […]
King Charles III Strips Brother Andrew of His Prince Title and Evicts Him from Windsor
Image from Picryl/Wikimedia The British monarch has taken a step few could have imagined: King Charles III has formally removed the royal titles of his brother, Prince Andrew, and ordered him to vacate the Royal Lodge residence in Windsor. According to the official statement from Buckingham Palace, Charles “has initiated a formal process to remove […]
Nvidia makes history: first company in the world to reach US$ 5 trillion
Image from Heute.at On Wednesday, 29 October 2025, Nvidia made history: it became the first company in the world to surpass a market capitalisation of US$ 5 trillion. This achievement is not merely symbolic — it represents, above all, the new axis of value in the global economy: artificial intelligence (AI). Let’s explore the factors […]