China Introduces Stricter Rules for Social Media Influencers

China’s digital regulators have rolled out new rules aimed at tightening oversight of social-media influencers, particularly those producing content on sensitive subjects like medicine, law, finance, and education. The policy marks a clear step towards stricter regulation of online opinion-leaders and the platforms that host them. What the New Rules Require in China Under the … Continued

Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau Make Their Romance Official

In a highly-publicised outing, global pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepped out hand-in-hand in Paris — confirming months of speculation about their relationship. The evening marked the first widely photographed moment of the pair together. The Date Night That Confirmed the Rumours On October 25, 2025, the couple attended … Continued

Park Bom Lawsuit Bombshell: What’s Real, and What We Know

K-pop star Park Bom stirred a wave of online confusion after posting what appeared to be a lawsuit claim against her former agency, YG Entertainment, and its head producer, Yang Hyun‑suk, only for her current agency, D-Nation Entertainment, to declare no legal action has been filed. The Allegation from Park Bom That Went Viral On … Continued

Daughter of TV Host Kim Atienza Found Dead at 19

The internet and Filipino entertainment industry were rocked by the news that Emman Atienza, a 19-year-old TikTok influencer and daughter of television host Kim Atienza, had died unexpectedly in Los Angeles. Her family described her passing as sudden and heartbreaking. Who Was Emman Atienza? Emmanuelle “Emman” Hung Atienza had built a sizeable online following—she was … Continued

Trump Halts All Trade Negotiations with Canada Over TV Ad

President Donald Trump announced on October 24, 2025, that the United States is terminating all trade negotiations with Canada. The move stems from a Canadian provincial television advertisement that Trump labelled “fake” and “egregious behaviour” — an ad which featured edited footage of former President Ronald Reagan and criticised U.S. tariff policy. The Trigger: A … Continued

Mum Shares Ignored Signs That Led to Stage Four Bowel Cancer

A fit and healthy 39-year-old mother, Krystal Maeyke, who died after being diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer, has emphasised the warning signs she initially dismissed—urging others not to do the same. Her Story: From “Nothing Serious” to Sudden Diagnosis Krystal, based in a remote region of Australia, said her world changed on 30 May … Continued

Alabama Executes Anthony Boyd by Nitrogen Gas

On October 23, 2025, the State of Alabama executed death-row inmate Anthony Boyd, 54, by means of nitrogen gas—a method increasingly controversial among rights groups and legal authorities. Boyd, convicted in 1995 for the 1993 murder of Gregory Huguley, maintained his innocence until his final moments. The Crime and the Conviction Boyd was one of … Continued

Powerball Winner Edwin Castro Pledges to Rebuild Homes

Powerball Lottery winner Edwin Castro, who took home a historic $2.04 billion jackpot in November 2022, is now turning part of his windfall toward rebuilding homes for families displaced by devastating fires in Los Angeles. The move marks a shift from personal luxury to community impact. From Powerball Jackpot to Philanthropy Castro, a former mechanic … Continued

Petition Signed to Remove Bad Bunny as Super Bowl Headline

When the Super Bowl LX (to be held February 8, 2026, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara) announced Puerto-Rican superstar Bad Bunny as its halftime show headliner, the cultural conversation kicked into high gear. While many hailed the choice as historic and inclusive, a petition quickly gained traction demanding his replacement — spotlighting tensions around representation, music, identity, … Continued

London Woman Gets Fined for Pouring Down Coffee in Drain

A woman in west London was handed a £150 fixed penalty notice after pouring the remnants of a coffee from her reusable cup into a street drain near Richmond station. The fine, issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 33, makes it an offence to dispose of waste in a way likely to pollute … Continued