Explore the shocking and unusual customs of dictators, from Gaddafi's female bodyguards to bizarre practices like tracking women's menstrual cycles and executing intellectuals. Read more...

Marek Hamšík prepares for his third league debut, a trainer questions scale accuracy at a boxing weigh-in, new time-wasting laws in football, and Orleans Masters updates. Read more...

Workshops address youth mental health in Gdańsk, while a desperate search continues for Marlena Suchodolska, missing since Valentine's Day. Read more...

This article explores two pressing issues: the questioning of continuous progress in a world facing uncertainty, and the struggle to preserve the Garifuna language in Guatemala. Read more...

The world's largest iceberg is stuck near South Georgia, while Comet 2024 G3 (ATLAS) becomes the 'Great Comet of 2025'. Plus: Giving nature its own ID. Read more...

The latest health headlines cover creatine for muscle loss, rising cataract cases highlighted by Goldie Hawn, and a plastic surgeon facing trial after a nose surgery gone wrong. Read more...

A look at the latest sports news, from Wayne Gretzky's tarnished image in Canada to impressive wins by the Cavaliers, Red Sox, and St. Mary's basketball. Read more...

Tomáš Prokopčák's newsletter explores a fascinating possibility: the Iron Age may have begun in a location completely different from what we traditionally believe. Could history be rewritten? Read more...

The Metropolitan Police are facing criticism and a review following a man's death and the arrest of three teenage girls for GBH, alongside a report highlighting failures in addressing child exploitation. Read more...

A Czech steel machine in Považie caused a fire scare, while a fake VPN app called Agent.EQD has become a major cybersecurity threat in Czechia. Read more...

Emma Navarro dominates in Mérida, achieving a rare 6-0, 6-0 victory. Meanwhile, Aimee Boorman, former coach of Simone Biles, steps in to fill a coaching gap in Stuttgart following abuse allegations. Read more...

Former Dean Miroslav Ševčík's lawsuit against his dismissal was rejected. Meanwhile, President Petr Pavel visited soldiers in Vyškov, experiencing their training and dining. Read more...

Bank of America offers free museum admission to customers. A new photo series unveils the lives of America's most vulnerable. Read more...

A roundup of today's top news stories, including debates on immigration, a teacher's life ruined by false accusations, migrants rescued at sea, and a heartbreaking tragedy at home. Read more...

France considers retaliatory measures against Algeria for refusing repatriation, while Syria's national dialogue conference yields no tangible results. Both reflect complex political challenges. Read more...

UN biodiversity talks resume in Rome after unresolved issues at Cop16 in Cali. Concerns linger about trust and participation in the crucial meeting aimed at halting nature loss by 2030. Read more...

NITDA trains civil servants in IT, while Mini faces design critiques despite strong engine performance. A look at tech empowerment and automotive evolution. Read more...

A diverse entertainment update covering the NYT Connections game, Richard Russell's new album exploring loss, and jazz drummer Billy Hart's latest release. Read more...

Poznan is grappling with the sudden death of a pregnant woman, Weronika, and the tragic passing of a police officer who collapsed on duty, leaving the community in mourning. Read more...

Manchester United faces potential financial strain with a possible coach sacking, while Burnley showcases defensive prowess with a record clean sheet run. Read more...