‘This is a moment of grave peril’

UN Humanitarian Affairs Lead Tom Fletcher has said the world faces “a moment of grave, grave peril”, warning the conflict in the Middle East is having a “massive impact” on civilians in the region. He also warned of “secondary impacts” further afield, voicing concerns about increasing extremism and polarisation in the region and beyond. “We’ve…

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Why TikTok’s ‘becoming Chinese’ trend has everyone boiling apples, drinking hot water, and romanticising winter wellness

If your For You Page has suddenly swapped dance challenges for steaming mugs, simmering apples, and people whispering about “warm energy”, do not panic. You have not broken the algorithm. You have simply entered your “becoming Chinese” era. TikTok has entered its cosy era This viral TikTok trend is less about identity and more about…

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10 things 90s kids begged their parents for, that Gen Z will be shocked even existed

This was the holy grail. Whether it was a video game cassette system, a Sega knockoff, or later a PlayStation, getting one at home felt unreal. But it always came with rules. Strict rules.“Only Sundays.”“Only after homework.”“Only one hour.”And somehow, that one hour felt shorter every time. Parents were convinced gaming would ruin your eyesight,…

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‘It’s healthy to be angry’

BBC Deena says she visited a rage room to try something different “There was definitely a moment of discomfort at the start,” says Deena, but she says her visit to a so-called rage room felt very different to what she’d expected. She didn’t feel chaotic or aggressive smashing things up, but instead “surprisingly controlled and…

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Warren slams Trump admin for pressuring EU to relax tech regulations

Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., talks with the media before Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testified during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled “The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s Annual Report to Congress,” in Dirksen building on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Sen. Elizabeth…

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“I couldn’t save my mother”: This Bihar doctor has treated 50,000 patients free, takes no donation, and why Amitabh Bachchan wanted to meet him

Born in the remote village of Bhurawan in Darbhanga, Raman grew up in a modest household. His father was a farmer who also ran a small elementary school in the village. In such circumstances, becoming a doctor seemed almost unimaginable. When making ends meet was the priority, dreaming big felt like a forbidden luxury.After completing…

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