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It began quietly—barely perceptible shifts in temperature, a calm sea mirroring a burning sky. But beneath the surface of Australia’s treasured coastlines, a different kind of fire was spreading. Ningaloo Reef, the lesser-known twin of the Great Barrier Reef,...

Loribelle Spirovski didn’t just paint with color—she painted with resilience. Overcoming a nerve injury that once made holding a brush unbearable, the Filipina-Australian artist dipped her fingers directly into paint and created a portrait so powerful it captured the...

With jubilation still in the air from their historic 10th Women’s Africa Cup of Nations title, Nigeria’s Super Falcons returned home to a hero’s welcome. But beyond the drums, medals, and presidential promises, this moment resonates far deeper—it is...

From luminous underwater scenes in the Red Sea to cowboy hats twirling in Nairobi, this week’s most striking images from across Africa tell stories both quiet and resounding. Through sacred rituals, competitive sport, nostalgic pageantry, and tender moments at...

In July 2025, a fashion world record was shattered when the original Hermès Birkin bag—designed for icon Jane Birkin on an airplane napkin—sold at Sotheby’s Paris for €8.6 million (over $10 million). A Japanese company called Valuence, led by...

In the turquoise-splashed Caribbean, buying a home now opens more than just doors to paradise—it unlocks access to new nations. A handful of island states have refined the art of selling citizenship alongside sun-kissed villas, fueling a growing demand...

The creative economy opens up opportunities for individuals to turn their passion for sharing into a sustainable source of income, and VDONE becomes a versatile digital space that accompanies them on that journey. This platform helps users turn their...

With a stunning new pixie cut and tailored suit, Abbott Elementary creator Quinta Brunson returned to her hometown of Philadelphia to accept one of its highest honors: the key to the city. But beyond the glamour, it was a...

Lightweight, hydrating, and packed with skin-loving ingredients, Clinique’s new Even Better Clinical Vitamin Makeup SPF 45 is blurring the line between skincare and makeup. For anyone seeking a natural glow with real benefits, this might be your summer go-to. A...

Makeup artist and cult-beauty founder Fara Homidi has launched her first bronzer—an innovative powder-to-cream formula designed for that effortlessly sunlit summer skin. With skincare benefits, a glow-enhancing finish, and a custom brush to match, this is no ordinary bronzer...