McDonald’s CEO’s awkward promotional video backfires spectacularly
Adam Peaker Chris Kempczinski, CEO of global fast-food giant McDonald’s, has been the subject of much online mockery after a…
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Pancake Day: How do you top yours?
Rachel Walker On Tuesday February 17th, also known as Shrove Tuesday, Brits across the country will take to their cookers…
Sanrio announces Hello Kitty designer’s retirement
Ciara Mina Sanrio, the firm that created Hello Kitty, has announced that the character's designer, Yuko Yamaguchi, has "passed the…
Winter blues? Best places to escape to for winter sun
Spring will soon be upon us, but for those people who can’t wait that long and are in…
Factory error turns ‘crying horse’ plushie into viral hit
The viral plush toy, nicknamed "Kuku Ma," which means "crying horse" in Chinese, was supposed to be a…
Japan crowns winner of ‘Capybara Long Bath Showdown’
A capybara from Nagasaki – aptly named Prune – has won Japan’s annual ‘Capybara Long Bath Showdown’, where…
‘Panda City!’: Munich to become Germany’s second city to host pandas
“Munich will become Panda City!” declared Bavaria’s Minister-President Markus Söder this week at the signing ceremony of a…
Why the internet is obsessed with Timothée Chalamet’s Liverpool connection
Over the last year, social media users have been ‘obsessed’ with actor Timothée Chalamet and his strange connections…
The saddest day of the year: What is Blue Monday?
Sandra Queiroz Blue Monday usually falls on the third Monday of January and is described as the most depressing day…
‘Good Boy’ dog Indy wins Astra acting award — but not everyone’s happy about it
Bobbie Matias Indy the Dog, the protagonist of the 2025 horror film 'Good Boy', has made history as the first…
Ten ways to stick to your digital detox in 2026
With digitally focused terms like ‘ragebait’, ‘slop’, and ‘parasocial’ all making it to word of the year in…
‘Hero Rats’ join Turkey’s disaster response
Hyacinth Estrada A municipality in southern Turkey has launched an experimental disaster-preparedness programme that blends animal training, technology, and academic…
Dry January: What it is and why it matters
Bianca Wright With an increase in staff parties, family gatherings and social events, people opt to drink more excessively throughout…
Guinness recognises Rio de Janeiro for hosting largest NYE celebration
After police confirmed that over 2.5 million people gathered on Copacabana Beach to welcome the year 2025, Rio…
Christmas around the world – From folklore to unusual, eerie traditions
Eleni Poulios Christmas is a time of joy, love and happiness and for families to get together and celebrate.
British man sings Christmas songs for 42 hours in world record bid
British man Dave Purchase, also known as "Mr. Toasty," has attempted to set a Guinness World Record by…
Oxford University Press names ‘rage bait’ as 2025 Word of the Year
Angelica N. Hall If you've ever stumbled upon a post that feels a little too good at being infuriating, but you…
‘Superman No.1’ copy holds record as the most expensive comic book ever sold
Sold for $9.12 million, a 1939 copy of “Superman No.1” comic has broken the previous record held by…
‘6-7’ named Dictionary.com’s word of the year
"6-7" (also spelt "67" or "six-seven") has been declared the 2025 Dictionary.com word of the year.
‘Pudding mit Gabel’ is the sweetest new way for Gen Z to hang out
Pudding mit Gabel, or ‘Pudding with a fork’, is the latest viral trend which sees Gen Z come…
Norwegian wins World Porridge Making Championship 2025
The 32th edition of the World Porridge Making Championship took place at Carrbridge in the Scottish Highlands on…
Major exporter Vietnam’s rice imports reach $1bn
Diana Mae Y. Cleto Vietnam spent around $1 billion on rice imports in the first seven months of this year, reducing the…
Danish zoo asks public to donate unwanted pets to feed its predators
Aalborg Zoo in Denmark’s North Jutland region has issued an unusual public appeal on Facebook, asking owners of…
Geoff Ramm reveals the customer service shift businesses can’t ignore
Newsjustnews writers Known for transforming ordinary customer experiences into unforgettable moments, Geoff Ramm is the creator of Celebrity Service and…