Poll on Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's offering to Yasukuni Shrine

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Oct 17, 2026

Poll on Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's offering to Yasukuni Shrine

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Silvia Furmanovich on her Asprey collaboration and redefining jadeite – interview

Oct 18, 2026

Silvia Furmanovich on her Asprey collaboration and redefining jadeite – interview

British luxury house Asprey gave Brazilian designer Silvia Furmanovich access to its jadeite, from stones in the usual vibrant green to rarer shades such as pink, lavender, red, white and orange. The pieces Furmanovich created pair jadeite with unexpected materials such as Japanese bamboo, wood and woven horsehair. Here, the designer tells us more. What makes jadeite so special? Unlike stones that announce themselves through brilliance or sparkle, jadeite draws you in through its depth and...

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese ultrarunner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km Silk Road trek

Oct 17, 2026

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese ultrarunner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km Silk Road trek

When Ria Xi set off on her 20,000km (12,400-mile) endurance challenge, she had no idea what the impact on her body would be. But she was curious to find out. The Beijing-born former tech executive who used AI to develop running training plans has now developed a daily test to track her biometric data alongside memory, motivation and energy levels as she runs across Eurasia. The extraordinary journey, which began on May 1, 2026, from Vladivostok, Russia, will see Xi run the ancient Silk Road...

33 Travel Products That'll Make You Feel Like A Seasoned Pro On Your Next Trip

Oct 17, 2026

33 Travel Products That'll Make You Feel Like A Seasoned Pro On Your Next Trip

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Vom Meeting zur Me Time

Oct 17, 2026

Vom Meeting zur Me Time

Manche Sätze dürften gerne aus dem Repertoire verschwinden: „Das ist bestimmt eine tolle Stadt – leider habe ich nichts außer Meetingräumen gesehen…“ Oft fallen diese Worte nach mühsamen Dienstreisen an attraktive Orte. The post Vom Meeting zur Me Time appeared first on Business Traveller.

What Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige reveals about his cinematic obsession 20 years on

Oct 17, 2026

What Christopher Nolan’s The Prestige reveals about his cinematic obsession 20 years on

Before The Dark Knight made him a household name in 2008, Christopher Nolan crafted intricate thrillers such as Following (1998), Memento (2000) and Insomnia (2002). But 2006’s The Prestige, which turns 20 this month, is the most labyrinthine by far. Made just after Batman Begins (2005), but a far stranger and more personal proposition, it is set in 1890s London. Here, we are introduced to stage magicians Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), who risk their lives, and...

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

Oct 17, 2026

Pope Leo returns to Vatican four days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV was released from the hospital on Saturday after lung cancer surgery. Doctors removed part of the 71-year-old's right lung last week to extract a cancerous tumour.

Meet Geoffrey Ogunlesi, who just married Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer

Oct 17, 2026

Meet Geoffrey Ogunlesi, who just married Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife, Jennifer Meyer

Tobey Maguire’s ex-wife Jennifer Meyer married Geoffrey Ogunlesi on October 10, less than a month after she finalised her divorce from the Spider-Man star, from whom she separated a decade ago. Meyer and Ogunlesi held their wedding at the Four Seasons Resort Lanai in Hawaii and exchanged vows in front of A-list guests including Courteney Cox, Leonardo DiCaprio, Vittoria Ceretti, Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez Bezos. Tobey Maguire officiates the wedding of his ex-wife and her new husband, a...

A missionary’s stories of the Kowloon Walled City live on at a new exhibition in Hong Kong

Oct 17, 2026

A missionary’s stories of the Kowloon Walled City live on at a new exhibition in Hong Kong

St Stephen’s Society looks more like a contemporary art gallery than a rehabilitation facility. At the non-profit Christian charity’s compound in Hong Kong’s New Territories, there are corridors lined with sketches, canvases and photography and a wall of art supplies. Founder Jacqueline “Jackie” Pullinger, a British missionary now in her eighties, proudly looks at the artwork created by its residents. A selection will be showcased at the upcoming exhibition “285 and Counting”, named for the...

1 in 4 Ebola deaths are children in Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak

Oct 17, 2026

1 in 4 Ebola deaths are children in Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak

The Democratic Republic of Congo is battling its deadliest outbreak of Ebola, caused by a rare strain with no approved treatment. With children losing parents, facing an estimated 60 per cent fatality rate and making up more than a quarter of deaths, experts say children are taking the brunt of the disease.

Young people want to know if they're neurodivergent. Here's what doctors say is going on

Oct 17, 2026

Young people want to know if they're neurodivergent. Here's what doctors say is going on

Mental health experts say they're seeing an increasing number of young patients leaning on advice from social media to connect symptoms to a potential diagnosis, even before consulting with a physician. While, they say they aren’t against patients getting information from online sources, they caution against treating symptoms without professional oversight.

Taklimakan's autumn poplars showcase Xinjiang's desert beauty

Oct 17, 2026

Taklimakan's autumn poplars showcase Xinjiang's desert beauty

More than 133,000 hectares of ancient desert poplar forests in Tumushuke, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region are now at peak autumn beauty.

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