12 h. ago When will Chinese New Year be celebrated in 2026 and what animal is it this year?

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival and Lunar New Year, is a major holiday celebrated by many cultures and communities across Asia and around the world.

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3 d. ago Optical illusion claims to show what 2026 holds based on animal you see first

A viral optical illusion featuring multiple animals claims to offer insights about your year ahead, with different meanings depending on which creature you spot first in the image

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3 d. ago Animal you see first in optical illusion can tell you what to expect in 2026

A mind-bending optical illusion claims to be able to tell you what's in store for you in 2026 - and it's all based on the animal you see first when you look at the image

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8 d. ago Pictures of the spectacular Harbin ice festival currently lighting up northern China

The northeastern Chinese City of Harbin is home to a fabulous celebration of ice

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9 d. ago Aliens: the spread of invasive plants and animals across Europe – in pictures

Erik Irmer has been documenting the spread of invasive plant and animal species that disrupt native ecology across Europe. He focuses on humans’ interactions with these plants and animals. Aliens is published by Fotohof Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Sex object, animal rights activist, racist: the paradox that was Brigitte Bardot

A fantasy figure for men and women, a victim of press intrusion, a defender of animals the French actor was also a mouthpiece for racial hatred whose views grew uglier over timeBrigitte Bardot inspired many fantasies, from the wanton, panting reveries of assorted French auteurs in the 1950s and 60s, to the perky-nippled bust created in 1969 as a model for Marianne, the embodiment of the French Republic itself.With her death on 28 December, another more contemporary Bardot illusion was shattered. The singer Chappell Roan, responding to Bardot’s passing at 91, posted a photo of the actor in her beehived prime on Instagram, saying she had inspired her song Red Wine Supernova and writing": “Rest in peace Ms Bardot.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Darts hero Justin Hood's 'thick' claim, Chinese takeaway dream and nipple rub celebration

Darts has a new hero in Justin Hood after the Glastonbury thrower stunned world No.6 Danny Noppert in the World Championship but his character is as brilliant as his game

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3 w. ago Huge Brit comedian behind THREE classic TV shows vows he’ll never make another sitcom again

RICKY GERVAIS says his latest sitcom series will likely to be his last, as he focuses more on stand-up. The man behind Netflix hits The Office, Extras, Derek and After Life will follow them with animation series Alley Cats, due in 2026 after more than three years in the making. But he now wants to...

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