On a Kabul street, the city moves in a palette of black: women wear abayas (robe-like garments) and face veils, their footsteps quick and eyes lowered. But step through a wedding hall’s mirrored doors and the scene flips – skirts bloom like flowers after rain, emerald and fuchsia flash under chandeliers, and the room hums with the soft clink of bracelets.

Tuskers, male or bull elephants with tusks, play a vital role in wildlife tourism in Sri Lanka, appearing on the logo of the Department of Wildlife Conservation.

The knockout stage started on Sunday 28 June – now, there are no more second chances. If a match is still tied after 90 minutes, the teams play an extra 30 minutes. If it is still tied, a penalty shootout determines who comes out victorious.

In a quiet neighbourhood of Seoul, two families live entirely different lives. One resides in a luxurious hilltop mansion surrounded by sunlight and space. The other struggles in a cramped semi-basement apartment where the window reveals little more than street-level feet passing by.

Should an Oscar honour a single role in isolation, or also reflect a wider story about an actor’s career, public image, and cultural moment? The results of the 2026 Oscar night did not fully settle that question

The Drama is the ultimate cross-over of opposites: satire or thriller? The nerve-racking shots and storylines are flawlessly mixed with obscene humor and jokes.