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Qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup began on Oct ... Here's where we're at around the globe. There are 55 European nations, and qualifying will run from March to November 2025.

The age at which a person can legally consent to sexual activity varies widely around the world, even within Europe. And with the Iraqi government's recent attempt to lower the age of consent for ...

Satellite images reveal Russian military equipment being prepared for loading, a possible prelude to its withdrawal from Syria. Travis Timmerman, an American who was found earlier this week, was ...

Check out some of the most spectacular shots of the final supermoon of 2024 from around the world. Yawar Nazir/Getty Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Gary Hershorn/Getty Costfoto/NurPhoto via Getty ...

TRAVEL TRENDS, WORLD Updated : Dec 6, 2024, 11:40 IST 8 best culture trips from around the world Travel is not just about seeing beautiful landscapes; it’s also a gateway to exploring rich ...

I tested everything from “traditional” hotel-style robes to a bath “wrap” that actually stays on (unlike your average towel wrap-around). I also collected recommendations from spa owners ...

The kingdom, which has been accused of trying to “sportswash” its human rights record, hosted the WTA Finals, part of its unstoppable advance into the world of sports. Shohei Ohtani, ...

Around the world, women and girls still face disproportionate discrimination, poverty and violence, as well as a lack of access to education, health care and property ownership, among other ...

Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, from the past weekend. Share to Facebook ...

Learn more A good robe comes in handy at several key moments ... but it wasn't exactly something I'd wear in the outside world, either. Linen naturally wrinkles, and it's especially apparent ...