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Norse mythology brims with fierce, fabulous women. Here are 5 of my favourites

Norse myths have captured the popular imagination for centuries. Ever since they were translated for European audiences in the late 18th century, these tales have been reinterpreted for stage, page and screens: from Wagner’s Ring cycle to Marvel movies to comic books, fantasy novels and video games.

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US territorial ambitions in Denmark: from the Danish West Indies to Greenland

President Donald Trump’s renewed insistence that the United States should "get Greenland" has reopened a diplomatic wound between Washington and Copenhagen, reviving memories of the only time the US successfully purchased Danish territory: the 1917 acquisition of the Danish West Indies.

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K‑Pop Star Kwon Mina Attempts Suicide on New Year's Day — Shocking Past of Bullying and Sexual Assault Emerges

K-Pop star Kwon Mina survived a recent suicide attempt, then revealed childhood abuse, AOA bullying, and ongoing mental health struggles.

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Shocking 2026 DeathList Unveiled: Joe Biden, William Shatner And Dame Judi Dench Added To 'Sick' Annual Ranking

The 2026 DeathList is revealed, featuring newcomers Joe Biden and William Shatner. Explore why this 'sick' annual ranking of 50 celebrities is sparking global debate.

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Keir Starmer's Ex-Aide Reveals Alaa Abd El-Fattah Was Whitehall 'Running Joke'—Here's Why

Former advisor Paul Ovenden criticizes UK government's focus on Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah, revealing internal skepticism and highlighting lobbying influence over foreign policy.

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Street food in Mombasa: how city life shaped the modern meal

As Kenya’s cities grew, more and more people left their rural homes and subsistence farming systems to go to urban settlements like Mombasa to find work. In the city, meals were paid for with cash, a major transformation in Kenya’s food systems.

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What were books like in ancient Greece and Rome?

If you were to visit a bookshop in the ancient world, what would it be like?

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'Artificial intelligence' myths have existed for centuries – from the ancient Greeks to a pope’s chatbot

'Artificial intelligence' myths have existed for centuries — from the ancient Greeks to a pope's chatbot

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Mercury in Retrogade? 2026 Space Mission Will Unveil Whether The Planet Should Exist

BepiColombo will arrive in 2026 to uncover the planet Mercury, and unravel how a planet as small, dense, and in such an odd place might have formed.

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Meghan Markle to 'Disappear' in 2026, Abandon Privilege For Indie Film: Psychic Athos Salome

Will Meghan Markle vanish in 2026? Psychic Athos Salome predicts a 'creative divorce' from Harry and a retreat from the spotlight before a major social comeback.

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Inside the Utah Hell Rob Reiner Sent Nick Into: 'Stripped Naked and Lice-Shampooed,' Survivor Reveals

Former patients describe harsh conditions inside the Utah wilderness program Rob Reiner sent son Nick to, as troubling details resurface amid the homicide probe.

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Matt Damon Revelation: Why Working Together Is 'Better Than Couples Therapy' For Actor's Wife

Matt Damon reveals why working alongside wife Luciana Barroso through Artists Equity has strengthened their marriage more than couples therapy.

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Terror, androgyny and benevolence: a brief history of angels in Christianity

Christianity began with the appearance of an angel. In the gospel of Luke, Mary is told by the angel Gabriel she will conceive and bear a son and call him Jesus.

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The macabre imagination and erratic life of the man behind Christmas story The Nutcracker

It’s that time of year when our favourite Christmas stories reemerge to dominate the stage and screen. Prominent among them is The Nutcracker, a classic 19th-century tale that has been adapted in a variety of forms, but is best known as Tchaikovsky’s 1892 ballet.

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It’s a Wonderful Life: A Christmas classic that reflects bigoted ideas about ‘proper’ music in the 1940s

Hailed by many critics and movie lovers as a “timeless classic” — and ranking first on the American Film Institute’s list of the 100 most inspiring films of all time — It’s a Wonderful Life (1946) has found a secure place in the hearts of audiences.

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The North Pole keeps moving – here’s how that affects Santa’s holiday travel and yours

When Santa is done delivering presents on Christmas Eve, he must get back home to the North Pole, even if it’s snowing so hard that the reindeer can’t see the way.

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Interstellar Object 3I/ATLAS Forces Scientists to Confront Flaws in Defence Plans

Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS forces a global defence rethink.

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The Bible says little about Jesus’ childhood – but that didn’t stop medieval Christians from enjoying tales of him as holy ‘rascal’

Manger scenes displayed around Christmastime usually feature an ox and an ass beside the infant Jesus. According to the Gospel of Luke, Mary placed her child in a manger – an animal feeding bin – “because there was no room for them in the inn.”

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Sharks and rays get a major win with new international trade limits for 70+ species

The world’s oceans are home to an exquisite variety of sharks and rays, from the largest fishes in the sea – the majestic whale shark and manta rays – to the luminescent but rarely seen deep-water lantern shark and guitarfishes.

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Swedish Princess Sofia Was Invited To Epstein's Private Island, Emails Reveal

Fresh Epstein emails expose an island invitation sent to Princess Sofia, raising fresh interest in her brief past encounters with the disgraced financier.

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The Winds Of Winter Delayed: How Brandon Sanderson's Tactic Can Solve George R.R. Martin's Stall Ire

The decade-long delay for The Winds of Winter has alienated George R.R. Martin's fanbase. See how fantasy author Brandon Sanderson's simple transparency tactic can win back trust.

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‘Artificial intelligence’ myths have existed for centuries – from the ancient Greeks to a pope’s chatbot

It seems the AI hype has turned into an AI bubble. There have been many bubbles before, from the Tulip mania of the 17th century to the derivatives bubble of the 21st century. For many commentators, the most relevant precedent today is the dotcom bubble of the 1990s. Back then,…

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Hot Mic Captures Trump's Fury As He Complains He Can't Get His Picks Confirmed

Caught on a hot mic, President Trump railed that he 'can't appoint anybody' after the Third Circuit disqualified his pick as New Jersey US attorney — a clash that exposes the fraught politics of the Senate's blue-slip tradition and looming legal consequences.

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The Game Reveals Support For Candace Owens' Assassination Claims

'The Assassination of Candace Owens' by The Game draws attention with lyrics about Charlie Kirk's death and controversial conspiracy claims.

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Who was Albert Luthuli? The murdered South African leader who put his people above himself

South African liberation leader Albert Luthuli died on 21 July 1967 near his home in Groutville, in the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal. A government inquest concluded his death was an accident – that he was hit by a train. This was always disputed by his family and almost 60…

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