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On September 9, 2026, the international yachting community will once again gather in Cannes for an evening dedicated to solidarity and humanitarian action. Following the remarkable success of its inaugural event in 2025, the Mercy Ships Yachting Day Gala will return to the prestigious Grand Ballroom of the Carlton Cannes Hotel during the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026, taking place from September 8 to 13. Already recognized as one of the yachting industry’s...

Within just a few hours, several French influencers living in Dubai shifted from alarmed messages to reassuring statements about the situation in the United Arab Emirates. The sudden change has raised questions as regional tensions escalated following U.S. and Israeli strikes in Iran. From Panic to Reassurance The initial reaction on social media was marked by visible anxiety. Many French content creators who had relocated to Dubai for tax, lifestyle, or security...

MIP LONDON has unveiled the full programme for its Kids & Teens Summit, a half-day session dedicated to the evolving landscape of children’s and teen content. The summit will take place on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, from 09:00–12:00 in The Savoy’s Lancaster Ballroom, as part of the second edition of the international TV and streaming content market running 22–24 February 2026. The summit will bring together senior leaders from production, distribution, platforms,...

A deeply emotional ceremony took place at the Antholz-Anterselva Biathlon Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, as 14 Olympians from the Vancouver 2010 and Sochi 2014 Games received reallocated Olympic medals in front of more than 20,000 fans. The ceremony recognized achievements in biathlon, specifically the men’s 15km mass start at Vancouver 2010 and the men’s 4×7.5km relay at Sochi 2014, following medal reallocations approved by the International Olympic...

Air travel has reached new horizons, with several ultra-long-haul routes connecting distant corners of the globe without a single stop. According to OAG Aviation’s 2024 ranking, the longest non-stop commercial flights are defined by sheer distance, often exceeding 14,000 kilometers and lasting upwards of 17 hours. Topping the list is Singapore Airlines’ New York (JFK) to Singapore route, covering an astonishing 15,332 km. Just behind is its Newark-Singapore flight, nearly identical in...

Remember, August 14, 2025, Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa lit up in a stunning combination of green and white, celebrating Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day. The world’s tallest building offered a breathtaking visual tribute, captivating residents, visitors, and audiences watching online. The impressive light show, designed to honor Pakistan’s national colors, reflected the deep cultural and diplomatic ties between the United Arab Emirates and Pakistan. Dubai, known for its vibrant skyline and spectacular displays,...

In 2017, the Netherlands set a global benchmark for sustainable transportation when its national railway, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), became the first railway system in the world to operate entirely on wind energy. By collaborating with the energy company Eneco, NS secured long-term contracts to supply wind-generated electricity for all of its electric trains, effectively transforming the country’s rail network into a carbon-free transit system. This initiative impacts more than 600,000 passengers every...

This summer, football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his long-time partner Georgina Rodriguez delighted fans worldwide by announcing their engagement, marking a new chapter after eight years together. The couple, who recently relocated to Riyadh due to Ronaldo’s football career, shared the exciting news on social media, giving their followers a glimpse into their personal celebration. Rodriguez posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, saying, “Yes I do. In this and in all my...