Jousting makes comeback in England as competitive sport
At an 11th-century castle off the coast of southern England, two knights in suits of shining armor charge at each other on horseback at top speed, wooden lances at the ready. To the beat of…
‘Ink me up’: Iran tattoo artists aim to leave mark
Within a flat in northern Tehran, concealed from the public eye, Sean proudly showcases the tattoo motifs crafted by his students, each meticulously etched onto silicon canvases. The 34-year-old opened the studio only eight months…
King Charles III’s tie raises eyebrows amid UK-Greek row
King Charles III got tongues wagging at COP28 on Friday by wearing a tie patterned with the Greek flag, as the UK government is mired in a row with Athens over the Parthenon Marbles. Internet…
Merriam-Webster crowns ‘authentic’ as word of the year
In an age where forces from AI to Donald Trump have left Americans doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster says that 2023's most looked-up word was "authentic." The venerable publisher, whose dictionary is especially popular…