Author: Clara Nightingale

3
Dec
Trading with Sex vs Trading with Love: The Real Cost of Emotional Labor in Dubai's Escort Industry
Entertainment

Trading with Sex vs Trading with Love: The Real Cost of Emotional Labor in Dubai's Escort Industry

Exploring the hidden parallels between sex work and dating, this article challenges societal double standards around emotional labor, intimacy, and payment-especially in Dubai’s complex social landscape.

29
Nov
Italy Blocks JD.com from Controlling MediaMarkt in Conditional $2.5B Ceconomy Deal
Business

Italy Blocks JD.com from Controlling MediaMarkt in Conditional $2.5B Ceconomy Deal

Italy approved JD.com's $2.5B takeover of Ceconomy AG but forced it to sell MediaMarkt and Saturn's Italian operations, setting a precedent for how Europe handles Chinese tech investments amid growing security concerns.

26
Nov
Coventry City stun Middlesbrough with late double to go 10 points clear in Championship
Sports

Coventry City stun Middlesbrough with late double to go 10 points clear in Championship

Coventry City defeated Middlesbrough 4-2 at Riverside Stadium, with late goals from Kitching and Simms extending their Championship lead to 10 points and solidifying their position as promotion favorites.

24
Nov
Travis Kelce Delivers Key Performance as Chiefs Beat Colts in Crucial Week 12 Playoff Clash
Sports

Travis Kelce Delivers Key Performance as Chiefs Beat Colts in Crucial Week 12 Playoff Clash

Travis Kelce delivered a clutch performance as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Indianapolis Colts 27-20 on November 23, 2025, boosting their playoff odds to 76.4% with free agency looming in March 2026.

23
Nov
Luke Riley Makes Long-Overdue UFC Debut After Dominant Cage Warriors Run
Sports

Luke Riley Makes Long-Overdue UFC Debut After Dominant Cage Warriors Run

Luke Riley, a 23-year-old undefeated MMA fighter from Cage Warriors, makes his long-awaited UFC debut, marking a major moment for European talent entering the UFC. His technical style and brother Kyle in his corner have fans buzzing ahead of his expected appearance at UFC Qatar.

21
Nov
Curaçao becomes smallest nation ever to qualify for World Cup with 2-0 win over Jamaica
Sports

Curaçao becomes smallest nation ever to qualify for World Cup with 2-0 win over Jamaica

Curaçao became the smallest nation ever to qualify for the World Cup after a 2-0 win over Jamaica on October 10, 2025, finishing top of CONCACAF Group B with 12 points. Their historic achievement marks the first World Cup appearance for the Caribbean island.

20
Nov
Curacao Becomes Smallest Nation Ever to Qualify for World Cup
Sports

Curacao Becomes Smallest Nation Ever to Qualify for World Cup

Curacao, a Caribbean nation of just 165,000 people, became the smallest country ever to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating Jamaica, surpassing Iceland’s 2018 record. Their emotional victory, captured by AFP in Willemstad, marks a historic milestone for underdog football.

30
Oct
Kemi Badenoch demands Rachel Reeves' dismissal if tax hikes hit Budget
World

Kemi Badenoch demands Rachel Reeves' dismissal if tax hikes hit Budget

Kemi Badenoch demands Rachel Reeves be sacked if tax hikes are announced in the November 26, 2025 Budget, as Labour faces a £32–39 billion deficit and breaks its no-tax-rise pledge, triggering a political crisis.

23
Oct
Rare Mineral Plumbonacrite Found in Mona Lisa Paint Layers
Science

Rare Mineral Plumbonacrite Found in Mona Lisa Paint Layers

Scientists uncover rare plumbonacrite in Leonardo's Mona Lisa, confirming his use of lead oxide and reshaping conservation tactics.

16
Oct
Millie Mackintosh Labels Professor Green Marriage ‘Toxic’
Entertainment

Millie Mackintosh Labels Professor Green Marriage ‘Toxic’

Millie Mackintosh labels her marriage to Professor Green ‘toxic’, revealing why their 2014 wedding at Babington House ended after 30 months.

9
Oct
24 Killed as Myanmar Military Bombs Buddhist Festival with Paraglider
World

24 Killed as Myanmar Military Bombs Buddhist Festival with Paraglider

A Myanmar military paraglider bombed a Thadingyut festival in Sagaing, killing 24 and injuring 47, sparking global condemnation and raising election concerns.

3
Oct
Isha Koppikar Calls Women to Be Their Own Durga This Dussehra
Entertainment

Isha Koppikar Calls Women to Be Their Own Durga This Dussehra

Actress Isha Koppikar urges Indian women to embody Durga’s strength, unveiling a nine‑point empowerment plan during Dussehra celebrations with her daughter.