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What is the ‘herb of longevity’? All about the trendy Korean skincare staple

Moisturizing, and healing, and anti-aging, oh my! Known as “the miracle elixir of life,” one plant’s therapeutic effects have been used in both Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years. Now, the lily pad-esque botanical is a key ingredient of Korean skincare regimens, promising a bevy of benefits. A plant known…

Nanny state: Here’s where those in the know take the kids to unwind

Until daycare starts in September, my husband and I have been making things work with the help of our wonderful part-time nanny, who is too humble to be named. What she will happily name, however, are endless activities and little-known gems around the city to delight our 13-month-old son.  Whereas…

World Cup travelers urged to leave common American item out of luggage

close Video NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! → The TSA issued a warning after World Cup visitors unexpectedly became obsessed with an American staple. → Popular swimming spots are facing unexpected closures as officials monitor a growing concern.→ New guidance for travelers highlights growing challenges in one…

Japan unveils ‘supreme class’ bullet train cabins

Published on 23/06/2026 – 15:37 GMT+2 Japan’s famous bullet trains are getting a luxury upgrade. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Later this year, passengers will be able to book private suites complete with lockable doors, reclining seats and dedicated Wi-Fi as rail operators roll out a new ‘Supreme Class’ service. On 1 October,…

Mom sparks fierce online debate over common pregnancy milestone

A Sydney mom has gone viral after she aired her disappointment over a pregnancy milestone, with thousands weighing in. Fitness and mum creator Emily Jeffery took to TikTok to share the “sad” reality she faced as her due date approached, revealing that the “village” she hoped for was nowhere to be found.…

Europe heatwave: Which countries have issued red heat alerts?

Several countries in western Europe have issued red heat alerts as the continent faces record-breaking temperatures exceeding 40°C. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT France is among the countries worst affected, with the third hottest day ever recorded on Monday as the national average temperature hit 29.2°C. According to Météo-France, 20% of the country…

Mandarin Oriental’s new Mallorca hotel opens ahead of eclipse

All eyes are on Spain (and Iceland… and Greenland…) this summer as the country is set to see a total solar eclipse in August. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT And if you’re looking to experience the celestial event in swish digs, you might just want to book yourself a stay at the newly…