Papua New Guinea ‘not happy’ as Australia walks away from bid to host Cop31

The viral queer ice hockey romance series, Heated Rivalry, which premiered in November, is challenging the hyper-masculine culture prevalent in men's sports. The story, based on a book by Rachel Reid, follows two fictional ice hockey players, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, and has led to increased attendance at NHL games in North America and a spike in interest in ice hockey in Australia.

K-pop band BTS has announced a new world tour set to take place in 2026 and 2027, starting in South Korea in April after a nearly four-year hiatus due to the mandatory military service of all seven members. The tour will feature over 70 dates across Asia, North America, South America, Australia, and Europe, marking their first headline performances since the 2021-22 Permission to Dance on Stage tour.

The US State Department has issued a warning for American citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, suggesting land routes to Turkey or Armenia if safe. This advisory comes amid escalating tensions and violent crackdowns on protests in Iran, where the death toll has reportedly exceeded 2,500. President Donald Trump has voiced support for the protesters, claiming that 'help is on the way.'