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Seoul has been ranked the world's best city for international students in 2026, earning a perfect score of 100 in the QS Best Student Cities list. The South Korean capital rose two places to overtake Tokyo, which came in second by just 0.01 point. London, the previous year's leader, dropped to third with 97.1 points.

QS, an education consultancy, bases its rankings on factors such as university quality, student diversity, desirability, job prospects, affordability, and student feedback. This year's top 10 includes six European cities, two from Asia (Seoul and Tokyo), and two from Oceania (Melbourne and Sydney).

Munich, Melbourne, and Sydney maintained their fourth to sixth positions. Berlin rose to seventh, while Paris and Zurich climbed to eighth and ninth. Vienna entered the top 10 after jumping four spots, replacing Montreal.

To be considered, a city must have at least 250,000 residents and two or more universities featured in the QS World University Rankings.

The U.K.'s largest sex festival, Swingathon, drew over 1,000 attendees to the small village of Allington, Lincolnshire, from July 17 to 20, sparking complaints from locals about loud moaning and disruption. The event, in its fifth year, caters to open-minded individuals and couples, including LGBTQ+ and kink community members. It featured glamping, live music, DJ sets, and workshops on sexual wellness, with tickets costing around US$250 each.

Despite organizers' efforts to improve soundproofing and hygiene, many residents—especially older ones—were upset, saying the event has tarnished the village's image and turned it into “the swingers' capital of the U.K.” Organizers distributed 4,000 condoms and offered free STD testing kits, with about half of attendees using them. While organizers claim the event caused minimal disruption, some locals continue to call it “shady” and “seedy.” Nonetheless, attendance is expected to double in 2026.

Malaysian actress Michelle Yeoh sparked online buzz after posting a photo with Frédéric Arnault, son of LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault, and mentioning Blackpink's Lisa in the caption, saying, “Hope to meet u soon Lisa.” This fueled speculation about Lisa and Arnault's rumored relationship, which began in 2022 when Arnault followed Lisa on Instagram. Since then, they've been spotted together multiple times, including at Coachella, and fans claim Lisa has his photo as her phone wallpaper.

Yeoh, 63, is a highly acclaimed actress with an Academy Award, a Golden Globe, and two BAFTA nominations. Lisa, 28, rose to fame with Blackpink in 2016 and launched a successful solo career with her album "Lalisa." Her single "Money" became the first by a K-pop soloist to hit 1 billion Spotify streams. Lisa is also a fashion icon and brand ambassador for Celine and Bulgari, with over 105 million Instagram followers. Arnault, 30, is CEO of LVMH's watch division.

Two Southwest Airlines flight attendants were injured after their plane, Flight 1496 departing Burbank, California, sharply descended nearly 500 feet to avoid another aircraft. The pilots received onboard collision alerts shortly after takeoff, prompting both a climb and descent. Though the plane landed safely in Las Vegas, the incident caused panic among passengers. The FAA is investigating.

This event follows a similar near-miss last week involving a SkyWest jet and a U.S. Air Force B-52 bomber during a landing approach in North Dakota. Both incidents are under investigation by the FAA and military authorities.

A Lancet Commission report reveals that up to 60% of liver cancer cases are preventable, especially those linked to obesity and a condition called MASLD (formerly non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Cases caused by the severe form, MASH, are expected to rise by 35% by 2050. The report urges increased awareness, particularly in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, where obesity, diabetes, and poor diets are fueling liver cancer risks. Prevention is considered the most effective strategy, as most cases are incurable.

Strategies include boosting hepatitis B vaccination, alcohol regulation, early screening, and promoting healthy lifestyles. Promising treatments like GLP-1 drugs may help reduce liver damage. If countries reduce liver cancer rates by 2–5% annually, up to 17 million cases and 15 million deaths could be avoided by 2050.

Global cases are projected to rise from 870,000 in 2022 to 1.52 million in 2050, with the death toll increasing to 1.37 million. Liver cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death worldwide, with China accounting for over 40% of cases. In the U.S., 42,000 new cases and 30,000 deaths are expected this year, with obesity now a major driver.

The Commission calls for policy changes, routine liver screening for at-risk individuals, and public health initiatives like sugar taxes and food labeling to combat this growing crisis.