A neighbourhood drowning in rubbish, an oil city crumbling into the sea and a UFO-obsessed desert hotspot: Inside the world's weirdest places

Daily Mail - Nov 11, 2026

They look like something out of a film, but these bizarre destinations are home to thousands of people - each with its own extraordinary story.

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Toyota resurrecting another classic name

Nov 11, 2026

Toyota resurrecting another classic name

Toyota is dusting off an old brand name in the pickup-loving USA to sell what could be the anti-Tundra.

Discover Moscow Fashion Show Showcases Moscow's Creative Potential in Hong Kong

Nov 11, 2026

Discover Moscow Fashion Show Showcases Moscow's Creative Potential in Hong Kong

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The inaugural Discover Moscow Fashion Show took place at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on November 10, 2026, with the support of the Moscow Government. The show opened a series of Moscow Seasons events in the Greater Bay Area. The programme will continue in Shenzhen on November 11 and 12. It will feature cultural events, the launch of a Discover Moscow-themed metro train and business meetings. The programme builds on a...

China Popcast: Shenzhen's got global talent

Nov 11, 2026

China Popcast: Shenzhen's got global talent

As Shenzhen prepares to host the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, China Popcast connects with three professionals about the city's spirit of inclusion and possibility.

'This is medical misogyny': Sara was having a terrifying reaction to a medication

Nov 11, 2026

'This is medical misogyny': Sara was having a terrifying reaction to a medication

Sara felt like her body was on fire seconds after she was given a drug with known side effects. It was misdiagnosed as pre-wedding jitters.

Why Filipino actress and model Isabelle Daza is embracing GLP-1s for more than weight loss

Nov 11, 2026

Why Filipino actress and model Isabelle Daza is embracing GLP-1s for more than weight loss

When Isabelle Daza was pregnant with her first son in 2018, she could not believe how much weight she had put on. “I had gained 70lbs [32kg] during pregnancy, and he came out and weighed 6lbs. I was like, that’s it? Where’s the rest of it?” laughs the 38-year-old Philippines-born actress, television host and model, who divides her time between Manila and Hong Kong. Through regular exercise and a disciplined diet, she lost the excess weight. Two years later, when she was pregnant with her second...

Style Edit: Henry Jacques revisits 3 Collection de l’Atelier perfumes as Les Brumes

Nov 11, 2026

Style Edit: Henry Jacques revisits 3 Collection de l’Atelier perfumes as Les Brumes

Each year, the Rose de Mai grown on Henry Jacques’ land in the South of France takes on a unique character. Harvested by hand, the flowers yield an absolute shaped by the interplay of soil, climate and cultivation – giving the perfumer something new to work with each time. Those variations inspired the maison’s Collection de l’Atelier, with three editions to date, each comprising a trio of fragrances and limited to 500 pieces. Drawing on small quantities of rose absolutes held in reserve, Henry...

Cantopop duo Twins, Gillian Chung and Charlene Choi, look back on their 25-year career

Nov 11, 2026

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Longevity is rare in today’s music business. But long before smartphones and Spotify streams completely transformed the industry, Hong Kong had Twins, the Cantopop duo composed of Gillian “Ah Gil” Chung and Charlene “Ah Sa” Choi. Chung, now 45, and Choi, 43, have, save for a brief scandal and hiatus in 2008, been near-constants in the public eye since their debut as Twins in 2001. Over two decades on, the two are still at the top of their game, set to perform in Hong Kong this December in a...

Style Edit: Tudor welcomes Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte as its ambassador

Nov 11, 2026

Style Edit: Tudor welcomes Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte as its ambassador

In techno, precision is everything. The beat may be relentless and the atmosphere hypnotic, but behind the energy lies an exacting mastery of timing. It is an unlikely yet compelling point of connection between the DJ booth and the watchmaker’s bench – and one that informs Tudor’s latest partnership with Belgian DJ and producer Charlotte de Witte. One of electronic music’s most influential figures, de Witte has built her reputation on stripped-back, uncompromising techno. Her sound is dark and...

'Boots on the ground': hospital security beefed up

Nov 11, 2026

'Boots on the ground': hospital security beefed up

Some 130 security guards are being recruited to keep watch across more than 25 hospitals after violent incidents threatened safety of staff and patients.

Waze’s new feature aimed at protecting cyclists

Nov 11, 2026

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Waze will now notify users if there's a cyclist on the road, provided they're using a Garmin device.

Choose From Some US States And I'll Give You An International Destination!

Nov 11, 2026

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Nov 11, 2026

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