Across World

The BBC series and its breakout teen stars have been lauded as a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainmentAs he takes a break from searching for walnuts in the ancient forest of Arslanbob, western Kyrgyzstan, 19-year-old Kush Burman reflects on his relationship with his travelling companion and best friend, Jo Diop.“I think it’s only in the past couple of days that I’ve realised how much I value having Jo here,” he says, his eyes wet with tears. “I just really appreciate the fact that Jo’s always up for sort of looking after me, in a way. I don’t think Jo will understand, like, the difference it makes. Continue reading...

• Molly Clifford and her father Andrew, a duo from Maghera, competed in "Race Across the World," traveling from Italy to Mongolia. • The pair successfully completed a challenging 7,500-mile (12,000km) journey across Europe and Asia. • Both participants praised the trip as an "absolutely amazing" and "unforgettable" experience.

• Liverpool-based contestants Jo and Kush were crowned the winners of series six of Race Across the World after racing from Palermo, Sicily, to Hatgal, Mongolia. • The duo navigated the ancient Silk Road to reach the finish line three hours ahead of their competitors, securing a shared cash prize of £20,000. • The victory is significant as it marks the first win for a team from Liverpool in the competition's history.

• Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Limited (APE) is expanding its casino tourism services across Asia to revitalize the gaming and entertainment markets in Macau and Hong Kong. • APE has partnered with Germany-based CountR GmbH to implement "smart CountR" casino payment technology, moving beyond the supply of traditional gaming equipment. • This strategic shift aims to accelerate resort growth by integrating modern digital payment solutions to enhance the guest experience and operational efficiency.

• Security measures have been significantly ramped up across the United States, Canada, and Mexico ahead of the upcoming World Cup tournament scheduled to take place across the three nations. • Law enforcement agencies are coordinating multijurisdictional efforts to address potential security threats, including counter-terrorism operations and border security enhancements. • The heightened security reflects concerns about large-scale public events and cross-border movement during the tournament, with particular focus on protecting stadiums and fan zones.

• The Weeknd announced a massive 75-date world stadium tour spanning North America, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia, beginning September 2026. • Ticket pre-sales for North American dates begin April 19, 2026, with general sales starting April 25 through Live Nation's ticketing platform. • The tour supports his upcoming fifth studio album "Midnight Requiem," expected to debut at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in May.