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What is an ‘Aura Battle’? Young Mexicans turn confidence into a competition

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That's so Gen Z: One third of younger people believe they're psychic

Can you see into the future? If not, maybe you're just too old...

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Letting it linger: Why Gen Z can't stop listening to The Cranberries

The Irish band's song 'Linger' has become one of the most popular sounds on TikTok, with younger generations increasingly drawn to the nostalgic sounds of 90s hits.

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Brits turn to saunas amid stress, but do they work?

As Finnish tradition is expanding rapidly, the UK is projected to lead Europe in sauna market revenue by 2033, data suggests.

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Animals trapped in human bodies? That'll be the Therians

Therians have roamed around for years on internet forums, but TikTok has shined a light on the previously hidden herds. Therians identify themselves as non-human animals and claim that this identity is no fantasy feeling, but something that is constitutive of who they are.

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Why is Draco Malfoy 2026's Lunar New Year mascot in China?

Chinese Lunar New Year begins on Tuesday 17 February and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse - last seen in 1966. And this year's celebrations have an unlikely, Harry Potter-themed mascot. Here's why.

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Jeff Buckley gets first chart hit after 32 years thanks to TikTok

It's hard to pinpoint the start of the surge in popularity of one of Jeff Buckley's greatest songs - but the TikTok boost does coincide with the gradual release of the documentary ‘It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley’.

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Religious practice is declining in Europe, Pew Research Centre says

Between 2010 and 2020, atheists represented the fastest-growing population group on the continent, according to new data.

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What is 365 buttons? 2026’s first viral TikTok trend explained

“365 buttons” has blown up on social media, with a new year’s resolution unwittingly becoming a viral meme, which in turn has birthed 2026’s first essential catchphrase. Euronews Culture are here to guide you through it.

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Nicolás Maduro’s Nike sweatsuit becomes unexpected viral sensation

When a geopolitical crisis becomes both branding exposure and a shopping cart frenzy... A piece of athletic wear has become a global sensation following a picture posted online by Donald Trump of Venezuela’s deposed President Nicolás Maduro wearing the “must-have” fashion item of 2026.

wellbeing

A look back at the health trends that took over social media in 2025

From functional drinks and olive oil shots to McDonald’s ‘migraine meals,’ 2025 serves up plenty of of viral health trends - but do they actually work?

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AI slop, clean girls and clutter: 2025's biggest cultural trends

Euronews Culture takes a look back at some of the biggest cultural trends that have shaped global fashion, social media, music and more in 2025.

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What is the worrying dating trend that could define 2026?

A new report from the dating app happn predicts the rise of a controversial new dating trend which further blurs the line between human and artificial companionship: the “AI situationship.” Here's everything you need to know.

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'Cloud Dancer': Why is 2026's Colour of the Year so controversial?

Get ready to be soothed and inspired by Cloud Dancer, a "billowy white imbued with serenity”... Or not.

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Google reveals 2025's most searched topics and people

Google has revealed its global ranking of this year's most searched terms, topics and people. From Charlie Kirk to 'The Summer I Turned Pretty,' here is what people were googling in 2025.

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Modern dating: Do you know your ‘Benching’ from your ‘Shrekking’?

New words are routinely popping up to describe an evolving relationship landscape - but also paint a largely dispiriting picture.

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Dictionary.com’s 2025 Word of the Year is...

Each year, Dictionary.com’s Word of the Year serves as “a linguistic time capsule, reflecting social trends and global events that defined the year.” The site’s lexicographers analyzed the data, trends and search engine results, and came up with their pick for 2025...