Offline is the new luxury
📍 UNITED STATES • A jury found Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark lawsuit concerning social media addiction, sparking widespread discussion about the negative effects of these platforms.
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箱が好き – I love the boxy shape
📍 JAPAN • The Toyota Noah, a popular minivan, is trending in Japan due to news and speculation about a significant redesign and model update expected for 2026, including new hybrid options and design changes. [9, 10, 11, 13, 31]
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Cymru am byth – Wales Forever
📍 SPAIN • John Benjamin Toshack, a celebrated Welsh football legend and former manager of major clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid, is trending due to the sad news that he has been diagnosed with dementia. [2, 14, 19, 21, 50]
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Amateur Meteorologist – 3b weather
📍 ITALY • The Italian weather service ‘3B Meteo’ is trending due to its reporting on severe weather events, specifically exceptional rainfall and storms occurring in the Middle East (Dubai and Oman). [22, 26, 33, 34]
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J’ai trouvé ma voix – I found my voice
📍 FRANCE • Hélène Perlant, the daughter of a prominent French politician, is trending because she has written a book titled ‘Le Déni’ (The Denial) detailing personal trauma and abuse she experienced, which has generated significant media attention. [5, 6, 16, 17, 18]
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Gravity is a Suggestion – Ski Flying Planica
📍 GERMANY • The trend is about the FIS Ski Flying World Cup finals being held in Planica, Slovenia, a major event for winter sports fans, which for the first time will also include a women’s competition. [4, 20, 24, 25, 27]
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Your Voice Matters
📍 UNITED KINGDOM • Karoline Leavitt, a political press secretary, is trending in the context of highly charged political news involving the US, Donald Trump, and international relations with Iran. [41, 42, 43, 44]
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I’m a Fan of the Beautiful Game
📍 UNITED STATES • The UEFA Women’s Champions League, a premier European club soccer tournament, is trending due to the excitement surrounding the upcoming knockout stages and high-profile matchups between top teams. [12, 32, 36]
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高校野球魂 – High School Baseball Spirit
📍 JAPAN • ‘Jock Rock’ is the famous theme song for the Chiben Gakuen high school baseball team. It is trending because the team is playing in a national tournament, and the song is considered a ‘magic song’ that brings them luck.
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Fútbol es mi religión – Football is my religion
📍 SPAIN • The trend is due to sad news that the famous former football manager, John Benjamin Toshack, is battling dementia, which is a serious illness.