Trending news · 4 November 2026
Australian Directors Bring Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård Together in Dark Fairy Tale Wicker
The trailer for Wicker — a darkly comic fable in which Olivia Colman's fisherwoman commissions a wicker husband played by Alexander Skarsgård — sent the internet into a frenzy, prompting distributor Roadshow to move the release date forward. The film opens in Australian cinemas on November 5.
Martha Stewart Apologises After Homeless Halloween Costume Triggers Online Backlash
Martha Stewart, 85, faced sharp online criticism after sharing an Instagram photo of herself dressed as a homeless person for Halloween, then deleted the post and issued a public apology saying she had "really screwed up."
'Remember November 2026 Is Coming': The AI Polar Bear Meme Explained
A cryptic AI-generated polar bear meme that first surfaced on TikTok in 2023 has been revived after a TikToker posted a new video at the end of August 2026, sparking a fresh wave of polar bear content across the platform.
New Zealand Dancer Elvis Lopeti Goes Viral for Spontaneous Dance Moves at the New York Marathon
New Zealand-born Tongan content creator and dancer Elvis Lopeti went viral after breaking into an impromptu dance routine partway through the New York City Marathon, finishing the 42km race in just under seven hours.
Moroccan Cyclist Who Biked Across 33 African Countries Goes Viral After Kenyan Clip Is Misunderstood
A clip of adventurer Meryem Belkihel appearing to be chased on her bicycle in rural Kenya spread widely online before CNN revealed it was a playful encounter, shining a spotlight on her three-year solo ride across Africa.