Making Love

German footballer Thomas Müller has appeared in public with his new partner at the Wiesn in Munich. According to Bild's report, the former Bayern Munich striker was in good spirits at the shooting gallery during the Oktoberfest festivities, presenting his new love alongside him. German media and fans are following the footballer's life after his move from Bayern, making his public debut with a new girlfriend a talking point.

A horticultural scientist says a lifelong love of fruit drove their career choice, recalling the diverse fruit flavours of their youth before consolidation created today's large supermarket chains. They argue that conversations about food security tend to overlook this narrowing diversity of taste and variety, and are sharing personal memories to make the case for why fruit diversity matters in agricultural research.

Dutch comedian, singer and presenter Claudia de Breij is being widely searched in the Netherlands, with online interest exceeding 500 interactions. The renewed attention comes alongside discussion of language and wordplay, including a quote attributed to writer Paulien Cornelisse: 'If you love language, you never need to be bored.' De Breij is known for her wordplay-rich cabaret and chansons, making the language theme a natural talking point.

Portuguese veterinarian and YouTuber Lito Sousa has died, according to BBC reporting. Sousa became one of Portugal's best-known online personalities by making popular videos about animals and pet care, earning a large following in the Portuguese-speaking world. He had been facing a rare illness, and tributes from fans are circulating as news of his death spreads.

A wry observation about ice hockey is making the rounds: while roughly 10% of the general population is gay or lesbian, the figure cited for ice hockey teams is closer to 60% — but only depending on how many books there are in the series. The quip refers to the flood of hockey romance novels, a booming genre in which most fictional players are written as gay, not to real locker rooms. Readers are sharing the joke in book-loving circles.

Nickelback has released a new official music video for its song Make Me Love You. The track is drawing heavy attention online, with the video pulling in close to three million likes as listeners react to the band's latest release. Fans are sharing their responses to the new song across the web.

Electric vehicle drivers are largely happy with their cars, but some passengers report motion sickness during journeys. The reported explanation centres on how EVs drive: strong regenerative braking, quick torque, and smooth, quiet acceleration can conflict with passengers' motion cues, making nausea more likely than in conventional cars.

Google is reported to be partnering with Henry Cavill, star of The Witcher and a well-known gaming enthusiast, to create a video game for its new Googlebook laptops. Details about the game's genre, release date or development studio have not been disclosed. The report has drawn attention because of Cavill's high profile in gaming culture.

Elon Musk is reportedly back on the dating market, according to a Gizmodo item making the rounds. The piece has a jokey tone, quipping that women should lock up their direct messages now that the billionaire is single. Little detail about when or from whom he split is given, but the tech world is treating his love life as entertainment news.

A Bible-focused newsletter is highlighting how biblical ethics offer a framework for moral decision-making rooted in scripture, stressing values such as love, justice and integrity that believers apply in daily life. It argues that understanding these principles helps people navigate complex moral dilemmas, framing scripture as practical moral guidance rather than purely theological study.

Fans of the ITV soap Coronation Street are discussing an observation involving Ben Driscoll, linked to a much-loved character seemingly 'returning' on screen months after their death. Viewers have been sharing the detail, with the Manchester Evening News covering the fan conversation. The discussion centres on how the show appears to reference or bring back the character despite the character's passing several months ago.

CNBC Sport has published an interview with WTA star Jessica Pegula, who discusses her tennis career, her family's ownership of the Buffalo Bills and her love of dogs. The daughter of Bills owners Terry and Kim Pegula is one of the top American players in women's tennis, making her connection to the NFL franchise a frequent point of public interest.

A parent marking 14 years of raising children says they have made as many questionable parenting decisions as good ones. They write that no matter what choices they make, the only thing they can guarantee their kids is love, while they cannot promise them protection. The reflection strikes a candid, vulnerable note about the limits of parenthood.

Wikimedia's Wiki Loves Monuments project is being used to document the damage Russia's invasion has inflicted on Ukraine's cultural heritage sites. Volunteers and contributors are recording monuments that have been destroyed or damaged, creating a public record of the war's cultural toll. The effort highlights how photographic documentation campaigns can double as wartime preservation and evidence-gathering.

Compound Interest has published a new graphic explaining the chemistry behind sushi, covering what makes sticky rice cling together, how nori seaweed is processed, and the compounds in wasabi and pickled ginger that give them their distinctive flavours and help accompany raw fish. Science communicators are sharing the piece as an accessible food-science explainer.

The Japanese dating show Love Transit 35+ has released visuals of its ten participants, and for the first time in the series the lineup includes a divorced former couple taking part together. The casting announcement is drawing attention on Japanese social media, with commenters noting the unusual twist of ex-spouses sharing a dating program.

Postpartum mental health is drawing attention, with coverage focused on helping new mothers and families recognise conditions such as postpartum depression and anxiety. Reports stress that these struggles are common and treatable, and that early support from loved ones and medical professionals can make a significant difference for mothers in the weeks and months after childbirth.

Jose Mourinho is expected to deliver explosive remarks about Manchester City, and Manchester United supporters are relishing the prospect. The Manchester Evening News reports that any blunt criticism from Mourinho of their bitter rivals would be warmly received by the Old Trafford faithful, given his history managing United and his famously outspoken style.