Merge 104.8 | 01 September 2026
Incheon International Airport in South Korea has overtaken Dubai to become the world’s busiest airport for international passenger traffic. London Heathrow is currently ranked second, while Dubai is forecast to fall outside the global top five this year after dominating the international rankings for 12 consecutive years.
Britney Spears has spoken about the long-term effects of the 13-year conservatorship, saying she believes people still don’t fully understand what she went through. In a series of new Instagram videos, the singer recalled being expected to perform and interact with fans while dealing with anxiety. She said the experience left her feeling disconnected from herself and, at times, more like a “robot” than a person.
Anne Hathaway has been named PEOPLE magazine’s World’s Most Beautiful Woman of 2026. The Oscar winner says she spent much of her younger years feeling awkward, but finally became comfortable with herself in her late 30s. Now in her 40s, she says she’s embracing confidence, calm and taking care of herself.