We might not believe it, but 25 years ago the first episode of the super-popular TV show "Friends" was released. Rachel, Ross, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, and Monica became the favourite characters of millions of viewers.

This November is extremely mild and warm in many regions of the planet, but the heat is over the top when it comes to various events – including mass protests in Chile, Bolivia, Ukraine, Pakistan, and Lebanon. Germany, meanwhile, is celebrating the start of the traditional carnival in Cologne and the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

These hilarious and unexpected wildlife photos by finalists in the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards prove that animals also have a sense of humour.

As 2020 is around the corner, many people are starting to plan their travel schedule to enjoy places they have long been eager to visit. If you're new to travelling or haven't made up your mind yet what places to visit, here's a list of 10 countries that are worth considering.

A total of 45 costumes were displayed at the fashion show, amazing the attendees who cheered the designer with a round of applause.

Thirty years ago, the Berlin Wall fell; the elimination of the barrier, which split the western and eastern parts of the city both physically and ideologically, paved the way for the reunification of the country. And even though East Germany as a separate state does not exist anymore, its legacy remains preserved in museums.

Last seven days were full of important events and massive incidents that occurred across the globe. Check out Sputnik's gallery to see the most colourful news you could have missed this week.

Bloodthirsty barbarians or geniuses of agriculture and astronomy? No matter how you look at it, Aztecs and their culture are undoubtedly captivating and thrilling even to this day, almost 500 years after their decline.

It comes as no surprise to tourists that numerous excursion programmes, in many cities on the planet, include visits to the most beautiful cemeteries.

Lingerie Fashion Week is an underwear showroom where more than 100 brands will present some 2,500 items of underwear in any size, shape, and colour.

Real fur - to wear or not? This has long become a question of ethics and not just fashion: animal rights activists have their point of view while people living in cold climates may think differently about it.

Traditionally, Halloween is celebrated once a year but there are people who have never-ending All Saints' Eve throughout their lives.

The end of October did not bring us what was probably the most anticipated event (Brexit, of course) but it was full of other remarkable things - in politics, in entertainment and in sports.

The international exhibition Necropolis-Tanexpo World Russia offers a unique representation of today's state of the funeral industry and its most recent tendencies in Russia and across the globe.

Niko Photographisme is a French photographer and designer specializing in photography and photo manipulation. Using tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, he creates entertaining pictures with an obvious play on surrealism.

The fashion industry has recently turned its gaze to one of the most rapidly-developing countries in the world. Fashion Weeks in China are becoming more and more large-scale, creative, vibrant and grand from year to year.

This week has been rich for different events - both big and small - that are worthy of our attention. Check out Sputnik's gallery to learn the details.

The 14th Rome Film Festival is taking place from 17th to 27th October at the Auditorium Parco della Musica and in other venues throughout the city.

Nikon’s Small World contest has announced the winners of its 45th annual photomicrography competition, where photographers from all over the globe present their pictures of the microscopic world.

Rusarc company was set up in 2009 in order to increase popularity of sea tourism in Russia, attract public attention to Arctic environmental problems, and to develop yachting.