Singapore Airlines has been recognized as the world’s best airline for 2026 at the annual Skytrax Awards ceremony held in London. This marks the sixth time the carrier has earned the top honor in the 25-year history of the awards, often considered the aviation industry’s equivalent of the Oscars. The recognition highlights the airline’s continued commitment to service excellence and operational quality.

In South Korea, a Michelin-starred restaurant owner in Seoul escaped imprisonment after serving sorbet topped with dried ants, which were found to contain elevated levels of heavy metals. The Seoul Western District Court imposed a fine of approximately $11,000 on the proprietor, opting against the one-year jail sentence initially sought by prosecutors.

A significant cultural artifact has returned to Mexico after nearly two centuries. The Azcatitlan Codex, which details the founding of the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan, is on loan from France’s national library, where it has been held since 1898. The manuscript’s presence in Mexico until December 6 commemorates 200 years of diplomatic relations between Mexico and France.

In Port Stanley, Ontario, noise complaints have arisen following the installation of four public pickleball courts at a condominium complex. Residents of Kokomo Park expressed concerns about the increased noise disrupting the previously quiet environment. In response, local authorities restricted the courts’ operating hours to between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., down from the prior dawn-to-dusk schedule. The decision has sparked a petition from pickleball enthusiasts and a legal threat from a condominium owner’s lawyer demanding the courts’ removal.

Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, Warwick Levy, owner of the Lonely Kids Club apparel brand, successfully secured the removal of thousands of counterfeit versions of his graphic T-shirts from the Chinese e-commerce platform Temu. The unauthorized reproductions, some dating back to 2025, prompted Levy to assist other small-business owners similarly affected by online intellectual property violations.