Louis Koo, his production house sued for HK$149 million over failed loan repayment
Sino Hero Ventures accuses Hong Kong film star and his company, One Cool Film Production, of failing to repay HK$70 million borrowed in 2019
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From wartime refugee to classically trained dancer to on-screen villain, Ming Sir’s artistry and mentorship have shaped generations of actors
· Chloe Loung
Remembering Lau Siu-ming, pioneering Hong Kong dancer and revered actor
From wartime refugee to classically trained dancer to on-screen villain, Ming Sir’s artistry and mentorship have shaped generations of actors
· Chloe Loung
Embattled Spanish PM Sánchez insists no prior warnings before Ceuta crisis
Pedro Sánchez has been criticised for blaming trafficking gangs and social media for the crisis
· Bbcnews
Russia to close Goethe-Institut centres as Germany tensions escalate
Russia says it will close Germany’s Goethe-Institut cultural centres, Russian state media has reported, after Germany blamed Moscow for a drone incident at the Leipzig/Halle airport last month and said it would shutter a Russian cultural centre in Berlin and a consulate in Bonn.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Twosome Place takes K-cafe culture, cake-coffee pairing to US with 1st Virginia shop
S. Korean dessert-coffee chain bets on signature strawberry cakes to win over US consumers
· Park Jun-hee
Overseas fans call for Kim Soo-hyun's removal from upcoming awards shows
Calls follow actor, despite police decision to close Kim Sae-ron case
· Kim Jae-heun, Lee Yun-ji
Guitar used by George Michael in Faith video goes up for auction
Gretsch Synchromatic 160 acoustic guitar expected to sell for as much as £120,000, as star lot in auction of items owned by late personal assistant Siobhan Bailey
· Ben Beaumont Thomas
Exo ticket crackdown reignites debate over Korea-first K-pop presales
SM Entertainment’s aggressive response to suspected fraudulent ticket purchases for Exo’s upcoming encore concerts has reignited a broader debate over K-pop’s growing use of domestic-first ticket presales, with overseas fans questioning whether measures intended to curb scalping are unfairly limiting their access to…
· Lee Jung-joo
On this day in Korea - September 4, 1994: Taekwondo becomes Olympic sport
Taekwondo achieved formal international recognition as the International Olympic Committee approved it as an official medal sport. During the 103rd IOC Congress in Paris, delegates officially voted to include the discipline. The martial art emphasizes speed, agility high-kicking techniques and disciplined mental str…
· Yu doo-ho
'You better not ghost me on Snapchat!': Erling Haaland says goodbye to Omar Marmoush | The National
A heartwarming video of the moment Erling Haaland discovered Manchester City teammate Omar Marmoush was leaving the club is doing the rounds on social media.
· Steve Luckings
Brooke Shields makes a splash in black swimsuit during action-packed Croatia trip
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Iranian-backed militia Badr admits it killed, wounded thousands of protesters in Iraq in 2019
The head of the powerful Badr militia, Hadi al-Amiri, appears to have admitted that his group was behind the killing of thousands of protesters in Iraq in October 2019. For years, it was known that Iranian-backed militias were likely unleashed by the government to suppress the protests. However, there was a lack of …
· SETH J. FRANTZMAN
Mysterious Radiohead cards scattered around Australia spark tour rumours
Radiohead appear to have taken a leaf out of Willy Wonka’s playbook. Mysterious cards suggesting an upcoming Australian tour by the band have been scattered around the country this week, sending fans of the cult English outfit on a scavenger hunt.
· Nell Geraets
Coachella reportedly pursuing BTS for 2027 lineup
BTS could be headed to Coachella next year, with the festival’s organizer reportedly stepping up efforts to book the group for its 2027 lineup.
· Lee Jung-joo
Vietnam court sentences 11 to death in major drug trafficking case, state media reports
A court in Vietnam sentenced 11 people to death in one of the country's largest drug trafficking cases after an investigation that began when four flight attendants were caught carrying narcotics hidden in toothpaste tubes in 2023, state media reported on Thursday.
· REUTERS
Health system 'deteriorated' under current SA government, review finds
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· Stephanie Richards
'Furious' star Emmy Rossum speaks about her role in the show
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Nearly 40m Tving accounts compromised in massive data breach: probe
Nearly 40 million user accounts of South Korean streaming platform Tving were compromised in a massive data breach stemming from a hacking incident reported in June, a joint investigation showed Thursday.
· Yonhap
Alex Gonzaga, Mikee Morada present baby boy to public
MANILA, Philippines — After years of hoping to become parents, Alex Gonzaga and her husband, Mikee Morada, have introduced their newborn son to the public, sharing the first glimpse of the baby’s face in a social media post.
· Iza Iglesias
This sharehouse comedy was given a second chance. Thankfully, it’s better than ever
Sitcoms take time to find their comedic groove – even all-timers Seinfeld, Sex and the City and Parks and Recreation had shaky first seasons, with major characters and narrative devices abandoned as the writers homed in on the magic of their show.
· Jared Richards
A Death of One’s Own by Terry Eagleton review – meditations on arriving at a full stop
The literary critic brings his vast reading to bear on life’s most inescapable fact
· Kathrynhughes
Naomi Osaka: The dedicated follower of fashion turning tennis courts into catwalks | The National
In Australia, she wore a jellyfish-inspired outfit with a gigantic hat, a parasol, and a full-length veil. In Paris, she wore a sequinned gold dress that sparkled like the Eiffel Tower, underneath a black embroidered corset and a cascading maxi skirt. In London, she donned a long kimono inspired by the movie Kill Bi…
· Reem Abulleil
German far-right AfD targets the country's iconic Bauhaus ahead of key election
Nearly a century after the Nazis shut down Germany’s world-famous Bauhaus school of design, the art movement has once again become a cultural battleground. The far-right Alternative for Germany party has called the Bauhaus an “aberration of modernism.” Its attacks comes ahead of an election in Saxony-Anhalt, where t…
· Kirsten Grieshaber
Official trailer: Fall 2: Deadpoint
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Hong Kong's Cardinal Zen loses appeal over protest fund
Cardinal Joseph Zen, known as an outspoken advocate for civil liberties and political freedom, attends the sentencing of media mogul Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong in February, with Lai's wife, Teresa. Zen lost an appeal on Sept. 3 in a case over a fund he helped set up to support protesters in 2019. © Reuters
· KENJI KAWASE
The painting, the president and the woman who dared to say no
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· Gabriella Coslovich
Nearly 40 mln Tving accounts compromised in massive data breach: probe
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 40 million user accounts of South Korean streaming platform Tving were compromised in a massive data breach stemming from a hacking incident reported in June, a joint investigation showed Thursday.
· Kim Eun-jung
France's world-first fast fashion laws take hit Shein and Temu with new fees
Chinese company Shein opened its first physical store inside Paris's Bazar de l'Hotel de Ville general store on Tuesday. (AP: Aurelien Morissard)
Nine’s Mount Coot-tha TV station to be listed for sale
After more than six decades in operation, the Nine Queensland television studios at Mount Coot-tha are set to be listed for sale.
· William Davis
Feng shui and art guide a 1,400 sq ft Hong Kong apartment’s redesign
To optimise energy flow, interior designer Quinn Wong reworked the Ho Man Tin flat using clever design and indigo blue threads
· Adele Brunner
Feng shui and art guide a 1,400 sq ft Hong Kong apartment’s redesign
To optimise energy flow, interior designer Quinn Wong reworked the Ho Man Tin flat using clever design and indigo blue threads
· Adele Brunner
Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ Makati
Young workers, drawn by the financial district’s expatriate-style amenities, satirise the high costs while navigating its hustle culture
· Sam Beltran
Meet the other OFWs offering humorous takes on ‘crazy’ life in Philippines’ Makati
Young workers, drawn by the financial district’s expatriate-style amenities, satirise the high costs while navigating its hustle culture
· Sam Beltran
Donald Trump's Washington makeover faces new review by federal panel
Protest ribbons are tied to a fence at Lafayette Park, near the White House, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
· Bill Barrow
When does ‘Chad Powers’ Season 2 come out? How to watch the Glen Powell show
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· Angela Tricarico
Malkovich and Rockwell play CIA agents and the Maras play twins at Venice
Jury Chairperson Maggie Gyllenhaal and her fellow jury members arrive at the Venice International Film Festival by boat after departing from the iconic Hotel Excelsior on the Lido. (Sept. 2)
· Lindsey Bahr
‘My work has always been serious’: Maurizio Cattelan on his $6m banana, his gold toilet – and bringing Hitler and a pope to Berlin
He is famed for creating a golden loo that was stolen and a $6m banana that was eaten. But, says the sculptor ahead of a major new show in Germany, there’s more to his work than pranks and provocation
· Deborah Cole
Supreme Court backs subtitles, audio descriptions for disabled audiences
SEOUL, Sept. 3 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that movie theaters' failure to provide audio descriptions and subtitles for people with visual and hearing impairments constitutes disability discrimination.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Venice 2026: Ink movie review – Danny Boyle charts the gritty birth of The Sun newspaper
Ink tells the story of Rupert Murdoch’s takeover of UK newspaper The Sun and its transformation into the popular tabloid aimed at the working class
· James Mottram
Venice 2026: Ink movie review – Danny Boyle charts the gritty birth of The Sun newspaper
Ink tells the story of Rupert Murdoch’s takeover of UK newspaper The Sun and its transformation into the popular tabloid aimed at the working class
· James Mottram
Man charged over alleged social media threat against federal minister
Tanya Plibersek was allegedly the subject of a threat on social media in July. (ABC News: Keane Bourke)
· Isla Evans
Watch: Netanyahu nods along as yeshiva students chant anti-Palestinian song
Footage circulating on social media shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nodding along while yeshiva students chant a song that calls for revenge and the erasure of Palestinians.
· Middleeasteye
MuseM expands artist IP business with Enhypen immersive exhibition
‘House of Vampire’ adds to company’s growing portfolio spanning exhibitions, licensing, merchandise and entertainment
· Lee Jung-joo
As Animalia turns 40, its author reflects on its extraordinary success
Graeme Base has written and illustrated more than 30 children's books in a career spanning four decades. (Supplied: Robyn Base)
· Nicola Heath
Stray Kids cinch 6th ‘gold’ in France with EP No. 10
The tenth EP from Stray Kids was certified “gold” by Syndicat National de l'Edition Phonographique, the French recording industry organization, according to label JYP Entertainment on Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Critical data dive uncovers three NZ gold-antimony targets
Critical Resources has defined three new priority gold and antimony targets at its Silver Peaks project in New Zealand after a deep dive into historical exploration data. The review has zeroed in on the Lamb Hill-Three O’Clock, Stone Burn South and Northern Soil Anomaly targets, all lying within the company’s 497.69…
· Murray Ward
Singapore to host Brazil, Japan, Paraguay in star-studded football festival
Mizuho Blue Challenge will take place at city’s National Stadium during Fifa international window in November
· Josh Ball
Singapore to host Brazil, Japan, Paraguay in star-studded football festival
Mizuho Blue Challenge will take place at city’s National Stadium during Fifa international window in November
· Josh Ball
Movie theaters must provide audio, visual aids for people with disabilities: Supreme Court
Movie theaters must provide assistance for people with visual or hearing impairments, South Korea's top court said Thursday, taking sides with four plaintiffs who said not having such aids is discriminatory to people with disabilities.
· Yoon Min-sik