China couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlash
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Newest first · UTC+11:00'Saint Seiya' anime author claims former aide embezzled $29M
TOKYO — The Japanese author of globally popular manga series "Saint Seiya," Masami Kurumada, said Wednesday he was suing a former business associate for allegedly embezzling $29 million.
· Agence France-Presse
Mainstream Media Runs Spin Campaign As Deportations To Haiti Increase
When the Trump Administration ended Temporary Protection Status for migrants from 11 different countries, the mainstream media's attention immediately gravitated to only one: Haiti.
· Tyler Durden
Meta settlement could clear the way for new AI product launches, Morgan Stanley says
Meta's $18 billion social media settlement lifts a legal overhang that some analysts say could clear the way for a wave of new AI product launches.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Rappler Live Jam: The cast of ‘Muli: An OPM Musical’
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· Jasmine Payo
The opposite of ‘damsels in distress’: how TV fell in love with female gangsters
The ruthless female characters of The Gentlemen, Beef and Peaky Blinders bring new depth to the evil matriarch stereotype
· Louis Staples
‘If he can make money in a tyranny, that’s fine by him’: Francis Fukuyama on Trump, democracy - and changing his mind
The political thinker became famous for declaring the triumph of liberal democracy. Thirty-seven years on, he explains what he really meant and why he made the rare journey from right to left
· Jonathanfreedland
Star Wars Zero Company review - joyfully absurd heroics with a tight-knit team of misfits
PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, PC; Bit ReactorSplit priorities between scripted and emergent story moments hamper an otherwise brilliant Star Wars-themed successor to XCOM
· Nic Reuben
How to watch ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Season 35 cast announcement live for free
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· Angela Tricarico
John Lennon’s son Sean welcomes baby boy — ‘Beatles’ rockstar’s first grandchild — with partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl
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· Adam Silverstein
Car hits pro-government gathering in Mashhad, Iran, killing at least four, injuring at least 10
A car struck a gathering of supporters of Iran's government and armed forces in the northeastern city of Mashhad overnight, killing four people and injuring more than 10, several Iranian media reported on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
Kyle Sandilands served with subpoena papers live on-air
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Profits, Prophets, Coaches and Kings by Jared Diamond review – how to change the course of history
The author of Guns, Germs and Steels falters in this flawed study of whether individuals really make a difference
· Stevenpoole
Seoul's art fair week is here
Frieze Seoul kicked off its fifth edition Wednesday at Coex in southern Seoul, where it opened to VIPs and the press a day before the public. More than 130 galleries from 30 countries and regions are taking part in this year's fair, which runs through Saturday.
· Moon Ki-hoon
Official trailer: By Any Means
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China threatens boycott of South Korean art exhibition over Taiwan
A poster for the Taiwan pavilion at the Gwangju Biennale in South Korea. (Photo courtesy of National Asian Culture Center in Gwangju)
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Germany Shutters Russian Consulate, Berlin Culture Center After Blaming Moscow for Airport Drone Attack
The German government said on Tuesday that it had concluded that Russia was responsible for an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport last month and ordered a series of measures in response, including the closure of a consulate and a Russian cultural center in Berlin.
· Reuters
EU diplomat calls German airport attack 'state sponsored terrorism'
Germany’s Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt and Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul speak to the media during a press conference in Berlin on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, about the attempted attack on Leipzig/Halle Airport last month with a drone loaded with explosives.(AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
Who is Sirine Saba, the Lebanese-Palestinian actress playing Professor Sprout in Harry Potter? | The National
Lebanese-Palestinian actress Sirine Saba is joining the faculty at Hogwarts as Professor Pomona Sprout in HBO’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
· William Mullally
Oasis, auteurs and seven hours of Bertolucci: 12 unmissable movies from Venice film festival
A backstage peek at the reunion tour and a new film from Burning director Lee Chang-dong are among this year’s most anticipated – plus offerings from Danny Boyle, Luca Guadagnino, Martin McDonagh and more
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Hollywood Walk of Fame shares glimpse of Lea Salonga’s star
MANILA, Philippines — The Hollywood Walk of Fame has given fans a first glimpse of Lea Salonga’s star ahead of the historic ceremony where the Filipina theater icon will become the first Filipina to receive the prestigious honor.
· Iza Iglesias
Ed Sheeran concert workers hospitalized after forklift incident in Detroit: report
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Chalmers backs assault on big tech as Contos sounds alarm on manosphere
Treasurer Jim Chalmers backs a crackdown on social media algorithms serving “rubbish” to children, as consent advocate Chanel Contos urges the government to better protect young boys from being sucked into the online manosphere.
· Brittany Busch
Kyle Sandilands served with subpoena papers live on-air
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China’s flood rescue is a no-go zone for foreign media, what does it have to hide?
Beijing: Late last Wednesday night, a Tibet Daily reporter filmed a video from inside his car as it pelted down China’s National Highway 219 in heavy rain.
· Lisa Visentin
Busan film fest ticket sales to begin Sept. 17
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Ticket sales for events of the annual Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) will begin this month, with schedules for movie screenings set to be disclosed later this week, organizers said Wednesday.
· Lee Minji
Mark Ruffalo comments cause pushback against anti-Semitism ‘smear campaign’
More than 180 prominent Jewish figures, most of them from the entertainment industry, on Wednesday came out in strong support of Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo, rejecting the accusations of anti-Semitism he has faced since opposing a controversial merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros Discovery.
· Usaid Siddiqui
Ukrainian film-maker criticises EU after it cuts Venice Biennale funding over Russia controversy
Sergei Loznitsa likens removal of €2m grant to ‘a punishment in kindergarten’ on eve of Venice film festival
· Philip Oltermann
The Bridge by Colm Tóibín review – betrayal and survival in the High Pyrenees
Deep sorrow mingles with illicit desire in this potent novella, the follow-up to a 2006 story about an isolated family in the Catalan mountains
· Alexandra Harris
Actor Hyun Bin teases more intense 2nd season of 'Made in Korea'
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- Actor Hyun Bin on Wednesday promised audiences a more intense second season of the hit Disney+ series "Made in Korea," saying the power game at the heart of the story deepens in the new season.
· Lee Minji
John Galliano behaved appalling 15 years ago. Surely his time is in the wilderness is up
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· Bianca O'Neill
John Galliano behaved appallingly 15 years ago. Surely his time is in the wilderness is up
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· Bianca O'Neill
John Galliano behaved appallingly 15 years ago. Surely his time in the wilderness is up
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· Bianca O'Neill
Jennie’s ‘Fallen Angel’ music video draws mixed reactions
Some viewers liken scenes to religious or cult-like rituals
· Lee Jung-joo
CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation ‘disco night’ video triggers probe
University sets up discipline panel and says any conduct that ‘undermines student dignity or damages campus culture will not be tolerated’
· Leopold Chen
CityU vows ‘zero tolerance’ as orientation ‘disco night’ video triggers probe
University sets up discipline panel and says any conduct that ‘undermines student dignity or damages campus culture will not be tolerated’
· Leopold Chen
Intentional shopping, AI integration caps Lazada Seller Conference 2026
WITH the mega shopping season fast approaching, Lazada Philippines brought together the country’s top sellers and category leaders to discuss shifting consumer preferences and industry trends.
· Angelo Del Prado
Anasta first casualty of NRL crackdown on conflicts of interest
Television host Braith Anasta has handed in his player manager accreditation ahead of the NRL’s crackdown on conflicts of interest in the game.
· Chris Barrett
More cheeky than challenging, more silly than serious – but Heathers is irresistible
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Four Yemeni government members killed amid conflict with Houthis
Four members of Yemen's government-aligned forces were killed during clashes with Houthis over the last few days, according to a statement on Tuesday carried by the Al-Joumhouria television channel.
· Middleeasteye
'A miss on our side': Telstra outage caused by known issue
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· Kate Ainsworth
Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysian heritage site caught in row over non-local staff
A viral video shot at the Sultan Abdul Samad Building has sparked a backlash, despite management insisting the worker was not a tour guide
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Hezbollah outlet claims IDF struck southern Lebanon after drone attack intercepted over Israel
The IDF struck Rumman, a village in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah-run Al-Manar TV claimed on Wednesday.
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Fans have waited 13 years for this video game. It may already be spoiled
Fans of the mega popular video game franchise Grand Theft Auto have been waiting 13 years for a major new release. Anticipation is so high that Grand Theft Auto VI’s official trailer landed exclusively on Netflix for six hours last week, before it was released on YouTube. It drew more than 31.1 Netflix million views…
· Nell Geraets
Is reading really hip in Korea? Or is it just the goods?
From packed book fairs to viral Minumsa bread, literary merch is booming even as adult reading rates plunge
· Hwang Dong-hee
What Seoul Fashion Week's opening day suggests about spring 2027
Whether cropped, oversized or cut apart, trench coats are back alongside maxi silhouettes and ties left deliberately undone
· Hong Yoo
Korea Herald kicks off 3rd Herald K-Art Competition
The Korea Herald has launched the third Herald K-Art Competition, appointing leading figures from Korea's traditional art community to its organizing committee.
· Hwang Dong-hee
'Aura farming': The video game-inspired youth trend sweeping Latin America
LIMA, Peru — Dozens of young people gathered recently on a beach in Peru’s capital to dance, pose and show off their most creative moves - all in pursuit of one thing: aura.
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