Former British PM Keir Starmer to leave politics, UK media reports
Sir Keir Starmer will trigger a by-election in his North London electorate of Holborn and St Pancras. (Reuters: House of Commons/Handout)
· Thomas Morgan
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Call for Trump-Xi AI safety talks comes as state media slams US AI governance
Dean Ball, a former White House adviser, says the window for cooperation will ‘widen’ in next few months but will not stay open forever
· Xinmei Shen
Call for Trump-Xi AI safety talks comes as state media slams US AI governance
Dean Ball, a former White House adviser, says the window for cooperation will ‘widen’ in next few months but will not stay open forever
· Xinmei Shen
Ryan Reynolds’ ‘Green Lantern’ Movie on HBO Max Is Still A Flop — But A Strangely Important Superhero Film in 2026
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· Jesse Hassenger
Prolific UK graffiti artist Helch dies
Artist rose to prominence in 2018 by painting his eponymous tag in public spots across southern England
· Jamie Grierson
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s dog’s name finally revealed
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· Tamantha Ryan
WWE Crown Jewel to return to Saudi Arabia in November | The National
WWE is returning to Saudi Arabia, with Crown Jewel set to take place in Riyadh on November 7.
· Evelyn Lau
2PM's Chansung walks Re Rhee show opening Seoul Fashion Week
Re Rhee opened the 2027 spring-summer Seoul Fashion Week at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul on Tuesday.
· Hong Yoo
The man who shaped Trump: book sheds fresh light on ruthless Roy Cohn
American Scoundrel tells story of McCarthy attack dog, mob lawyer and Trump mentor – will the president be thumbing its pages?
· Martin Pengelly
‘Led us down such a dark path’: documentary explores how 9/11 changed America
In Netflix film Turning Point: Generation 9/11, the lives of people forever impacted by the terrorist attack on 2002 are explored
· Davidsmith
Once again, Trump wants the FCC to put a bandage on his thin skin | Tom Wheeler
The president is lashing out at an NBC host. As the agency’s former chair, I can only hope it stands up for free speech
· Tom Wheeler
Hong Kong-born weightlifting champion Tammy Wong on strength, fear and femininity
Three-time British champion Tammy Wong talks about impostor syndrome and her vision of changing the skinny culture among Hong Kong women
· Chloe Loung
Hong Kong-born weightlifting champion Tammy Wong on strength, fear and femininity
Three-time British champion Tammy Wong talks about impostor syndrome and her vision of changing the skinny culture among Hong Kong women
· Chloe Loung
‘It’s more freaky, more balls to the wall’: how alt-country won over a new generation
From Waxahatchee and Florry in the US to Brown Horse and Little Grandad in the UK, a wave of young songwriters are reinvigorating the subgenre’s earnest emotion and twang
· Michaelhann
Vice Ganda honored to host Eurovision selections, Carmelle is PH bet
MANILA, Philippines — TV host and actor Vice Ganda on Tuesday said it was a huge honor to host the country’s Philippine Selection Night for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Aaron Sorkin hits refresh on Facebook in 'The Social Reckoning'
This image released by Sony Pictures shows writer-director Aaron Sorkin, left, with actor Mikey Madison on the set of “The Social Reckoning.” (Leah Gallo/Sony Pictures via AP)
· Jake Coyle
Meet tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé, Oakberry founder Georgios Frangulis
The Belarusian tennis star first got to know the Brazilian entrepreneur – who co-owns Le Mans FC – as an ambassador for his açaí brand in 2024
· Ishani Sarkar
Meet tennis No 1 Aryna Sabalenka’s fiancé, Oakberry founder Georgios Frangulis
The Belarusian tennis star first got to know the Brazilian entrepreneur – who co-owns Le Mans FC – as an ambassador for his açaí brand in 2024
· Ishani Sarkar
Meet Tony Romo’s wife, Candice Crawford – sister of Chace Crawford of Gossip Girl fame
The ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback was put on indefinite leave by CBS following an alleged DUI – but who is his wife and the mother to his 3 sons?
· Ishani Sarkar
Meet Tony Romo’s wife, Candice Crawford – sister of Chace Crawford of Gossip Girl fame
The ex-Dallas Cowboys quarterback was put on indefinite leave by CBS following an alleged DUI – but who is his wife and the mother to his 3 sons?
· Ishani Sarkar
Chinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refunded
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues
· Fran Lu
Chinese mahjong club owner pays US$2,800 over failed first aid, then gets refunded
China’s Civil Code shields Good Samaritans from civil liability for accidental harm during rescues
· Fran Lu
The media’s Hasan Piker obsession is letting Republican Mike Rogers off the hook
Mike Rogers isn’t merely campaigning alongside a controversial supporter. His campaign put an extremist on its faith leadership team
· Mehdihasan
David Squires on … the art of the transfer deal
David Squires on … the art of the transfer deal
Press freedom advocates alarmed by $300,000 defamation verdict against Louisiana newspaper
Experts say ruling could undermine the ‘actual malice’ standard and make publishers more wary of critical reporting
· Ramon Antonio Vargas
Americans’ favorite film president is a Brit — and it’s not even close: poll
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· Carl Campanile
Film, TV director Monti Puno Parungao dies at 58
MANILA, Philippines — Film and television director Monti Puno Parungao, known for his work on GMA Network programs including “Survivor Philippines,” “StarStruck” and “Dear Uge,” died Sept. 1 after battling stage 4 colon cancer. He was 58.
· Iza Iglesias
Daayra: Malayalam star Prithviraj Sukumaran faces off with Kareena Kapoor Khan in Bollywood return | The National
Prithviraj Sukumaran is returning to the Bollywood big screen opposite Kareena Kapoor Khan in Daayra, a crime thriller that brings together two of Indian cinema's biggest stars for the first time.
· David Tusing
Busan film festival unveils 315-film lineup for 31st edition
Now an Oscar-qualifying event, the festival enters its second year of competition with an emphasis on animation
· Moon Ki-hoon
Gold Coast filmmaker to face fresh fraud trial after jury dismissed
The trial of a Gold Coast filmmaker accused of a multimillion-dollar fraud has been delayed after the jury was dismissed and the judge ruled a mistrial.
· Karl Quinn, Cloe Read
Ex-AFL star Dale Thomas hit with $600,000 lawsuit for unpaid taxes
Former AFL footballer and media personality Dale ‘Daisy’ Thomas has been sued by the tax office for $600,000 over allegedly unpaid income taxes.
· Lachlan Abbott
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Acciones de Shein caen tras debut bursátil en Hong Kong, que destaca sus raíces chinas
El logo de la empresa de fast-fashion Shein, en camisetas durante el acto de salida a bolsa de la firma, en Hong Kong, el 1 de septiembre de 2026. (AP Foto/Chan Long Hei)
· Chan Ho Him
Meet John Galliano’s long-time partner Alexis Roche, who’s styled Kendall Jenner
The designer’s 2027 show at the Met has been cancelled due to public backlash – meet his loyal partner, who’s styled A-listers such as Charlize Theron
· Ishani Sarkar
Jury rejects ‘heat of the moment’ claim to convict teen of Oscar Hamilton’s murder
The family of a loved 16-year-old boy murdered in a shopping centre stabbing are relieved justice has been served.
· Tara Cosoleto, William Ton
K-Music Festival to send folk, hip-hop and game music to nine London stages
Korean Cultural Centre UK's 13th edition proposes that Korea's musical identity extends well beyond K-pop
· Park Ga-young
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
She had questioned the conduct of police who dispersed farmers protesting along the route of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s motorcade in Bangkok
· Agence France-Presse
Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streaming
She had questioned the conduct of police who dispersed farmers protesting along the route of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s motorcade in Bangkok
· Agence France-Presse
So Ji-sub returning to Manila for ‘Soulmate The Timeless’ fan meet
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor So Ji-sub is set to return to Manila this November for a special fan meeting as part of his ongoing “Soulmate The Timeless” tour.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Netflix’s Raygun documentary shows how she broke the internet – and herself
“Sometimes this all feels like a really wild dream. It just still feels surreal to me. It’s like I’ve been charged with a crime. What is happening? What am I doing? What have I done? What the f--- did I do?”
· Louise Rugendyke
Japan to relax overtime regulation under workaholic PM
TOKYO — Japan will ease overtime regulation starting Tuesday in a move meant to help spur economic growth but criticized as a relapse into the country's ingrained workaholic culture.
· Agence France-Presse
Under Story by Chloe Benjamin review – this time-reversal melodrama is quantum hokum
A grieving couple who have lost their son find a way to a mirror universe where time runs backwards – but the narrative machinery is shonky and distracting
· Beejay Silcox
The Extractor review – Indonesian hostage-rescue thriller has surprising thread of gentleness at its core
Iko Uwais directs and acts in the story of a band of elite soldiers who must rescue a group of researchers taken captive in the jungle
· Catherinebray
'Toxic' workplace led to bungled rollout of health IT system, NT inquiry finds
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· Jack Hislop
Colin Kaepernick knelt 10 years ago. America responded with a clear warning to Black people | Howard Bryant
A decade after Kaepernick’s quiet protest shook the NFL, his exile looks less like an aberration than a blueprint for the culture war that followed
· Howard Bryant
The Last Song You Left Behind movie review: Japanese teen romance plays a familiar tune
Shunsuke Michieda and Meru Nukumi star as classmates who slowly develop feelings for each other over an unusual musical collaboration
· James Marsh
The Last Song You Left Behind movie review: Japanese teen romance plays a familiar tune
Shunsuke Michieda and Meru Nukumi star as classmates who slowly develop feelings for each other over an unusual musical collaboration
· James Marsh
South Africa airline causes uproar after daring stadium flyover
Social media was buzzing this past weekend when two flights flew across the DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks test on Saturday.
· AfricaNews
Naomi Watts to receive lifetime award at top Spain film fest
BARCELONA — Hollywood star actor and producer Naomi Watts will receive a lifetime achievement award at Spain's top film festival next month, organizers announced on Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Raygun: Breaking Badly review – the ridiculed Olympic B-girl gets the last laugh … and it’s a total joy
She spent the biggest moment of her career at the Paris Olympics thrashing around like a toddler having a tantrum – then went viral globally. Now, a new Netflix film reveals how the much-mocked breakdancer got over it
· Stuart Heritage