‘Sometimes you just need a good cry’: why Little Women is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their go-to comfort films is an ode to the teary 1994 adaptation of the classic novel
· Vivian Ho
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’, eye-catching Hong Kong retail
HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy
· Cheryl Arcibal
Hot property: Big banks, fashion stores seek ‘cheaper’, eye-catching Hong Kong retail
HSBC to open its first flagship operation at the Capitol Centre, where market sources say the rent is much lower than its previous tenancy
· Cheryl Arcibal
From Montecito to the Cotswolds: Harry and Meghan eye new UK home
TETBURY, United Kingdom — After their surprise return to the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan's new home is not on a royal estate — but may be nestled in a quaint rural corner of England, now a playground for A-list celebrities.
· Agence France-Presse
How Australia’s social media ban loomed over Meta’s $24b settlement
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· Kishor Napier-Raman
‘Hercules’ star Kevin Sorbo says California can keep its taxes, traffic and ‘negativity’: ‘I’m done’
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YouTube doctor reveals past romance with Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach
MANILA, Philippines — American physician and YouTuber Mikhail Varshavski, popularly known as “Doctor Mike,” revealed that he previously dated Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.
· Iza Iglesias
CCOHK’s Space Fantasy is a visual spectacle great for the whole family
What the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong’s original family musical lacked in narrative coherence, it compensated for in visual splendour
· Elaine Wong
CCOHK’s Space Fantasy is a visual spectacle great for the whole family
What the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong’s original family musical lacked in narrative coherence, it compensated for in visual splendour
· Elaine Wong
After gimbap festival success, Gimcheon is getting a Gimbap Street
What started as a playful attempt to turn a misunderstanding about the city's name into a tourism campaign is becoming a permanent fixture of Gimcheon.
· Tammy Park
UAE refutes claims of missile attack on Al Minhad Air Base | The National
The UAE on Monday denied media reports claiming that Al Minhad Air Base had been targeted by missiles.
· The National
Police arrest suspect after gravestone of film star Linda Lin Dai found damaged
Marble altar at Lin’s grave in St Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Happy Valley found covered in cement
· Matthew Cheng
Police arrest suspect after gravestone of film star Linda Lin Dai found damaged
Marble altar at Lin’s grave in St Michael’s Catholic Cemetery in Happy Valley found covered in cement
· Matthew Cheng
UAE denies reports of Al-Minhad Air Base being targeted with missiles
The UAE Ministry of Defense has denied reports circulating in the media regarding the targeting of its Al-Minhad Air Base with missiles, saying that the claims are "unfounded".
· Middleeasteye
Venice Film Festival 2026: Who's going, what's playing and more
George Clooney arrives in Venice, Italy on a taxi boat for the 65th Venice Film Festival on Aug. 26, 2008. (AP Photo/Joel Ryan, File)
· Lindsey Bahr
Meet Kelly Vohnn, the Dolly Parton impersonator who CNN mistook for the country legend
The network later apologised to the ‘Jolene’ singer’s family; Vohnn, who is based in Las Vegas and a big fan of Parton, has thoughts on the matter herself
· Ishani Sarkar
Meet Kelly Vohnn, the Dolly Parton impersonator who CNN mistook for the country legend
The network later apologised to the ‘Jolene’ singer’s family; Vohnn, who is based in Las Vegas and a big fan of Parton, has thoughts on the matter herself
· Ishani Sarkar
Angry Anderson hospitalised after cardiac arrest
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India to take ‘Sarang’ festival across Korea
12th festival to bring Indian classical dance and cinema to cities across South Korea
· Sanjay Kumar
Musinsa posts record earnings on offline, global expansion
Musinsa said Monday it has posted record first-half earnings with 821.7 billion won ($598.4 million) in consolidated sales, up 22 percent from the same period last year, as the Korean fashion retailer saw both its online and offline businesses grow at home and abroad.
· Jung Young-seon
Goodbye to Babylon Berlin, the 1920s TV drama that has eerily foreshadowed real-life politics
The long-running drama reaches Hitler’s rise to power in its final season as its creators reflect on the unsettling parallels between Weimar Germany and the present day
· Deborah Cole
The Black Garden review – haunting study of growing up in war-torn Nagorno-Karabakh
Alexis Pazoumian’s documentary follows Samvel and Avo, two preteen boys whose lives will be unavoidably scarred by brutal conflict
· Phuong Le
The Mindhunter is a juicy true-crime show indeed: best podcasts of the week
Francisco Garcia’s dark, funny new crime show is a rare feat. Plus, an engrossing listen about whether people have ‘awoken’ super intelligent chatbots …
· Hannah J Davies, Hollie Richardson
Switzy by Emma Cline review – this Booker-listed account of a man’s last days is profoundly moving
Struggling with Alzheimer’s, the central character sets out on his final journey to a euthanasia clinic
· Chrispower
Labor backs away from outlawing ‘pervert glasses’
AI glasses will continue to flood into Australia despite the federal government acknowledging serious concerns that nefarious actors are using the wearable technology to covertly film unsuspecting victims.
· Brittany Busch
Angry Anderson takes the stage for Rose Tattoo’s European tour
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Can great music survive in the age of tech? Ireland has the answer
What in the World, a free weekly newsletter from our foreign correspondents, is sent every Thursday. Below is an excerpt. Sign up to get the whole newsletter delivered to your inbox.
· David Crowe
Amid Broncos’ review into shambolic season, door left open for Haas
Broncos chief Dave Donaghy has not given up hope of one day luring Payne Haas back to Brisbane, as the champion enforcer prepares to play his final game for the club.
· Nick Wright
Supreme Court rules 'room cafes' off-limits to minors
The Supreme Court has ruled that entertainment venues known in Korea as “room cafes,” where customers rent private booths equipped with televisions, mats and pillows, qualify as businesses off-limits to minors.
· Lee Seung-ku
Vessel caught on fire after it hit naval mines, IRGC navy says
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that an oil tanker caught fire near the Strait of Hormuz after it hit two naval mines, according to state media.
· Middleeasteye
All of Annabel Crabb's desserts from the latest season of Kitchen Cabinet
The white chocolate tart gets an extra kick of flavour with the addition of thyme and burnt honey and is finished with dark berries and edible flowers. (ABC TV)
· Daniel Johnson
Russian strikes destroy 12 million books ahead of Ukraine's first week back at school
Russia targeted a famous second-hand book market in Kyiv recently, as well as publishing warehouses and printing presses nationwide
· Bbcnews
The full scale of the UK's forced adoption scandal revealed
Revealing how the British state forced 250,000 unmarried women to give up their babies. Told by the mothers affected, this landmark documentary exposes the forced adoption scandal.
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million, 'Spider-Man' stays No. 1 for fifth weekend
NEW YORK — Three years after Warner Bros. abruptly canned "Coyote vs. Acme," the Looney Tunes feature film that was given a new lease on life by Ketchup Entertainment debuted with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales over the weekend.
· Associated Press
Iran attacks UAE's Al Minhad air base with drones, IRGC says - report
Iran's army said it attacked the United Arab Emirates' Al Minhad Air Base with drones early on Monday, Iranian state TV reported, citing a statement from the army.
· REUTERS
‘Princess Hours,’ ‘Blue Tower’ actor Lee Yong-joo dies at 44
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Lee Yong-joo, known for his roles in the dramas “Princess Hours” and “Blue Tower,” has died at 44.
· Iza Iglesias
Iran’s army claims drone attacks on UAE’s Al Minhad Air Base
The Iranian army said it attacked the UAE's Al Minhad Air Base with drones early on Monday, according to state media.
· Middleeasteye
Streaming in September: Ellie Goulding, Mandalorian and Alix Earle
This combination of images shows promotional art for the series “Chad Powers,” from left, and the films “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” and “The Runner.” (Hulu/Disney/Prime via AP)
‘I can sense Sinatra enter my body and exit my lungs’: aboard the celebrity impersonators’ cruise – podcast
I joined Marilyn Monroe, Walter White, Ozzy Osbourne and other tribute artists on a cruise where imitation is its own art form
Gems, ghosts and GTA VI: the biggest video games for autumn 2026
There are juggernauts and indie gems aplenty for when the nights draw in, from an ingenious puzzle game to blockbusters such as Marvel’s Wolverine and Call of Duty See all of our unmissable autumn arts recommendations here
Matteo Guidicelli called ‘soon-to-be daddy’ amid pregnancy rumors with Sarah Geronimo
MANILA, Philippines — A social media post referring to Matteo Guidicelli as a “soon-to-be daddy” has fans once again wondering if he and wife Sarah Geronimo are expecting their first child. The couple, however, has yet to confirm the pregnancy.
· Iza Iglesias
Shein's reality check: From $100bn dream to Hong Kong discount listing
Shein's office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in December 2025: The fast-fashion retailer is set to go public in Hong Kong. © Reuters
· CISSY ZHOU
This gritty British crime drama gambles on a radical approach – and it’s a winner
Prodigies who burst out of the gate brimming with ambition and attitude are all well and good, but there’s something to be said for screenwriters who’ve been around people and bring a sense of life’s complexities to the page. One of the best examples is Tony Schumacher, the 59-year-old from Liverpool responsible for…
· Craig Mathieson
A new UAE school year, and a broader vision for education | The National
More than a million pupils across the UAE will return to school today, refreshed, recharged and raring to go after a two-month summer break. As is the case every academic year, it is a time for everyone involved – children, parents, teachers, school administrations and authorities – to begin anew.
· The National Editorial
‘A serious investigation’: Misconduct allegations surround two Powerhouse executives
A formal misconduct investigation is under way into “serious” allegations involving two executives of the Powerhouse Museum, NSW Arts Minister John Graham has disclosed, as he defended his oversight of the billion-dollar project following the sudden departure of the museum’s chief executive.
· Linda Morris
Trump calls for 'punishment' of NBC reporter
US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened a prominent NBC broadcast journalist with possible punishment by US media regulators as the Republican expressed disappointment with coverage of his candidate endorsements ahead of November's midterm elections.
· Yonhap
Spidey keeps spinning gold for North America box office
LOS ANGELES, United States — The latest "Spider-Man" epic held the North American box office in its web Sunday for a fifth consecutive week, displaying major staying power for a summer blockbuster that faced fierce competition from "The Odyssey."
· Agence France-Presse
Armie Hammer on his #MeToo cancellation five years ago
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TXT’s Yeonjun to release Michael Buble cover
Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together is set to release his cover of Michael Buble’s 2005 hit song “Home” online on Tuesday, according to label Big Hit Music.
· Hwang You-mee
Sultan bin Fahad explores historical links between jazz and Islam in solo exhibition | The National
Sultan bin Fahad’s Supreme can be perceived as a flattened, two-dimensional stage of a jazz room.
· Razmig Bedirian