Israel banned Palestine 36, then it landed on an Oscars shortlist
Yusef (Karim Daoud Anaya) is torn between his farming hometown and the unrest in Jerusalem in Palestine 36. (Supplied: Nixco)
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Screen Queensland funding cut shakes film industry confidence
A funding cut for Queensland's state-owned screen agency is cause for concern over future productions. (ABC TV)
· Mark Rigby
Oscar Jenkins gives first interview from Russian prison
Australian Oscar Jenkins has described surviving four days alone in a trench with a broken arm inside Russian territory and detailed why he joined Ukraine’s military, in his first interview from prison since being captured by Russian forces and jailed for 13 years.
· Eleanor Campbell
Government has abandoned Oscar Jenkins in Russian prison: Australian interviewer
An Australian teacher who travelled to Russian-controlled eastern Ukraine to interview jailed foreign fighter Oscar Jenkins has urged the federal government to do more to secure his release, saying the 34-year-old appeared to have been abandoned.
· Rob Harris, Eleanor Campbell
Social media crime videos spreading as post-and-boast laws stall
New videos of people committing crimes continue to emerge on social media, as the government tries to stop them.
· Ruby Littler
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann seen for first time in same location since son’s arrest
Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann put on a united front for their children after their son Kroy Jr.’s shocking arrest.
· Antoinette Bueno
'We are standing firm,' Maduro says in photo posts from detention
CARACAS — Venezuela's deposed leader Nicolas Maduro said on social media Sunday that he was "standing firm" with photographs that appear to show him in the detention center where he has been held since his capture by US forces.
· Agence France-Presse
Will Ospreay gets his long-awaited AEW moment in the best way possible at a landscape-shifting All In
The torch has been passed and AEW has a new face on top.
· Joseph Staszewski
Beartooth singer Caleb Shomo says he faced ‘a lot of homophobia’ after coming out gay, divorcing wife of 14 years
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· Vanessa Serna
NYC actor dons two key things to win Mamdani lookalike face-off
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· Zoe Hussain
Vigil review – this police thriller is twisty, explosive … and so boring
Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie are back trying to stop a third world war in the Arctic. There’s plenty of action – but it’s hard to root for heroes whose biggest personality traits are ‘being nice’ and ‘wears good glasses’
· Rachel Aroesti
Enhypen claims 1st No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'The Sin: Bliss'
SEOUL, Aug. 31 (Yonhap) -- The latest album from K-pop boy group Enhyen debuted No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart, earning the group its first chart-topper.
· Shim Sun-ah
Daisy Chain Fields review – Olivia Rodrigo’s women-led festival is electric amid extreme heat
Great Park, Irvine, CaliforniaPerformances from Rodrigo, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan and Sarah McLachlan raise $20m for charity yet are marred by poor planning for heatwave
· Paula Mejia
Low altitude stadium flyover causes stir on social media (VIDEO)
Two passenger jets flying just meters above a stadium in South Africa on Saturday have caused a stir on social media, with people describing it as a “near collision” and expressing safety concerns. The maneuver was part of a pre-match show ahead of a rugby game between the South African and New Zealand national teams.
· RT
Dozens evacuated from Grand Canyon after flash flooding
About 50 hikers were safely airlifted out of the area, according to local media reports, and a number of trails were closed out as a safety precaution.
· Jamie Stengle
Netanyahu: Extremist WB settlers face 'all kinds of hardships at home,' media exaggerates issue
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the extremist settlers in the West Bank Palestinian village of Kusra as coming from "all kinds of hardships from home," during an interview with Channel 14's "The Patriots" broadcast on Sunday evening.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Trump calls for ‘punishment’ of NBC reporter by US media regulators
The threat comes after Kristen Welker said Trump had ‘mixed results’ on his endorsement of political candidates in party primaries
· Agence France-Presse
Trump calls for ‘punishment’ of NBC reporter by US media regulators
The threat comes after Kristen Welker said Trump had ‘mixed results’ on his endorsement of political candidates in party primaries
· Agence France-Presse
Syrian security forces kill high-profile Assad-era commander in raid | The National
Syrian security forces on Sunday killed a senior military officer of the former Bashar Al Assad regime, who played a major role in a "mutiny" against the country's new government last year, state television reported.
· The National
This Emmy nominee is a star in America. At home in Australia, no one knows his name
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NYC pols beg AMC building owner to save beloved theater: ‘Hiding something from the community’
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· Katherine Donlevy
Parents want review of historical abuse allegations at special school
Allegations being put to the premier include incidents of sexual assault perpetrated by staff and students. (ABC News: Danielle Kutchel)
· Danielle Kutchel
Naya Rivera’s 11-year-old son, Josey, makes acting debut 6 years after mom’s tragic death
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· Vanessa Serna
Lola Young surprises Reading Festival with final day set
Fans at the final day of Reading Festival were treated to a surprise set from singer Lola Young.
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‘Snuff movie’ of woman being strangled is found at Philly house of horrors tied to multiple murders
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· Anthony Blair
Pressure builds on board, minister as Powerhouse contract goes to company of former trustee
Powerhouse Museum awarded an uncontested $2 million marketing contract to a boutique agency co-founded by a former board trustee, part of more than $5 million spent on drumming up publicity before the opening of its landmark Parramatta site.
· Linda Morris
‘ATARmaxxing’: The school trend experts say is quashing the creative sector
The term is cropping up on high school student support and study pages, and researchers say it signals a warning for creative arts jobs and AI-proofed careers alike – but what is “ATARmaxxing”?
· Catherine Strohfeldt
‘Every time we get up, we cop a hit’: Casino billionaire’s fury at regulators
A leaked recording of Star Entertainment Group’s most senior executives has captured its Sydney casino boss and the firm’s chief executive complaining of the risk and compliance measures forced onto the scandal-ridden firm by regulators as it attempts to retain its licence in NSW and Queensland.
· Nick McKenzie, Zoe Samios
Oscar Jenkins gives first interview since 13-year sentence in Russia
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· Sean Nicholls
Man killed by falling sign at Christian festival named as church pays tribute
Robert Guanco, 41, a pastor at Jesus Living Water church in Eastbourne, described as having ‘touched many lives’
· Harry Cockburn
Scott Wolf reacts to estranged wife Kelley’s shocking apology, psychosis diagnosis
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· Antoinette Bueno
Billie Eilish’s brother, Finneas, marries longtime girlfriend Claudia Sulewski in star-studded California wedding
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· Vanessa Serna
Iraq committed to full US withdrawal deadline – media
Iraq is committed to a full withdrawal of US-led coalition forces by the end of September, UK-based Saudi daily Asharq Al-Awsat reported on Saturday, citing an Iraqi official.
· RT
Iranian Gasoline Shortages Grow As US Blockade Bites
Propaganda has always been a problem when it comes to the fog of war. The internet and social media add a new dimension to the confusion as conflicting information is allowed to spread like wildfire using civilians and media outlets as tools for propagation.
· Tyler Durden
Taylor Swift’s ex Harry Styles makes cheeky comment about singer’s MSG wedding to Travis Kelce
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· Vanessa Serna
7, Trump threatens to report journalist Kristen Welker to broadcast regulator
United States President Donald Trump says he will report a prominent NBC television journalist to the federal agency in charge of regulating broadcast news outlets for “rebuke or punishment”.
· Umar Farooq
At least 8 dead, 22 missing as ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
The cause was not yet established but one rescued passenger told local media a blast went off at the bow of the ferry before it rolled over
· A. Emin Önen
At least 8 dead, 22 missing as ferry capsizes off northern Cyprus
The cause was not yet established but one rescued passenger told local media a blast went off at the bow of the ferry before it rolled over
· A. Emin Önen
Meep, meep. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ opens with $15.5 million
This image released by Ketchup Entertainment shows the character Wile E. Coyote, voiced by Eric Bauza, in a scene from “Coyote vs Acme.” (Ketchup Entertainment via AP)
· Jake Coyle
Trump Says Venezuelan Oil Will Refill U.S. Stockpiles, but It’s Not So Simple
In a social media post on Sunday, President Trump said he would use the oil from his deal in Venezuela to refill the United States’ stockpile of oil, but that’s something of a pipe dream — at least in the short term.
· Rebecca F Elliott
TV exec fugitive accused of faking fortune before vanishing with millions — leaving her former star floored
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· Fox News
Eala wants better name for her serve
That is the playful term that many of Alex Eala’s fans, especially on social media, created and use to describe her slow, yet tricky and effective serve on the WTA Tour.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Ready to play? WinZir reminds Filipino players to play smart
WINZIR is placing responsible gaming at the center of the online entertainment experience, reminding Filipino players that knowing when to play, when to pause and how much to spend can be just as important as the excitement of the game itself.
· The Manila Times
Theme park performer Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong Kong
The 26-year-old shines in final as fashion industry worker Ada Tang and ESG consultant Scarlett Li take second and third places
· Danny Mok
Theme park performer Bernice Yuen crowned Miss Hong Kong
The 26-year-old shines in final as fashion industry worker Ada Tang and ESG consultant Scarlett Li take second and third places
· Danny Mok
Trump says US will refill its petroleum reserves using Venezuelan oil
United States President Donald Trump has said on social media that oil from a recently struck deal with Venezuela will be used to replenish the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve, an oil stockpile that the country keeps for emergencies and that has been drawn down sharply in recent years to respond to global supply di…
· Al Jazeera Staff
NHS doctor denies posting social media support for Hamas in London court
A doctor working in Britain’s state-funded National Health Service (NHS) has denied posting social media content supporting Hamas during a court appearance at London’s Central Criminal Court, the Old Bailey, on Friday.
· ALEX CARSON
Carmelle Collado to represent PH in Eurovision Asia
MANILA, Philippines — “Tawag ng Tanghalan” grand champion Carmelle Collado will represent the Philippines in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.
· Aric John Sy Cua
When Does ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Episode 5 Premiere? ‘Lioness’ Season 3 Episode 5 Release Date, Time and Streaming Info
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· Michael Haskoor