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Newest first · UTC+11:00L’art de la bouteille d’alcool design menacé par la loi européenne antidéchets, alertent les verriers
PLOGOFF, France — Les célèbres producteurs européens de vins et de spiritueux ont passé des années à faire de leurs bouteilles de véritables icônes culturelles. Mais une nouvelle loi européenne visant à réduire les déchets pourrait bien envoyer ces designs sophistiqués tout droit dans le bac de recyclage.
· Marianne Gros
Backing Off French Issue Could Restart U.S. Trade Talks, Canadian Official Says
Canada’s minister responsible for trade with the United States said on Thursday that a pledge from a Trump administration official to not challenge Canadian laws around French language and Canadian culture could provide an opening to renew negotiations.
· Ian Austen
Time Travel for Beginners by Jaclyn Moriarty review – an imaginative tale of turning back time
The YA author’s third novel for adults wears its quantum physics lightly, but it is a delight to be lost in its rich, character-driven world
· Bec Kavanagh
Alan Jones on Trial: What happened at lunch? | Week four – video
Week four of the Alan Jones trial zeroed in on a single afternoon 20 years ago, to a luncheon hosted by the veteran broadcaster. Complainant C alleges he was indecently assaulted in the presence of other guests, an allegation Jones denies. So what have witnesses recalled from that afternoon two decades ago, and why …
New twist in OnlyFans star Lena the Plug and Adam22’s divorce drama
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· Bernie Zilio
Two dead in 'violent incident' at school near Berlin: local media
BERLIN, Germany — Two people were killed in a "violent incident" at a school near Berlin, local media reported Thursday, saying an 18-year-old woman student and a 30-year-old man had died.
· Agence France-Presse
When Does ‘Dark Matter’ Season 2 Come Out? ‘Dark Matter’ Season 2 Release Date, Time, And More
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· Nicole Gallucci
Russia-bound Turkish ship hit by drones – media
A Turkish-owned cargo vessel carrying fresh vegetables to Russia has been struck by drones in the Black Sea, leaving five crew members injured, according to Turkish media.
· RT
Russia-bound Turkish ship hit by drones – media
A Turkish-owned cargo vessel carrying fresh vegetables to Russia has been struck by drones in the Black Sea, leaving five crew members injured, according to Turkish media.
· RT
Alabama Shakes roars back with album 'I Must Be Dreaming'
Brittany Howard of Alabama Shakes discusses the band’s return to making music together. (Aug. 27)
· Mark Kennedy
Yayoi Kusama, Japanese artist known for her polka dots across the art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
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· Associated Press
Parents rip Meta’s attempt to curb children from its social media sites after historic $18B settlement: ‘Not enough’
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· David Landsel, Faran Krentcil
‘Menace II Society’ actor Samuel Monroe Jr. dead at 52
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· Tamantha Ryan
Ratko Mladić, ‘butcher of Bosnia’, dies at the Hague aged 84
Ratko Mladić, the former Bosnian Serb military commander who was the architect of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre during the Bosnian War, has died aged 84, according to Serbian state media.
· Una Hajdari, Daria Zakharova
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FS2 — AFL Postseason: Collingwood at Western, First Wildcard Final
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout audiobook review – brilliant portrait of an existential crisis
A teacher’s private anxieties are subtly combined with political events in this Booker-listed tale set in coastal Massachusetts
· Fiona Sturges
Marketing meltdown: why has Andrew Garfield’s new film suddenly added Robin Hood?
Paul Greengrass drama The Uprising was supposed to be a historical epic about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381 – but a strange new campaign has inserted a surprising figure
· Stuart Heritage
Panic in Kyiv and prize sheep: photos of the day – Thursday
View image in fullscreenReading, EnglandA group of young people arrive for the town’s music festivalPhotograph: Geoffrey Swaine/ShutterstockShareView image in fullscreenWest Bay, EnglandCompetitors show off their sheep at the Melplash Agricultural Society showPhotograph: Finnbarr Webster/Getty ImagesShareView image …
· Matt Fidler
Katy Perry surprises fans at LA screening, gives gushing Dolly Parton tribute and hits back at haters: ‘Queen of Cringe’
Katy Perry die-hards got the surprise of their “Lifetimes” on Wednesday night at The Grove when the pop superstar dropped into an early fan screening of her upcoming concert film, “Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris.”
· Katcy Stephan
Andy Cohen and boyfriend Kevin Sobieski take major step in romance after 1 year together
Andy Cohen and boyfriend Kevin Sobieski have made their relationship red carpet official a little over a year into dating.
· Amanda Rubio
Ratko Mladic, ex-Bosnian Serb warlord who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia, dies in prison at 84
BELGRADE, Serbia — Ratko Mladic, the Bosnian Serb general who oversaw atrocities in Bosnia in the 1990s, has died in prison at age 84, the Serbian state RTS television and the official Bosnian Serb television reported.
· Associated Press
Sabrina Carpenter honors Dolly Parton with heartfelt tribute
MANILA, Philippines — American singer-songwriter Sabrina Carpenter is honoring country music icon Dolly Parton following their collaboration on one of Carpenter’s biggest hits.
· Allen Gabrielle Ilumin
Meta will be happy with its $18bn US settlement – but the costs of child online safety will keep rising for big tech | Chris Stokel-Walker
This week’s settlement without liability was pragmatic, but it doesn’t change the inevitability of further lawsuits around the world
· Chris Stokel Walker
Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after artist’s death at 97
West Kowloon arts hub chief Bernard Chan and AllRightsReserved founder Lam Shu-kam among those expressing sadness at Japanese artist’s death
· Cannix Yau
Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after artist’s death at 97
West Kowloon arts hub chief Bernard Chan and AllRightsReserved founder Lam Shu-kam among those expressing sadness at Japanese artist’s death
· Cannix Yau
One in eight young people still out of work or education ahead of major review
Just under one million young people in the UK are not in education, employment or training - or "Neet" - according to data published ahead of a major report about a "lost generation".
· Bbcnews
Dumaguete City residents support market modernization
The proposed ₱1.948-billion Dumaguete City Public Market is financially viable and enjoys strong public support even as the National Institute for Transparency and Accountability (NITA) said the project’s long-term economic and public benefits outweigh concerns raised during its review.
· William Depasupil
‘I fight pain and fear with art’: how Yayoi Kusama blazed a trail for neurodivergent artists
The pioneering Japanese artist talked openly about how her mental health and neurodivergence informed her creativity, paving the way for the likes of Turner prize winner Nnena Kalu
· Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
Frieze Abu Dhabi reveals 84 galleries for inaugural art fair | The National
Frieze Abu Dhabi has revealed the gallery line-up for its inaugural fair, with 84 galleries from 63 cities across 36 countries set to take part in November.
· David Tusing
Bolick inks new 3-year contract with NLEX
Do-it-all guard Robert Bolick has inked a new three-year pact with NLEX, the team announced on its official social media page on Wednesday.
· Richard Dy
BBC to bring back Top Gear amid speculation about show’s next presenters
Motoring series to return four years after Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff suffered serious injuries in crash during filming
· Carolinedavies
PH embassy: Consult lawyers as US reviews asylum seekers who entered on short-term visas
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· Bea Cupin
Busy Philipps holds hands with comedian Jason Selvig after revealing malignant brain tumor
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· Riley Cardoza
Britney Haynes and Danielle Reyes reveal where they stand after ‘intense’ betrayal on ‘The Traitors’
Britney Haynes and Danielle Reyes confirmed they made amends two years after their dramatic run on “The Traitors.”
· Eric Todisco
Why Was ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Cancelled? Should You See The Looney Tunes Movie in Theaters?
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· Jesse Hassenger
Thieves steal bronze age Treasure of Villena in four-minute heist
Most of 50-piece Spanish gold collection worth at least €1.7m stolen in latest high-profile European raid
· Agence France-Presse
Death toll from Algeria wildfires rises to 12, dozens injured
Forest fires killed 12 people and injured dozens in northeastern Algeria on Wednesday, the interior minister and civil protection authorities said. The tolls rose from earlier local media reports of two deaths and an unspecified number of injuries in coastal Bejaia province, around 300 kilometres (190 miles) from th…
· AfricaNews
Russia dismisses as 'scare stories' US reports about attacking NATO
MOSCOW — The Kremlin on Thursday dismissed as "scare stories" US media reports suggesting that Russia could attack NATO, following a rare visit by the CIA director to Moscow.
· Agence France-Presse
‘He could arch both eyebrows and curl his lips in every direction all at once’: Tim Curry’s five best screen roles
The actor fully embraced his physical talents and outsized personality with a line in theatrical baddies teetering deliciously on the edge of serious and silly
· Laurence Phelan
Kylie Jenner wants ‘bigger and more out there’ implants after sharing exact boob job specs
Keeping up with Kylie Jenner’s plastic surgery plans.
· Riley Cardoza
Trafficked on the last US slave ship, Cudjo Lewis never returned home to Benin. But his descendant has
Cassandra Lewis’ Benin citizenship reflects a broader push by African nations to reconnect with diaspora descendants
After Meta's landmark settlement with state AGs, legal headaches remain
Meta's $16.7 billion settlement in a federal social media addiction case represents a dramatic concession for the social media company after years of fending off attacks from state litigators. There could be much more to come.
· Jonathan Vanian
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ‘figuring out their new normal’ as newlyweds navigate demanding work schedules
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· Sarah Jones
Iranian assassination threats blur theatre and action with videos, plots, and propaganda - analysis
Iranian threats against American and Israeli leaders have expanded beyond presidents, military commanders, and senior policymakers to include members of their families. The immediate question is how much of the rhetoric represents psychological warfare and how much reflects preparations for actual operations.
· GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
Shooting during illegal housing crackdown in Iraq kills brigadier general
BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraqi military personnel and municipal workers came under fire in Baghdad on Thursday as they tried to remove illegal housing structures, leaving a senior officer dead and five other people wounded, an Iraqi security official and state media said.
· Qassim Abdul Zahra
Iranian press review: Principlists warn that regional mediation could be US trap
Recent efforts by Pakistan and Oman to mediate between Iran and the US have been met with scepticism from Iran’s principlist camp, which views regional diplomatic initiatives as part of Washington’s efforts to mislead Tehran and alter its calculations.
· Middleeasteye
Six months of the Iran War – as told through Trump’s social media posts
This week marks six months since the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran.
· Mohammed Haddad
AI slopper in chief: Trump turns to social media amid tough questions
As the US president struggles to end his Iran war, and approval ratings hit new lows, he leans on a familiar gambit
· Adam Gabbatt
Viral China maths genius new workbook sells 26,000 copies in 4 days, sparking mixed reactions
Wei’s venture into supplementary education prompts criticism that he is profiting from his fame at the expense of his academic reputation
· Fran Lu