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Newest first · UTC+11:00IN PHOTOS: Coconut Palace reopens to the public
INDIGENOUS. The Coconut Palace in Pasay City, also known as Tahanang Pilipino, reopens to the public on August 25, 2026, following extensive renovations. Designed by National Artist for Architecture Francisco 'Bobby' Mañosa, the landmark is known for its distinctive Filipino architecture and use of coconut and other…
· Mia Gonzalez
An AI track almost topped the ARIA charts. Now only AI ‘assisted’ songs will be allowed
The organisation in charge of Australia’s pop music charts has announced a ban on tunes made wholly by AI, but some say it does not go far enough to protect local music.
· Kayla Olaya
Education union 'blindsided' by ACT public school budget shake-up
An independent review into public school funding found a significant portion of financial pressures were in primary schools, but the way funding was calculated gave more weight to older students. (ABC News: Adam Shirley)
· Charlie Gore
#NPD trends on Chinese social media as people seek advice on how to deal with narcissistic partners | South China Morning Post
Influencers are offering tips and training on spotting signs of narcissistic personality disorder, and how to manage partners who display the traits.
Who has Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline dated? Chase Stokes, Pete Davidson, Jackson Guthy and more
As the Netflix series wraps up, the actress’ love life remains under scrutiny while she steps into her next film role alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Who has Outer Banks star Madelyn Cline dated? Chase Stokes, Pete Davidson, Jackson Guthy and more
As the Netflix series wraps up, the actress’ love life remains under scrutiny while she steps into her next film role alongside Johnny Depp and Penélope Cruz
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Federal MP Luke Gosling charged with breaching bail after alleged assault in NT
Member for Solomon was charged after an alleged incident at a cultural festival in Darwin in July
· Krishani Dhanji
A Pocket Full of Slagford – a retro-futurist take on Thatcher-era northern England
Developer Patrick Grant was born in Australia and lives in New Zealand, but a childhood of British TV inspired him to set a comedy game in a bleak vision of the north
· Elliot Gardner
‘Environmental violence’: inside the fight to save indigenous land from becoming a nuclear dumping ground
New documentary To Use a Mountain spotlights the pain and triumph of resisting government efforts to turn parts of rural US into disposal sites
· Andrew Lawrence
‘Hadestown’ comes to streaming — Here’s where to watch the ‘Hadestown’ proshot
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· Angela Tricarico
‘We are nowhere near that goal’: Teen deaths expose mental health system failures
Five years after the mental health royal commission and amid revelations of clusters of youth suicides across Melbourne, the Coalition has pledged a comprehensive review of the failures of Victoria’s youth mental health system.
· Kieran Rooney
Lea Salonga explains why she unfollowed BTS’ RM, J-Hope
MANILA, Philippines — Lea Salonga said she unfollowed BTS members RM and J-Hope “for my own sake” after their attendance at a Chris Brown concert in Toronto sparked backlash among fans.
· Iza Iglesias
Display Mercedes-Benz backs into escalator at Chinese mall | South China Morning Post
Local media reported a staff member in the mall’s basement suffered slight injuries.
AI smart glasses force South Korea to rewrite its exam rules
Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
· SCMP’s Asia desk
AI smart glasses force South Korea to rewrite its exam rules
Five exam cheats caught in eight weeks are forcing South Korea into a regulatory overhaul
· SCMP’s Asia desk
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
MELBOURNE, Australia — Australia’s recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday.
· Associated Press
Seam me up, Scotty! After 60 years, Star Trek has had a muppet takeover. About time too
Star Wars has embraced the magic of puppetry since the 70s, but Trekkers have been starved of any muppet action … until now. The creators of Strange New Worlds talk about boldly sewing where no one has sewn before
· Duncan Barrett
Penny Lane Is Dead review – Aussie slasher comedy zips from Neighbours to nasty
Mia’Kate Russell’s 80s-set Ozsploitation horror is a tad slapdash, but the grungy gore and seething catfights save it from dud status
· Lesliefelperin
Feminism for a World on Fire by Natasha Walter review – hope amid the hopelessness
A writer and activist takes stock of women’s rights in these changing, troubled times
· Samanthaellis
Triage by Claudia Rankine review – how should we respond to the world’s atrocities?
The American poet and essayist weaves memoir, fiction, criticism and lyrical lament into a tale of friendship in an age of existential crisis
· Sarahcrown
Brisbane author on how she used her IVF story in children's books
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Seven paintings by Sliman Mansour that highlight legacy of great Palestinian artist | The National
The rope is taut against his head, chafing his palms as he takes one determined step after another. The load on his back is crushing. It is Jerusalem, its culture and history, and yet the old man’s grip is unwavering as he perseveres ahead. He knows what is at stake if he lets the burden fall, if he lets the content…
· Razmig Bedirian
Alan Jones and fellow 2GB host referred to SMH and reporter as ‘pigs in the media’, court hears
Jason Morrison, a former presenter at the Sydney radio station, denies ‘tailoring his evidence’ during trial of veteran shock jock Jones
· Amanda Meade
Celebrating 20 years of local craft as Padday na Lima builds a sustainable future
CAGAYAN Valley’s vibrant craftsmanship, flavors and entrepreneurial spirit have arrived in Alabang as the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Region 2 opened the 20th Padday na Lima Regional Trade Fair on Aug. 24, 2026 at Festival Mall.
· The Manila Times
Physical 100: Mexico - meet the athletes taking on Netflix's gruelling challenge | The National
Mexico is the latest country to get a spin-off of Netflix's hit Physical: 100 franchise. The South Korean reality show, known for its gruelling fitness challenges, brings together 100 competitors to test their strength, endurance, agility and mental resilience.
· David Tusing
Speeding for online glory: the internet subculture where young men drive dangerously for likes
Social media trend feeds on footage shot from cars racing down busy roads, with potentially lethal consequences
· Robertbooth
German artist Anne Imhof on love, LGBTQ visibility and control ahead of her Hong Kong show
Award-winning artist talks about her ballet-infused work at Tai Kwun, challenges of working in Hong Kong and how falling in love inspired her
· Enid Tsui
German artist Anne Imhof on love, LGBTQ visibility and control ahead of her Hong Kong show
Award-winning artist talks about her ballet-infused work at Tai Kwun, challenges of working in Hong Kong and how falling in love inspired her
· Enid Tsui
Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' chosen as S. Korea's Oscar contender
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
· Yonhap
S. Korea's first carbon-neutral music festival to open in Incheon
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first music festival aiming for carbon neutrality will be held in Incheon this weekend, featuring a wide range of K-pop artists, such as god, Highlight, Onew and Zion.T and Epik High, its organizer said Tuesday.
· Shim Sun-ah
MK Sukkot seen smashing monument in West Bank town while guarded by Israeli forces, footage shows
MK Zvi Sukkot (Religious Zionist Party) and several other individuals smashed a monument in Kafr Madama near Nablus, according to footage circulating on social media and shared by Israeli outlets on Tuesday morning.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF, AVI SOLOMON
UAE social media laws: Rules, fines and what you need to know before posting | The National
Lawyers have offered guidance on UAE social media laws after the National Media Authority took legal action against a resident for publishing content containing offensive statements about Emirati women.
· Ajanta Paul
Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Madonna poses before the Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2026 collection presented in Paris, on Sept. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)
· Rod Mcguirk
'She didn't care what anybody thought': Margaret Olley in five paintings
The National Art School, where Margaret Olley studied, hosts a retrospective of the much-loved artist's work. (Supplied: NAS/Hamish McIntosh)
· Hannah Story
‘A giant of Palestinian and Arab art’: Tributes pour in for Sliman Mansour | The National
Tributes have poured in for Sliman Mansour, one of the most influential figures in contemporary Palestinian art, after his death at the age of 79.
· David Tusing
Senior Jeju police officers removed from duty over missing-person scandal
Police review 298 cases handled by officer accused of false closures
· Yoon Min-sik
Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' chosen as S. Korea's Oscar contender
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) said Tuesday it has selected Lee Chang-dong's "Possible Love" as South Korea's official submission for next year's Academy Awards.
· Lee Minji
Pianist Kim Saehyun looks beyond virtuosity after Long-Thibaud win
19-year-old's album debut marks a shift toward greater freedom in his playing
· Park Ga-young
Washington Post columnist rehired after being laid off for comments on Charlie Kirk's assassination
A private arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate opinion columnist Karen Attiah with back pay, after the newspaper fired her in September over social media posts about conservative activist Charlie Kirk's assassination.
· REUTERS
The Great Dictator by Matthew Sweet review – the life of Barbara Cartland
An excellent, compassionate biography of the wildly prolific romantic novelist
· Kathrynhughes
Zip Wire review – cable-dangle thriller is seriously slack
This nonsensical film sees an OCD-afflicted scientist fending off assassins while hanging from an aerial wire, and fails to get pulses racing for even a minute
· Cathclarke
‘Why isn’t there hip-hop in 3/4 time?’: the groups reinventing a Polish folk dance for the modern age
The oberek is a traditional dance beloved of state folk ensembles – but a new generation of musicians is reconfiguring its music into wild new forms, merging folk steps with electronics and the sound of Chicago footwork
· Jakub Knera
'The Scandal' starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook to release on Netflix in Sept.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- "The Scandal," a historic Korean romance drama starring Son Ye-jin and Ji Chang-wook, will premiere on Netflix next month, the streaming platform said Tuesday.
· Lee Minji
Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revamp
During the closure, the zoo plans to use social media to post updates on its 700 monkeys and hold members-only events
· Kyodo
Japan’s famous bonfire monkey zoo to close for major revamp
During the closure, the zoo plans to use social media to post updates on its 700 monkeys and hold members-only events
· Kyodo
Lee Chang-dong calls 'Possible Love' a film about how love upholds life
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean auteur Lee Chang-dong on Tuesday defined his upcoming feature "Possible Love" as a film that ponders over how love is possible and how it upholds our lives.
· Lee Minji
‘Petty grievances’ and an alleged troublemaker: unsealed Murdoch court documents give rare glimpse into bitter succession battle
Rupert Murdoch said in newly released correspondence that it would be a disaster if his media empire fell into the ‘wrong hands’
· Luca Ittimani
John Cusack stands in ‘solidarity’ with Mark Ruffalo amid Paramount’s antisemitism allegation
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· Fox News
Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts
"Creators certainly have an influence on how people go out to eat, for sure," says Bristol influencer Oscar Bostock
· Bbcnews