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Newest first · UTC+11:00A month after Typhoon Maysak, China reports 159 dead and 10 missing
BEIJING (AP) — Typhoon Maysak, which hit China more than a month ago, killed at least 159 people, with 10 still missing, state media reported Friday.
Stella Lefty: Long Way Home review – Boston singer’s debut is bland, boilerplate and beyond banal
(Atlantic Outpost)The breakout 24-year-old country star’s debut is stunningly unremarkable, offering little in the way of artistic identity or her peers’ originality
Michelle Rodriguez says Hollywood felt like the ‘devil’s world’ after religious upbringing
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Choi Si-won steps in to stop a tourist from smoking at Gyeongbokgung
Super Junior member and actor Choi Si-won inadvertently became part of Seoul's fire prevention campaign when he asked a foreign tourist to stop smoking at Gyeongbokgung in Seoul, according to a video uploaded to his YouTube channel on Tuesday.
Sydney Swans coach and captain front media
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Israeli army advances into southern Lebanese town, shelling reported
The town of Khiam in Lebanon's Nabatieh is currently facing heavy Israeli shelling as army vehicles enter the area, according to state media.
Cyberattack sparks chaos for Australian bookshops and authors
When Maxine Beneba Clarke attended book events in Geelong and Bendigo last week, there was one thing missing – the books she was there to discuss.
Kyiv residents search through the wreckage after Russia’s deadly barrage
The attack began shortly after midnight on 20 August and lasted for nearly nine hours. In Solomianskyi, the upper floors of a nine-storey apartment block were destroyed, killing at least eight people and leaving others trapped beneath the rubble. Emergency crews rescued 12 residents as they searched the wreckage for…
Opening door for women in MMA my proudest moment - Cyborg
Cris Cyborg has won 29 of her 32 professional fights
Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K-pop performances
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Yonhap) -- Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment tech startup, officially opened a robot-themed park in Seoul on Friday, featuring robot-powered K-pop performances and interactive content.
UAE takes action against resident for insulting Emirati women | The National
The UAE's National Media Authority (NMA) has taken legal action against a resident for publishing social media content insulting Emirati women.
Amy Adams about making movie-quality TV
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Anthony Hopkins: Life Is a Dream album review – easy on the ear melodies written from the heart
Philharmonia Orchestra/Dudamel(Decca)There’s a cinematic flourish to many of Hopkins’ compositions, together with fine arrangements of Welsh tunes and pieces dedicated to family
Israel shelling in Syrian Golan Height's sparks fire
Israeli artillery shelling at an agricultural land south of the village of Jubata al-Khashab in Syria’s Golan Height sparked a fire, Alikhbaria TV reported.
No review of BMD stadium contract after bikie link airing: Bleijie
Queensland’s deputy premier and infrastructure minister claims his government was not aware of alleged links between a major firm and a bikie standover on a taxpayer-funded construction site before it was handed lucrative Olympic stadium work.
Fil-Am Dave Bautista steps into lead role in ‘God of War’
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino-American actor Dave Bautista is stepping into the role of Kratos in Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” series, replacing Ryan Hurst after the original lead suffered a serious injury during production.
Laughing Florida sicko tells court he wants death penalty for torturing, dismembering teen girl he lured on social media
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Life of M by Rachel Cusk review – is this story of a film star based on Natalie Portman?
A teasing tale of the friendship between a writer and an actor explores the fallout from fame, and the blurring between pretence and reality
From Nike’s infamous 110s to £250 and back again, sneakerheads are rediscovering why cheaper shoes are worth the hype
We had years of trainerflation but now value and versatility are back in fashion
Jill Biden entertains possibility Joe was drugged before 2024 debate with Trump
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Lim Yoona fronts Depound's 2026 fall campaign
Depound, a domestic fashion label, has named actor-singer Lim Yoona as its brand model and unveiled its 2026 fall campaign.
PLDT, Smart blocking over 100 sites streaming extreme violent content
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NFL se queja de cambios de Nielsen en mediciones de audiencia de TV
La foto del 4 de enero de 2026 muestra dos balones de fútbol americano en Filadelfia (AP Foto/Matt Slocum, archivo)
All-soldier theater group Teatro Kaugnay stages LIYAB to honor Philippine heritage
TEATRO Kaugnay, the Philippines’ premier and only all-soldier theater group, once performed LIYAB, an original Filipino musical play, at the Metropolitan Theater last August 13, 2026. The production highlights pivotal chapters in the nation's history, bringing to life the enduring legacy of Philippine national heroe…
How Meta paid influencers to counter fears Instagram damages teens
Meta paid a group of Australian parenting influencers with a combined following of more than 5 million to promote its teen safety products while it was campaigning against the federal government’s under-16 social media ban, a new report from a US watchdog group alleges.
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Ongoing Israeli air strikes, massive blasts reported in south Lebanon
Israeli attacks targeted a number of areas across southern Lebanon, according to state media.
Marvel stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo and others call for Marwan Barghouti's release | The National
Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo and Don Cheadle are among a group of Marvel stars calling for the release of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.
The lace race: what to wear with slip skirts
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This art installation examines the best and worst of the internet. So what’s the yeti all about?
Mark Haslam has what could be regarded as a controversial view of the modern world. “I genuinely think it’s an amazing time to be alive,” the experimental artist says.
How Ronny Yu and Jet Li turned 2006’s Fearless into a Hong Kong martial arts film classic
Director Ronny Yu put Jet Li’s martial arts skills and acting chops to good use in this classic, blending superb fights and a human story
How Ronny Yu and Jet Li turned 2006’s Fearless into a Hong Kong martial arts film classic
Director Ronny Yu put Jet Li’s martial arts skills and acting chops to good use in this classic, blending superb fights and a human story
Seoul light festival returns with iconic art, live music
Works inspired by video artist Nam June Paik, painter Yoo Young-kuk to light up DDP in fall
Jarrod Bleijie refuses review into Olympics contractor with alleged bikie links
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Musinsa enters Vietnam with local retail giant IPPG affiliate
Musinsa said Friday it has partnered with Au Chau Fashion and Cosmetics Company Limited, a subsidiary of Vietnam’s leading retailer Imex Pan Pacific Group, to enter the Vietnamese market.
Long Island sicko undressed pair of young girls’ social media photos using AI in twisted child porn scheme: cops
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‘It is the riskiest film I’ve ever made’: Pedro Almodóvar on being the villain in his own movie
As his new film Bitter Christmas is released, the legendary Spanish director turns his fire on Donald Trump, Will Smith, Netflix – and himself
Spa Weekend review – female answer to The Hangover spreads the slush with the massage oil
Despite stars Leslie Mann, Anna Faris and Isla Fisher and the writers behind The Hangover, this tale of friends at a luxury hotel is a dud
Kuniko unearths fresh NSW gold targets in Lachlan fold belt
Kuniko has completed a major integrated geophysical review at its Commonwealth-Silica Hill. gold-silver project in New South Wales, defining a suite of new high-priority drill targets on historically underexplored ground that could significantly expand the scope of the play.
First deportees arrive in troubled Haiti after TPS ends
Children watch a movie on a mobile device at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)
Swans AFLW captain and coach set to speak to media
Sydney Swans AFLW coach Colin O'Riordan and captain Lucy McEvoy will speak to the media amid a scandal related to the men's team which has dominated headlines.
Housing tax changes lead to a massive increase in stories about rents going up | Weekly Beast
Some publications seized on modelling about returns to property investors, despite unequivocal denials they were forecasts of rent rises. Plus: what happened at the Ekka?
Nine cultural events to look forward to in Abu Dhabi before the end of 2026 | The National
Abu Dhabi’s cultural calendar is set for a busy final stretch of 2026, with major exhibitions, art fairs, biennials and museum openings taking place across the emirate.
Hong Kong’s stock benchmark may see more tech additions as review result looms
AI developers MiniMax and Z.ai are top candidates for Hang Seng Index inclusion as compiler aims to boost tech exposure
Hong Kong’s stock benchmark may see more tech additions as review result looms
AI developers MiniMax and Z.ai are top candidates for Hang Seng Index inclusion as compiler aims to boost tech exposure
Riize debuts on US radio chart with 2nd EP lead single
Riize made it onto the Top 40 Radio Chart, a US airplay weekly ranking tallied by Mediabase, according to label SM Entertainment on Friday.
Real-life ‘gold-devouring beast’: Chinese girl, 5, hospitalised after swallowing gold bar
Incident sparks viral online memes, as Chinese parents famously nickname their expensive children with this specific term
Real-life ‘gold-devouring beast’: Chinese girl, 5, hospitalised after swallowing gold bar
Incident sparks viral online memes, as Chinese parents famously nickname their expensive children with this specific term