China’s Pop Mart to buy back shares worth up to US$740m as collectible-toy demand cools
Decline in firm’s sales growth will be ‘difficult to reverse’ without a new product format or powerful celebrity endorsement, analyst says
· Zhu Wenqian
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hazy sunshine, factor-50 smiles and Cliff Richard at the wheel: the 20 best summer holiday movies – ranked!
From feelgood romances to heated interactions, here are the films that best capture the seasonal moment
· Xanbrooks
Where did all the XXL clothes go? Fashion brands are scrapping plus sizes in the GLP-1 era
As weight-loss drugs gain popularity in the US, brands are scaling back their ranges – and frustrating customers
Best “Dad Movie” Action Heroes of 2026: Watch the Best Jason Statham, Liam Neeson, Gerard Butler Movies on Netflix and Beyond
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· John Serba
North Korea fires missiles into sea as South Korea, US hold military drills
A TV screen at a Seoul railway station aired news footage of North Korea's missile launch. (AP: Ahn Young-joon)
Iranian woman sentenced to three years in prison for comment on Netanyahu social media post
Azar Yahu, a 39-year-old Iranian woman first arrested by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in March, was sentenced to three years in prison for commenting on a social media post by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, multiple human rights groups reported.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Outrage after Jewish custodian of tomb of Esther, Mordechai in Iran faces antisemitic abuse
Nejad Rassad, one of only a few dozen Jews remaining in Hamadan in western Iran, was subjected to antisemitic harassment by an Uzbek national outside the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai, according to footage of the incident circulated by Iranian media this week.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
A Mighty Adventure movie review: wordless animation by McDull director is breezy if flawed
Hong Kong director Toe Yuen’s film about insects surviving the city is a visual marvel, though dialogue would have made it more expressive
· Edmund Lee
A Mighty Adventure movie review: wordless animation by McDull director is breezy if flawed
Hong Kong director Toe Yuen’s film about insects surviving the city is a visual marvel, though dialogue would have made it more expressive
· Edmund Lee
Pulitzer Prize-winning artists hit the road in new exhibition
Authors Percival Everett, left, and Barbara Kingsolver appear at the 75th National Book Awards ceremony in New York on Nov. 20, 2024. (Photos by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP)
· Hillel Italie
Tibetan protesters in New Dehli denounce China with shaved heads and prayers
Some demonstrators shaved their heads in a symbolic gesture, while others chanted slogans against Chinese President Xi Jinping and called on the United Nations to intervene. The protesters said the legislation threatened Tibetan identity, language, culture and religious traditions, and could provide a legal basis fo…
· AfricaNews
Facial recognition technology coming into wider use in Japan
Latest news on Japan: business, politics, commentary, sports, culture, life and more
· The Japan Times
Atlanta Dem Mayor Andre Dickens sparks outrage as he tells constituent to ‘shut up’ in bizarre social media spat
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· Chris Bradford
Meet Rosie O’Donnell’s 5 children, from troubled daughter Chelsea to non-binary teen Clay
The veteran comedian, a guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, spoke about her autistic youngest child, who lives with her in Ireland
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meet Rosie O’Donnell’s 5 children, from troubled daughter Chelsea to non-binary teen Clay
The veteran comedian, a guest host of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, spoke about her autistic youngest child, who lives with her in Ireland
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
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Jason Arday's marathon challenge and football claims found to be true after his death
Claims made by Jason Arday, who was the subject of a relentless media campaign over many aspects of his work and life and who was found dead on Friday, appear to be true, a Middle East Eye analysis has found.
· Middleeasteye
It Ends review – gripping micro-budget horror ranks among the year’s best
Led by a stellar cast of gen-Z newcomers, Alex Ullom’s directorial debut is an expertly crafted nightmare about a road trip gone wrong
· Owen Myers
Chinese ‘hardship camps’ see children chop wood, feed pigs to learn family appreciation
Camp organisers assert that their primary aim is to instil an appreciation for the challenges associated with labour and earning money
· Fran Lu
Chinese ‘hardship camps’ see children chop wood, feed pigs to learn family appreciation
Camp organisers assert that their primary aim is to instil an appreciation for the challenges associated with labour and earning money
· Fran Lu
Shein pushes back Hong Kong debut to September amid delayed investor orders: sources
The fast-fashion firm originally aimed to wrap up its IPO in August, but a delay in investor orders has forced a change of plan, sources say
· Zoe SL Chan
Shein pushes back Hong Kong debut to September amid delayed investor orders: sources
The fast-fashion firm originally aimed to wrap up its IPO in August, but a delay in investor orders has forced a change of plan, sources say
· Zoe SL Chan
Abu Dhabi takes Emirati culture to Moscow with five-day festival | The National
Abu Dhabi is bringing Emirati culture, heritage and hospitality to the centre of Moscow with a five-day festival featuring traditional crafts, food, music and live cultural demonstrations.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Iraq's uneasy quest to disarm militias turns into public opinion battle on television and social media | The National
The husband storms towards his wife, angry that their son Humaid, a militia fighter, refuses to hand over his weapon to the government. “He thinks life is all about war,” the man tells her.
· Sinan Mahmoud
Drug-dealing, makeshift weapons and a ‘culture of fear’ at Villawood detention centre, report warns
Prolonged detention of children, insufficient staffing and hazardous damage to buildings are among the ombudsman’s concerns
· Ben Doherty, Christopher Knaus
WATCH: Prince Harry and family to move back to Britain, six years after leaving
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after they stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to the United States, media outlets reported on Wednesday (August 19). The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are moving with Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, from Calif…
· The Manila Times
Enhypen begins six-piece era with 'The Sin: Bliss'
First six-member album puts sound, performance at forefront, while expanding into Brazilian funk
· Kim Jae-heun
‘It was a damn unicorn’: the pioneering, divisive power of Paul Simon’s Graceland at 40
On its anniversary, the author of a new book about the album explains the complex legacy and masterful musicianship of the 1986 classic
· Ethan Beck
Israeli shelling targets southern Lebanese towns
Lebanese media is reporting heavy Israeli artillery shelling targeting a number of towns in the country's south.
· Middleeasteye
Media watchdog sends letter to U.S. lawmakers over Network Act pushback
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog said Thursday it sent a reply letter to Republican lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives explaining that the revision to the Network Act does not disproportionately target American companies.
· Kang Jae-eun
Tim Robbins urges Democrats to drop outrage and ‘get their stuff together’
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· Fox News
Fernandez wins silver in Abu Dhabi chess tournament
National Master Dandel Fernandez of the Philippines placed runner-up in the 32nd Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival Seniors Chess Tournament held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Aug. 18, 2026.
· Frederick Nasiad
Xdinary Heroes ex-member Gunil denies JYP contract termination, seeks talks
Former Xdinary Heroes member Gunil on Thursday disputed JYP Entertainment’s claim that they mutually agreed to end his contract. Through his lawyer, Gunil said he did not choose to leave the band or agree to terminate his contract.
· Lee Jung-joo
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 21-23
Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong
· Emma White
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, August 21-23
Enjoy live music, karaoke and barbecue, a festival of sports, a Chinese animated film and Ukrainian Culture Day this weekend in Hong Kong
· Emma White
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Enhypen returns as six-member group with new EP, 'The Sin: Bliss'
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Enhypen said Thursday its priority remains delivering the best music to fans, as the group returned as a six-member act following the departure of former member Heeseung.
· Lee Minji
Mediclinic Middle East recognised by SRC as Network of Excellence in endoscopy | The National
Mediclinic Middle East has been recognised by Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Network of Excellence in endoscopy, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to delivering safe, high-quality and patient-centred gastrointestinal care.
· Advertorial
Pop star Jessie J unleashes on fighting concert-goers: ‘Get rid of them’
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· News.com.au
Nat'l Assembly passes bill to speed up review of fast-track bills
SEOUL, Aug. 20 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday passed a bill aimed at significantly shortening the deliberation period to a maximum of 90 days from the current 330 for fast-track bills.
· Yi Wonju
From Baby Shark to K-pop: Viral child star releases his first single | The National
The child star of Baby Shark Dance, the most-watched video in YouTube history, has made his K-pop debut a decade after finding global fame.
· David Tusing
Meet Blue Pongtiwat, the rising Thai star rumoured to be dating Blackpink’s Lisa
The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’
· Varvara Rodchenko
Meet Blue Pongtiwat, the rising Thai star rumoured to be dating Blackpink’s Lisa
The K-pop superstar, who has reportedly split from Frédéric Arnault, was spotted in Hong Kong and Japan with the actor dubbed ‘Thailand’s Cha Eun-woo’
· Varvara Rodchenko
‘The Office’ star Jenna Fischer exposes the grueling reality that forced her off TV
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· Fox News
Dr Who, Star Wars and the manosphere: 'Geek culture' revealed as pipeline to misogyny
Flynn Martin says he was 'radicalised' by the manosphere four years ago. (ABC News: Daniel Fermer)
· Tom Hartley
Ref, I barely brushed him! The artist who’s painted all of Roy Keane’s red cards
Before he was an irascible TV pundit, the Irish midfielder was equally feared on the pitch. Irish painter Seánie Harte has documented all the times Keane was sent off playing for Manchester United. ‘It’s a bit of fun,’ he says
· Larry Ryan
MPs in stoush over art display naming killed Gaza children
Topic:State and Territory Parliament
· Keane Bourke
Shakira, Christina Aguilera concerts in Abu Dhabi canceled
DUBAI — Entertainment organizers have announced the cancellation of a UAE concert by US singer Christina Aguilera and a festival featuring Shakira in Abu Dhabi, amid the ongoing Middle East war.
· The Manila Times
RM, J-Hope of BTS face criticism after attending Chris Brown concert
Appearance at Toronto show ignites debate over celebrity accountability as anti-violence organization suspends RM from role model list
· Lee Jung-joo
New exclusion zones for adult entertainment venues in Adelaide's CBD
Topic:Business and Industry Regulation
· Sharne Wakefield