'It Ends' review: Postgrad malaise turns into an existential horror
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Brandi Glanville plays coy about ‘hot’ flings with Ryan Seacrest and Matt LeBlanc
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· Samantha Nungesser, Danny Murphy, Evan Real
Edmonton Marathon admits 2026 route was more than half a kilometre too long
Canadian contest sparked outrage from scores of frustrated runners online and in Canadian media
· Olivia Bowden
Media Accuses Hegseth Of Covering Up USS Lincoln Supply Crisis
The scandal and controversy over the USS Lincoln aircraft carrier continues, despite the Trump administration and top military brass reiterating this week that the issues have been hugely overblown. It's long been reported that the supercarrier which is front line in the war against Iran has suffered resupply proble…
· Tyler Durden
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Georgia Hitch is digital producer for ABC TV. She has previously worked as a federal political reporter in Canberra and as a reporter in Darwin.
Tony reaches behind the bravado to a different Anthony Bourdain
Dominic Sessa tackles the 70s as a young Anthony Bourdain in Tony. (Supplied: A24)
· Silvi Vann Wall
Peter Garrett on the one thing more valuable than success
Peter Garrett still believes in the power of good protest music, as he explains in the first episode of this season of Take 5 with Zan Rowe. (ABC)
· Dan Condon
Iran’s hardline parliament raises concerns with ‘foreign infiltration’ plan
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s hardline-dominated parliament has approved the broad outlines of a plan presented as a means of combatting foreign “infiltration”, with a consequential focus on academia, media and the cultural sector.
· Maziar Motamedi
‘Oppenheimer’ star David Krumholtz clarifies statement about retiring from acting: ‘Find myself at a crossroads’
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· Vanessa Serna
Kennedy Center board says it won’t try to immediately restore Trump’s name
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in the United States has announced it will not attempt to immediately reinscribe President Donald Trump’s name at the historic venue.
· Evan Semones
PNP intensifies online crackdown on Zamboanga shooting photos, videos
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group to strengthen coordination with social media platforms in taking down all photos and videos of the fatal Aug. 18 shooting incident at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU) j…
· Izel Abanilla
US Department of Justice defends prosecution of Comey over seashell post
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has defended its prosecution of former Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director James Comey after a social media post of seashells arranged in “86 47” was shared on Instagram last year.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Sandra Bullock breaks silence on partner Bryan Randall’s ‘traumatic’ death three years later
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· Nicholas Hautman, Eric Todisco
Behind the scenes look at how athletes create content to earn their NIL pay
Tennessee left tackle David Sanders Jr. smiles while filming videos with Isaac Fowler, a Learfield Studios supervising producer, for Sanders’ NIL deal during Learfield’s NIL media content production day with the university in Knoxville, Tenn., July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Teresa M. Walker)
· Teresa M Walker
Tras perder a un amigo y escribir "Say So", Dan + Shay vuelven con la autobiográfica "Young"
Dan Smyers, izquierda, y Shay Mooney, del dúo Dan + Shay, posan para un retrato el jueves 30 de julio de 2026 en Nueva York. (Foto Matt Licari/Invision/AP)
· Maria Sherman
Disgraced Mamdani-loving journo Ross Barkan apologizes — after being caught plagiarizing 67 times
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· Alexandra Steigrad
‘I love provocative stories’: producer Christine Vachon on fighting for her ‘offensive’ movies
The maker of indie classics Kids, Swoon and Poison on daring to have a temper in the 90s, what some producer credits mean – and what happened between her and Joaquin Phoenix
· Ryangilbey
My Edinburgh fringe odyssey: ‘The nudity is expressive, shocking – sometimes harrowing’
There are 3,649 shows at the fringe this year, but how many embody its spirit of radical experimentation? I took a journey through foam, lube and gore to find out ...
· Arifa Akbar
Mutiny review – Jason Statham’s fight-by-numbers action thriller just about stays above water
The hard-working action hero gives us exactly what we expect, and often want, in this sturdy cargo ship-set caper
· Benjamin Lee Film
Top-ranked racehorse Ombudsman just 4th in Juddmonte International won by Item
Item, ridden by Colin Keane, competes in the Juddmonte International Stakes during day one of the Sky Bet Ebor Festival at York Racecourse, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in York, England. (Richard Sellers/PA via AP)
Sam Asghari praises ex-wife Britney Spears as the ‘Princess of Pop’ as he salutes her career
Sam Asghari has nothing but respect for his ex-wife, Britney Spears.
· Samantha Nungesser, Danny Murphy, Evan Real
Top three movie theater chains urge California to settle Paramount lawsuit in win for David Ellison
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· Taylor Herzlich
Davao-based P-Pop group Ayo preps for official debut
P-Pop group Ayo prepares for their official debut following their pre-debut single “I’m Him.” The Davao-based group consists of Renzo, GV, TJ, Enzo, Zack, and Patrick.
· Mark Bonifacio
Vice Ganda to host PH Eurovision selections
Broadcaster ABS-CBN announced that actor and TV host Vice Ganda will host the country’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest Asia later this month.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Kris Lawrence explores love in new video
Filipino-Puerto Rican singer, composer and producer Kris Lawrence turns to the idea of a former love that remains difficult to let go of in his latest single, “Unlove You,” a collaboration with Grammy Award-winning songwriter Lil Eddie.
· The Manila Times
Gladys Reyes makes recording debut with ‘Primera Kontrabida’
Actress and host Gladys Reyes has made her recording debut with “Primera Kontrabida,” a novelty pop song inspired by the villainous characters she has portrayed throughout her career.
· The Manila Times
Insidious: Out of the Further review – evil returns but so does boredom
Uninteresting mythology and junky effects push a once-promising horror franchise further from what it once was
· Scott Tobias
‘You’ll be sorry you told me this!’: the 98-year-old composer who gets musicians – even bassoonists - on their feet
Scotland’s Thea Musgrave is still writing radical music with perambulatory soloists and a message of hopefulness. Her latest work, for bassoonist Amy Harman, comes to the Proms this weekend
· Tomservice
Christian metal band sues Netflix over KPop Demon Hunters name
25-year-old band Demon Hunter says name of streamer’s hit movie creates ‘substantial confusion’ among consumers
· Marina Dunbar
Megyn Kelly blasts Jon Ossoff for ‘despicable’ insinuation about Trump, Natalie Harp: ‘Absolutely nothing to back that up’
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· Ariel Zilber
How long will border checks continue between Italy and Spain?
As Italy's government has kept checks on arrivals from Spain in place past the promised review point, what's the current situation for travel between the two countries?
· Clare Speak
Brooks Nader pokes fun at viral moment she ditched bikini top in front of her dad
Water under the bridge.
· Jolie Zenna
Sets, props from ‘Reagan’ movie — including Oval Office — on permanent showcase in late president’s hometown
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· Fox News
Ex-CNN anchor Brooke Baldwin says she craves ‘more intimacy’ after candid sex confession; shares details on new reporting project
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· Ariel Zilber
‘We never apologised for our rage or revenge-seeking’: riot grrrl legends Heavens to Betsy reunite
Alongside Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer created a feminist punk vernacular that’s still inspiring the likes of Olivia Rodrigo. They recall the clarity and conviction of their historic teenage exploits
· Jenn Pelly
A fifth of older Australians who contested AI-determined home support funding got more after human review
Exclusive: Greens say department of health’s integrated assessment tool is ‘under-assessing’ far more people who may not know how to contest
· Melissa Davey
Sweet Milk Lake review – a rewarding film about a trans man mistaken for his twin brother
Harvey Zielinski is superb as director, writer and star of his feature debut – playing not one, but two roles
· Luke Buckmaster
EU moves to ease subsidy rules for small media
BRUSSELS — EU countries will be able to fund small local media without asking Brussels for permission, according to a draft of the bloc’s revised state aid rulebook obtained by POLITICO.
· Francesca Micheletti
Metal band Demon Hunter sues Netflix, saying KPop hit threatens its 25-year-old name | The National
US Christian metal band Demon Hunter has sued Netflix, claiming the expansion of KPop Demon Hunters into recorded music, merchandise and a planned concert tour infringes its trademarks.
· William Mullally
‘60 Minutes’ eyes Jerry Seinfeld, John Cleese and Stephen A. Smith for Andy Rooney-style segment: report
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· Ariel Zilber
Mother and two daughters killed in car crash after concert to celebrate teen’s birthday
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· Ross O'Keefe
Did someone wearing Meta Glasses film you today? Are you sure?
People say they’ve been secretly filmed in their own home, at concerts and at work. Are the wildly popular smartglasses the final nail in the coffin of personal privacy?
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Author Shulamit Lapid wins ACUM lifetime achievement award
Renowned author Shulamit Lapid has been awarded the prestigious Dahlia Ravikovitch Prize for Lifetime Achievement, headlining the newly announced 2025/26 ACUM Prize laureates.
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The Corrs cancel Abu Dhabi concert: 'We hope to see you again soon' | The National
The Corrs' Abu Dhabi concert has been cancelled, one day after Christina Aguilera's show at the same venue was also called off.
· David Tusing
Sports on TV for Aug. 24 - 30
NBCSN — UCI: 2026 Vuelta a España, Stage 3
Dan + Shay interview: 'Young' is their most sincere album yet
Grammy-winning duo Dan + Shay’s forthcoming album “Young” is 10 autobiographical tracks of crossover country that reflects their lives, now, with new emotional vulnerability. At its center is the lead single “Say So” — a surprising detour for the band best known for wedding songs because it is about suicide preventi…
· Maria Sherman
Brian Hickerson’s brother, Zach, seen for the first time since finding Hayden Panettiere in ‘cardiac arrest’
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· Tamantha Ryan
Why ‘Obsession’ star Inde Navarrette is Hollywood’s hottest young actress on ‘everyone’s shortlist’ for big money roles
A few months ago, actress Inde Navarrette was a relative unknown — now she’s starring in a Marvel franchise, turning down co-starring roles with Leo and getting papped outside the Chateau Marmont.
· Peter Kiefer
N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang more focused on fact S. Korea-U.S. drills continuing than reduced scale
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Wednesday that Pyongyang is more focused on the fact that South Korea-U.S. joint military exercises are continuing than on the recent decision to reduce the scale, Pyongyang's state media reported.
· Yi Wonju