Chinese coaches help women heal from narcissists; spot signs, escape toxic relationships
While critics question the scientific accuracy of these online diagnoses, many believe the content provides crucial validation for victims
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese coaches help women heal from narcissists; spot signs, escape abuse
While critics question the scientific accuracy of these online diagnoses, many believe the content provides crucial validation for victims
· Fran Lu
Footballer Wu Lei defends boy abused by rival fans while wearing his No 7 China jersey
Chinese international, who plays for Shanghai Port, takes to social media to track down boy and his father, who were attacked by Shenhua fans
· Stephy Zhang
Footballer Wu Lei defends boy abused by rival fans while wearing China jersey
Chinese international, who plays for Shanghai Port, takes to social media to track down boy and his father, who were attacked by Shenhua fans
· Stephy Zhang
Revealed: FCC chair Brendan Carr’s close ties to White House and rightwing media
Internal documents obtained by Guardian show White House meetings, scheduled calls with top Trump officials and communications with Fox News producers
Top 58 concerts and events coming to the UAE, from Andrea Bocelli to Trevor Noah | The National
The UAE’s live events season is nearing full swing, with a wave of rescheduled concerts joining newly announced shows to create another busy calendar.
· Saeed Saeed
Watch: Woody Harrelson honored at Sarajevo Film Festival
Woody Harrelson honored at Sarajevo Film Festival
· The Manila Times
JYP's new multinational girl group OurBirthday debuts with its own brand of music
JYP Entertainment's new multinational girl group OurBirthday made its first appearance as a full group during its debut showcase in Seoul on Wednesday, where it introduced its own brand of music called "whip-hop."
· Hwang Sun-jun
Meet Lesley Vogel, the late Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother and ex-manager
The former soap opera actress spoke out about her daughter’s tragic death and the Heroes star’s on-again, off-again ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Lesley Vogel, the late Hayden Panettiere’s estranged mother and ex-manager
The former soap opera actress spoke out about her daughter’s tragic death and the Heroes star’s on-again, off-again ex-boyfriend, Brian Hickerson
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Cinema on October 7, French Jewish life take center stage
The Jerusalem Post’s new culture program, The Jerusalem Playlist, launched this week with a look at Israeli cinema, Jewish identity in France, and an unusual Jerusalem art exhibition featuring artists on the autism spectrum.
· JERUSALEM POST PODCASTS
‘Gandang Gabi Vice' returns in September
MANILA, Philippines — Vice Ganda’s popular comedy talk show “Gandang Gabi Vice” (GGV) is making its long-awaited return this September.
· Iza Iglesias
Sali Hughes on beauty: will social media bans for teens mean the return of grownup skincare?
Soon it will be harder for the beauty industry to aggressively market at children, hopefully spelling the end of gimmicky, ineffective kiddie makeup
· Sali Hughes
‘A portrait in music’: Elite violinist pays tribute to his beloved teacher
He’s performed on the world’s great stages and worked with Paul McCartney, Burt Bacharach and Sting, but Australian violinist Patrick Savage still gets nervous before a show.
· Carolyn Webb
Our five favourite luxury homes that make entertainment easy
From kitchens equipped with butler’s pantries, media rooms or cinemas, and built-in bars for outdoor amenities such as pools, spas, and al fresco areas, these are just some of the features that make entertaining easy.
· Shona Hendley
Claims blowout hits Tasmanian workers' compensation scheme
Tasmania's frontline workers, including paramedics, are covered under the compensation scheme. ( ABC News: Luke Bowden )
· Scout Wallen
Feud escalates as artist puts warning on 'racist' statue
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The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State by Jill Lepore review – an ominous warning of tech takeover
A historian charts the emergence of a democracy-crushing dystopia that is – in some ways – already with us
· Farrah Jarral
Nigerian influencer arrested over alleged international cocaine trafficking network
Nigerian authorities have arrested a social media personality they say was a senior figure in an international cocaine trafficking operation following the seizure of 184.5kg of the drug in Lagos.
· AfricaNews
'Yeshua 33 Years' to bring Gospel story, charity mission on stage
A musical theater concert tracing the life and teachings of Jesus will open in Seoul on Aug. 29, combining live music, drama and a charity initiative.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Shares in humanoid robot firm Unitree surge 600% on Chinese stock market debut
Company’s robots have gained global fame via videos of them performing martial arts and as dancers for pop stars
· Lauren Almeida
Ex-PBB housemate Edward Barber announces engagement
MANILA, Philippines — Former “Pinoy Big Brother” housemate Edward Barber is engaged to his non-showbiz partner, Ricki Umali.
· Iza Iglesias
New 'Insidious' reflects anxiety of being a new parent — director
LOS ANGELES — When he sat down to write "Insidious: Out of the Further," the sixth installment of the blockbuster horror franchise, director Jacob Chase channeled his fears over a major life event: becoming a parent.
· Agence France-Presse
Abu Dhabi Book Fair 2026 programme to spotlight Don Quixote and eighth-century Arab scholar Al Farahidi | The National
The 1605 novel Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, the life and work of eighth-century Arab polymath Al Khalil ibn Ahmad Al Farahidi, and the careers of pioneering Egyptian painter Inji Aflatoun and singer Mohammed Abdel Wahab will be among the subjects explored at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair.
· Saeed Saeed
(LEAD) Activist group says will halt subway protest on gov't pledge to review disability rights budget
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout; TRIMS)By Kang Yoon-seung
· KIM, SEONGHUN
DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ team to meet PH fans
MANILA, Philippines — The cast and filmmakers of DreamWorks Animation’s "Forgotten Island" are heading to Manila on Aug. 25, giving Filipino fans a chance to meet the voices and creatives behind the new animated film.
· Iza Iglesias
Japanese actor Keiko Kishi dies at 93
Japanese actor Keiko Kishi, known for her role in the hit 1953 film “Kimi no Na wa” (What’s Your Name?), died of natural causes on Aug. 7. She was 93.
· No Author
Meet Hayes Warner, the pop singer who makes her acting debut as Debbie in The Shards
Known for her TikTok hit ‘Breadcrumbs’, she stars in the erotic thriller adapted by Ryan Murphy, alongside Kaia Gerber and Evan Rachel Wood
· Varvara Rodchenko
Meet Hayes Warner, the pop singer who makes her acting debut as Debbie in The Shards
Known for her TikTok hit ‘Breadcrumbs’, she stars in the erotic thriller adapted by Ryan Murphy, alongside Kaia Gerber and Evan Rachel Wood
· Varvara Rodchenko
YouTube dominates Korea's media use, clocking nearly 44 hours a month
Data shows Wavve nearly closing gap with Netflix on users' time spent in first half of 2026
· Lee Yoon-seo
Cortis earns two MTV VMA nominations one year after debut
Cortis earned its first nominations at the MTV Video Music Awards, just one year after its debut, Big Hit Music announced Wednesday, becoming the first K-pop boy group to debut in the 2020s to be recognized by the US awards show.
· Lee Jung-joo
Mongolia apologises after China raises security concerns about protesters at oil camp
Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid and social media live stream at Kherlen Tohoi oil block
· Alcott Wei
Mongolia apologises after China raises security concerns about protesters at oil camp
Beijing’s embassy demands stronger protections for personnel following camp raid and social media live stream at Kherlen Tohoi oil block
· Alcott Wei
Israeli shelling, air strikes reported across south Lebanon
The Israeli army launched several attacks across south Lebanon, state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Roblox questioned on grooming safeguards amid PH scrutiny over youth safety
ROBLOX. Roblox Corporation's head of communications in APAC, Papri Dev, answers questions from the media at the Roblox Unblox event dealing with safety on the platform
· Angelo Gonzales
Israeli forces abduct two during raid in Syria’s Quneitra
Israeli forces stormed the town of Jubata al-Khashab, in the northern countryside of Syria's Quneitra province, according to Syrian state television.
· Middleeasteye
Where Are the Kings by Donal Ryan review – a timeless tale of family sorrows and joys
A teenage boy navigates adolescence and the traumatic loss of his mother in this poignant coming-of-age novel set in rural Ireland
· Beejay Silcox
Violinist pays tribute to much loved teacher.
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Grammys reconsider Asian Pop category after BTS boycott | The National
The Recording Academy is reconsidering its new Best Asian Pop Music category after boy band BTS withdrew from the 2027 Grammy Awards in protest at the award.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Wisconsin State Fair descends into chaos as brawl breaks out in final hours of annual festival
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· Nicholas McEntyre
Police say statute of limitations expired for KFA's sexual entertainment allegations
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- Police have determined the statute of limitations has expired regarding allegations that the Korea Football Association (KFA) offered sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012, an official said Wednesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
ABS-CBN talks up its ‘new’ future, but its new owners weren’t in the room
ASM. ABS-CBN president and CEO Carlo L. Katigbak speaks via video call during the media firm's annual stockholders' meeting on August 19, 2026.
· gdecastro0289
A rightwing witch-hunt focused on Jason Arday – but so did legitimate journalism | Hugh Muir
Amid the grief and rage at a tragic loss, it’s right to differentiate between those who fought a culture war and others who just sought the truth
· Hughmuir
Jennie's agency vows 'no leniency' for defamatory, malicious posts
Jennie's agency, OA Entertainment, said Tuesday it would take firm legal action against malicious online posts targeting the singer, amid the rapid spread of unverified footage from her Summer Sonic 2026 performance in Chiba, Japan, on Friday.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Sculptor Kwon Chi-gyu explores origins of life in 34th solo exhibition
Sculptor Kwon Chi-gyu's 34th solo exhibition, "Genesis — Traces of Becoming," opened Wednesday at Gallery 6 on the sixth floor of Insa Art Center.
· Hwang Sun-jun
BIFF taps 'The Table: Day and Night' as opening film
SEOUL, Aug. 19 (Yonhap) -- The Korean film "The Table: Day and Night" will open this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), organizers said Wednesday.
· Lee Minji
John Irvin, British film-maker who directed Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, dies aged 86
The director’s BBC hit opened the door to Hollywood action films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal
· Sian Cain
The flag culture wars have come to an unlikely place: progressive Iceland | Alexander Hurst
Ahead of the Nordic nation’s EU referendum, the Icelandic flag has been co-opted by the far right
· Alexander Hurst
Tourists on pastry quest overrun scenic spot in Italian mountains
Alpine communities hit out after influencer videos draw huge queues to Friedrich August refuge in Dolomites
· Angela Giuffrida