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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘Lonely’ Hayden Panettiere was ‘struggling’ on final movie set before death, co-star claims
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· Riley Cardoza
The ‘Girls Like Girls’ Kiss Scene Is the Passionate Make-Out Sesh Young Lesbians Deserve to See on Screen
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· Anna Menta
National Television Awards pick first all-female shortlist for drama acting award
Ella Bruccoleri is nominated for playing Mary Bennet in the BBC's The Other Bennet Sister
· Bbcnews
Abu Dhabi launches awards to recognise tourism excellence | The National
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi has launched the Visitor Experience Awards to recognise organisations and front-line professionals delivering exceptional experiences to visitors.
· The National
Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Nashville’ mom says late actress’s ‘inner demons’ were ‘too much to bear’
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· Tamantha Ryan
Hayden Panettiere’s ‘second mother’ says actress ‘never stood a chance’ after being raised in Hollywood
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· Patrick Reilly
Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong
Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size
· Leopold Chen
Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong
Animal welfare group’s deputy director calls for a penalty review, urging an extension of the leash requirement to all dogs, regardless of size
· Leopold Chen
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides
· Zoey Zhang
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides
· Zoey Zhang
Sonia Gandhi's memoir reveals untold stories of a political dynasty
This book cover image released by Alfred A. Knopf shows “Belonging: A Journey of Love” by Sonia Gandhi. (Alfred A. Knopf via AP)
· Hillel Italie
Tragic Hayden Panettiere was ‘struggling,’ ‘really lonely’ while filming last movie, co-star reveals
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· Chris Bradford
Singapore tightens anti-scam rules on social media, messaging platforms
SINGAPORE — Singapore began requiring messaging services to restrict unknown contacts and social media services to verify advertisers on Tuesday, as the city-state clamps down on online scams.
· Agence France-Presse
Court orders Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
Pakistan’s top court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to a hospital amid intensifying concerns about his health. The Supreme Court issued the order after Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and his family raised concerns about his health, citing medical reports from the Adi…
· RT
Iran parliament speaker Ghalibaf to visit Iraq for talks
Iran's parliament speaker and chief negotiator, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, will travel to Iraq on Wednesday for talks, Iranian media reported.
· Middleeasteye
How mainland Chinese drag collective House of Linglong is defying the odds
Despite increasing censorship, House of Linglong has become a creative force celebrating sisterhood, resilience and queer artistry for all
· Chloe Loung
How mainland Chinese drag collective House of Linglong is defying the odds
Despite increasing censorship, House of Linglong has become a creative force celebrating sisterhood, resilience and queer artistry for all
· Chloe Loung
Eight strikes hit airbase in Syria’s Idlib
Eight air strikes have hit an airbase in Idlib in northwestern Syria, causing damage and no casualties, Syrian state media report.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience
LOS ANGELES — When Craig Williams opened his production facility in downtown Los Angeles two years ago, he thought he would rent out the converted furniture warehouse for the occasional music video to sustain his fledgling film business.
· Reuters
Match review – gory and slyly satirical catfishing horror for the age of Hinge
Online dating’s eternal bugbear reaches a horrific apotheosis in this funny, grimy and impishly directed shocker
· Lesliefelperin
Israeli press review: Israel’s genocide in Gaza costs over $140bn
The cost of the Israeli genocide in Gaza has reached some 420bn shekels ($140bn), and is likely to hit half a trillion shekels soon, according to an investigation by TheMarker published on Sunday.
· Middleeasteye
Israeli press review: Israel’s genocide in Gaza costs over $140bn
The cost of the Israeli genocide in Gaza has reached some 420bn shekels ($140bn), and is likely to hit half a trillion shekels soon, according to an investigation by TheMarker published on Sunday.
· Middleeasteye
Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools
BOGOTÁ, Colombia — Colombian superstar Shakira announced Monday that she will help rebuild at least 10 schools and restore a local university in a remote and hard-hit region of her home country after it suffered a devastating earthquake last week that killed hundreds and affected thousands of educational sites acros…
· Associated Press
Meta lawsuits: Is social media facing a global legal reckoning?
Opening statements begin on Tuesday in a major, multistate jury trial in the United States against Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, and which is facing a host of regulatory and legal actions in Europe and beyond.
· Marthe van der Wolf
TV estatal siria: Ataques israelíes alcanzan la pista de una base aérea en noroeste de Siria
DAMASCO, Siria (AP) — Ataques aéreos israelíes a primera hora del martes contra una base aérea en el noroeste de Siria causaron daños materiales sin provocar víctimas, informó la televisión estatal siria.
· The Associated Press
Wetherspoons bans customers playing music from phones in pubs
Wetherspoons has banned its customers from playing music out loud or taking calls on speaker, saying the noise was an increasing problem driving people "nuts".
· Bbcnews
Tributes flow following shock death of actress Hayden Panettiere
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Israeli warplanes strike airfield runway in Syria's Idlib, state TV reports | The National
Israeli warplanes carried out eight air strikes targeting the runway of Abu Al Duhur military airfield in the eastern Idlib countryside at dawn on Tuesday, Syrian state TV reported.
· Amr Mostafa
Syrian state TV: Israeli strikes hit airbase runway in northwest Syria, no casualties
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Israeli airstrikes on an airbase in northwest Syria early Tuesday caused material damage without inflicting any casualties, Syrian state TV reported.
Netflix Physical 100: Italy cast – meet the Olympic champions and celebrities competing | The National
Netflix's hit Physical: 100 franchise is heading to Italy, bringing together 100 competitors in a test of strength, endurance, agility and mental resilience.
· David Tusing
While Big Ten holds down top two spots in AP preseason Top 25, SEC finds strength in numbers
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during an news conference at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
· Eric Olson
Phoebe Bridgers review – high priestess of ambiguity turns grief Technicolor in intimate church show
Union Chapel, LondonAhead of playing arenas this winter, Bridgers gives her third album, Lost Weekend, a stripped-back UK debut that makes its bewitching songs sound even more astounding
· Aimee Cliff
Romance with AI? Korean TV show puts it to the test
Kian84 in 'My AI Partner: Strange Romance' says he knew he was falling for his AI companion — until a glance in the mirror brought him back to reality
· Lee Yoon-seo
Laughing on the other side: the fringe shows turning painful breakups into comedy
Whether Elf Lyons’ high-concept Hollywood throwback, Kate Dehnert’s disorientating rave or Ele McKenzie’s Bob Dylan fantasy, heartbreak fuels fine humour at the festival
· Brianlogan
‘There was a certain hostility’: how Wet Hot American Summer went from miss to hit
Critics might have been sniffy back in 2001 but the silly summer camp comedy has endured and director David Wain has been enjoying the ‘slow-burn’ appreciation
· Matthew Cantor
British couple killed in helicopter crash on Greek island, local media report
Plume of black smoke seen at site of deadly helicopter crash in Sifnos
· Bbcnews
PH rowing steers new course in Iloilo
Philippine rowing will test the waters of Iloilo through a grassroots training clinic, exhibition events and competition in the 3rd Iloilo City Paddling Festival on Aug. 21 at the Iloilo River Esplanade.
· The Manila Times
Ralph Carr vows to fight for his freedom as lawyer rebuked over ‘emotional’ speech
Sports and entertainment manager Ralph Carr plans to fight for his freedom for as long as it takes, a court has heard as his lawyer branded Carr’s rape conviction the most obvious miscarriage of justice he had seen in a decades-long career.
· Erin Pearson
Syrian court sentences former president's cousin Wasim Al Assad to death | The National
A Syrian court has sentenced former president Bashar Al Assad's cousin Wasim Al Assad to death, state media reported.
· The National
Who is Brian Hickerson, the late Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend?
The Heroes actress passed away unexpectedly at age 36; her on-again, off-again boyfriend was reportedly seen with her the day before her death
· Ishani Sarkar
Who is Brian Hickerson, the late Hayden Panettiere’s ex-boyfriend?
The Heroes actress passed away unexpectedly at age 36; her on-again, off-again boyfriend was reportedly seen with her the day before her death
· Ishani Sarkar
The 357-year-old Buddhist text in Taiwan said to bring lifetimes of luck with one glimpse
The Tibetan Dragon Canon, a huge 17th century scripture on show at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum, has set social media ablaze
· Charmaine Yu
The 357-year-old Buddhist text in Taiwan said to bring lifetimes of luck with one glimpse
The Tibetan Dragon Canon, a huge 17th century scripture on show at Taiwan’s National Palace Museum, has set social media ablaze
· Charmaine Yu
Top Russian economist ousted after warning of growing costs of Ukraine war
Andrey Klepach has been removed as the chief economist at Russia’s state development bank VEB, Russian media reported, after a speech was made public in which he warned that Russia’s economy was being harmed by the war on Ukraine.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Four strikes reported against Syria's Abu al-Duhur military airfield, attackers unknown - report
Four airstrikes were carried out overnight against the Abu al-Duhur military airfield in Idlib province in northwestern Syria, Arab media reported on Tuesday.
· AVI ASHKENAZI, ELI LEON
Sunrise by Téa Obreht review – secrets and myths in the American west
Set across three interwoven timelines, this absorbing tale of an abandoned mining town explores courage, cowardice and how history is recorded
· Nina Allan
Experience an all-out Kadayawan vibe
EXPERIENCE an all-out Kadayawan Festival with these exciting lineup of activities as SM Davao malls transform into creative and festive spaces in a vibrant celebration of culture that matches every vibe and celebrates every tribe.
· The Manila Times
BTS Jimin's kiss on cheek of young cancer patient goes viral
A brief encounter between Jimin of BTS and a young fan undergoing pediatric cancer treatment at the group’s latest concert has drawn widespread attention online.
· Hwang Sun-jun
Hayden Panettiere’s ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko laments actress’ death after obtaining custody of their daughter
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· Vanessa Serna