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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Who 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
Thailand to review pardon rules after release of 85-year-old drug lord brings backlash
Laota Saenlee, a former anti-communist guerrilla turned drug runner, is freed after serving less than a decade of a life sentence
· Agence France-Presse
Thailand to review pardon rules after release of 85-year-old drug lord brings backlash
Laota Saenlee, a former anti-communist guerrilla turned drug runner, is freed after serving less than a decade of a life sentence
· Agence France-Presse
Sydney council pulls book critical of Israel from library shelves
A Sydney council has pulled a book scrutinising Israel’s actions in Gaza from its library shelves pending a “review”.
· Melanie Kembrey
Ma Dong-seok joins Netflix's 'Extraction 3' alongside Hemsworth
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Korean American actor Ma Dong-seok will join the cast of Netflix's action franchise "Extraction" for its third installment, his agency said Tuesday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Shakira’s Abu Dhabi concert cancelled as Offlimits festival called off | The National
Abu Dhabi’s Offlimits Music Festival, which was meant to be headlined by Shakira alongside the Jonas Brothers, Ne-Yo and Biffy Clyro, has been cancelled.
· Saeed Saeed
Cricket great David Warner decries ‘media onslaught’ after drink-driving conviction
Former Test opener fined $1,500 after failing a breath-test at Easter
· Australian Associated Press
Former Komatsu chief Sakane dies at 85
Masahiro Sakane, former president of Komatsu, dies at 85. (Photo by Jun Takai)
· Staff Writer
Disney taps Korean fantasy bestseller for live-action film
Disney Live Action is developing a feature adaptation of 'The Dallergut Dream Department Store'
· Hwang Dong-hee
White House officials slam ‘cringeworthy theatre kid’ Jon Ossoff after senator’s Trump dig
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· Victor Nava
Malaysian preacher faces backlash over Chinese festival remarks
Ridhuan Tee Abdullah publicly questioned why a Hungry Ghost Festival banner was in Chinese rather than Malay
· Ushar Daniele
Malaysian preacher faces backlash over Chinese festival remarks
Ridhuan Tee Abdullah publicly questioned why a Hungry Ghost Festival banner was in Chinese rather than Malay
· Ushar Daniele
Afghan journalist explains her escape from Taliban after restrictions on women in broadcasting
Afghan journalist Tahmina Usmani became one of the most visible women working in her country’s media after the Taliban returned to power in August 2021. She continued presenting news as female journalists disappeared from television screens, then appeared on air with her face covered when Taliban authorities imposed…
· ARSHAD MEHMOOD/THE MEDIA LINE
Stray Kids says 9th Billboard 200 No. 1 is 'a great honor'
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band Stray Kids said Tuesday it was deeply honored to have its ninth consecutive album reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200, describing the achievement as a meaningful milestone for the group and K-pop.
· Shim Sun-ah
A bestselling true crime author and the crimes he’s accused of – podcast
Christopher Berry-Dee has been a pioneer of the true crime genre for years. The UK’s all-time bestselling true crime author is a self-proclaimed expert in serial killers, persuading them to give interviews and laying out their crimes in extensive detail.
What to know about the Tupac Shakur murder trial now underway
Duane Davis is the only person to have ever been charged in relation to Tupac Shakur's murder. (AP: Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
· Elissa Fitzgerald
Committee probing Tai Po fire delays submission of report till end of October
Panel says it has asked Chief Executive John Lee for deadline extension, citing complexity of issues and large volume of documents it must review
· Edith Lin
Committee probing Tai Po fire delays submission of report till end of October
Panel says it has asked Chief Executive John Lee for deadline extension, citing complexity of issues and large volume of documents it must review
· Edith Lin
Is Rachel Cusk’s new novel a ruthless betrayal of Natalie Portman?
August 18, 2026 — 3:30pm
· Jane Sullivan
Kremlin influence fears hijack France’s presidential race
London: When French authorities ordered Xenia Fedorova to leave the country three weeks ago, the Russian television host gained swift support from some senior figures on the political right.
· David Crowe
'Tazza: Song of Beelzebub' breaks from series' shared universe, says lead actor
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- Actor Byun Yo-han said Tuesday the latest installment in the long-running "Tazza" crime franchise tells a completely standalone story, marking a fresh start for the 20-year-old series as it heads into its finale.
· Shim Sun-ah
Meet Jenna Ortega’s sister Aliyah, a nursing student with over 1 million TikTok followers
The Wednesday actress recently drew concern over her physique, and her younger sibling commented on a fan’s Instagram post defending the star
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Jenna Ortega’s sister Aliyah, a nursing student with over 1 million TikTok followers
The Wednesday actress recently drew concern over her physique, and her younger sibling commented on a fan’s Instagram post defending the star
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Sydney music venues closing rapidly as owners seek 'DIY' alternatives
Owners and key figures see DIY spaces as the more viable option as small venues in Sydney close down. (Supplied: Joe Hardy)
· Courtney Fry
‘I’ve always been fond of hairy creatures!’ Visual effects maestro Rick Baker on a monstrously good career
Rick Baker helped define Hollywood’s creature features with his wild makeup effects skills. From Locarno, he talks Gremlins, his love of simians– and why AI will never replace expert design
· Roryoconnor
Sydney Writers’ Festival names new artistic director
Tamara Zimet has been appointed artistic director of the Sydney Writers’ Festival, bringing one of Australia’s leading literary curators home from Scotland.
· Melanie Kembrey
A Chinese spicy snack has gone viral thanks to ‘Chinamaxxing’ on TikTok and Instagram
Oily, chewy, spongy and spicy, Chinese latiao – literally ‘spicy strips’ – are finding fans outside China, driven by social media
· Agence France-Presse
A Chinese spicy snack has gone viral thanks to ‘Chinamaxxing’ on TikTok and Instagram
Oily, chewy, spongy and spicy, Chinese latiao – literally ‘spicy strips’ – are finding fans outside China, driven by social media
· Agence France-Presse
Yoo Ah-in is making a comeback
Actor to star in 'Exhuma' director Jang Jae-hyun's latest, his first role since drug conviction
· Moon Ki-hoon
Two dead including gunman in school shooting in southern Philippines
Country’s second fatal school shooting in two months took place in city of Zamboanga and video appeared to be live-streamed on social media
· Natasha May
Focus should not be on 'football consequences' for Swans, ex-AFLW star says
The Swans confirmed several players were linked to an investigation into an alleged incident in Melbourne. (Getty Images: Paul Kane)
Israeli forces carry out artillery shelling, strikes in south Lebanon
The Israeli military targeted the outskirts of Majdal Zoun with artillery shelling early on Tuesday, Lebanese state media.
· Middleeasteye
Hayden Panettiere found in cardiac arrest before death, coroner says | The National
Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest shortly before her death, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said in a statement on Monday.
· David Tusing
Abu Dhabi's Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to explore AI, gaming and the creative economy | The National
The value of Arabic intellectual property, the development of Arabic-language AI tools and new ways of financing the region’s creative industries are among the subjects at this year’s Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi.
· Saeed Saeed
Cricket star David Warner tried to switch seats before random breath test
Australian cricket star David Warner has lamented global media attention about his drink-driving offence, suggesting it cost him valuable overseas commercial opportunities.
· Tom Wark
Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings
Detroit at Pittsburgh — Detroit SportsNet, SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV
· The Associated Press
Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings
Detroit at Pittsburgh — Detroit SportsNet, SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV
· The Associated Press
New England Sportswatch Daily Listings
MLS: New England Revolution vs. D.C. United — Apple TV
· The Associated Press
Why is Chinese state media telling people to stop using English AI terms?
People’s Daily commentary is part of broader efforts to bolster China’s ‘discourse power’ in global conversations
· Caroline Lin
Why is Chinese state media telling people to stop using English AI terms?
People’s Daily commentary is part of broader efforts to bolster China’s ‘discourse power’ in global conversations
· Caroline Lin