Gwyneth Paltrow ditches top, relaxes poolside with bikini-clad daughter Apple Martin in ‘summer’ roundup
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· Fox News
Watch: Socceroos star announces new club in epic Michael Jackson-themed video
Socceroos star Nestory Irankunda and Sporting Lisbon have lent into his love of Michael Jackson in a spectacular video posted to social media announcing his official move to the club.
· Roy Ward
Filipino shines at Oxford University
Anna Mae Yu Lamentillo, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) undersecretary, delivers a speech at the University of Oxford where she was awarded the Programme Director’s Prize for her exceptional contribution to the classroom and the wider MSc in Major Programme Management cohort at Saïd Bu…
· The Manila Times
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FS2 — NTT IndyCar Series: Warmup, Streets of Markham, Markham, Ontario
· The Associated Press
Naidoc awards honour ‘fearless, brilliant’ promoter of First Nations culture Rhoda Roberts
Proud Widjabul Wieybal woman of the Bundjalung nation recognised posthumously with the lifetime achievement award
· Douglas Smith
Deadly Israeli strikes kill nine in southern Lebanon as tensions escalate
At least nine people were killed and more than a dozen wounded after Israeli air strikes hit several towns and villages in southern Lebanon early Saturday, state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
A trial is set to begin in Tupac Shakur's fatal shooting in 1996. Here's what to know.
Duane Davis, center, stands with his attorney Michael Sanft, right, as prospective jurors enter the courtroom during the fourth day of jury selection for his murder trial in Clark County District Court at the Regional Justice Center on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Las Vegas. Davis was indicted on murder charges for h…
· Andrew Dalton
Racist Plan For Berlin's 'Blacks-Only' Swimming Pool Day Canceled Over 'Safety Concerns'
A planned event at the temporary publicly funded “Volksbad” pool in front of Berlin’s Volksbühne theater has been canceled following an alleged surge of online hostility and threats. The initiative, organized in collaboration with the association Each One Teach One (Eoto), was set to reserve the public bath exclusiv…
· Tyler Durden
Phoebe Bridgers seemingly lifts lid on Paul Mescal split, shades actor’s girlfriend Gracie Abrams in new music
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· Audrey Rock
V of BTS opens up about two-and-a-half-year struggle with hearing loss
MANILA, Philippines — BTS member Kim Taehyung, popularly known as V, has opened up about a hearing problem he said he had been dealing with for around two and a half years.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Truth about the book scandal that’s ‘annoying’ Natalie Portman — as famous author allegedly paints ‘obsessive’ portrait of star
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· Sara Nathan
Secondhand book sales are booming. Is it because of AI?
Something mysterious has been happening in the world of secondhand books.
· Bbcnews
Eleven killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, authorities say
Among those killed in the strike on the outskirts of Ansar were three children and two women, state media reports
· Bbcnews
Who is Kim Hye-jun, lead actress of K-dramas A Shop for Killers and My Bias, My Boss?
Kim Hye-jun, who started in advertisements and on Saturday Night Live Korea, first dreamed of being a designer or a nurse, not an actress
· Pierce Conran
Who is Kim Hye-jun, lead actress of K-dramas A Shop for Killers and My Bias, My Boss?
Kim Hye-jun, who started in advertisements and on Saturday Night Live Korea, first dreamed of being a designer or a nurse, not an actress
· Pierce Conran
Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt convinced me to give up on my fashion industry dreams
I was struggling to make ends meet as an unpaid intern when a sarcastic song from the hit comedy gave me the clarity to walk out
· Kitty Drake
Inside Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade’s ‘up and down’ relationship with mom Kim Scott after latest arrest
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· Sarah Jones
A five-star intervention in an uneven night of dance
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· Chantal Nguyen
Struggling families urge return of student grant after textbook prices jump
Prices range from HK$4,000 to HK$6,000 for set of books for 2026-27 school year, the highest since pandemic in 2020, according to Education Bureau
· Kristen Cheung
Struggling families urge return of student grant after textbook prices jump
Prices range from HK$4,000 to HK$6,000 for set of books for 2026-27 school year, the highest since pandemic in 2020, according to Education Bureau
· Kristen Cheung
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‘X-Men’ unveils Inde Navarrette, Adam Driver as part of star-studded cast at D23 Showcase
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· Adam Silverstein
Sadie Sink and Adam Driver to star in new X-Men movie
(L-R) Director Jake Schreier, Maya Boyd, Sadie Sink, Christopher Abbott, Samara Weaving, Kit Connor and Inde Navarrette were at the Disney announcement
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GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios open auditions for 'Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0'
MANILA, Philippines — Another milestone unfolds for GMA Network and ABS-CBN Studios as the iconic “Pinoy Big Brother” house opens its doors once again, this time to ordinary Filipinos for “Pinoy Big Brother Collab 3.0."
· The Manila Times
Gen Z flocks to BirdTok as birding takes flight: ‘It’s a craving for something real’
Social media and Shazam-like birdsong apps drawing young people to hobby as they seek a gentler connection to the outside world
· Danmilmo
Will Poulter on challenging stereotypes in new opioid drama: ‘Shame on us for stigmatizing people’
The British actor delivers his strongest performance to date in indie film Union County as a person struggling with substance abuse trying to turn his life around
· Owen Myers
Japan’s macabre literati go global
For a while, Japanese cultural exports seemed to specialize in making people feel better. Marie Kondo taught us to “spark joy” in our housekeeping. “Terrace House” offered a softer, slower version of reality TV where drama often hinged on a glance across a kitchen. And Nintendo’s Animal Crossing: New Horizons gave m…
· Mike Fu
Korean singer-actor Cha Eun Woo eyes drama comeback after military service
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean singer-actor Cha Eun Woo is considering a new drama project as his comeback following his mandatory military service.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Quick hits: Smith sets review record after horror drop, Warner jinxes Marnus
Warner put the mockers on Labuschagne, while Smith surely set a new DRS record. (Getty Images)
· Henry Hanson
Netanyahu hits London with ‘Islamic Britain’ jibe
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labor government weighs taking measures against Israel.Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticized the British media’s coverage of Israel, while comparing it to repo…
· RT
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain,” as the country’s new Labour government weighs taking measures against Israel.Speaking on an Israeli Army Radio podcast on Friday, Netanyahu criticized the British media’s coverage of Israel, while comparing it to rep…
· RT
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Secondhand booksellers in UK and Ireland suspect AI firms behind ‘strange’ bulk orders
Development comes after Anthropic was found to have spent millions on books to scan for ‘data acquisition’
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Art Spiegelman: ‘The US needs a counter-revolution’
More than four decades after his Holocaust story Maus transformed the graphic novel genre, Art Spiegelman discusses Trump, the shadow of 9/11 and the rise of fascism in America
Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline
4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed
· Kevin McSpadden
Evidence of earliest silkworm farming outside China found, upending Silk Road timeline
4,000-year-old cocoons found in Uzbekistan likely made their way to the region 2,000 years before the Silk Road even existed
· Kevin McSpadden
Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features
· Daniel Ren
Karaoke in the car? China’s new wave of gadget-laden electric vehicles
China’s carmakers are competing to turn their vehicles into digital entertainment hubs, offering everything from film projectors to VR features
· Daniel Ren
Marvel’s new X-Men, a 3D Bluey movie and a Frozen sequel: Disney unveils new projects
A 3D animated movie for Bluey, a reboot for the X-Men franchise, sequels for The Incredibles, Frozen and Zootopia, a sneak peek of Avengers: Doomsday and a major new Star Wars film are among the new projects unveiled by Disney at the studio’s biennial entertainment showcase in Los Angeles.
· Michael Idato
Industrial spies prey on chance encounters to turn targets into informants
A senior officer from the Metropolitan Police Department speaks to researchers at an electronics parts maker in Tsukuba. "I was shocked to learn that spies straight out of a movie actually exist," one attendee said. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
· Staff Writer
Disney unveils star-studded lineup at ‘D23’ fan event
MANILA, Philippines — Disney gave fans a glimpse of what is coming to theaters and streaming platforms at the Disney Entertainment Showcase at “D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.” It unveiled new footage, cast announcements and updates for major titles from Disney, Pixar, Marvel and Lucasfilm.
· Iza Iglesias
Israeli strike kills seven in south Lebanon as attacks intensify
An Israeli air strike has killed seven people and wounded three in southern Lebanon, according to state media, as Israel intensified attacks across several towns and villages overnight.
· Al Jazeera Staff
VinSpace books SpaceX ride as Vietnam’s private space industry moves toward orbit
Vietnam's newest space company has secured a ride to orbit.
· The Manila Times
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Georg Baselitz's unplanned farewell
Opening four months after his death, the retrospective at Sehwa Museum of Art follows six decades of fractured, inverted painting to a gilded close
· Moon Ki-hoon
In Korea, celebrity real estate is a story of its own
As reports delve into celebrities’ homes and property investments, the line between curiosity and the public’s right to know is becoming difficult to draw
· Park Jun-hee
Israeli strike on southern Lebanon kills seven in worst toll since June, state media says
Strike reportedly hit a home on the outskirts of Ansar village and also wounded three others
· Agence France-Presse
Makhachev v Machado Garry - UFC 330 fight predictions
Islam Makhachev (left) set the record for UFC lightweight title fight victories (five) before vacating the belt in January 2025
· Bbcsport
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health start-up
LOS ANGELES — Singer and actor Selena Gomez was sued on Thursday by investors who say the "Only Murders in the Building" star committed fraud by failing to fulfill duties to build and promote her mental health start-up.
· Reuters