They used to mine sand here. Now this Moreton Bay island produces artists
In a strange way, North Stradbroke-based film producer Trish Lake has Cyclone Alfred to thank for her nascent art practice.
· Nick Dent
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Celebrating Heritage Festival & Food Series at Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar
FOR every Filipino, the journey home begins with a familiar scent drifting from the kitchen and that comforting question, “Ma, anong ulam?” Food is our love language, the anchor of our memories and the heartbeat of our heritage.
· The Manila Times
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra review: the top dog of folding Androids
With great software and battery for two days, the pricey svelte folder strikes best balance between phone and tablet
· Samuel Gibbs
Can Nothing Save Us? by Irvine Welsh review – US family saga is a late-career triumph
The Scottish author focuses on gun culture and generational conflict in this darkly satirical tale about a great power in decline
· Jake Arnott
Chinese ‘pre-made children’ term reflects trend of parents prioritising study over summer fun
Chinese parents traditionally view summer as a time for academic advancement, leaving many children dreading the break
· Fran Lu
Chinese ‘pre-made children’ term reflects trend of parents prioritising study over summer fun
Chinese parents traditionally view summer as a time for academic advancement, leaving many children dreading the break
· Fran Lu
Animal Farm review – Orwell goes outback in this subversive, rowdy stage adaptation
Arts Centre Melbourne, then Canberra Theatre CentreBloomshed’s take on Orwell’s classic is a rare thing in the theatre: a one-hour show that could easily, and probably should, have been longer
· Tim Byrne
Marites Allen shares what to do, what to avoid and how to prepare
As Ghost Month begins today, August 13, Feng Shui expert and author Marites Allen reminds Filipinos that the centuries-old Asian tradition should be approached not with fear, but with awareness, respect and practical preparation.
· The Manila Times
Mark Ruffalo and Javier Bardem among artists to say 'there is no ceasefire in Gaza' | The National
Artists4Ceasefire has issued a new statement declaring that “there is no ceasefire in Gaza”, with Javier Bardem, Mark Ruffalo and Annie Lennox among the prominent figures renewing calls for a permanent truce and the unrestricted delivery of humanitarian aid.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
'I was blown away' - the fans who heard Phoebe Bridgers' unreleased album in a planetarium
Lost Weekend is Phoebe Bridgers' first solo album in six years
· Bbcnews
Alan Jones’ lawyers accused by defence of ‘intimidating’ witness in indecent assault case
Judge rejects intimidation claim as high profile trial continues with complainant J’s ex-girlfriend cross-examined by shock jock’s defence team
· Jordyn Beazley
Nearly 3 years on, Korea again delays Google, Apple app payment ruling
South Korea’s media regulator has delayed a final decision on sanctions against Google and Apple over in-app payment practices it says violated Korean law, nearly three years after the penalties were first proposed.
· Jie Ye-eun
Japan protests against Putin visit to disputed islands
Russian state media said it was Putin's first visit to the Kuril islands
· Bbcnews
Pangilinan files resolution recognizing SB19 for taking OPM to Lollapalooza 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis Pangilinan filed a resolution congratulating and commending Filipino P-pop supergroup SB19 for becoming the first Filipino act to perform at Lollapalooza, one of the world's largest and most influential music festivals.
· Catherine S. Valente
Italian premier's wardrobe evolves with her politics
Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is flanked by Minister of Equal Opportunities Mara Carfagna, left, Youth Policies Minister Giorgia Meloni, right, and Environment Minister Stefania Prestigiacomo, second from right, during a congress in Rome, March 29, 2009. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino, File)
· Trisha Thomas
‘I ran away to Paris to be a writer and ended up begging’: Bill Nighy on dashed dreams, golf emojis and playing a cranky novelist
As his new film & Sons hits the screen, the actor turned podcast agony uncle relives his ‘cliched’ ambitions, deplores working lunches – and yearns to do the splits like Prince
· Ryangilbey
An Amputation Obsession: the Monster and the Surgeon review – an engrossing story, if you can stomach it
This documentary follows the shocking case of Neil Hopper, a top surgeon who had his own legs removed due to a fetish.
· Jack Seale
What Gulf universities can learn from a Cambridge plagiarism scandal | The National
University of Cambridge professor Jason Arday’s resignation – following allegations of plagiarism and scrutiny of his research practices, credentials and biographical claims – has poured fuel on the culture-war fire in Anglo-American society. Mr Arday, who in 2023 became Cambridge’s youngest ever black professor, wa…
· Omar Al-Ubaydli
Trump sued over sale of access to Truth Social posts
Two US media groups on Wednesday sued President Donald Trump over his move to charge for early access to his often market-moving Truth Social posts.
· Yonhap
Abandoned California mall transformed into post-apocalyptic Las Vegas set for ‘Fallout’
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· Brian Gallagher
'Profoundly corrupt': Trump faces lawsuit after selling early access to Truth Social posts
US President Donald Trump was sued on Wednesday by two media entities seeking to shut down a new service that sells paid access to the US president's posts, including some that can move markets, on his Truth Social platform.
· REUTERS
Gaming has never been bigger. So why does it feel less exciting? | The National
This should be the golden age of gaming. Instead, there has never been a more frustrating time for those who love them.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Singapore’s provision shops struggle to keep shutters open in HDB heartlands
Owners say they face hurdles including stiff competition, rising costs and a lack of desire from their children to take over the business
· Kolette Lim
Singapore’s provision shops struggle to keep shutters open in HDB heartlands
Owners say they face hurdles including stiff competition, rising costs and a lack of desire from their children to take over the business
· Kolette Lim
Cartoonists fear for industry with rise of AI-generated illustrations
The Herald Sun published this AI-generated image of Victorian Premier Ben Carroll in the newspaper. (Herald Sun)
· Keira Proust
U.S. president sued over plan to sell faster access to his posts on Truth Social
U.S. President Donald Trump has been sued by two media organizations over Trump Media & Technology Group’s plan to sell faster access to his posts on Truth Social.
· No Author
BoyNextDoor to drop single in Japan before tour
BoyNextDoor is rolling out a digital single in Japan on Aug. 18, its second in the country, according to KOZ Entertainment on Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Chinese dad sparks controversy after digging grave to help sick daughter cope with death
National attention surrounding their situation leads to crowdfunding campaign, successfully raising funds for Xinlei
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese dad sparks controversy after digging grave to help sick daughter cope with death
National attention surrounding their situation leads to crowdfunding campaign, successfully raising funds for Xinlei
· Zoey Zhang
Ms. Rachel posts support of slavery reparations in latest progressive move for children’s entertainer
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· Fox News
Alpha Drive One teases 2nd EP
Boy group Alpha Drive One unveiled teaser visuals for its second EP, “Unbreakable: Boy Beast,” via agency WakeOne Entertainment on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Ryan Murphy reveals Jessica Lange’s 1 condition to returning for ‘American Horror Story’ Season 13
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· Antoinette Bueno
Style Edit: Richard Mille’s RM 07-01 & RM 037, created by and for accomplished women
Amanda Mille and Cécile Guenat guide the design of watches worn by women, from Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to football icon Sam Kerr
· SCMP Style Reporter
Style Edit: Richard Mille’s fresh take on women’s watches
Amanda Mille and Cécile Guenat guide the design of watches worn by women, from Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh to football icon Sam Kerr
· SCMP Style Reporter
Lessons from Covid steered NYU Abu Dhabi through war, says new vice chancellor | The National
In the office of New York University Abu Dhabi vice chancellor Fabio Piano, everything has a story, from the books on the shelves to the art on the walls.
· Alexander Christou
First look at Netflix documentary, Untold Raygun: Breaking Badly
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Roseanne Barr’s son claims sitcom’s cast conspired to take her show from her during social media controversy
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· Audrey Rock
Trailer: The End of Oak Street
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How results across games determine world’s best esports club
THE esports festival provides a clear answer to the question of which organization is currently the world’s strongest. In this 1xBet review, we will break down all the details of the EWC Club Championship system, which determines the best of the best.
· The Manila Times
Park Jihoon to hold encore concerts in Seoul next month
Park Jihoon announced Thursday via agency YY Entertainment that he would perform two encore shows in Seoul on Sept. 12 and 13.
· Hwang You-mee
‘I needed to be real’: Hitchcock bombshell Kim Novak on why she quit Hollywood
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· Michael Idato
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Charges dropped for officer in alleged plot against Black people at festival
This photo provided by the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office shows Christopher Gillum being arrested Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at a hotel in Destin, Fla. (Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office via AP,File)
· Jack Brook
Trading platforms offer cash vouchers for 'high-risk' investments, watchdog says
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· Brianna Morris Grant
Travis Kelce finally opens up about Taylor Swift wedding. Here are four things we learnt
After weeks of keeping tight-lipped, Travis Kelce has finally opened up about his wedding to pop juggernaut Taylor Swift.
· Nell Geraets
Top Forbes editor axed over secret $6M payment: report
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· Shant Shahrigian
Ancestral lines united in Eastern Kuku Yalanji native title determination
Chief Justice Debra Mortimer with Eastern Kuku Yalanji traditional owners Gloria, Kathleen and Florence Walker. (Supplied: Gregg Maxwell, Maxwell Media and Cape York Land Council)
· Brendan Mounter
With Hollywood struggling in China, can the Odyssey draw a crowd?
Christopher Nolan’s epic will be released on Friday across most of the country’s 800 Imax screens, at a time when western films have been struggling
· Yu Chen Li
Travis Kelce says wedding to Taylor Swift was 'the best night of my life' in first official comments
Kelce’s remarks on his marriage to Swift at Madison Square Garden comes weeks after the event, which remains shrouded in mystery
· Agence France-Presse
‘I’m a dorky white woman’: First look at Raygun Netflix doco as trailer drops
Before the 2024 Olympics, Raygun, whose real name is Rachael Gunn, was panicking about her upcoming performance. Her therapist asked what might be the worst that could happen. “The whole world could laugh at me,” Gunn replied.
· Kayla Olaya