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Impeachment Court Presiding Officer Francis Escudero wraps up Day 15 of the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Aug. 12, 2026 by issuing a subpoena for Duterte's assistant chief of staff to appear in court on Aug. 17 and warning the Prosecution and Defense against commenting on the proceedings on social media. T…
CEBU continues to strengthen its reputation as one of the country's most dynamic travel destinations, offering visitors a diverse mix of attractions, experiences, and activities that go beyond its renowned beaches and heritage sites. As part of its SM for Cebu commitment, the most-loved SM malls in Cebu continue to …
South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that US-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
Spirits are believed to roam the world when the gates of the underworld open, and actions such as picking up loose change can attract them
Spirits are believed to roam the world when the gates of the underworld open, and actions such as picking up loose change can attract them
China's then-Premier Zhu Rongji concludes his final report to the annual session of the National People's Congress in Beijing in 2003. © Reuters
In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death
In a primarily agricultural society, sunset signifies the end of the day, leading to the metaphor ‘going west’ to represent death
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog concluded Wednesday that U.S.-based Google LLC. and Apple Inc. violated related laws by abusing their dominance in their respective app marketplaces.
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Nicholas Hoult, known for his roles in X-Men, Superman and Mad Max: Fury Road, has been cast in the hotly anticipated Harry Potter TV series.
HOLD FOR STORY - Adam Meeks, from left, Annette Deao and Will Poulter pose for a portrait to promote “Union County” on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in Cleveland. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
This comprehensive documentary about the Democracy Now! radio show host and seasoned investigative reporter takes in a massacre in East Timor, the actions of oil giants and a flustered Bill Clinton as it reflects her vital work
The Manhattan gallery owner and US$7 billion art heir was once jailed over an illegal gambling ring, but Donald Trump pardoned him in 2021
The Manhattan gallery owner and US$7 billion art heir was once jailed over an illegal gambling ring, but Donald Trump pardoned him in 2021
When Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian told state TV last week that he found it “very difficult” to reach the country’s supreme leader, it sparked fresh speculation about the whereabouts of Mojtaba Khamenei — who hasn’t been seen in public since taking over as the country’s ultimate authority in March.
Avraham Hadi, 44, was indicted by prosecutors on Wednesday for allegedly targeting the offices of several news outlets and the Justice Ministry in a series of vandalism and threat incidents.
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MANILA, Philippines — "Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has crossed the ₱1-billion mark at the Philippine box office just 12 days after its July 29, 2026 premiere, becoming only the fourth film in the country’s box-office history to reach the milestone.
Global events company Mari has reached a “definitive agreement” to acquire ATG Entertainment, the theatre giant which operates dozens of venues across Europe and on Broadway.
MANILA, Philippines — House of Representatives' Private Prosecutor Amando Virgil Ligutan on Wednesday denied any bad faith or malice in his social media post stating that misleading questions were not allowed even during cross-examination.
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After the introduction of a key character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Marvel is bringing back one of its most beloved franchises – but the return comes at a precarious time
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Producer-star Alice Eve seems to be laughing along with the audience in this deeply silly high-concept thriller
Robyn Denholm was keeping the books and pumping petrol at her parents’ Milperra service station in Sydney’s south-west before she was 10. Today, the Australian chartered accountant sits between Elon Musk and the largest pay packet in corporate history.
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- North Korea denounced South Korea's efforts to build a nuclear-powered submarine, calling it a step toward "nuclear armament," Pyongyang's state media said.
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Nadeen Ayoub, who made history last year as the first Palestinian woman to compete at Miss Universe, will help select her successor as applications open for Miss Palestine 2026.
Moody's Ratings has placed Dubai-based developer Binghatti Holding’s ratings on review for a potential downgrade on the company’s deteriorating liquidity profile and the uncertainty about its ability the generate cash flows amid war-driven uncertainty.
Safeguarding young people in films is a vital role, often remembered by their charges later in successful careers, but not always recognised. Some of the best share their tips
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’
Rather than hiding his criminal record, Ru Ping flaunts it as a badge of honour, proudly boasting to his followers that he ‘grew up in prison’
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Actor Ha Young apologized Wednesday over allegations surrounding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea, saying she was "sincerely sorry" as his descendant.
Kurdish news media is reporting that Iranian missiles and drones have targeted a number of locations in Iraq's Erbil, including attacks in the districts of Soran, Khalifan and Harir.
The controversy reveals how sensitive Korea remains about its colonial past — and why public figures should know better, experts say
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A sex worker and a call centre employee forge an ambiguous relationship in a film of strong feelings
In the heart of old Ljubljana, a mannequin with a bucket on its head welcomes visitors to a new and ambitious project – a museum focusing on the varied and sometimes antagonistic humour of the former Yugoslavia
This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 200 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie Smith
As a teenager, I was so ashamed of my speech disability that even my family didn’t know about it. When Scatman John came on the radio, celebrating his own stammer in a hit about self-esteem, I knew I had to meet him
Syrians in the city of Deraa, where the 2011 uprising began, celebrated after a court sentenced Bashar Al Assad to death in absentia. Damascus also sentences his brother Maher, security official Atif Najib and other officials on charges of murder and torture.
Don’t let Two Weeks in August’s generic, placeholder-that-stuck title turn you off, nor its familiar premise – the resentments of the London vacationing class sizzle under the relentless late-summer heat of a gorgeous, unnamed Greek island.
Minnesota Democrats chose the state's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan as their nominee to the US Senate on Tuesday, according to US media projections.
There’s no doubting the appeal of the arcade-style video game cabinet in the backroom of the Great Northern Hotel in Melbourne’s inner north. With its plywood box, plexiglass panels, clunky animation and blips and blops soundtrack, the aesthetic takes you right back to the local fish and chip shop circa 1990.
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