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A sex worker and a call centre employee forge an ambiguous relationship in a film of strong feelings
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‘If we exhibited all the Balkan jokes, we wouldn’t have opened’: a trip to Slovenia’s Bullshit Museum
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
· Veronika Snoj
A History of the Novel in Britain by Philip Hensher review – a masterpiece of criticism
This joyous book takes readers on a literary adventure across 200 years of fiction, from Defoe to Zadie Smith
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A moment that changed me: My stammer made life a misery – then a song gave me back my voice
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
· Gina Waggott
Assad sentence celebrations, Houthi attack kills six and UAE businesses to pay music copyright fee | The National
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.
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Yes, it has White Lotus holiday-from-hell vibes, but this Brit drama has much to say about female rage
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.
· Jared Richards
Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota senate race
Minnesota Democrats chose the state's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan as their nominee to the US Senate on Tuesday, according to US media projections.
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The footy-fan comedians who are taking a punt on a gambling-free game
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.
· Karl Quinn
[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Painting of Sea Passage to the Ming dynasty
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· Park Yuna
Military still risks failing victims, review finds
A leaked internal Ministry of Defence (MoD) report, obtained by the BBC, has highlighted serious failings in a new military command set up to investigate the most severe crimes, including rape and sexual assault.
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Korean ballet's next challenge: Moving beyond technique
K-Arts School of Dance celebrates 30th anniversary
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Celebrity agent Titus Day admits to taking money from Guy Sebastian
A decade-long legal stoush between singer Guy Sebastian and his former manager Titus Day – who was imprisoned in 2022 for embezzling money from his star client before being freed on appeal – has culminated in an astonishing admission from the high-profile talent agent.
· Michael Lallo
Online rumours say Blackpink’s Lisa and Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat are dating
Blackpink’s Lisa has recently been embroiled in dating rumors with Thai actor Blue Pongtiwat, after alleged sightings of the two together surfaced across multiple countries.
· Lee Jung-joo
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A punk rocker makes her way to the Rebellion festival in Blackpool, the longest-running British punk rock festival started in 1996, initially known as Holidays In The Sun.Credit:Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Sir Anthony Hopkins on working with Gustavo Dudamel on debut album
Anthony Hopkins arrives at the Oscars in Los Angeles on March 27, 2022. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
· Maria Sherman
Ex-CN Blue member Lee Jong-hyun halts SNS return after one day following 8-year hiatus
Former CN Blue member Lee Jong-hyun wrote in a social media post that he would quit social media, just a day after returning to it for the first time in about eight years.
· Hwang Sun-jun
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‘I turned down Gandhi because I’m terrified of snakes’: the amazing movie memories of Bruce Dern
Famed for playing loners, cranks and wayward angels, the Hollywood star is now a wolfish 90 – but he still jogs daily. As he takes his latest film to Edinburgh, we meet the man Hitchcock called ‘the golden calf’
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Drone targets power station in Libya’s Zawiya, sparks fire
A drone that targeted a power station in Libya’s western city of Zawiya early on Wednesday ignited a fire at the facility, according to local media reports.
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Bad Bunny to Baz Luhrmann: Celebrity-owned bars and restaurants around the world | The National
Celebrity restaurants are becoming as ubiquitous as celebrity beauty brands, it seems. But unlike skincare lines, they offer something more immersive: a chance for fans to take a seat inside a star's world.
· Sarah Maisey
One Nation candidate says gay people have a mental illness
A One Nation candidate in WA has described gay people as having a mental illness in an offensive new video posted onto social media.
· Patricia Karvelas
Burned-out US aircraft carrier sailors near Iran tried to jump overboard – media
Sailors on a US aircraft carrier operating near Iran attempted to jump overboard amid exhaustion and low morale caused by extended operations, several news outlets have reported, citing crew members’ families.
· RT
‘Roseanne’ star tearfully defends sitcom’s ‘rightful’ axing over comedian’s racist tweets
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· Audrey Rock
Yonhap News Agency most trusted among journalists for 2nd year: survey
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's key wire service Yonhap News Agency has been named the most trusted media outlet among domestic journalists for a second straight year, a survey showed Wednesday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Big Bang excites fans with teaser photos for single
Big Bang’s three members gave more hints for their upcoming digital single “Biiig” with a batch of individual teaser photos, released through YG Entertainment on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Cortis shoots up 75 rungs on Billboard 200
Cortis' second mini album skyrocketed to No. 39 on the Billboard 200, 75 rungs above the previous week, according to label Big Hit Music on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Geno Smith has chance to turn back the clock for Jets — with big question looming
Todd Bowles stood on a field at the Jets training center just after noon on Tuesday. His Buccaneers team had just finished a joint practice with the Jets and Bowles was now answering questions from the media.
· Brian Costello
Actor Park Eun-bin to release album marking 30-year career
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Actor Park Eun-bin will release an album next month to mark her 30th anniversary of debut, her agency said Wednesday.
· Lee Minji
Cha Eun-woo eyes new drama after W13b tax payment
Actor and K-pop star Cha Eun-woo is considering a role in the upcoming drama "Seorabeol Knife," marking a possible first acting project after he paid a 13 billion won ($9.2 million) tax assessment in April.
· Hwang Sun-jun
CNN Panel Melts Down As Democrats Blast GOP Over El-Sayed Ad For Using His Full Name
Following his Michigan Senate primary win, Republicans launched attack ads against Abdul El-Sayed. The ad opens with a narrator branding him "the most radical Senate candidate in America," shows him standing alongside left-wing streamer Hasan Piker - who once said Americans deserved 9/11 - and cuts to El-Sayed decla…
· Tyler Durden
Friend of Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow starts GoFundMe amid estate battle, says it will ‘honor’ late star’s wishes
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· Antoinette Bueno
Why does it suddenly feel harder to get a cinema ticket in the UAE? | The National
If it feels harder to get a good cinema ticket in the UAE lately, there are several good reasons for that.
· William Mullally
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Nick and Henry Burch on building Butter Baby, and lessons from mother Tory Burch
Founded by the American fashion designer’s twin sons, the Jakarta doughnut phenomenon counts Jackson Wang and North West among its fans
· Gloria Tso
Nick and Henry Burch on building Butter Baby, and lessons from mother Tory Burch
Founded by the American fashion designer’s twin sons, the Jakarta doughnut phenomenon counts Jackson Wang and North West among its fans
· Gloria Tso
Massive Attack are note perfect in a show where music takes a back seat
MUSICMassive Attack ★★★★★Rod Laver Arena, August 11
· Liam Pieper
China childhood staple ‘White Rabbit’ candy gains global praise for classic wrapper design
Brand’s pure milk flavour and iconic wrapper ensure it remains a beloved icon in consumer memories, says expert
· Fran Lu
China childhood staple ‘White Rabbit’ candy gains global praise for classic wrapper design
Brand’s pure milk flavour and iconic wrapper ensure it remains a beloved icon in consumer memories, says expert
· Fran Lu
BTS' 'Arirang' remains on Billboard 200 for 20th consecutive week
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS has remained on Billboard's main albums and singles charts for 20 consecutive weeks with its fifth studio album "Arirang."
· Shim Sun-ah
Doh Kyung-soo to launch 10-city Asia tour in October
Doh Kyung-soo, also known as Exo's D.O., will launch a 10-city Asia solo tour titled “Day Off” in Seoul in October, agency Blitzway Music said Tuesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Joshua Jackson and model Olivia Burgess confirm dating rumors with steamy makeout session
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· Antoinette Bueno
If Hollywood studios flee California, a disaster movie will follow
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· Christian Toto
Richard Wilkins' entertainment wrap
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‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4 Cast Guide: Meet AFC Richmond’s Women’s Team
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· Nicole Gallucci