Trial of former gang leader to begin over Tupac Shakur murder
Prosecutors to argue that Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis ordered killing and provided gun in Las Vegas drive-by shooting of rapper
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Japanese officials battling misinformation on social media
Foreign Ministry officials have begun to use social media under their own names to combat misinformation, after the Japan International Cooperation Agency’s “hometown” project to promote exchanges between Japanese and African cities came under undue attack.
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Thailand shooting incident: Ex-lawmaker arrested in office attack
In this image made from video provided by the Thai Public Broadcasting Service, Chalong Riewraeng, center, former local Thai lawmaker, walks past media members in Nonthaburi, Thailand, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (TPBS via AP)
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Israeli strike causes 'major explosion' in south Lebanon, state media reports
The Israeli military has caused a "major explosion" in the municipality of Zaoutar el-Charkiya in south Lebanon, state media agency NNA reported.
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‘I am left grinning’: why The Dish is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers picking their most loved comfort films is a 2000 Australian gem featuring the late Sam Neill
· Jonathan Wilkes
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Why this Hong Kong illustrator depicts ‘beautiful’ factories, estates and crowded streets
John Ho shows what he thinks is Hong Kong’s true cultural identity by painting the buildings and streets that form the fabric of daily life
· Chloe Loung
Why this Hong Kong illustrator depicts ‘beautiful’ factories, estates and crowded streets
John Ho shows what he thinks is Hong Kong’s true cultural identity by painting the buildings and streets that form the fabric of daily life
· Chloe Loung
Big Bang to release new single 'Biiig' on 20th anniversary
Big Bang will mark the 20th anniversary of its debut with the release of a new digital single, “Biiig,” on Aug. 19, YG Entertainment announced Monday.
· Lee Jung-joo
Ancestral Visions of the Future review – visceral cine-memoir is a haunting return to Lesotho
Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese pairs his literary-grade voiceover with propulsive, prophetic images to interrogate his identity and that of his colonialism-carved homeland
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Is Beauty Good by Rosalind Belben review – the literary equivalent of free jazz
Combining hilarious detail with harsh observation, this rediscovered novel takes the reader on an exhilaratingly strange journey
· Lara Pawson
Saint. Martyr. Heroine. Next year the story of Joan of Arc will be told anew
The trial material of 15th-century saint Joan of Arc will serve as the inspiration for a new work of music and the centrepiece of the 2027 Melbourne Symphony Orchestra program.
· Kerrie O'Brien
Millions of burnt books show how 'war of endurance' is hurting Ukraine, economy continues to slow
Viktor Kruhlov, director of Ranok, one of Ukraine's largest children's publishers, struggled to hold back tears as he watched pile after pile of his books turn to ash.
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Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day games
The warning comes amid rising fear following attacks on gay people and a regulation classifying LGBTQ culture as a security threat
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Indonesian Islamic body warns against cross-dressing in Independence Day games
The warning comes amid rising fear following attacks on gay people and a regulation classifying LGBTQ culture as a security threat
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Hilaria Baldwin shares marriage lesson she tells friends after surviving ‘ups and our downs’ with Alec Baldwin
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Sex doll 'mistaken' for murder victim in Australia
SYDNEY — A lifelike sex doll was briefly "mistaken" for a murder victim after it was found inside a suitcase dumped in rural Australia, police and local media said on Monday.
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Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker Margaret Ng of misconduct
Legal body applies for judicial review of tribunal’s decision that barrister’s role in illegal gathering was not serious enough to warrant sanction
· Brian Wong
Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker Margaret Ng of misconduct
Legal body applies for judicial review of tribunal’s decision that barrister’s role in illegal gathering was not serious enough to warrant sanction
· Brian Wong
Elliot Constable - winner of Race Around the World
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Far-right nationalists take aim at Brisbane’s ‘Aussie’ posters
Far-right nationalists with links to anti-immigration rallies have defaced a street art poster campaign in Brisbane designed to challenge ideas of Australia’s national identity.
· Courtney Kruk
Twice's Jeongyeon leaves JYP Entertainment after 11 years, stays with group
MANILA, Philippines — K-Pop girl Twice member Jeongyeon has announced her departure from JYP Entertainment after 11 years with the agency, but assured fans that her commitment to the K-pop group remains unchanged.
· Iza Iglesias
‘The Odyssey’ inspires surging travel interest in real-world locations behind the blockbuster
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12-year-old Kumamoto violinist performs at New York’s Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK – Twelve-year-old violinist Sora Iwai from earthquake-hit Kumamoto Prefecture, has performed at Carnegie Hall in New York after winning the top prize in the under-18 division of an international music competition.
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Korea's first lady was shot dead on live TV. Now comes the movie
Yoo Hae-jin, Park Hae-il and Lee Min-ho dig into the 1974 killing of Yuk Young-soo in Hur Jin-ho's Chuseok-bound thriller
· Moon Ki-hoon
Int'l writers' festival to kick off in Seoul next month
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- An annual literary festival bringing together writers from South Korea and abroad will take place next month, with participants set to navigate the role of human values and literature amid the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, organizers said Monday.
· Lee Minji
Police mull widening investigation into football governing body over sexual entertainment allegations
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Police are considering whether to expand their investigation into the Korea Football Association (KFA) over allegations the association provided sexual entertainment to foreign referees between 2011 and 2012, an official said Monday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Union documents 108 Israeli attacks against Palestinian journalists in July
The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate documented 108 attacks by the Israeli occupation against Palestinian journalists and media workers in July.
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Premier defends candidate after comments on Labor's 'culture of silence'
Roger Cook has backed Labor candidate Georgia Tree over remarks she made about the party five years ago. (ABC News: Courtney Withers)
· Keane Bourke
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: your passport to a folding phone future
Novel squat Android opens to an iPad-like screen for video or multitasking, with plenty of power and battery life
· Samuel Gibbs
Wholesome animal chat that will melt your cynicism: best podcasts of the week
Matt Baker invites celebrities to talk about their pets. Plus, US soccer legend Megan Rapinoe makes her hosting debut
· Hannah J Davies
Chinese neighbours trapped in mountains ignore rescue calls over spiritual fears
According to Chinese folklore, it is believed that mountain demons can imitate familiar voices to lure lost individuals
· Fran Lu
Chinese neighbours trapped in mountains ignore rescue calls over spiritual fears
According to Chinese folklore, it is believed that mountain demons can imitate familiar voices to lure lost individuals
· Fran Lu
Thai school shooter learnt how to use guns via social media
Police are still investigating the motive behind the country's deadliest shooting in years
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Director aims to strike balance in film on Pres. Park Chung-hee assassination attempt
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Director Hur Jin-ho, who helmed "The Assassin(s)," said Monday he tried to maintain a balanced point of view in the historical thriller based on the 1974 assassination attempt against then President Park Chung-hee.
· Lee Minji
TWICE's Jeongyeon leaves JYP to pursue acting career
SEOUL, Aug. 10 (Yonhap) -- Jeongyeon, a member of K-pop girl group TWICE, has left her longtime agency, JYP Entertainment, and signed with a star agency that represents her older sister, actor Gong Seung-yeon, the company said Monday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Korea’s market volatility becomes TV entertainment
As investing captures the attention of younger audiences, TV and YouTube creators turn stock-market anxieties into entertainment
· Lee Yoon-seo
Meet Stephen Colbert’s daughter Madeleine Carlisle, who left CBS’ 60 Minutes for The Atlantic
The award-winning journalist and eldest child of The Late Show host once had Jennifer Garner as her babysitter
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Stephen Colbert’s daughter Madeleine Carlisle, who left CBS’ 60 Minutes for The Atlantic
The award-winning journalist and eldest child of The Late Show host once had Jennifer Garner as her babysitter
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Learn office Korean through K-dramas
Seoul’s Seongbuk Global Village Center is offering a Korean language program for foreign residents using popular Korean dramas to teach practical Korean and introduce workplace and social culture.
· Lim Jae-seong
Japanese mountain lodge decries littering allegedly by Koreans, points to Ansan trash bag
A bag of trash bearing Korean labels was found illegally dumped near a popular mountain lodge in Japan, prompting criticism on social media and renewed concerns about littering by tourists.
· Jung Seo-young
Turtle with wishes, addresses written on shell found on Busan coast
A large turtle believed to be an invasive species was found on the Busan coast with wishes, names and addresses written across its shell, local media reported.
· Park Jun-hee
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Streaming in August: 'Michael,' Carly Simon, 'Madden NFL 27'
This combination of images shows promotional art for the films. “Normal,” from left, “Michael,” and “Don’t Say Good Luck.” (Magnolia Pictures/Lionsgate Pictures/Netflix via AP)
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Forgotten Island movie review: DreamWorks’ trippy animated dive into Filipino folklore
Forgotten Island blends Filipino folklore with a distinct 1980s feel as two childhood friends navigate a surreal world of fading memories
· James Mottram
Forgotten Island movie review: DreamWorks’ trippy animated dive into Filipino folklore
Forgotten Island blends Filipino folklore with a distinct 1980s feel as two childhood friends navigate a surreal world of fading memories
· James Mottram
Seventeen members Mingyu, Seungkwan and Dino announce military service dates
MANILA, Philippines — Members of K-Pop boy group Seventeen Mingyu, Seungkwan and Dino are set to begin their mandatory military service.
· Iza Iglesias
Trailer: The Nice Guys (2016)
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