Sky City by Jacqueline Crooks review – an ambitious, lyrical portrait of trauma
A young woman is haunted by her childhood in this forcefully imaginative and unapologetically bleak novel from the author of Fire Rush
· Emma Loffhagen
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Newest first · UTC+11:00How to Feed a Dictator review – what was on the menu for some of the world’s most evil men
Andrew Neel’s documentary contrasts the lavish dishes eaten by heads of repressive states – served by largely unrepentant staff – with the starvation faced by their citizens
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Escape artist: ancient Chinese cup features ‘swimming’ crab evolved from ‘dancing fairy cup’
Many view the ‘floating crab cup’ as a celebration of their ancestors’ ability to enjoy life’s pleasures
· Fran Lu
Escape artist: ancient Chinese cup features ‘swimming’ crab evolved from ‘dancing fairy cup’
Many view the ‘floating crab cup’ as a celebration of their ancestors’ ability to enjoy life’s pleasures
· Fran Lu
This festival’s headline act died in 2021 – but he’ll still be performing
Alvin Lucier’s afterlife is “a dark space; very meditative and sort of respectful,” says University of Western Australia artist Matt Gingold, one of the late American composer’s … let’s say custodians. “When you walk in, you see these brass plates that are very beautiful and handmade, and you hear these sounds like …
· Michael Dwyer
Communication with Iranian supreme leader 'very difficult', Pezeshkian says | The National
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said communication with supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of his predecessor Ali Khamenei, is “very difficult”, in an interview broadcast on state television.
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Perez Hilton is in hospital following an alarming livestream. So what actually happened?
Perez Hilton’s family has spoken out about the celebrity blogger’s hospitalisation earlier this week after he prompted a police response while sharing a TikTok livestream, during which he appeared to harm himself.
· Nell Geraets
Police probe suspected grenade attack on Tel Aviv residential building
An explosion was heard across northern Tel Aviv in the early hours on Thursday, after a suspected fragmentation grenade was thrown at a residential tower in the upscale Park Tzameret neighborhood, according to Hebrew media reports.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Michelle Yeoh named 'Asian filmmaker of year' at BIFF
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Iconic actress Michelle Yeoh has been selected as "The Asian Filmmaker of the Year" at this year's Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), organizers said Thursday.
· Lee Minji
Nikita Bier steps down as X’s head of product
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· Victor Barreiro Jr.
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Trump slams reports on munition shortages, says US army has 'massive amounts' of weapons
Donald Trump has hit back on media reports of depleting munitions, insisting that the army has large stockpiles and expaning manufacturing.
· Middleeasteye
Canal+ to broadcast Europe's top football club games to Sub-Saharan Africa
French television giant, Canal+, has acquired the exclusive rights in Sub-Saharan Africa, and for all languages, to the Union of European Football Associations’ Men’s Club competitions.
· AfricaNews
League of Legends and classical music? Gaming seeks cultural prestige through art
Korea's gaming giants are expanding their franchises into fine arts in a bid to reshape public perception
· Lee Yoon-seo
American witchhunt: how the McCarthy blacklist annihilated the Hollywood left
A retrospective at the Locarno film festival looks back at the era of Huac’s domination of US culture, uncovering some sobering lessons for now
· Phuong Le
25 arrested as Hong Kong police bust loan shark ring charging up to 282% interest rate
Teenagers as young as 13 recruited via social media to intimidate debtors with calls and red paint
· Matthew Cheng
25 arrested as Hong Kong police bust loan shark ring charging up to 282% interest rate
Teenagers as young as 13 recruited via social media to intimidate debtors with calls and red paint
· Matthew Cheng
ABC apologises to Gina Rinehart over controversial Race Around the World episode
Hugh Marks says broadcaster will change its policies after Rinehart’s company said crude joke posed ‘serious risks’
· Caitlin Cassidy
Rihanna is 'in the studio', says partner A$AP Rocky
Rihanna could be set to break a decade-long album hiatus, according to her partner A$AP Rocky.
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‘They slammed their M16s against his skull’: inside the film about Amy Goodman’s fearless reporting
As Steal This Story, Please! charts her astonishing reports on everything from climate summits to earthquakes to massacres, Goodman talks about dissent, censorship – and her ‘magic moments’
· Dan Sabbagh
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Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government seeks legitimacy in Thailand visit
Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, left, and Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing review an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Meet Rasharn Agyemang, the man behind popular fashion page Boring Not Com
Known for its sharp commentary and industry gossip, the Instagram account has been traced to a London-based photographer and stylist who has contributed to Vogue
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Rasharn Agyemang, the man behind popular fashion page Boring Not Com
Known for its sharp commentary and industry gossip, the Instagram account has been traced to a London-based photographer and stylist who has contributed to Vogue
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Fiddler on the Roof review – a superlative cast welcomes you into a vibrant, revitalised musical classic
Theatre Royal, SydneyThe much-loved musical has a fresh update, with rich characters and dialled-in performances, especially when it comes to the portrayal of Fiddler’s women
· Cassie Tongue
With music fest, Navotas wants to be known for more than just fishing
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Qasr Al Watan named among world’s top 100 travel spots for 2026 | The National
Qasr Al Watan has been named among the world’s top 100 attractions and travel experiences for 2026.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Japanese influencer in Seoul livestreams own suicide
A Japanese woman in her 20s died in an apparent suicide during a social media livestream, police said Thursday.
· Choi Jae-hee
Health chief defends suspension of TB drug procurement, wants to protect patients, public funds
MANILA, Philippines — Health Secretary Jose Pujalte Jr. defended the Department of Health's review of the proposed P3 billion procurement of tuberculosis commodities to protect patients and public funds, amid a complaint filed against him by several "concerned health advocates".
· Red Mendoza
Rock band ZZ Top cancels concert hours before show due to undisclosed ‘personnel matters’
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· Antoinette Bueno
Money, money, money: Trump rakes in the cash from his social media posts
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· Stephen Bartholomeusz
Taus Makhacheva turns gossip into movement at the UAE Pavilion in Venice | The National
“Sometimes we hear what our fears allow us to hear.” Taus Makhacheva says the emotion is one of the defining qualities of gossip.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Super-rich homeowners for environmental red tape? We’ll pass, thanks
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· CA Post Editorial Board
Korean animation 'Long Long Night' to screen at Toronto film fest
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- The Korean animation "Long Long Night," an adaptation of the bestselling novel of the same title, has been invited to screen at this year's Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the film's distributor said Thursday.
· Lee Minji
Long before her media bans, Pauline held a sleepover for journalists
There is a surrealistic scene written almost 30 years ago by a former colleague of mine that describes her night at Pauline Hanson’s country retreat on what is known as Queensland’s Scenic Rim.
· Tony Wright
BTS tops 4b Spotify streams with ‘Arirang’ album
BTS has garnered 4 billion plays on Spotify with fifth studio album “Arirang,” becoming the fifth fastest album to reach the milestone and the fastest for any album by an Asian artist.
· Hwang You-mee
Perez Hilton’s podcast co-host gives update on show’s future following blogger’s ‘suicide attempt’
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· Audrey Rock
'The Odyssey' draws over 290,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops box office
Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" attracted more than 290,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to reign atop the local box office, data showed Thursday.
· Yonhap
Chinese couple lose US$15 million pig farm in false fraud arrest, raising justice questions
Upon release, the couple faced over 30 million yuan (US$4.4 million) in debt, yet they received a mere 410,000 yuan in state compensation
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese couple lose US$15 million pig farm in false fraud arrest, raising justice questions
Upon release, the couple faced over 30 million yuan (US$4.4 million) in debt, yet they received a mere 410,000 yuan in state compensation
· Zoey Zhang
'The Odyssey' draws over 290,000 moviegoers on opening day, tops box office
SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Yonhap) -- Christopher Nolan's new film "The Odyssey" attracted more than 290,000 moviegoers in South Korea on its opening day to reign atop the local box office, data showed Thursday.
· Lee Minji
I-dle’s Miyeon to release single in Japan, group hits 400m views with ‘Nxde’ video
Miyeon of I-dle is poised to release solo single “Run Away” in Japan on Monday, the group's agency Cube Entertainment said Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Regretful shoplifter returns book 40 years after stealing it from California shop — with a surprise apology gift
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· Justin Choi
‘Friends’ alum Matt LeBlanc steps out for dinner with yoga instructor in Santa Monica
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· Vanessa Serna
‘Big Brother 28’ star admits to repeatedly peeing in shared shower: ‘I don’t feel bad about it’
“Big Brother 28” contestant Lyric Medeiros shocked fans with a bathroom confession on the live feeds, admitting to fellow Houseguest Mallory Aurichio that she repeatedly urinates in the shared shower.
· Carson Blackwelder
Players hit out at A-Leagues’ conduct over pay offer: ‘Continues to erode trust’
Latest deal taken to media just hours after it was sent to PFA
· Jack Snape
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CJ Hendry brings Juju World to Hong Kong with exclusive collectibles
The Australian artist talks making attainable art, embracing AI and creating cute characters and free flowers
· David Ho
CJ Hendry brings Juju World to Hong Kong with exclusive collectibles
The Australian artist talks making attainable art, embracing AI and creating cute characters and free flowers
· David Ho