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Newest first · UTC+11:00Holy Days review – even Miriam Margoyles, Jacki Weaver and Judy Davis as nuns can’t save this film
Despite the movie’s stacked cast, an oddly threadbare storyline and comedy that targets low-hanging fruit leaves the laughs few and far between
· Luke Buckmaster
New York Film Festival sets lineup with Tony Gilroy, Ava DuVernay -- and Godzilla
This image released by Neon shows Adam Driver in a scene from “Paper Tiger.” (Neon via AP)
· Jake Coyle
‘The Shards’ on FX Review: Ryan Murphy’s Glossy Bret Easton Ellis Show is a Hoot of a Horror Comedy
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· Meghan O'Keefe
AI-designed fashion gives boost to Japan apparel giant World
Both the garments and the models in World's OO line were designed by generative AI. (World)
· Staff Writer
‘Deadlocked’ Movie Release Date, Cast and More About the Jamie Foxx Action Movie Coming to Prime Video
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· Anna Menta
Martha Stewart delivers harsh verdict on Meghan Markle’s ‘homemaking guru’ attempt
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· Tamantha Ryan
Disney weighs free, ad-supported streaming, says it has sold out Super Bowl ad spots
Disney could soon make a bigger play into advertising.
· Lillian Rizzo
Ariana Grande ‘likes’ pointed social media message about getting ‘healthier’ amid weight scrutiny
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· Eric Todisco
Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce chief Jonathan Choi says city should invest and operate abroad, while urging annual review of first five-year plan
· Ambrose Li
Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push
Chinese General Chamber of Commerce chief Jonathan Choi says city should invest and operate abroad, while urging annual review of first five-year plan
· Ambrose Li
Social media platform X says it is challenging block of jailed Istanbul mayor's account
An announcement by X that it is challenging a request to ban imprisoned Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamoglu's presidential candidacy account in Turkey has been met with scepticism by digital campaigners.
· Middleeasteye
Surveillance footage shows swarm of cop cars at Perez Hilton’s Miami home after livestreaming apparent self-harming video
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· Alex Diaz, Patrick Reilly
Japan Protests Russian Military Drills Near Disputed Kuril Islands
Japan has lodged a diplomatic protest over Russian military exercises taking place around the disputed southern Kuril Islands, Japanese media reported Wednesday.
· The Moscow Times
Why I'll never be convinced by Meta's ‘pervert’ glasses | Opinion
'Most people don’t want pervert glasses that can film us without our consent,' said a spokesperson from activist group Everyone Hates Elon. The group has launched a series of guerilla adverts deriding non-consensual filming by the glasses as well as an email campaign encouraging people to legally object to being fil…
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ESPN — Little League World Series: TBD, Regional
· The Associated Press
Why waste your time on social media when you could be flicking through picture books? | Joel Snape
From histories of opera to compendiums of mosses, they’re beautiful, expertly written and don’t leave you feeling grubby. What’s not to like?
· Joel Snape
Chinese netizens mock US blacklisting of food brands over forced-labour claims
The latest batch of Washington’s import restrictions – targeting snack firms – is creating quite a stir among China’s social media users
· Alice Li
Chinese netizens mock US blacklisting of food brands over forced-labour claims
The latest batch of Washington’s import restrictions – targeting snack firms – is creating quite a stir among China’s social media users
· Alice Li
How to watch Megan Park’s new series ‘Sterling Point’ for free: Cast, trailer
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· Angela Tricarico
How new ‘Ted Lasso’ star Grant Feely ‘broke the ice’ with on-screen dad Jason Sudeikis
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· Lauren Sarner
Mick Jagger ‘sincerely thinking about’ Rolling Stones biopic after being inspired by upcoming four-film Beatles project
Rock icon Mick Jagger is intrigued by the possibility of a Rolling Stones biopic, sources say — after the Beatles are getting four films released at once in 2028 by director Sam Mendes.
· Ian Mohr
Poster for dark comedy blocked by evangelical group at Edinburgh Fringe fest
When American actor and writer Austin Jennings Boykin brought his hotly tipped solo show, “A Gay Masseur’s Guide to Happy Endings,” to Edinburgh’s famed Festival Fringe this week, the performer ran into one unforeseen obstacle in promoting the project.
· Ian Mohr
‘Getting old is no fun’: Game of Thrones author George RR Martin speaks out about depression amid further book delays
A new blog post by the fantasy writer has outlined his recent difficulties, as fans continue to speculate on the elusive sixth book in his A Song of Ice and Fire series
· Emma Loffhagen
Perez Hilton 911 dispatch audio reveals horrific details of ‘suicide attempt’
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· Riley Cardoza, Teresa Roca
Who Plays Henry In ‘Ted Lasso’ Season 4?
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· Nicole Gallucci
Film posters for The Mummy banned from public display in UK
Watchdogs say adverts in London tube stations broke its rules with ‘realistic impression of a dead child’
· Nadia Khomami
Brittany Cartwright finally weighs in on Jax Taylor’s publicist romance with scathing takedown
Brittany Cartwright said she hopes that her estranged husband, Jax Taylor, and her former publicist Lori Krebs are “absolutely miserable” in their new relationship.
· Jolie Zenna
Yekaterinburg Drone Maker CEO Wounded in Car Explosion
The head of a Russian drone manufacturer was seriously wounded in a car explosion, Russian media reported Wednesday, in what appears to be the second attempted assassination of a defense executive in Russia over the past week.
· The Moscow Times
Disney agrees deal to let TikTokers use its films and TV shows in videos
Disney and TikTok have agreed a deal which will allow creators to use clips from Disney films, including its subsidiaries, in their videos.
· Bbcnews
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Once glamorous celebrity vacation hotspot is now overpriced and overrun with tourists and influencers: ‘Descended like locusts’
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· Kyra Breslin
‘Ted Lasso’ star Juno Temple reveals secret marriage to boyfriend she met on set
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· Riley Cardoza
Dubai Police shut down 103 rogue social media accounts under cyber crackdown | The National
Dubai recorded a drop in cyber crime, financial fraud and economic crime in the first half of 2026, police said.
· The National
Iraq delays July public salaries as Strait of Hormuz blockade guts oil revenue
Many of Iraq’s public employees reportedly have not received their July salaries as the country struggles to weather an ongoing oil export crisis caused by the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Arab media reports this week.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Traitors star Joe Marler to become BBC's first celebrity Gladiator
Former rugby star Joe Marler is to become the first ever celebrity Gladiator on the BBC's popular entertainment series.
· Bbcnews
SM Entertainment unveils second-half lineup
SM Entertainment unveiled its second-half artist lineup Wednesday, confirming new releases by Minho of Shinee and boy group WayV, along with a single from a new Girls’ Generation unit.
· Lee Jung-joo
Saudi wealth fund and Jared Kushner's Affinity finalize $55 billion EA Sports deal
A consortium led by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia has announced the completion of the $55 billion acquisition of video games maker Electronic Arts.
· Joseph Wilkins
Turkey: Mo Salah welcomed by fans chanting ‘Allahu Akbar’ after move to Trabzonspor
Egyptian football star Mohamed Salah signed a two-year contract with the Turkish club Trabzonspor this week, triggering a social media frenzy across the country.
· Middleeasteye
Iran's Pezeshkian tells Hamas chief that Iran will support any decision made in Gaza - report
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Wednesday that Tehran would support any initiative or decision taken by Palestinian leaders in ongoing indirect negotiations between terrorist group Hamas and Israel, Iranian state media reported.
· REUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Top designers recognised at 2026 National Indigenous Fashion Awards
Wed 5 Aug 2026 at 10:00pm
· Olivana Lathouris
‘It confirmed my flaws’: women are paying for face scans that score beauty and suggest excessive procedures
‘Looksmaxxing’ culture has led to the rise of facial analysis services – but experts warn they aren’t backed by science and can be harmful to users
What to expect at Wynn Al Marjan Island: Entertainment and art collection to rooms and restaurants | The National
Wynn Al Marjan Island, the UAE’s first gaming resort, is on track to open next year.
· Farah Andrews
Ted Lasso season four, episode one review: Can TV's nicest comedy still work? | The National
When Ted Lasso had its premiere during the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, it felt like exactly the kind of show we needed at the time: one that offered a generous dose of optimism, kindness and joy. Seasons two and three followed in 2021 and 2023.
· Evelyn Lau
Disney signs deal to let TikTok users add film extracts
PARIS — The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday that it had signed a deal with TikTok allowing users of the hugely popular video platform to add extracts of Disney films and characters, in what it billed a "first-of-its-kind agreement."
· The Manila Times
Far-right leader defends Muslim student subject to social media hate campaign
Far-right leader Tommy Robinson, real name Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, has defended and apologised to a Muslim student at Oxford University after she faced a barrage of abuse and anger from prominent right-wing personalities in Britain and the US, over a video clip from an Oxford Union debate which was taken out of context.
· Middleeasteye
TXT’s Yeonjun to throw first pitch at LA Dodgers game
Tomorrow X Together’s Yeonjun is set to throw the ceremonial first pitch at an upcoming Los Angeles Dodgers game, according to Big Hit Music Wednesday.
· Lee Jung-joo
‘Like Backstreet Boys, but less sultry’: how the Jonas Brothers notched up 20 years of pop stardom against the odds
Unlike their Disney peers, the toothesome trio didn’t pivot to being sexy – and they’re now at their stadium-filling peak. Fans and collaborators explain their unique, cheesy appeal
· Claudia Efemini