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.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Ted 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
Pakistan restricts international media reporting
Recent tensions in Kashmir have led to demonstrations, and police crackdowns, like this one in Lahore
· Bbcnews
Rolling in the aisles: Jenny Yang tours US grocery stores with comedy show
The ‘Good Egg Immigrant Grocery Store Stand-up Comedy Tour’ is Yang’s way of giving back to beleaguered immigrant communities in the US
· Associated Press
Rolling in the aisles: Jenny Yang tours US grocery stores with comedy show
The ‘Good Egg Immigrant Grocery Store Stand-up Comedy Tour’ is Yang’s way of giving back to beleaguered immigrant communities in the US
· Associated Press
Takeaways from AP review of military families detained by ICE
Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez holds a picture of himself with with his wife Cristy, who is currently on immigration detention, at home in El Paso, Texas, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Romero)
· Jack Brook
Hong Kong Football Festival attracts international crowd for Chelsea against Juventus
A fan from mainland China wishes cities like Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai could also host matches featuring top teams
· Stephy Zhang
Hong Kong Football Festival attracts international crowd for Chelsea against Juventus
A fan from mainland China wishes cities like Guangzhou, Beijing and Shanghai could also host matches featuring top teams
· Stephy Zhang
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Turkey to submit draft law allowing thousands of former PKK members to return, aims to end conflict
Turkey's ruling alliance is expected to submit a draft law to parliament on Wednesday that would facilitate the disbandment of the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) by allowing the return of thousands of former militants, aiming to end a decades-old conflict, according to state media and a party leader.
· REUTERS
US, Canadian healthcare failing to address rising antisemitism since Oct. 7, review says
Antisemitism in healthcare has risen significantly since Hamas's October 7 attack, yet fewer than 2% of surveyed healthcare institutions were reported to have incorporated education about antisemitism into anti-discrimination training.
· MATHILDA HELLER
Who is Gordon Ramsay’s son-in-law Adam Ramsay-Peaty, and what’s his family feud about?
The three-time Olympic champion married Holly Ramsay last year; David and Victoria Beckham made the guest list, but the swimmer’s parents did not
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Who is Gordon Ramsay’s son-in-law Adam Ramsay-Peaty, and what’s his family feud about?
The three-time Olympic champion married Holly Ramsay last year; David and Victoria Beckham made the guest list, but the swimmer’s parents did not
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Saudi PIF completes $55bn Electronic Arts takeover in gaming push | The National
A consortium led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund has completed its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts, marking the kingdom's biggest push yet into the global gaming industry as it accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond oil.
· Alvin R Cabral
'Toy Story 5' powers strong quarter at Disney with a $1 billion box office haul
In this Nov. 13, 2019 file photo, a Disney logo forms part of a menu for the Disney Plus movie and entertainment streaming service on a computer screen in Walpole, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)
· Michelle Chapman
Iran says it will support any decision by Palestinian leaders in Gaza negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said in a call with the Hamas political bureau chief on Wednesday that Tehran would support any initiative or decision taken by Palestinian leaders in the ongoing indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel, Iranian state media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Murder accused to remain in custody as lawyers struggle to find suitable bail location
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· Roxanne Fitzgerald
The Spin | Clicky Ponting, viral catches, and strange new era of amateur cricket streams
Livestreaming services such as FrogBox give grassroots players their big moments for posterity, but Saltburn saga shows how digital age brings tricky double edge
· James Wallace
Public outrage after Chinese woman gets just 3 years jail for abducting baby 35 years ago
Court rules Wang committed child abduction rather than profitable trafficking, resulting in a lenient sentence
· Alice Yan
Public outrage after Chinese woman jailed 3 years for baby kidnapping 35 years ago
Court rules Wang committed child abduction rather than profitable trafficking, resulting in a lenient sentence
· Alice Yan
Meet Gayle Rankin, who plays Alys Rivers in House of the Dragon
The Juilliard-trained Scottish actress earned a Tony nomination for her role in Cabaret before starring in the Game of Thrones spin-off
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
Meet Gayle Rankin, who plays Alys Rivers in House of the Dragon
The Juilliard-trained Scottish actress earned a Tony nomination for her role in Cabaret before starring in the Game of Thrones spin-off
· Alexa Vernice Pacis
[Be The Good] Sara Duterte rants vs media, a community journalist faces an unjust vexation case
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Young people are struggling like never before. These films ask why
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Case ‘closed’: A-G rejects criticism of DPP after advice from top silk
The NSW attorney-general has rejected findings that the state’s top prosecutor authorised her office to pitch a negative story about a sitting judge to the media, declaring the matter “closed” after receiving legal advice that a controversial report was flawed.
· Michaela Whitbourn
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
Spotify reaches 777 million active users
STOCKHOLM — Streaming giant Spotify said Tuesday that it had 777 million monthly active users at the end of June, 16 million more than in the previous quarter but a million fewer than forecast.
· The Manila Times
In the Public Square: Surveying partisanship
The first impeachment trial of a sitting vice president who happens to be the leading candidate for the presidency is taking place in a polarized country with a fragmented media landscape.
· Camille Angela Zarate
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Analogue evil: why today’s horror film-makers are obsessed with obsolete tech
From Obsession to Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, a new wave of movies are ditching minimalism for retro settings
· James McClellan
Sali Hughes on beauty: the best undereye concealers for over-35s
Want to brighten dark circles without accentuating wrinkles? You’re not alone – this is the most-asked makeup question and here is the answer
· Sali Hughes
Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate
Employee’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ cited following incident in which celebrity’s fans were denied boarding over security concerns
· Carol Yang
Bangkok airport apologises after clash with Chinese tourists at boarding gate
Employee’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ cited following incident in which celebrity’s fans were denied boarding over security concerns
· Carol Yang
The ‘world’s most reviled film’ gets a rare public screening
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· Robert Moran
Celebrities are shrinking. Here’s how to talk to your children
Fan of Ariana Grande or not, you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who hasn’t read at least one of the many headlines this week announcing the actress and musician “will be taking a step back from visibility after she completes the Eternal Sunshine tour” due to “ongoing public scrutiny” amid growing concern over her …
· Shona Hendley
Kristin Cavallari flaunts her toned figure in bikinis during European summer vacation
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‘So much self-doubt, agony, imposter syndrome’: Rapper and poetry slammer wins Miles Franklin award
Rapper. Poetry slammer. Visual artist. Playwright. Now Malaysian-Australian writer Omar Musa can add another major accomplishment to a multi-storied career: winner of the 2026 Miles Franklin Literary Award.
· Linda Morris
Omar Musa wins Miles Franklin literary award for ‘tour de force’ novel Fierceland
The novelist, poet and rapper won $60,000 for his novel about two siblings who reckon with the legacy of their late father, a palm oil baron in Malaysian Borneo
· Sian Cain
Number One movie review: Parasite stars reunite for a peculiar food-themed family drama
Choi Woo-sik and Jang Hye-jin star as a pampered son and his doting mother who always cooks for him until tragedy strikes their family
· James Marsh
Number One movie review: Parasite stars reunite for a peculiar food-themed family drama
Choi Woo-sik and Jang Hye-jin star as a pampered son and his doting mother who always cooks for him until tragedy strikes their family
· James Marsh
AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea
The Korea Music Copyright Association announced Monday that creators may now register songs developed with artificial intelligence if they played a substantial and leading role in writing lyrics, composing or arranging the work. Songs generated entirely by AI through simple text prompts remain ineligible.
· Tammy Park
40 million tourists, new multipurpose domes among Culture Ministry's new goals
South Korea's Culture Ministry set an ambitious new target for inbound tourism in a presidential briefing Wednesday, and confirmed it is moving on a long-discussed domed arena for K-pop concerts and sports.
· Park Ga-young
Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie review – plucky pups do their thing on Jurassic-style island
Stranded on an island full of prehistoric animals, the Paw Patrol squad get stuck in in a remarkably charmless animation
· Catherinebray
A Sense of Occasion by Brodie Crellin review – a surprising and darkly funny debut
A dysfunctional family comes together for a funeral in this heartfelt, keenly observed novel
· Ella Fox-Martens
A gift of abundance from Sheraton Manila Hotel
AS the Mid-Autumn Festival approaches, Sheraton Manila Hotel at Newport World Resorts invites families, friends and business partners to celebrate one of Asia’s most cherished traditions with a luxurious collection of handcrafted mooncakes that honor the spirit of reunion, gratitude and prosperity.
· The Manila Times