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A crowd sings, “God Bless America,” as they wait to watch the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, June 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, File)
A homemade bomb carried by a woman killed at least three people and injured 21 near an upscale restaurant in central Moscow on Saturday evening, authorities said, amid unconfirmed speculation on social media that the attack may have been linked to the war in Ukraine.
The 43rd Jerusalem Film Festival (JFF) ran from July 9-19 with an estimated 70,000 total attendees.
The Book of Samuel pauses, in the middle of a war, to name two rocks. Jonathan is about to climb toward a Philistine garrison above a ravine, with no one beside him but his armor-bearer, and the text stops to record that a crag stood on either side of the pass, one called Botzetz, the other Seneh.
Longtime Magazine contributor Rabbi Moshe Taragin is an educator at Yeshivat Har Etzion, founded in 1968 to foster the love of God, of learning Torah, and of the people and the Land of Israel.
Directed by Dennis Yu, The Imp blends elements of Western horror classics with Taoist beliefs to create a thoroughly modern shocker
Directed by Dennis Yu, The Imp blends elements of Western horror classics with Taoist beliefs to create a thoroughly modern shocker
Samantha Morton talks about Christopher Nolan helping her when she was ‘a little scared’, playing Circe as an ageless character… and humming
Samantha Morton talks about Christopher Nolan helping her when she was ‘a little scared’, playing Circe as an ageless character… and humming
MANILA, Philippines — SOUTH KOREAN top seed Lee Yerin displayed her brilliant form to beat local Stefi Marithe Aludo, 6-3, 6-1, in the girls' singles final of the Oscar J. Hilado J60 World Tennis Championship Week 2 on Sunday at the Rizal Memorial Tennis Center.
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Singer and actor Cha Eun-woo has filed a tax appeal challenging a 13 billion won ($9 million) assessment imposed by the National Tax Service after paying the full amount, according to his agency on Sunday.
Vincent Pastore, best known for portraying Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero in the acclaimed HBO crime drama The Sopranos, has died at the age of 80, Pastore's manager confirmed on Saturday.
Accused domestic violence perpetrator Antony Catalano has upped the ante on his controversial family compound in Byron Bay, with the businessman now seeking approval to build a third luxury home on a neighbouring site to create a sprawling $67 million-plus complex.
Ciara Thompson went to a popular city bar on Sunday but there were no flashing lights, shouted conversations or loud dance music. Nor was there any dancing.
Boy George says the backlash over his pro-Israel song has now cost him the manager of his record label, days after he withdrew from the West End production of Jesus Christ Superstar.
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Nearly four decades after Pan Am Flight 103 exploded over the Scottish town of Lockerbie, killing 270 people, one of the world's deadliest terrorist attacks is once again in the spotlight.
For many, summer is a time for travel and discovery. I encourage readers of this column to visit galleries and museums and to immerse themselves in art while traveling in Israel. Local artists have so much to offer.
Conservatives once demanded sports stay apolitical. Now they’ve embraced a new culture-war politics, and Sophie Cunningham has become one of its most valuable stars
As AI slop takes over our screens, what better antidote for enquiring minds than a magical film? We ask directors, producers and critics to pick one must-see movie for each year from infancy to early adulthood
Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions
Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions
The teenager died despite efforts from paramedics
New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
New analysis reveals the Shimao people were a distinct civilisation that evolved locally in a small region over centuries
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Anthony Albanese’s gambling reforms are facing a fresh backlash from church leaders, child advocates and broadcasters, with critics arguing the government’s crackdown still leaves the vulnerable exposed to betting advertisements while creating costly new burdens for Australia’s media industry.
MANILA, Philippines — Several Filipino medical professionals welcomed the findings of a new medical review on heated tobacco products (HTPs), saying they add to the growing body of evidence supporting tobacco harm reduction as a strategy to lower smoking-related health risks.
Some blame social media and the behaviour of world leaders for a perceived decline in honesty
Imax seats are listed at up to five times face value as movie tickets sit outside the country's sweeping new resale ban taking effect this month
The British band Massive Attack has been banned from performing in Singapore, days after two members displayed a Palestinian flag during a concert.
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Police opened an investigation early Sunday morning into a flash grenade thrown at a building under-construction in Hadera, reported to be a new location of the sushi restaurant chain Japanika, according to Israeli media.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine entertainment industry is mourning the loss of veteran columnist, broadcaster and talent manager Jobert Sucaldito after his death was announced Sunday through the official Facebook page of the online program he co-hosted. He was 65.
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor Cha Eun-woo has filed an appeal against the National Tax Service (NTS), after paying some 13 billion won (US$9 million) in additional taxes earlier this year, Cha's agency said Sunday.
The ruling Democratic Party of Korea's leadership primary continued Sunday in the southeastern region, with front-runners accusing each other of breaking the party's ethics' code and endangering the party.
When Christopher Nolan announced he was making The Odyssey, it felt almost inevitable.
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Washington at Philadelphia — NBCS PHL, MLB.TV, Nationals.TV
Clearing out Mary’s Underground in Sydney.Credit...Matthew Abbott for The New York Times
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Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces
Industry expert Mark Thomas sees great opportunity in state-owned Jiushi Dongyu Culture, Sports & Tourism Group responding to market forces
SEOUL, Aug. 2 (Yonhap) -- McDonald's Korea's "Taste of Korea" menu has been introduced in Taiwan amid the growing global popularity of Korean food and culture, industry sources said Sunday.
London: There’s a buzz in the warm evening air as thousands of people stream onto the streets near Hyde Park and talk happily about the concert they’ve just seen at a London landmark. We are outside the Royal Albert Hall a little after 9pm, a few minutes after sunset, and the cloudless sky is cornflower blue. I weav…
The US military is expected to deploy about 10 additional aerial refuelling aircraft to Israel in the coming days, Israeli media has reported.
CAIRO — US President Donald Trump said in a Saturday evening social media post he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the five-month old war.