Seinfeld actor apologises to reality star for 'inappropriate' sketch when she was 17
Stodden said he "truly regrets" the 2012 Funny or Die sketch he appeared in with Courtney Stodden
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Tang Wei gives birth to second son at 47
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- Chinese actress Tang Wei has given birth to her second son, her agency said Thursday, a day after the star announced the news herself on social media.
· Shim Sun-ah
Cortis’ latest EP surpasses 3 million copies in 11 weeks
Cortis has surpassed 3 million cumulative sales with its second EP, becoming a triple million-seller less than three months after the album’s release.
· Lee Jung-joo
Houthis target Red Sea shipping as US hits Iran
DUBAI — A Saudi vessel was attacked in the Red Sea as Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed to strike tankers in the waterway, Riyadh's state media said Thursday, signaling a potential new front in the US-Iran conflict.
· Agence France-Presse
Andy Burnham's plan to collaborate with social media creators
Young Labour supporters whose TikToks took them to Downing Street
· Bbcnews
Comic-Con kicks off with Marvel's return
SAN DIEGO — Comic book fans will return to San Diego, California on Thursday for the latest Comic-Con, with many convention-goers buzzing about this year's return of Marvel.
· Agence France-Presse
Lee orders review of 'marriage penalty' in housing policies
The government is looking into "marriage penalties" in housing financing, and will roll out measures to address the issue, President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday.
· Cha Min-jung
Defense boom lifts European stocks amid strong earnings; Dassault pops 8%
Shares of European defense champions Thales, Indra Group, and Dassault Aviation jumped as the continent's defense upcycle translated into another quarter of higher revenue and swelling order books.
· Elsa Ohlen
World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup’s first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
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Ken Turner, the 100-year-old artist who flattened a Tesla with a tank: ‘I’m not a revolutionary, I’m a simple rebel’
The painter, sculptor and performance artist has devoted his life to making art available to the masses. Now with a new exhibition, the centenarian discusses inequality, inspiration, and why he won’t be stopping any time soon
· Eddy Frankel
If you’ve heard online that London is dystopian and dangerous – read this. It just isn’t | Sadiq Khan
Britain's capital has faced social media, press and political attacks designed to make residents and tourists feel unsafe. Ignore that: we have the facts
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The 30 best movies to stream on HBO Max right now
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The best 30 movies to stream on Amazon Prime Video right now
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Ex-UFC champion Andrade working as delivery driver
Jessica Andrade's six finishes is the most in UFC strawweight history
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KiiiKiii, AKMU top Billboard's best K-pop songs and albums of 2026 lists
Rookie girl group KiiiKiii and sibling duo AKMU topped Billboard's editorial picks for the best K-pop releases of 2026 so far, with KiiiKiii's "404 (New Era)" named the year's best K-pop song and AKMU's fourth full-length album "Flowering" selected as the best K-pop album.
· Kim Jae-heun
Maggie Cheung’s film journey, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a look at Christopher Nolan’s new film to Yunnan’s US$1,100 mushrooms, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
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Maggie Cheung’s film journey, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey: 7 Lifestyle highlights
From a look at Christopher Nolan’s new film to Yunnan’s US$1,100 mushrooms, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting
· SCMP
Child rock star behind viral song Eastern Rosellas reveals his songwriting process – video
Miles Phillips says the inspiration for his viral hit Eastern Rosellas came from a holiday at Raymond Island. 'I was feeding the birds seed,' he says. 'There was pigeons, there was lorikeets, there was rosellas, but the main bird that stood out to me was the eastern rosella.' After that interaction, Miles and his fa…
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Tourists from 13 countries participate in Kyochon F&B's Kyochon 1991 School in Seoul ahead of chobok. The 24 participants learned to make Kyochon's signature fried chicken, sampled its sauces and experienced Korean food culture through the company's culinary program. (Kyochon F&B)
· Jeon Ji-woo
Air by Christian Kracht review – a metaphysical jigsaw puzzle
A portal opens from our modern world of data centres and interior design into a medieval fantasy realm, in this playfully surreal tale from the author of Eurotrash
· Houman Barekat
Heartbroken Chinese women pay up to US$3,000 to win back exes amid 90% success claims
‘Relationship coaches’ said to be targeting people who have just broken up and are emotionally vulnerable
· Fran Lu
Heartbroken Chinese women pay up to US$3,000 to win back exes amid 90% success claims
‘Relationship coaches’ said to be targeting people who have just broken up and are emotionally vulnerable
· Fran Lu
Looted artifacts returned to Indonesia during meeting with FBI chief Patel
In this photo released by the Press, Media and Information Bureau of the Indonesian Presidential Secretariat, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, talks with FBI Director Kash Patel during their meeting in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, July 22, 2026. (Indonesian Presidential Secretariat via AP)
· Niniek Karmini
Samsung Electro-Mechanics books W750b in AI server orders
Samsung Electro-Mechanics said Thursday it has signed a supply contract worth about 300 billion won ($204 million) for multilayer ceramic capacitors used in artificial intelligence servers, its second such agreement in under a month.
· Moon Joon-hyun
Fatboy Slim helps to save 'lifeblood' music venue
Fatboy Slim has invested in helping to buy the home of The Pipeline in Brighton, whose building is now owned by a community benefit society
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‘Are you sure he’s the father?’ Jeju gynecologist faces backlash over alleged remarks
A male gynecologist on Jeju Island has come under fire after multiple women accused him online of making insulting remarks during consultations, according to local media reports Thursday.
· Park Jun-hee
How Colson Whitehead pulled off one of fiction’s great crime trilogies
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From ‘sexist AF’ to skater vibes: Ranking the Commonwealth Games uniforms
With the world still recovering from the fashion goals and pink soccer boots at the World Cup, Commonwealth Games teams are being coy about their opening ceremony uniforms.
· Damien Woolnough
Boy group Cortis' 2nd EP tops 3 mln copies in sales
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- The latest album from K-pop boy group Cortis has sold more than 3 million copies, its agency said Thursday, making it the second triple million-seller among albums released so far this year.
· Shim Sun-ah
Vintage cookbooks trace Hong Kong’s food heritage from Hakka to haute in new exhibition
‘Treasured Recipes’ at PMQ Taste Library features food-themed books and magazines spanning decades to show how the city’s food scene evolved
· Ashlyn Chak
Vintage cookbooks trace Hong Kong’s food heritage from Hakka to haute in new exhibition
‘Treasured Recipes’ at PMQ Taste Library features food-themed books and magazines spanning decades to show how the city’s food scene evolved
· Ashlyn Chak
What happened to Ryan Gosling’s ‘La La Hand’ on the La La Land poster?
After 10 years and much complaining from Gosling, ‘a minor adjustment’ has been made to the La La Land poster – but has film history been erased at the same time?
· Emma Joyce, Steph Harmon
Police probe online threats in Indang, Cavite
The municipal police station in Indang, Cavite, said on Thursday that it is investigating a message circulating on social media regarding violent threats directed against schools and educational institutions in this town.
· Aric John Sy Cua
Hybe, Korea Fashion Association partner to expand K-pop-based fashion business
Collaboration aims to connect artist IP with domestic manufacturers to strengthen Korean fashion ecosystem
· Kim Jae-heun
Anson Mount plants unexpected kiss on The View host Joy Behar
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Australia’s best romcom comes to a bittersweet end
It’s bittersweet that Colin from Accounts’ third season is its last. The hit Australian romcom, created by and starring real-life couple Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, has captured hearts around the world for good reason.
· Jared Richards
Senate to prioritize bill banning children from using social media — Gatchalian
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin "Win" Gatchalian on Thursday said the Senate will prioritize legislation banning minors from using social media when Congress resumes session, citing growing international efforts to protect children from the harmful effects of online platforms.
· Javier Joe Ismael
Pennsylvania Sportswatch Daily Listings
Chicago at Pittsburgh — Marquee, SportsNet Pittsburgh, MLB.TV
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Navy will no longer release sailors' service history
United States Navy personnel salute during the national anthem at a watch party in a fan village in New York’s Rockefeller Center for a World Cup round of 16 soccer match between the United States and Belgium, Monday, July 6, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)
· Konstantin Toropin
Michigan Sportswatch Daily Listings
Kansas City at Detroit — Detroit SportsNet, FOX, Fubo Sports, MLB.TV, Royals.TV
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Orcas seen ramming prey so hard it explodes may be playing game
Scientists believe sunfish-smashing behaviour could be form of entertainment or to help younger whales feed
· Hannah Devlin
Pompeii: Out of Time With Tom Hiddleston review – you will cringe so hard you turn to cheese
The actor emotes his way through Vesuvius’s catastrophic eruption in a docudrama that is embarrassing and exhausting – but undeniably entertaining. Prepare to be Hiddlestoned!
· Lucymangan
Mo Amer and Morgan Jay to headline Abu Dhabi Comedy Season | The National
Mo Amer and Morgan Jay will perform at Abu Dhabi Comedy Season when it returns to Etihad Arena in October.
· Saeed Saeed
Miss Universe sets 75th pageant on Nov. 24 in Puerto Rico
MANILA, Philippines — The Miss Universe Organization has announced that the 75th Miss Universe pageant will be held in Puerto Rico on Nov. 24 (Nov. 25 in Manila). The Philippines' Bea Millan-Windorski will vie for the country's fifth Miss Universe crown.
· Iza Iglesias
Tulfo bats for review of Epira amid high power rates
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Erwin Tulfo on Thursday called for a comprehensive review of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira), saying lawmakers must determine whether the landmark law has fulfilled its promise to deliver affordable, reliable, and competitive electricity services to Filipino consumers aft…
· Javier Joe Ismael
Energy efficiency is no communist plot
Of all the culture-war flash points that could become political wedge issues, you might think “don’t waste energy” would be toward the bottom of the list, down around “a hot dog is a sandwich” and “puppies are nice,” especially during a supposed energy emergency. And yet here we are. Your electric bills should feel …
· Mark Gongloff