Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-04-03 19:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Previous slideNext slide A performer dressed as a deity leaps over a bonfire during the Hindu festival of Theyyam at a temple in Kannur, Kerala. ReutersInfo A person scavenges recycled materials at the Suwung landfill in Denpasar, Indonesia. Authorities plan to close the site in August, amid a ban on organic waste.
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[2026-04-03 19:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: In Lviv, families are attending workshops during Holy Week to learn the wax‑and‑dye technique, while the city’s Pysanka Museum draws visitors eager to reconnect with a tradition that dates back 2,000 to 3,000 years. The custom matters beyond Easter itself, as many Ukrainians now see it as part of a wider effort to preserve national identity and pass on cultural practices shaped by both faith and history.
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[2026-04-03 19:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: Zayed National Museum is marking World Autism Awareness Day with a weekend programme that brings together performances, workshops and discussions, placing inclusion and lived experience at the centre of its public offering.
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[2026-04-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Lizzo] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The singer’s body-positive anthems once defined her. Now lawsuits, weight loss and flop singles have shaken her image
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[2026-04-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Experimental music] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: (Karigar)The Indian producer steps away from electronics into intricate, slow-building compositions that favour texture and restraint
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[2026-04-03 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Lifestyle / Fashion] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The age of men trembling with fear at the innocent request to hold a woman’s handbag has come to an end.
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[2026-04-03 18:40 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Near Takanawa Gateway Station, the natural, undulating lines of Kengo Kuma & Associates’ architecture stand out in an area otherwise dominated by boxy high-rises of glass and steel. This sculptural building houses the Museum of Narratives (MoN) Takanawa, located within the new Takanawa Gateway City commercial and business complex, which opened on March 28.
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[2026-04-03 18:30 UTC+10:00] [Rap] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: (10k/Tan Cressida/Surf Gang)Earl’s post-Odd Future career swerved the mainstream to follow the path laid out by NYC underground rapper Mike, and their first double album lets both shine
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[2026-04-03 18:30 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mark, a Korean Canadian member of NCT under SM Entertainment, will leave both the group and the agency after deciding not to renew his exclusive contract, the company said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Television & radio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The star returns as wealthy neighbourhood thief Coop in this rich dessert of a show. But as he tackles middle-age malaise, there’s a lot of heart – plus a guest appearance by James Marsden
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[2026-04-03 18:00 UTC+10:00] [World cinema] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Writer-directors Marcio Reolon and Filipe Matzembacher talk about the ‘assimilation myth’, why Wim Wenders is wrong and how they’re developing queer western and horror movies
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[2026-04-03 17:56 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AfricaNews
Snippet: State media said the bridge, located near Karaj west of Tehran, was hit while people were under the structure and along the riverbank. Witness videos shared online showed smoke rising around the bridge and several explosions as people ran for cover. The attack matters because it appears to have struck a civilian infrastructure site during a public holiday, adding to concern over the widening human cost of the war.
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[2026-04-03 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Mark of K-pop boy band NCT will terminate his contract with SM Entertainment and leave the group, the agency said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 17:36 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: The United Nations Security Council has postponed a vote on a proposal to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Friday to Saturday, according to media reports.
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[2026-04-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Science and nature books] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A psychologist delves into the genetics of bad behaviour in a book littered with fascinating scientific findings
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[2026-04-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Doctor Who] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Episodes from William Hartnell era are from mostly lost 12-part adventure called The Daleks’ Master Plan
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[2026-04-03 17:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Vengeful resident blares ‘ghostly mountain sounds’ through dividing wall, tries to evade penalties by keeping decibel level within legal limits
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[2026-04-03 16:47 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: With her lips cracking and her nose bleeding, actor Park Ha-sun says she is learning — intensely, almost microscopically — how to inhabit the stage.
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[2026-04-03 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: A “grieving” Melissa Gilbert said her life with husband Timothy Busfield “as we knew it is done,” as she vehemently defended him in her first interview since the actor was hit with child sex abuse charges.
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[2026-04-03 16:30 UTC+10:00] [Technology] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: OpenAI, the maker of ChatGPT and vanguard of the new wave of disruption sweeping through the economy, has taken a break from buying other artificial intelligence firms to invest in a daily three-hour online chat show.
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[2026-04-03 16:21 UTC+10:00] [Internet Culture] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
Snippet: This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article.
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[2026-04-03 16:15 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: T.O.P has made a long-awaited return with his first full-length album, released Friday. It marks his first solo release in 13 years since “Doom Dada.”
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[2026-04-03 16:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Danielle Fishel — who famously portrayed Topanga Lawrence in the beloved ’90s series “Boy Meets World” — faced significant body image struggles during the height of the show’s success.
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[2026-04-03 16:07 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: ABC News
Snippet: John Clark had a huge influence on theatre and cinema in Australia and internationally. (ABC News)
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[2026-04-03 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Celebrity chef blends Korean and French flavors in six-course menu for visiting French president
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[2026-04-03 15:04 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Details of the next project by Bong Joon-ho, the Oscar-winning director behind "Parasite," were unveiled Friday. It's an animated film titled “Ally.”
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[2026-04-03 15:00 UTC+10:00] [Music] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: After a decade in pop’s underground, Larsson’s radiant fifth album turned her into one of the world’s biggest stars. It’s about time, she says, relishing the attention without sacrificing her morals
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[2026-04-03 14:41 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mexico-based act to promote on Korean music shows for the first time
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[2026-04-03 14:37 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Art & design] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Hunting for all-ages entertainment this Easter shouldn’t have to break the bank or empty the fuel tank. Think of the city’s galleries, theatres and museums as your own personal treasure map.
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[2026-04-03 14:11 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Tomorrow X Together uploaded a trailer for its upcoming eighth EP “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns,” on Friday.
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[2026-04-03 14:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UAE's live music industry could surge in the final months of 2026 and the start of 2027.
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[2026-04-03 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Go on an Easter egg hunt, celebrate the traditional Thai New Year, attend a culture trend convention and more this weekend in Hong Kong
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[2026-04-03 13:57 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mamamoo announced the destinations for its international tour, which will begin in June, via agency RBW Entertainment Friday.
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[2026-04-03 13:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: AI error turns mission control term 'pitch' into profanity, sparking calls for tighter translation checks
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[2026-04-03 13:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — Manon Bannerman removed Katseye from her Instagram bio prompting speculation about her status in the group just as the five-member lineup began teasing its upcoming single.
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[2026-04-03 13:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Jana Duggar is “heartbroken” at the arrest of her brother, Joseph Duggar, on child molestation charges.
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[2026-04-03 13:06 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Theatre] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Visionary arts leader John Clark, who led the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) for 35 years and shaped it into the powerhouse institution it is today, has died aged 93.
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[2026-04-03 13:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actor T.O.P, a former member of boy group BIGBANG, is set to release his first solo studio album, "Another Dimension," his agency said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 12:49 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Comedy] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Chloe Petts | Big NaturalsMelbourne Town Hall - Portrait Room, until April 19
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[2026-04-03 12:48 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It looks like Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris won’t be hitting the books anymore.
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[2026-04-03 12:40 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: Some of Chloe Malle’s many admirers in the publishing industry fret that it could look like she’s being put at the kids’ table at this year’s Met Ball — at a vital time for Vogue.
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[2026-04-03 12:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — As governments in Asia consider stricter controls over social media, Philippine advocates are calling for greater oversight of online platforms to protect minors from the risks of unregulated digital spaces.
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[2026-04-03 12:26 UTC+10:00] [Melbourne international comedy festival] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Melbourne international comedy festival Tisdell’s first standup show in four years reveals why she made the choice to quit and why she has chosen this moment to return
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[2026-04-03 12:25 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: The music was the first thing you heard.
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[2026-04-03 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: It appears Jessica Simpson is ready “To Fall in Love Again.”
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[2026-04-03 12:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: “Real Housewives of New York City” alums Bethenny Frankel, Ramona Singer and Sonja Morgan were spotted together in Paris, France.
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[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Husband-to-be says while his job might be ‘dirty and smelly’, the money he earns is clean; bride agrees with unusual arrangement
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[2026-04-03 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: It’s hard not to lean into the easy comparison with this dramedy about a regular guy drawn to a life of crime in middle age: it is indeed Breaking Bad with better, or at least more expensive, clothes and drugs. But in its second season, hedge fund manager-turned burglar Andrew Cooper (Jon Hamm) is much more interested in breaking good.
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[2026-04-03 11:54 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: BTS will drop a new single, "Come Over," as part of an LP version of their "Arirang" album, BigHit Music said Friday.
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[2026-04-03 11:50 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kwang Mo Koo, Chairman and CEO of LG Corp., recently visited the United States to review the Group's future growth strategies, focusing on energy infrastructure as a backbone of the AI era.
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