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For the past 15 years, the Virgin Labfest (VLF) Writing Fellowship Program has served as one of the country’s most important platforms for developing new Filipino playwrights. More than a workshop on dramatic writing, it is a creative incubation program that discovers fresh voices, nurtures original stories, and str…
Andy Cohen has taken a major step in his relationship with boyfriend Kevin Sobieski by making things Instagram official.
Brittany Cartwright is speaking out on ex Jax Taylor’s romance with their once-shared publicist, Lori Krebs.
‘We need more time to organise the evidence. There are many documents to review, much new material,’ source tells SCMP
‘We need more time to organise the evidence. There are many documents to review, much new material,’ source tells SCMP
APPLE TV — Formula 1: Moët & Chandon Belgian Grand Prix, Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium
As the post-Oct. 7 and post-Iran war – possibly inter-Iran war – trauma continues to leave its mark on us all, we, naturally, get on with our lives as best we can. There are kids to dress, feed and fret over, aging parents to tend to, jobs and careers to nurture, and bills to pay. So much for the body. But what abou…
A wildfire in Spain's northern municipality of Ores has burned more than 15,400 hectares, regional media says on July 18, 2026.
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‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
‘Grey market’ exploiting legal loopholes has made prosecution difficult, state media report warns
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Yassi Pressman and Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep. Luigi Villafuerte are engaged after the couple announced the milestone in a joint Instagram post on Saturday.
After 20 mutilated animal corpses were left outside a rural primary school, the creators of award-winning podcast Buried began investigating – with a little help from Chris Packham. It plunged them into organised crime, the dark web and Line of Duty-esque rumours of police corruption
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Ahead of the release of his new album, “Late to Set,” out July 24, Alex Cameron spoke with The Associated Press about poetry and words “that aren’t allowed.” The Australian artist said he often seeks to create tension between the lyrics and mood of a song. (July 15)
Police in Dubai warned the public to beware of social media adverts claiming to offer visas and jobs in exchange for money.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for numerous attacks on US military sites in Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain on Saturday morning, according to Iranian state media outlets.
MANILA, Philippines — Rafael Manuel's internationally acclaimed feature "Filipiñana" is generating online buzz following the release of its official trailer, with viewers praising its striking cinematography, meticulously crafted visual aesthetic and atmospheric storytelling. The growing anticipation comes as the Su…
Everyone knows about the Dawson’s Creek’s star’s marriage to Tom Cruise, her daughter Suri Noelle, and her romance with Jamie Foxx … now she’s being linked to a New York-based artist
Everyone knows about the Dawson’s Creek’s star’s marriage to Tom Cruise, her daughter Suri Noelle, and her romance with Jamie Foxx … now she’s being linked to a New York-based artist
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The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
The Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend opener was the first event of its kind, with martial arts actor Donnie Yen among those watching
The director’s more-is-more approach to the 1986 sequel gave us seat-edge action and an indelible performance from a rule-breaking Sigourney Weaver
Maya Ongaku doesn’t need to turn up the volume to make a statement. The trio — specializing in a mellow, hypnotic brand of psychedelic rock — has spent the past few years quietly making waves, both at home and overseas, while working outside what guitarist and vocalist Tsutomu Sonoda calls the “rigid system” of Japa…
Local Iranian media have reported that US attacks on Iran’s southern Hormozgan province over the past two nights killed “about seven to eight people”, all of them civilians, according to Ahmad Moradi, a representative for the province who spoke to Iran’s Tasnim news agency.
Kuwait Airways said it is rescheduling some flights due to airspace closures, according to a statement posted on social media.
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Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
Following mother’s call about missing father, son and friend brave deep waters after 800 mm of rain falls on Qinzhou city
MANILA, Philippines — In a dramatic escalation of diplomatic friction, China, through its foreign ministry, refused to apologize over the controversial "monkey" video which, it said was "independent of government policy" despite its release by a state-run media organization.
In the Middle East of 2026, there is no longer room for illusions. Israel’s enemies do not operate only through missiles, drones, and terrorist organizations. They also use money, media, political influence, and sophisticated diplomacy.
LONDON, United Kingdom — Irish actress Brenda Fricker, who won an Oscar in 1990 for her supporting role in critical hit "My Left Foot", has died at the age of 81, her agent announced Friday.
For nearly two decades, G-Dragon has been one of K-pop's most influential artists. This month, however, the Big Bang member is taking on a new role beyond music — serving as the public face of South Korea's efforts to promote one of the world's most significant gatherings on cultural heritage.
Game studios reimagine popular IPs through Korean tradition
Brenda Fricker, who became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award, for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film My Left Foot, has died. She was 81.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Saturday called on Malacañang to summon the Chinese ambassador over an AI-generated video by a Chinese state-run media outlet depicting Filipinos as monkeys.
North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
SEOUL, July 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui was set to arrive in Moscow on Saturday for an official visit, a Russian media outlet reported, citing a statement from the country's foreign ministry.
French President Emmanuel Macron made an appearance at the Stade de France Friday local time to attend a BTS concert there.
The Avengers star teams up with real-life scholars for a look at the eruption of Vesuvius. At points it’s elegiac and moving, at others it’s majestic and brutal
Ethan joined the cast of CBBC's Jamie Johnson FC for season four of the show
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned countries hosting US military forces to prepare for a "corresponding response", Iranian media reported.
Iranian media have reported that US missile strikes launched from Kuwait caused explosions in the city of Khorramabad in Lorestan province. Here are some other developments on Saturday: