Pentagon blocks review of F-35 fighter jet project for first time in over 20 years
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Hezbollah-tied individual arrested on suspicion of spying for Israel in Lebanon
An individual with close ties to Hezbollah was accused of being a “high-level Israeli agent” and arrested in Beirut last week, a judicial source told Agence France-Presse and Arab media sites earlier this week.
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Ultra-Orthodox protesters block roads demanding end to IDF recruitment
Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) demonstrators gathered around IDF recruitment centers in central Israel to protest the drafting of haredi soldiers, Israeli media reported on Wednesday.
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Bangkok pub fire toll rises to 32 with 15 in intensive care
The death toll in a fire at a popular live music pub in Bangkok has risen to 32 after two more people died from their injuries, as Thai police continue to investigate possible negligence as a factor in the blaze.
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Biden will publish a memoir after the midterm elections
This book cover image released by Little, Brown and Co. shows “Promise Me, America” by Joe Biden. (Little, Brown and Co. via AP)
· Hillel Italie
Midnight social media curfew and limits to infinite scrolling proposed for older UK teens
The U.K. government on Wednesday proposed new measures to protect older teens on social media, including a midnight curfew and a limit to infinite scrolling, as tech giants continue to face scrutiny over online safety.
· Sawdah Bhaimiya
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony's cast
NEW YORK — A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
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A Close Shave/A Matter of Loaf and Death review – Wallace and Gromit knit together a cracking double bill
These two half-hour classics of stop-motion pack in nods to more earnest cinema but are never distracted from producing pristinely beguiling family entertainment
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Meet Greta Thunberg’s singer sister Beata Andersson, who’s working on her debut album
The rising Swedish artist, known as Beata MonaLisa on social media, has distanced herself from her older sibling’s fame by changing her surname
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Meet Greta Thunberg’s younger sister Beata Andersson, who’s a singer
The rising Swedish artist, known as Beata MonaLisa on social media, has distanced herself from her older sibling’s fame by changing her surname
· Sumnima Kandangwa
China airport wins hearts for building ‘love-filled’ shelter for stray cat family on-site
Members of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport’s ‘mouse control office’ interact with passengers, also go out on morning ‘patrols’
· Alice Yan
China airport wins hearts for building shelter for stray cat family on-site
Members of Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport’s ‘mouse control office’ interact with passengers, also go out on morning ‘patrols’
· Alice Yan
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How to watch Hannah Waddingham, Octavia Spencer in ‘Ride or Die’ for free
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Apple wins dismissal of US lawsuit over child sexual abuse material on iCloud
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James Taylor review – 70s legend’s golden baritone shines best when stripped bare
Edinburgh Castle The AI-style backing videos are terrible and his accomplished band can be overly slick at times, but Taylor’s civility and grace cuts through it all
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How Sam Neill embodied the difference between Aussies and Kiwis (bro)
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Australian theatre is caught in a cancellation crisis – this obscure 1970s Ned Kelly musical offers hope
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Former Sydney church turned LGBTQ+ arts venue weighs legal action after landlord orders it to stop ‘offensive trade’
Divine Playhouse promoter and founder says venue faces significant operational, legal and financial challenges
· Kat Wong
UK teenagers to face overnight social media curfew
A teenager looks at her mobile phone in London, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
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‘People are picking the dumbest fights’: the tortured history of America’s culture wars
In a new book, Isaac Butler goes back to the 1980s to trace how battles started against the arts, from Piss Christ to Mapplethorpe, and looks at what we can learn for today
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Meet Korea's John Wick: The many lives of So Ji-sub from 'Agent Kim Reactivated'
The star's 30-year career stretches far beyond action, spanning competitive swimming, hip-hop and indie film
· Lee Yoon-seo
Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition
History and forensic art come together in Budapest, where visitors examined Roman-era skulls displayed beside realistic facial reconstructions as sculptor Emese Gábor recreated ancient faces using 3D-printed skulls and plasticine. The Aquincum Museum exhibition, titled "Once We Were Like You", features 16 facial rec…
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Alec Baldwin blasted for Sam Neill tribute that barely mentions late ‘Hunt for Red October’ co-star
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Spain's Sánchez 'embarrassed' by ex-PM's 'no French players' remark
Spanish leader Pedro Sánchez told French counterpart Sebastien Lecornu and first lady Brigitte Macron on Tuesday he was embarrassed by a predecessor's comments that their national football team had "no French players," media reported.
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Dua Lipa backs Albanian protests against Trump-linked resort
TIRANA, Albania — British singer Dua Lipa said in a podcast published Tuesday that the protest movement in Albania was "inspiring," as demonstrations against a resort linked to US President Donald Trump's family rattle the Tirana government.
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Big Bang names world tour 'XX:Cosmos'
Big Bang on Wednesday revealed "XX: Cosmos" as the title of its upcoming world tour, saying it symbolizes the boy band's two-decade journey and the new chapter that lies ahead, YG Entertainment said.
· Cha Min-jung
Bea Alonzo gives fans first glimpse of wedding to Vincent Co
MANILA, Philippines — Newlywed Bea Alonzo gave fans their first glimpse into her intimate civil wedding with businessman Vincent Co, posting a collection of black-and-white photographs on Instagram.
· Iza Iglesias
It’s Keir Starmer’s last PMQs. Here’s how previous prime ministers played it
LONDON — Keir Starmer faces his final grilling at prime minister’s questions Wednesday before he quits as PM and hands over to Andy Burnham.
· Noah Keate
Tom Cruise’s love for ‘Amores Perros’ led him to ‘Digger’
BURBANK, California — Tom Cruise still remembers being in awe of Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s feature directorial debut “Amores Perros," which took home the Academy Award for best international feature film in 2001.
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Animal Farm review – Andy Serkis’ Orwell adaptation slaughters the classic farmyard satire with sugar
The passionate allegory on Stalinism is outrageously reduced to happy-ending panto in this defanged animation featuring the voices of Seth Rogen, Laverne Cox and Glenn Close
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Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins review – the revolting world of parasites
From maggots to viruses, this gross-out compendium also manages to celebrate the awe and inventiveness of nature
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Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed review: Tatiana Maslany shines in year's twistiest murder mystery | The National
A woman is duped by an online scammer, tracks him down, but finds herself caught up in a murder investigation. On paper, Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed sounds like another twist-filled streaming thriller, but it builds into something far more satisfying.
· David Tusing
Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar
‘This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair
· Vivian Au
Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar
‘This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair
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Hend Sabry to join Amman International Film Festival jury | The National
Hend Sabry is to be among the prominent figures from Arab and international cinema serving on the juries of this year’s Amman International Film Festival.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price rebuked for sharing false claim Labor ‘importing’ Indian migrants
Northern Territory senator shares social media clip, resurrecting controversy that led to her sacking from Liberal frontbench last year
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Enhypen Sunoo sits out Mexico City show due to health issue
Enhypen's Sunoo was unable to perform at the group's Tuesday concert in Mexico City due to a sudden health issue, according to the group's agency Belift Lab.
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Brisbane child accused of school stabbing allegedly faced ‘racist’ abuse, court hears
Alleged attack may have been motivated by a social media post, police prosecutor tells court
· Andrew Messenger
Australian lamb the focus of US trade commission review
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· Justine Longmore
The First House by Avni Doshi review – an intense portrait of marriage and freedom
In the follow-up to the Booker-shortlisted Burnt Sugar, a woman seeks liberation from her controlling relationships
· Daisy Hildyard
Lucky review – Anya Taylor-Joy’s daft thriller is classic summer viewing
This series about a conwoman fleeing for her life is packed with explosions and preposterous coincidences. It’s bunkum with bells on – but who can resist it in this heat?
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Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people
· Fran Lu
Chinese motorcycle tycoon donates US$735,000 to flood victims after clearing US$15 million debt
ZXMOTO founder Zhang Xue, who also sends a team with supplies to Guangxi, hopes contribution will have ‘great impact’ on people
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"Deport Criminals Who Steal Or Kill": Spanish Model Blasts Barcelona's Immigration Crisis
Influencer and model Jessica Goicoechea has posted a video on her social media channels in which she openly criticizes the insecurity she believes plagues Barcelona and details the personal measures she has taken to protect herself. In the clip, Goicoechea displays several security items she recently bought in Andor…
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Sydney queer arts venue forced to close after Christian protests
The organiser of a new LGBTQ Sydney nightclub housed in a 158-year-old deconsecrated church has closed the venue and cancelled all events after Christian groups protested on opening night and the developer landlord issued a tenant’s notice of breach.
· Kayla Olaya