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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
Gillian Armstrong remembers Sam Neill: ‘I can’t believe that the very next day he was gone’
The Australian director who gave the actor his big break in My Brilliant Career remembers ‘a smart, gentle, decent, passionate, loyal, surprisingly funny man’
· Gillian Armstrong
Duchess of Sussex earns a Daytime Emmy nomination for Netflix's 'With Love, Meghan'
LOS ANGELES — Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her Netflix show.
· Agence France-Presse
Kim Soo-hyun returns
Actor Kim Soo-hyun has returned after a yearlong hiatus via a new advertising campaign with Philippine retail chain Bench.
· Cha Min-jung
Playwright and cartoonist join the exit of our big, creative characters
It is the season, unhappily, for the loss of big characters from the arts, the media and from our lives.
· Tony Wright
Death toll in Bangkok pub fire rises to 32 with dozens still in hospital, officials say
The death toll from an explosive fire at a Bangkok live music pub has risen to 32 after two people died from their injuries, the Police Hospital said on Wednesday, as police investigate the possibility of negligence as a factor in the blaze.
· REUTERS
WATCH: GCash cites role of accessible digital lending
GCash highlights the role of accessible digital lending in helping Filipinos overcome financial barriers during the GCash Stories event at the Maybank Performing Arts Theater in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City on July 14, 2026. Featured at the event was Iloilo-based lawyer Shiela Gomez, who shared how a GLo…
· The Manila Times
Makati prosecutors dismiss actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith's complaints against lawyer-broadcaster
MANILA, Philippines — The Makati City Prosecutor's Office dismissed three criminal complaints filed by actress Jasmine Casandra Curtis-Smith against lawyer and broadcaster Ferdinand Topacio, ruling that there was insufficient evidence to establish probable cause.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
Teen punks rally to stop beloved Sydney band venue being demolished for a footpath
Dozens of punk teenagers rallied on the main strip of Campbelltown on Tuesday afternoon, holding up spray-painted placards and chanting passionately into megaphones, on a mission to save a beloved band venue.
· Kayla Olaya
Park Eun-bin returns in movie-turned-K-drama 'Spooky In Love'
Following in the footsteps of Son Ye-jin in 2011 hit, Park leads fresh take on 'Spellbound'
· Lee Yoon-seo
First Light official trailer
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Heavy security for England-Argentina World Cup clash
Atlanta is tightening security ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final between England and Argentina, various media outlets have reported.
· RT
Heavy security for England-Argentina World Cup clash
Atlanta is tightening security ahead of Wednesday’s World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina, media outlets report.
· RT
Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
Relatives and friends of the victims of a huge fire at a Bangkok music bar arrived at the Institute of Forensic Medicine on Tuesday to receive the bodies of the deceased. Gathering at a loading area for vehicles, family members wept as they walked with coffins, which were then loaded into an ambulance and taken away…
· Tian Macleod Ji
Inside the UK town Pauline Hanson cannot stand
Luton: The music is blaring from the cars along Dunstable Road as they slow to a crawl under the English sun. It is lunchtime on a summer weekday, and the street is busy with shoppers.
· David Crowe
Ride or Die review – Hannah Waddingham’s comedy caper is the perimenopausal TV of your dreams
This tale of a 50-year-old assassin going rogue – and having to confess all to her best mate – is so much fun. The chemistry between its leads is a thing of beauty
· Lucymangan
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 17-19
Book a steakhouse-inspired pop-up in Wan Chai, try a new summer tasting menu in West Kowloon and enjoy a lively Sunday brunch at The Mira
· Grace Brewer
Your Hong Kong weekend food guide for July 17-19
Book a steakhouse-inspired pop-up in Wan Chai, try a new summer tasting menu in West Kowloon and enjoy a lively Sunday brunch at The Mira
· Grace Brewer
Joy Reid goes on vile tirade about Lindsey Graham after GOP senator’s sudden death at 71
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· Fox News
Classic Hong Kong cinema
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesClassic Hong Kong cinemaIn this feature series on the best of Hong Kong cinema, we examine the legacy of classic films, re-evaluate the careers of its greatest stars and revisit some of the lesser-known aspects of the beloved industry. Updated: 15 Jul, 2026Advertisem…
· SCMP Staff
Classic Hong Kong cinema
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesClassic Hong Kong cinemaIn this feature series on the best of Hong Kong cinema, we examine the legacy of classic films, re-evaluate the careers of its greatest stars and revisit some of the lesser-known aspects of the beloved industry. Updated: 15 Jul, 2026Advertisem…
· SCMP Staff
East meets West
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesEast meets WestIn this feature series, we spotlight world cinema where East meets West, including notable China-US co-productions. Updated: 15 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why flop movie Shatter is a perfect 1970s Hong Kong time capsuleShatter, featuring Peter Cushing, L…
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East meets West
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Lifestyle SeriesEast meets WestIn this feature series, we spotlight world cinema where East meets West, including notable China-US co-productions. Updated: 15 Jul, 2026Advertisement[1]Why flop movie Shatter is a perfect 1970s Hong Kong time capsuleShatter, featuring Peter Cushing, L…
· SCMP Staff
Radio on Seoul buses: Does it bother you?
Online debate erupts over petition to ban bus drivers from playing radio and music
· Choi Jae-hee
Michael Solomonov’s restaurant group says anti-Israel boycott did not cause closure of 6 locations
CookNSolo, the Philadelphia restaurant group co-founded by the Israeli-American celebrity chef Michael Solomonov, announced this week that it would close six locations across two of its fast-casual chains.
· GRACE GILSON/JTA
Kim Soo-hyun returns to public eye with Bench campaign after yearlong hiatus
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun has returned to the public eye after more than a year, reuniting with Philippine fashion brand Bench for a new advertising campaign that marks his first confirmed official activity since stepping away from the spotlight in early 2025.
· Iza Iglesias
Iran will 'never' request talks with US, deputy foreign minister says
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister stressed that Iran "will never request negotiations with the United States.," state TV IRIB quoted him as saying.
· Middleeasteye
Japan's family photo app expands globally, chasing 100 million users
Japanese photo sharing app FamilyAlbum allows parents to easily share photos of their children with relatives. It also offers photo printing and photo book creation services. (Mixi)
· Staff Writer
BIGBANG answers Filipino fans' hopes with Manila concert in 2027
MANILA, Philippines — After weeks of uncertainty over whether the Philippines would be included in BIGBANG's comeback tour, the K-pop supergroup has officially added Manila to its "XX : COSMOS" World Tour, bringing its 20th anniversary celebration to Filipino fans on Feb. 20, 2027.
· Iza Iglesias
Secret Handshake art collective mocks Trump with National Mall installation
A 10-foot-tall, gold-colored trophy mocking US President Donald Trump’s involvement in the Iran war appeared on the National Mall on Monday.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Young voices seek a place in the future of world heritage
"Culture and heritage are the shared memories that connect generations. That's why we need intergenerational dialogue"
· Hwang Dong-hee
BTS' latest concert looks shine spotlight on soccer jerseys
BTS members Suga, V and J-Hope took the stage in soccer jerseys during the European leg of their "Arirang" world tour, putting the spotlight on soccer-inspired fashion.
· Park Jun-hee
Apple TV's biggest shows and films still to come in 2026, from Ted Lasso to Lucky | The National
Apple TV has already delivered a busy line-up in 2026, including Widow’s Bay, the third season of Silo, the return of Shrinking, the Keanu Reeves-led dark comedy Outcome and new series such as Margo’s Got Money Troubles and Cape Fear.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Cortis regains on Billboard 200 with 2nd EP
Cortis' second mini album ranked No. 82 on the Billboard 200 in its ninth week, according to the chart published Tuesday in the US.
· Hwang You-mee
NCT127 renews contract with label: report
All seven bandmates in NCT127 have decided to stay with SM Entertainment, according to a local media report Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Another TV shake-up rocks NBC Sports Bay Area as top host suddenly leaves
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· Daniel Farr
Dateline clocks 7.1 per cent rare earths in California
Dateline Resources has hit paydirt from first-pass rock chip sampling at its district-scale Music Valley heavy rare earths project in California, with one sample returning a stunning 7.13 per cent total rare earth oxides (TREO).
· Murray Ward
Meloni’s hunting reform spells pressure at home and a clash with Brussels
ROME — Political competition is heating up on Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s right flank ahead of next year’s election — and her government’s proposed reform of hunting laws has become the latest battleground in Italy’s culture wars.
· Hannah Roberts
Lawyer confirms Bea Alonzo, Vincent Co wedding; dismisses prenup dispute reports
MANILA, Philippines — Actress Bea Alonzo and businessman Vincent Co are officially married, with the actress's legal counsel confirming their civil wedding at Makati City Hall while dismissing earlier reports that a prenuptial agreement had caused delays or disputes before the ceremony.
· Iza Iglesias
LoL legend Faker takes a shot at variety show on Disney+
Lee "Faker" Sang-hyeok is set to tackle an entertainment show for the first time as a regular member, said Disney+ on Wednesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Will There Be A Season 2 Of ‘Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed’ On Apple TV?
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· Nicole Gallucci
Young Australian men falling victim to online sexual extortion, regulator says
SYDNEY – Young men and boys are being targeted for sexual extortion on social media platforms, Australia’s online watchdog said Tuesday, finding “significant gaps” in how tech companies deal with the problem.
· No Author
UK announces social media curfew for older teens
LONDON — The UK government said Tuesday it will introduce an overnight social media curfew for children aged 16 and 17, after Prime Minister Keir Starmer last month announced an under-16 social media ban.
· Agence France-Presse
TXT’s ‘Deja Vu’ music video reaches 100m views
Tomorrow X Together’s music video for “Deja Vu” exceeded 100 million views on YouTube as of Tuesday.
· Hwang You-mee
She thought her past was buried. Then she saw the headlines
Sisters in Yellow, Mieko Kawakami’s sixth novel and her fifth to appear in English, begins with the kind of opening crime writers kill for: our narrator, Hana, discovers a newspaper article concerning a woman she knew 20 years earlier, Kimiko Yoshikawa. Kimiko has been charged with “blackmail, abduction, and battery”.
· Declan Fry
This novel is ridiculous, delectably silly – and a sheer joy to read
Always read the epigraph before you start a novel. It’s the author giving you stage directions and a 20-word epigraph might save you 80,000 words of reading. This isn’t the case with the epigraph to Villa Coco: “The trick to life is knowing what you want”. These immortal words are from the long dead lips of Princess…
· Helen Elliott
National Museum of Korea logs record first-half attendance
SEOUL, July 15 (Yonhap) -- The National Museum of Korea drew a record number of visitors in the first half of this year, boosted by the global surge in interest in Korean culture, data showed Wednesday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Why tai chi remains a daily path to balance and well-being in Beijing
Widely practiced, Tai Chi is still a popular way for people to escape the hustle and bustle of city life in Beijing and unwind. Groups are scattered across green spaces like parks and they particularly attract middle aged people who want to stay fit and and as healthy as many of the seniors who’ve been practicing th…
· Maria Teresa Hernandez