Topic: Culture & Entertainment — Neutral reports only
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[2026-07-27 20:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: The father of Fatemeh Soltani, who murdered the 18-year-old nail artist in April last year outside a salon, was sentenced to eight years in prison and ordered to pay diyah (blood money) by the the Tehran Criminal Court, according to a social media account taken over by the victim’s family, Iranian media reports, and human rights organizations.
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[2026-07-27 20:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: AP News
Snippet: One suspect has been arrested and police are searching for another following a shooting at a crowded Seattle food festival. The shooting around 6 p.m. Sunday at the annual Bite of Seattle festival killed three people and wounded four others. (AP video shot by Manuel Valdes and Eugene Johnson)
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[2026-07-27 20:05 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: China Central Television identified the location of the flooding as the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, southwest of Beijing Alt option: The flooding took place in the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a popular camping spot southwest of Beijing.
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [George Michael] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Suing his record label and sick of being a sex symbol, the singer spent 1992 working on the Trojan Souls for stars including Aretha Franklin and Bryan Ferry. Now, newly released studio footage shows him in his creative prime
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Korea’s next big K-culture bet is building an award show for fans, not stars
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The University of Miami graduate appeared in Candyman and Chicago Fire before landing her role on the hit neo-Western show
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The University of Miami graduate appeared in Candyman and Chicago Fire before landing her role on the hit neo-Western show
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: A netizen notes that travel is about breaking routine to find peace and joy, not just visiting tourist sites
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[2026-07-27 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-27 19:53 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: ADDS details of press briefing in last 4 paras)By Shim Sun-ah
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[2026-07-27 19:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: An American vigilante tears across an unnamed European country, killing dozens of police officers and judges, slaughtering a gang of rapists, and killing a refugee family and a random civilian – all in the name of a crusade against Muslim migrants and "woke" government officials.
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[2026-07-27 19:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Snippet: Israel’s defense establishment has identified Turkish intent to interfere in and influence the upcoming Israeli elections, The Jerusalem Post learned on Monday.
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[2026-07-27 19:38 UTC+10:00] [The Odyssey] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: A high-quality pirated version of the summer’s hit movie was leaked on Elon Musk’s X platform and viewed more than 3m times before being removed
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[2026-07-27 19:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: The Moscow Times
Snippet: Ilya Remeslo, a blogger and former Kremlin loyalist who faces trial for allegedly spreading false information about the military, has been moved to a psychiatric facility in Moscow, Russian state media reported Sunday, citing sources familiar with the matter,
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[2026-07-27 19:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with press briefing; ADDS photos) By Shim Sun-ah
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[2026-07-27 19:26 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: NEW YORK — From beauty mogul Kylie Jenner lighting up on the cover of Vanity Fair to cigarette trays at singer Dua Lipa's wedding, the pop culture-verse has rebooted cigarettes as the accessory du jour, health risks be damned.
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[2026-07-27 19:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Matt Damon and Zendaya star in The Odyssey, directed by Christopher Nolan
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[2026-07-27 19:20 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-27 19:18 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: TV presenter and comedian Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.
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[2026-07-27 19:16 UTC+10:00] [Bill Oddie] [Factuality: 90]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Coming to fame in The Goodies, Oddie was later known for his wildlife expertise and presented BBC Springwatch
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[2026-07-27 19:15 UTC+10:00] [Artists] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Rappler
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[2026-07-27 19:08 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Manila Times
Snippet: MANILA, Philippines — From the morning opening of Congress to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address on Monday afternoon, The Manila Times Lifestyle kept a close watch on the Filipiniana, ternos and modern formalwear worn by lawmakers, public officials and guests.
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[2026-07-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Games] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The horror movie sensation of 2026 has its roots in gaming’s discovery of ‘noclip’ – and the hidden virtual realms that could be opened up inside games. Developers explain how everyone got lost in these liminal spaces
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[2026-07-27 19:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: VOA Africa
Snippet: No live streaming currently available
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[2026-07-27 18:44 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Mary&May, a Korean clean beauty brand, said Monday it is stepping up its expansion into distribution channels across more than 70 countries, riding the success of a global social media campaign that boosted the brand's visibility.
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[2026-07-27 18:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: A 45-year-old man was fined for stalking his former girlfriend by repeatedly contacting her and demanding reimbursement for the money he spent on their dates, local media reported Monday.
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[2026-07-27 18:18 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]
Source: The Japan Times
Snippet: Japanese author Keigo Higashino, a prolific writer best known for his numerous hit mystery novels and lauded for his intricate plotting and creativity, has died, his official X account announced Monday. He was 68.
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[2026-07-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Film] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: Filled with shots of emerald pastures and gambolling animals, this documentary shows that challenging accepted practices can benefit animals and the environment
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[2026-07-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Science and nature books] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: The academic’s ambitious guide to the ethics of tech falls short of its promise to provide meaningful answers
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[2026-07-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 28-year-old goalkeeper made his debut for Real Madrid when Zizou was the manager; he now plays for Granada CF in La Liga 2
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[2026-07-27 18:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: The 28-year-old goalkeeper made his debut for Real Madrid when Zizou was the manager; he now plays for Granada CF in La Liga 2
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[2026-07-27 17:55 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- When Korean American actor and comedian Ken Jeong was offered a chance to join former South Korean pitcher Park Chan-ho in a consortium that would buy a stake in a Major League Baseball (MLB) club, Jeong knew it was "an opportunity I just couldn't pass up."
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[2026-07-27 17:46 UTC+10:00] [Politics / NSW] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: The phrase “follow the money” made its way into folklore after the 1976 film All the President’s Men, about Watergate, one of the most notorious political scandals in US history.
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[2026-07-27 17:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: New York Post
Snippet: See more of our coverage in your search results.
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[2026-07-27 17:37 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Age
Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section
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[2026-07-27 17:37 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 92]
Source: Nikkei Asia
Snippet: A screenshot of The Belief on the historic epic's official Weibo account. Slated for release in mainland China on July 25, the film has been shelved. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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[2026-07-27 17:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The National (UAE)
Snippet: The UFC's first Abu Dhabi show of 2026 is in the books, with Magomed Ankalaev easing to victory over Bogdan Guskov in the main event.
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[2026-07-27 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Andy Burnham] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Guardian Australia
Snippet: While the new PM’s slick social media operation can help him bypass the hostile press that devoured Starmer, he will still need friends in the fourth estate
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[2026-07-27 16:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- The music video for K-pop superband BTS' 2021 single "Butter" has surpassed 1.1 billion views on YouTube, the group's agency said Monday.
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[2026-07-27 16:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Korean actors Lee Jung-eun and Park So-dam, who starred together in the Oscar-winning "Parasite" (2019), have reunited as mother and daughter in the upcoming Korean film "The Journey to Gyeong-ju."
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[2026-07-27 16:38 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Foot rollers, octopus-shaped scalp massagers and body sticks keep turning up in pop stars' and actors' everyday kits. Gua sha is now a fixed step in many routines, and the tools that go with it have found a spot in celebrities' pouches.
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[2026-07-27 16:11 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Israeli forces stormed several homes in southern Syria early on Monday during an operation in the western countryside of Daraa province, according to Syria's Alikhbariah TV.
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[2026-07-27 16:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: BBC News
Snippet: Witnesses describe 'horrible' and 'chaotic' scene after Seattle Center shooting
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[2026-07-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon
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[2026-07-27 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South China Morning Post
Snippet: Local reports reveal that Dang’s very last message to his father expressed his eager hope of returning to work soon
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[2026-07-27 15:42 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: South Korea's cyber diplomacy group VANK has called on New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art to revise texts in its Korean gallery, arguing that several descriptions present a biased interpretation of Korean history and culture.
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[2026-07-27 15:39 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]
Source: The Korea Herald
Snippet: Singer Bibi has come under fire for her performance at Saturday’s Waterbomb Festival Seoul, with some online comments criticizing her outfit and dance moves.
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[2026-07-27 15:24 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: South Korea
Snippet: SEOUL, July 27 (Yonhap) -- Celebrity couple Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum have welcomed their first baby, Nam's agency said Monday.
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[2026-07-27 15:04 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]
Source: Middle East Eye
Snippet: Iran said six vessels attempted to pass through an unauthorised pathway in the Strait of Hormuz early on Monday, state media IRIB reported based on a source familiar with the matter.
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