China’s Long March-10B rocket feat lights up social media: is SpaceX set to lose crown?
The space race just became a real race again, says one online commentator, after net-and-cable recovery of rocket booster sparks awe
· Fan Chen
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· Nicki Gostin
'Funflation' hits home: Why staying in isn't the cost-saver it used to be
For decades, video games have been a go-to hobby for Alyx Green. But in recent years, Green has felt priced out.
· Alex Harring
Israeli troops push into Syrian village and briefly establish checkpoint
Israeli forces briefly carried out an incursion into the Syrian village of al-Samdaniyah in Quneitra, Syrian state media has reported.
· Middleeasteye
‘A brilliant reprieve, a unifying force’: America falls in love with World Cup
Packed stadiums, record TV viewers, and an outlet for joyous multiculturalism under attack by Trump – the tournament has taken the US by storm
· Christopher Mathias
Meet The Pitt’s Tal Anderson, recently nominated for her first Emmy
The actress, who has spoken openly about being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, has also penned a book – Oh, Tal! Not Like That – for autistic children
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet The Pitt’s Tal Anderson, who’s been nominated for her first Emmy
The actress, who has spoken openly about being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, has also penned a book – Oh, Tal! Not Like That – for autistic children
· Sumnima Kandangwa
R.I.P. Randolph Mantooth: ‘Emergency!’ Star Dies at 80 After Decades-Long TV Career
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· Michael Haskoor
Japanese pop artist Yukipoyo announces collaboration with Filipino rapper Zae on ‘Te-Te Gyaru’ remix
KNOWN for her work as a model and TV personality in Japan, Yukipoyo has released “Te-Te Gyaru” across all major music platforms worldwide.
· The Manila Times
It’s ‘more manic’ than ever, says Cheng Tsung-lung of Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Company
Artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung shares why movement is vital in the AI era ahead of the troupe’s first performance in Hong Kong since 2019
· Enid Tsui
It’s ‘more manic’ than ever, says Cheng Tsung-lung of Taiwan’s Cloud Gate Dance Company
Artistic director Cheng Tsung-lung shares why movement is vital in the AI era ahead of the troupe’s first performance in Hong Kong since 2019
· Enid Tsui
‘I never felt ready’: Elizabeth Lim on writing her Chinese grandmother’s story and soy milk
Elizabeth Lim reveals why it took her 10 years to write Fishbone Cinderella about her grandmother’s journey from Hong Kong to San Francisco
· Charmaine Yu
‘I never felt ready’: Elizabeth Lim on writing her Chinese grandmother’s story and soy milk
Elizabeth Lim reveals why it took her 10 years to write Fishbone Cinderella about her grandmother’s journey from Hong Kong to San Francisco
· Charmaine Yu
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan dies aged 68
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died, a year after he revealed he had been diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer.
· Bbcnews
AI ‘actor’ Tilly Norwood has a movie coming out. Spare us this future | Dave Schilling
Acting is about human connection across cultural and social divides. But we can’t expect much of that in the ‘Tillyverse’
· Dave Schilling
Meet Zoe Kazan, whose Taylor Swift-Blake Lively theory went viral
Kazan has since deleted her posts speculating why the Gossip Girl star was absent from Tay-Tay’s wedding to Travis Kelce
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Zoe Kazan, whose Taylor Swift-Blake Lively theory went viral
Kazan has since deleted her posts speculating why the Gossip Girl star was absent from Tay-Tay’s wedding to Travis Kelce
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Iran's supreme leader to issue message about slain father's funeral
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is set to issue a message in the coming hours regarding the funeral of his slain father and predecessor Ali Khamenei, state media has reported.
· Middleeasteye
Runner gored in face as bulls charged through thrill-seeking crowds during Spain’s famed run
One runner was gored in the face and many more were fortunate to not be seriously injured during a chaotic bull run at Spain’s San Fermin festival on Saturday.
· Associated Press
More than 250 artists, 45 venues – is this the most live music you can hear at a one-day event?
One evening in 2014, Music and Booze Co’s Jack Rule and his team decided to put a wild idea to the test. They would crawl the length of Newtown’s King Street, order one drink at each venue and try to convince them to become part of a single-day event crawl.
· Kayla Olaya
Nustar Online presents Bb Pilipinas 2026 NatCos competition, donates P1M to PRC for Sarangani earthquake relief
BEYOND showcasing the country’s rich culture and world-class creativity, this year’s Binibining Pilipinas (BBP) National Costume Competition carried a greater purpose.
· The Manila Times
Hong Kong police chief backs plan to deny pay rises to bottom 5% of performers
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow pledges more communication on new policy as officers warn of ‘shoe-shining culture’
· Ng Kang-chung
Hong Kong police chief backs plan to deny pay rises to bottom 5% of performers
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow pledges more communication on new policy as officers warn of ‘shoe-shining culture’
· Ng Kang-chung
Caitlin Clark never asked to become a political symbol. Trump’s allies have chosen her anyway
A congressional threat to bring the DoJ into the WNBA pushes Caitlin Clark into a role she has long tried to avoid: the central figure in America’s latest sports culture war
· Howard Bryant
Celebrity chef Scott Pickett finds new backer to secure livelihoods tied to his restaurant empire
Celebrity chef Scott Pickett has found a new financier to back his restaurant empire as a report shows the estimated $14 million his venues received from collapsed investment scheme First Guardian will never be paid back.
· Sarah Danckert
Runner gored at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
Sat 11 Jul 2026 at 6:49pm
Explosion in eastern Tehran 'was controlled ammunition disposal'
An explosion heard in the eastern part of Tehran province was caused by the controlled disposal of ammunition remaining from the war, Iranian state media, citing a local official, said on Saturday.
· Middleeasteye
Pressed for time? 20 brilliant books you can read in a day
From novels by James Baldwin and Han Kang to a guide to quantum physics – a former Booker prize judge recommends immersive one-sitting wonders
Chinese student sets up a will bequeathing US$2.9 million estate to childhood friend
Teenage extreme sports enthusiast from Shanghai received a flat from parents who divorced and remarried
· Fran Lu
Chinese student sets up a will bequeathing US$2.9 million estate to childhood friend
Teenage extreme sports enthusiast from Shanghai received a flat from parents who divorced and remarried
· Fran Lu
Mizuno enters esports market with athlete-led approach
Mizuno set up a booth to showcase its first esports gear at EVO Japan 2026, a competitive fighting game festival held at Tokyo Big Sight in May. (Photo by Manabu Okayasu)
· Staff Writer
Bull gores runner in the face at Spain's San Fermin bull run festival
Revelers fall next to Jose Escolar’s fighting bulls during the fifth running of the bulls at the San Fermín festival in Pamplona, Spain, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses)
Why Korea is watching Erling Haaland's hair ties
To soccer fans, Erling Haaland is Norway's prolific striker. In China, AI-generated memes and parody videos have turned him into an internet celebrity. In crypto circles, his World Cup popularity has even inspired a meme token.
· Tammy Park
‘Fiction’: Webber hits back at Piastri, Verstappen swap rumours
Oscar Piastri’s manager Mark Webber has dismissed as fiction lingering reports suggesting McLaren’s Australian driver might swap places with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.
Malonzo signs with Earthfriends in Japan
MANILA, Philippines — Jamie Malonzo finally gets another chance to play in Japan after signing up with the Tokyo Z Earthfriends in the B.League second division, the team announced in its social media account on Friday.
· Richard Dy
Official: Iran suffered $300 million in damage to research infrastructure
Iran’s vice president for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin said knowledge-based companies also suffered heavy losses, Iranian media reported.
· Middleeasteye
Robot swans, giant keyboards and dancing mirrorball people: Illuminate Adelaide – in pictures
View image in fullscreenChildren interact with the Whispering Mountains installation by ENESS.ShareView image in fullscreenCYGNUS by Loomaland features life-sized robotic swans floating on Rymill Park Lake.ShareView image in fullscreenRoving performers dance with the crowd in Mirror Me by Fresh Creative Entertainmen…
Naadam festival provides symbolic finale to Lee's state visit to Mongolia
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Alex Eala earns global respect after historic run in Wimbledon
MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala’s remarkable run at the Wimbledon Championships has earned her even greater respect on the global stage, drawing admiration not only from tennis legends but also from personalities in the entertainment industry.
· The Manila Times
Lucky: Anya Taylor-Joy is undeniably cool in this explosive tale of cons, revenge and ass-kicking
Leapfrogging the roofs of lorries, slipping in and out of different personae to evade capture, The Queen’s Gambit star is audacious in this reluctant last stand drama
· Rhik Samadder
Casual by Chappell Roan helped me ditch dead-end relationships
After years of one-sided commitment, revisiting her hit song Casual finally gave me a reality check
· Olivia Ladanyi
Pianist Jayson Gillham ‘very disappointed’ after losing Melbourne Symphony Orchestra discrimination case
The federal court on Friday threw out the concert pianist’s case against the MSO, finding he was not unfairly dismissed due to Gaza war comments
· Australian Associated Press
Randolph Mantooth, ‘Emergency!’ star who played Johnny Gage, dead at 80
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· Adam Silverstein
A golden celebration of love and lifelong partnership
Meycauayan Mayor Henry Resurreccion Villarica and Bulacan 4th District Rep. Linabelle Ruth Ramos Villarica marked a milestone as they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at St. Michael the Archangel Church in Bonifacio Global City.
· Becky Garcia
N.Korea leader denounces corruption in military at rare meeting
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un denounced corruption in the military as he attended a joint meeting of the ruling party, government and army, state media said Saturday.
· Yonhap
How Erling Haaland and other World Cup players won the internet's heart
Norway’s Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)
· Kaitlyn Huamani
At Indonesia’s sharia frontier, 21 lashes for a TikTok kiss ‘is our right’
Rights groups call it torture. Aceh’s residents reveal a more nuanced debate than outrage allows
· Aisyah Llewellyn
At Indonesia’s sharia frontier, 21 lashes for a TikTok kiss ‘is our right’
Rights groups call it torture. Aceh’s residents reveal a more nuanced debate than outrage allows
· Aisyah Llewellyn
Super-sub Merino sends Spain into World Cup semi-finals: 'It's happened again' | The National
Mikel Merino came to Spain's rescue for the second successive match, coming off the bench to net the winner against Belgium to book a World Cup semi-final showdown against France.
· Steve Luckings
The Merry Wives of Derryn: the women who loved the brash TV journalist
In the colourful life of Australian journalist Derryn Hinch, the so-called “human headline” was known for fiery opinions, his long career in newspaper and radio, a foray into politics and his crusade against sex offenders. He was also mercilessly satirised by lawyer-turned-comedian Steve Vizard, as “Derryn Hunch”.
· Michael Idato