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SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- BTS' chart-topping smash hit "Swim" has been accused of plagiarizing an unpublished demo track by little-known U.S. songwriters, with the group's label, BigHit Music, dismissing the claim as "one-sided" and pledging a strong legal response.
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has signed a deal to write a book next year on his political convictions, as he seeks to chart a new path for conservative politics in Australia amid the populist surge of One Nation.
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Singer-actress IU and actor Lee Jong-suk have ended their four-year relationship, their respective agencies said Friday.
Villagers watch a special screening of the film “Satluj” at a Sikh temple at Tatley village, in Punjab’s Gurdaspur district, India, Wednesday, July 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Prabhjot Gill)
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MANILA, Philippines — South Korean stars IU and Lee Jong-suk have ended their relationship after four years, with both of their agencies confirming the breakup Friday.
View image in fullscreenMunich, GermanyPeople take the tram in swimsuits after swimming in the Eisbach creek at the English Garden Photograph: Anna Szilágyi/EPAShareView image in fullscreenNice, FrancePeople shelter under the awning of a coffee shop in the French Riviera city on MondayPhotograph: Valéry Hache/AFP/G…
Arnold Dix’s life is boring, but he knows exactly who he thinks should play him in the movie about to be made about it.
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State media reported that an Israeli drone targeted a truck early on Friday in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, resulting in the wounding of two people.
The Ichikawa mayor’s decision to restrict the gathering sparks debate on multicultural coexistence in Japan amid discrimination concerns
Los Angeles restaurants that fed and paid for posts are being left with a bad taste, highlighting the pitfalls of an industry with few rules
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will perform the opening concerts of the Prague Spring International Music Festival on May 12 and 13, 2027, at the Smetana Hall of Prague's Municipal House, becoming the first non-European orchestra to open the festival in its 81-year history.
A cruise ship chartered for an LGBTQ-themed voyage has been denied entry to Egypt after being barred from planned stops in Türkiye earlier this week. Organizers have been forced to change the itinerary for a second time, media outlets have reported, citing the cruise operator.
Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea platform: state media
Soon after launch, the first stage of the rocket returned vertically and was recovered via a sea platform: state media
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will hold a large-scale fan event in New York to celebrate its world tour stop in a neighboring city later this month, its agency BigHit Music said Friday.
Chinese entrepreneur Wang Xiaofei addressed the rumors surrounding the inheritance of his late ex-wife, actor Barbie Hsu, and said that he respects that a third of her estate will go to her second husband, Korean singer Koo Jun-yup, better known as DJ Koo.
Hamas spokesperson Hazem Qassem reportedly survived an Israeli attack that occurred on Thursday west of Gaza City, according to Al Arabiya television.
Syrian artist's painting captures the waterway that helped lay the foundation for Dubai's rise as a global commercial power
Jaehyun of NCT is releasing the solo single “99 Degrees” online on Friday, label SM Entertainment said.
Yeonjun of Tomorrow X Together discussed his third solo effort, “No Labels: Part 02,” via label Big Hit Music on Friday.
Senator Derryn Hinch, pictured at Parliament House in Canberra.Credit:Andrew Meares
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- "Hope," which marks "The Wailing" director Na Hong-jin's return after a decade, is a peculiar spectacle in many ways.
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As Netflix’s quietly radical coming-of-age drama wraps up with a feature-length film, its stars discuss queer escapism, awkward love scenes and letting go of the characters that made them
View image in fullscreenArtists and Bula’bula Arts staff prepare floral decorations to mark the runway through the park ahead of the Ramingining fashion parade. Comprising workshops, a runway show and a photoshoot on location, the week provided an opportunity for the remote Arnhem Land community to celebrate garment…
View image in fullscreenArtists and Bula’bula Arts staff prepare floral decorations to mark the runway through the park ahead of the Ramingining fashion parade. Comprising workshops, a runway show and a photoshoot on location, the week provided an opportunity for the remote Arnhem Land community to celebrate garment…
Media figure and former senator died overnight at home, with radio station 3AW leading tributes
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Casino Plus, one of the country's leading responsible digital entertainment platforms licensed by the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR), on July 9 launched a short drama series featuring Bathala, the supreme deity in Filipino mythology, based on the platform's popular game.
A global media production titan has been formed with the merging of Banijay and All3Media – a deal in which Abu Dhabi-linked RedBird IMI had a crucial hand.
Held on the last day of Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, the show drew on sustainable fur craft in a salute to Karl Lagerfeld and the Fendi sisters
Held on the last day of Paris Haute Couture Week 2026, the show drew on sustainable fur craft in a salute to Karl Lagerfeld and the Fendi sisters
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A federal grand jury has indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn in June, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a statement on Thursday.
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Albanese has attended the Indigenous cultural festival every year since 2019 and committed to ‘be here and engaged with you’ each yeah he remains in office
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Veteran broadcaster, bon vivant and sometime senator Derryn Hinch has died, aged 82, after a long battle with a series of infections arising from a bad fall last year, according to reports.
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Article was taken down by AJN but later republished on personal site of contributor Nomi Kaltmann. Plus: ABC ombudsman’s intriguing investigation
SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will kick off its second world tour with a two-day concert in Incheon on Saturday and Sunday, the group's agency Source Music said Friday.
The premiere of Will Ferrell’s new Netflix golf comedy series “The Hawk” was held in Los Angeles on July 9. Ferrell, Molly Shannon, Zoey Deutch and many more stars walked the red carpet for the event. Ahead, see all the celebrities in attendance by scrolling through the gallery.
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SEOUL, July 10 (Yonhap) -- Singer-songwriter Hanroro's "Landing in Love" was the most-streamed song in South Korea during the first half of the year, while the boy group BTS topped album sales with its latest album, "Arirang," industry data showed Friday.
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The maison transported Matthieu Blazy’s dazzling Métiers d’Art debut to Seoul’s Centre Pompidou Hanwha, with Tilda Swinton, G-Dragon and Jennie in attendance
The maison transported Matthieu Blazy’s dazzling Métiers d’Art debut to Seoul’s Centre Pompidou Hanwha, with Tilda Swinton, G-Dragon and Jennie in attendance