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Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas spoke by phone with the Chief Commissioner of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), Ali Shaath, to offer his condolences following the death of Shaath’s uncle, marking the first publicized conversation between the two since Shaath assumed his new …
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Bonnie Tyler, singer of Total Eclipse of the Heart, dies aged 75
Bonnie Tyler, the singer known for hits including Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died at the age of 75.
· Aine Ryan
Bonnie Tyler, 80s pop legend known for Total Eclipse of the Heart and more, dies aged 75
Welsh singer and Eurovision entrant’s other hits included Footloose soundtrack smash Holding Out for a Hero
· Ben Beaumont Thomas
Zo In-sung says he chose challenge over playing it safe with 'Hope' role
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Actor Zo In-sung, who plays Sung-ki in the Korean sci-fi blockbuster "Hope," said Thursday he accepted the role after weighing whether to challenge himself or play it safe.
· Lee Minji
Bonnie Tyler, the gravel-voiced star who sang her way into music history
The Welsh star died aged 75 after undergoing emergency intestinal surgery in Portugal earlier this year
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Indonesia blocks 4.8 million underage social media accounts but are kids any safer?
Without a regulator, Indonesia’s child online safety rules require digital platforms to assess and remove underage accounts themselves
· Anand Mathai
Indonesia blocks 4.8 million underage social media accounts but are kids any safer?
Without a regulator, Indonesia’s child online safety rules require digital platforms to assess and remove underage accounts themselves
· Anand Mathai
Beat legend, ‘boy lover’: how should we reckon with Allen Ginsberg’s complex legacy?
As a series of star-studded events celebrates Ginsberg’s centennial, the keeper of his estate weighs the genius poetry – and provocative views – of the iconic writer
Nikkei 225 to add information and communications sector
Changes to the Nikkei 225 stock index, effective Oct. 1, follow a consultation and will be reflected in this autumn's review.
· Staff Writer
AI-related copyright losses cost celebrities up to ¥4.5 billion, study says
Over 43,000 AI deepfakes that used celebrities’ likenesses without their consent were created over a two-month period last year, leading to copyright losses of up to ¥4.5 billion, a nonprofit rights group has found.
· Yukana Inoue
A 'surge in calls' among pressures mounting on police, review finds
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· Sophie Jaggers
‘I’ve seen a lot of Monet’s water lilies. Do I really need to see any more?’
In the centre of the painting is a figure wearing a hat, head tilted down. They’re standing in a field of golden wheat, completely engrossed in their work. When you move a bit closer, you can see that their left hand is holding a scythe – or maybe not. Maybe their hand is the scythe, work and worker merging into one.
· Elizabeth Flux
Actor Kim Young-dae joins Army band alongside NCT Doyoung
Actor Kim Young-dae is currently serving in the Army band of the Korean Army's 12th Infantry Division, his agency Outer Universe said Thursday.
· Cha Min-jung
Venomous snakes escape breeding farms in southern China during flooding
Local media in Hengzhou report king ratsnakes and cobras among hundreds in flood waters caused by typhoon Maysak
· Alicia Chen
Cultural hub in Tennant Creek celebrates Warumungu culture for NAIDOC
Like the spiky tail of a nyinkka, meaning "goanna" in Warumungu language, a long line of joyful NAIDOC marchers wove through the streets of Tennant Creek on Thursday to the grand reopening of a major cultural hub in the town of the same name.
· Victoria Ellis
Craftsmanship, pricing, brand reputation explained
IN today's crowded jewelry market, consumers are faced with countless brands promising quality craftsmanship, timeless design, and exceptional value. With so many options available online, finding a jewelry brand that consistently delivers on those promises can be challenging.
· The Manila Times
Photos of the thrill of Spain's San Fermín festival and running of the bulls
Revelers celebrate as the txupinazo, the traditional rocket marking the start of the San Fermín festival, kicks off nine days of uninterrupted festivities in Pamplona, Spain, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Miguel Oses)
· Miguel Oses
Rappler Live Jam: HEY JUNE!
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N. Korea's premier to visit China to mark 65th anniv. of signing of friendship treaty: KCNA
SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean Premier Pak Thae-song will make an official visit to China to mark the 65th anniversary of the signing of a friendship treaty between the two nations, Pyongyang's state media said Thursday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
BTS sets concert attendance record at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
BTS attracted around 130,000 fans over two sold-out concerts at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, setting a new attendance record for concerts held at the venue.
· Lee Jung-joo
Kim Jong-un logs busiest first half since 2014, with record military outings
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un carried out 92 publicly reported activities in the first half of this year, nearly double the 50 recorded during the same period last year, according to an analysis of state media reports.
· Choi He-suk
Little House on the Prairie review – this reboot will have you sobbing for a simpler world by episode four
Like tradwifery for children, this revamp of the 19th-century settlers show is a precision-tooled and well-oiled machine. It’s a cosy world full of faith, hope and the American way
· Lucymangan
Ignore the ‘woke’ backlash, Netflix’s Little House reboot is gritty and joyous
Who would have thought a reboot of Little House on the Prairie, based on Laura Ingalls Wilder’s books published almost a century ago, would be one of the most talked-about productions of the year? Since Netflix announced its re-imagining of the TV series, which ran for nine years from the mid-70s, there’s been both …
· Kylie Northover
Britain’s dysfunctional dynamic: the public wants change, but those in power always tell them it’s not possible | Andy Beckett
Whenever major reform is proposed the media, big business and Westminster quickly conclude it’s too expensive and disruptive. This doesn’t bode well for Andy Burnham
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R&B star Syd on the return of the Internet and falling out with Odd Future: ‘We only had three meetings as a group and I called two of them’
She was a member of the influential rap collective, then the alt-R&B hitmakers – but struggled to find her own voice. Now, after realising she ‘didn’t like anybody else’s beats’, she’s made a solo album that is truly hers
· Shaad D Souza
Heart Evangelista returns to Paris Fashion Week
MANILA, Philippines — Heart Evangelista made another successful appearance at Paris Fashion Week, where the actress and fashion icon crossed paths with international personalities, including Thai influencer Aon Somrutai.
· Iza Iglesias
The Pitt and Hacks lead Emmy Award nominations, while Subway Takes comes as a surprise nod | The National
Nominations for the 2026 Primetime Emmy Awards, US television's most coveted awards, were announced on Wednesday. The Pitt leads the pack with 25 nominations, with Hacks close behind with 24, a record haul for a comedy in a single year.
· The National
The Telstra outage fallout – podcast
Today, Telstra’s chief financial officer Michael Ackland fronted up to the nation’s media to apologise – and answer questions about a massive outage that plunged the country into chaos.
South Korea's Supreme Court upholds prison sentence for Yoon
A TV screen shows an image of former South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, July 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Like espresso in iced tea: Yeowoorak finds harmony in unlikely pairings
National Theater of Korea's annual summer festival runs through July 25
· Hwang Dong-hee
Chinese man awarded US$73,500 for video featuring Tibet’s beauty, garnering 21 million likes
2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values
· Alice Yan
Chinese man awarded US$73,500 for video featuring Tibet’s beauty, garnering 21 million likes
2,200km journey from Chongqing to Lhasa with two taxi drivers over seven days wins content creator praise for conveying positive values
· Alice Yan
Refugees, activists rally against asylum bill over fair review concerns
Rights groups say repeat applications reflect flaws in refugee screening system with a recognition rate below 2 percent
· Lee Seung-ku
Iran's Tehran-Mashhad railway suspended after US strikes
State media reported that the train service between Tehran and the northeastern city of Mashhad has been suspended following US strikes, just hours before the burial of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his hometown.
· Middleeasteye
Foreign Language Newspapers Association marks 11th anniversary
Diplomats, politicians praise foreign-language media for offering insight and bringing global perspectives to Korea
· Hwang Sun-jun
Trouble Was by Charlotte Edwardes review – a sharp child’s-eye view of adult neglect
A young boy and his two siblings stay with their aunt in the West Country, in this haunting debut set over the long, hot summer of 1976
· Sarah Moss
A brilliant and bonkers day out: how art and spectacle transformed a former Durham mining town
Bishop Auckland is abuzz with culture and family fun, thanks to the vision of Auckland Palace’s owners – and the new Kynren show featuring birds of prey, Viking raids and mythical beasts, which opens next week
· Suzy Pope
‘I couldn’t quiet it any more’: The Season’s Yvonne Chapman on choosing acting over a stable career – interview
The Canadian actress with Hong Kong roots rose to fame in The CW’s Kung Fu and Netflix’s Avatar – next, she’ll be starring alongside Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas in the film White Lies
· Sumnima Kandangwa
The Season’s Yvonne Chapman on choosing acting over a stable career – interview
The Canadian actress with Hong Kong roots rose to fame in The CW’s Kung Fu and Netflix’s Avatar – next, she’ll be starring alongside Willem Dafoe and Michael Douglas in the film White Lies
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Ador reviewing internal records after NewJeans' 'ETA' hit with US copyright suit
Ador said Thursday it is reviewing internal records after a local media outlet reported that NewJeans' 2023 hit "ETA" had become the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit in the US.
· Kim Jae-heun
As K-pop costs soar, government plans bigger boost for smaller agencies
Music executives say tax credits, new investment funds are needed to sustain industry growth
· Kim Jae-heun
Member of Changwon city council takes maternity leave
Lee Won-joo of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea has become the first member of the Changwon City Council to take maternity leave after giving birth, according to local media reports Thursday.
· Park Jun-hee
Museum spreads peanut butter on floor to honor late artist
Workers spread peanut butter on a floor to recreate the “Peanut Butter Floor” artwork in tribute to Dutch artist Wim T. Schippers at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Friday, July 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Mouneb Taim)
· Molly Quell
Yes, there’s lots of sex, but this novel is more than a racy read
The title of Kris Kneen’s latest book, Rite of Spring, initially brings to mind Stravinsky’s ballet and orchestral work, which dramatises sacrifice and rebirth. It’s about a virgin chosen to dance to her death to appease and please the spring gods: a life for new life. While Kneen’s novel does not canvass pagan ritu…
· Thuy On
The Australian author who went from rejection letters to global bestseller
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· Melanie Kembrey
Woman arrested after drugged driving crash in Seoul
A woman in her 40s has been arrested after allegedly causing a minor car crash while driving under the influence of drugs and possessing a large amount of illegal substances, local media reported Thursday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi appointed president of Sharjah Museums Authority | The National
Sheikha Hoor Al Qasimi has been appointed president of Sharjah Museums Authority.
· William Mullally
Trump's plan for a triumphal arch gets another review
Visitors walk at the Great American State Fair with the triumphal arch model and the U.S. Capitol, in the background, Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Darlene Superville