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Newest first · UTC+11:00The UAE's Naseej initiative is a reminder that what we can weave, we can mend | The National
One of the longest and most storied trade routes in human history was named not after a precious metal or a rare spice, but after a fabric. The Silk Road carried so much more than culture, language, religion and invention. Yet we remember it by the cloth that travelled along it. For most of human history, beyond sim…
· Sheikha Shamma bint Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan
Farage quits in right-wing bombshell – and says he will run again
London: British right-wing leader Nigel Farage has issued a shock decision to quit parliament over a string of media reports about his ties to wealthy donors – and said he will contest a by-election to prove he has a mandate from the public to stay in politics.
· David Crowe
Israeli actress Evgenia Dodina triumphs in Or Sinai's ‘Mama’ - review
Mama, a powerful new Israeli drama opening at theaters throughout the country on Thursday, stars one of Israel’s greatest actresses, Evgenia Dodina. She reminds me of Isabelle Huppert, as she is always good, no matter what the part or the movie, and has a commanding, distinctive presence. I’m always happy when I see…
· HANNAH BROWN
Chanel brings beanstalk to catwalk in fairytale Paris couture show
Storytelling collection opens with mousseline skirt suit and ends with simple black dress in spirit of label’s founder
· Jesscartnermorley
Why AI ‘actress’ Tilly Norwood isn’t making social media impact amidst media obsession, industry fears
Were Tilly Norwood’s 15 minutes over before they began?
· Tim Baysinger
The 5 best Dyson Airwrap alternatives we tested—that don’t cost $600
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· Victoria McDonnell
Tornadoes and storms in central China leave at least 11 people dead
BEIJING — At least 11 people were killed and hundreds more injured after tornadoes hit a central province in China, state media reported on Tuesday.
· Associated Press
Prince Harry loses privacy claim against the media in major defeat
London: Prince Harry has lost a major court claim against a British publisher over his personal privacy, in a sweeping defeat he shares with celebrities such as Elton John and Liz Hurley.
· David Crowe
Every epic look from ‘The Odyssey’ press tour: Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, more
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· Hilary George
Simone Biles hits back at haters questioning invite to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding
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· Jolie Zenna
Mamdani aide goes berserk on ABC execs after ‘The View’ host calls socialist candidate antisemitic
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· Ariel Zilber
Shahrnush Parsipur, Iranian author of Women Without Men, dies at 80
The revered writer and political exile’s publisher says her ‘legacy in literary history can’t be compared to anyone else’s’
· Ella Creamer
The Invite welcomes heterosexual polyamory into cinemas. It’s about time
As a non-monogamist, it’s refreshing to see a film that reflects modern attitudes to non-conventional relationships, instead of using them as a punchline or cautionary tale
· Savina Petkova
Harry Styles sets record with 12-night Wembley run
LONDON — British pop superstar Harry Styles set a new record when he wrapped up his sold-out 12-night residency at London's Wembley stadium on a high.
· Agence France-Presse
Bryan brothers criticize ATP's proposal to slash doubles prize money and fields
Former double tennis players Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan speak to the media during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 7, 2026.(AP Photo/Andrew Dampf)
· Ken Maguire
Jada Pinkett and Will Smith’s major relationship step revealed a decade after separation
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· Tamantha Ryan
Egypt’s top court upholds plagiarism ruling against Culture Minister | The National
An Egyptian government minister has been ordered to withdraw a book from sale after a court found she had plagiarised work from a journalist.
· Kamal Tabikha
9.1m watch England's epic win over Mexico
A peak audience of 9.1 million people tuned in to watch England's dramatic win over Mexico in the World Cup on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer on Monday.
· Bbcsport
Ex-Nato chief behind defence review says Starmer’s military spending plan is too little, too late
George Robertson warns defence investment plan fails to meet scale of challenge facing the UK
· Kiran Stacey
'Hope' is the weirdest blockbuster money can buy
The most expensive Korean film ever made delivers spectacle worth the price — and an irresistible oddness that suggests its director is in on the joke
· Moon Ki-hoon
‘Flabbergasted’ ex-NFL player Will Compton doubles down after calling out Travis Kelce over wedding snub
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· Riley Cardoza
Seoul Nat'l University renames Russian language major to broaden Eastern European studies
Seoul National University's Department of Russian Language and Literature will be renamed the Department of Russian and East European Languages and Literatures, according to local media reports Tuesday.
· Lim Jae-seong
‘An absolute triumph’: first reactions to Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey are ectastic
Following the film’s premiere, critics are already calling the historical epic a best picture Oscar contender. Here’s what they had to say
· Catherineshoard
Sharjah International Book Fair returns in November with Oman as Guest of Honour | The National
The 45th Sharjah International Book Fair will return to Expo Centre Sharjah from November 4 to 15, with neighbouring Oman announced as this year's Guest of Honour.
· Evelyn Lau
Noora Jabir and Moufida Mohideen win Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award for artwork inspired by ancient UAE city | The National
The history of the UAE is the inspiration behind the installation that won this year’s Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award.
· Saeed Saeed
Public to be asked who should pay for social care as part of major review
The public will be asked who should receive social care and how it should be paid for as part of a review into the system.
· Bbcnews
‘It affected my confidence in my pussy’: gen X punk legends rage at menopause festival
At Menopunkapalooza, riot grrrls sang and rallied around a topic still taboo today: women’s health during midlife
· Lisa Tozzi
Rima Hassan denounces 'political and judicial harassment' over Israel criticism
Since her election in 2024, Rima Hassan has become the "enemy within" in the eyes of the French political establishment, facing a barrage of judicial, media and political pressure as an outspoken advocate of the Palestinian cause.
· Middleeasteye
Chili Tropper, Reservists Party's Yoaz Hendel announce joint campaign for upcoming Knesset election
Former culture and sports minister Chili Tropper and the Reservists Party's Yoaz Hendel on Tuesday announced they will run together in the upcoming election, establishing a "unified political force."
· SHIR PERETS, KESHET NEEV
YouTube video of Sydney crisis actor claim meets platform standards
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A Google executive told an inquiry on Tuesday that a YouTube video that falsely claimed a wounded survivor of an antisemitic massacre in Sydney was a crisis actor blooded with makeup had met the platform’s standards and would remain online.
· Rod Mcguirk
What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines
Listed as national cultural heritage, these clay dolls were initially crafted by farmers for extra income and sold at temple fairs
· Kevin McSpadden
What are the hidden Buddhist symbols in Chinese Da A Fu figurines
Listed as national cultural heritage, these clay dolls were initially crafted by farmers for extra income and sold at temple fairs
· Kevin McSpadden
‘Hakeem Jeffries’ office is sweating’: Ex-GOP speaker’s aide predicts leftwing pressure for Democrats
John Leganski, former aide to Kevin McCarthy, recounts in book how far-right Republicans brought down the speaker
· Martin Pengelly
MMFF announces first four entries, P299 ticket cap
MANILA, Philippines — The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Tuesday announced the first four official entries to the 52nd Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), while also introducing a P299 cap on movie ticket prices during the annual Christmas film festival.
· Iza Iglesias
Louis Vuitton court victory against Chinese tea chain stirs up a copyright debate
Chinese youth visit the Molly Tea shop in Beijing, China, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)
· Chan Ho Him
A Dance with Rainbows movie review: Taiwanese coming-of-age boxing drama packs a punch
Director Lee Yi-shan delivers a quietly powerful Taiwanese sports drama in A Dance with Rainbows, starring Lin Yi-ting
· James Marsh
A Dance with Rainbows movie review: Taiwanese coming-of-age boxing drama packs a punch
Director Lee Yi-shan delivers a quietly powerful Taiwanese sports drama in A Dance with Rainbows, starring Lin Yi-ting
· James Marsh
Iran inviting Western influencers to Khamenei's funeral is a sign of weakness, expert says
The Islamic Republic’s decision to invite Western personalities and media to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral is a sign of weakness, Beni Sabti, an Iranian-born Israeli researcher and leading expert on Iran at the Institute for National Security Studies, explained to The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday.
· DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD
Embattled MP Moira Deeming apologises to supporters in social media video
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· Rachel Eddie
Galaxy Robot Park sells out July pre-launch shows ahead of September opening
Galaxy Corporation, a South Korean artificial intelligence-driven entertainment technology company, said Tuesday its upcoming Galaxy Robot Park has sold out all weekend performances scheduled during its July pre-launch period, reflecting strong early demand ahead of the venue's official opening in September.
· Shin Yong-bae
Talking about death: how a father and brother found solace in the ‘living graveyard’ of an airline disaster
The film-maker Don Edkins lost his son Max in 2019, in the Ethiopian Airlines crash that killed 157 people. With Max’s brother Teboho, he has made a documentary, not about the crash, but about their mourning
· Matthew Pearce
George Clooney to get the lifetime achievement prize from Venice Film Festival
George Clooney is returning to the Venice Film Festival this year, where he’ll be honored with a lifetime achievement award. The festival’s organizers said Monday that Clooney has been selected to receive the Golden Lion at the 83rd edition of the festival in September.
· Associated Press
How a wealthy businessman blew through $60 million within days at a Perth casino
A Hong Kong court judgment has opened a window into the sums of money flowing through Perth’s Crown Casino at the height of a junket culture which eventually saw the resort group embroiled in a royal commission.
· Cameron Myles
Australia’s teen social media ban fails to clear first age-check hurdle
Australia’s online platforms are stumbling at the very first step in implementing age checks for new users, rendering Labor’s world-first teen social media ban ineffective, a study from a team that advised the government’s rollout has found.
· Byron Kaye
‘Pam the Bird’ has become a divisive fixture on Melbourne landmarks – but is it art or vandalism?
The ‘distinct cartoon bird’, allegedly drawn by 22-year-old Jack Gibson-Burrell, is controversial even among those in the city’s world-renowned graffiti scene
· Nino Bucci
South Korea Strengthens Law to Curb Spread of Fake News
A new amendment to South Korea’s communications act went into effect on Tuesday, significantly increasing financial penalties for spreading false information online, in a move that lawmakers called necessary to combat fake news, but which raised concerns about free speech in a country with one of Asia’s most open me…
· Jin Yu Young
Macron safe after explosions in Syrian capital during French president's visit
Videos and images on social media showed emergency services working around flames and damage caused by apparent explosions
· Bbcnews
Footage under review after calls of police violence
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One of K-pop's few coed groups KARD to disband after world tour
KARD, one of modern K-pop's few mixed-gender groups, will disband after nine years following the release of its first full-length album and a farewell world tour, DSP Media announced Monday.
· Kim Jae-heun