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Newest first · UTC+11:00‘Charged with horror and anguish’: Arthur Boyd’s nightmarish Nebuchadnezzar series opens in major new Bundanon show
Not for the faint-hearted, this is the first large-scale presentation of the Australian artist’s anti-Vietnam war, hallucinatory works since the late 60s
· Dee Jefferson
A job that changed me: I was a music festival artist liaison. At 22 with a walkie-talkie in hand, I’ve never felt more powerful
Our job was to prepare dressing rooms with the bands’ alcohol. The musicians tended to be gentle and kooky, but their managers were pushy
· Philippa Chandler
Bill allowing gender-segregated academic programs advances in Knesset committee
A bill allowing for gender-segregated academic programs passed its second and third readings at the Knesset’s Education, Culture and Sports Committee on Monday, and will soon be brought before the Knesset plenum for final approval.
· SHIR PERETS
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Sparks of Tomorrow’ On Netflix, A Steampunk Anime Where Two Teens Look To Create A Brighter Future With Electrical Power And Big Dreams
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· Maddy Casale
Trump confirms he asked Fifa to review Balogun ban
President Donald Trump has confirmed he asked Fifa to review United States striker Folarin Balogun's one-match suspension at the World Cup.
· Bbcsport
What Kayla Nicole was up to as ex Travis Kelce married Taylor Swift at MSG
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· Jolie Zenna
Trump defends Balogun review call: 'It wasn't a foul'
President Donald Trump on Monday defended making a phone call to FIFA President Gianni Infantino, which led to the soccer association overturning a one-game World Cup suspension of U.S. Men's National Team striker Folarin Balogun.
· Dan Mangan
Israeli attack on vehicle in Lebanon kills at least four
An Israeli attack on a vehicle in southern Lebanon has killed at least four people, according to Lebanese state media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Lethal weapon: How Bollywood's 'Chauhaan' trivialises the suffering of Kashmiris maimed by Indian forces
Behind his thick glasses, 25-year-old Inam Ahmad’s eyes move with a strained flicker, a visible reminder of the permanent damage inflicted by pellet guns in Indian-administered Kashmir.
· Middleeasteye
George Clooney recibirá premio a la trayectoria del Festival de Cine de Venecia
George Clooney asiste a la proyección de la película “The Boys in the Boat” en Londres el 3 de diciembre de 2023. (Foto Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP, archivo)
· Lindsey Bahr
Despite Ukraine's drone revolution, militaries can continue to bank on the tank | The National
When Lorenz Meier, the chief executive of a drone company, posted a video on social media last week showing a military tank being hit several times by his devices, it was an image that some will have viewed as highlighting the end of an era. After all, the future of the tank is currently under intense debate because…
· Damien McElroy
NATO's Mark Rutte urges allies to meet spending targets
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks during a media conference at the International Media Center ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)
‘The View’ turned down Mamdani request to bring on Israel-hating candidates over fear of FCC: report
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· Ariel Zilber
UK police must give up ‘woke culture wars’ and fight crime – report
British police chiefs need to stop taking sides in “woke… culture wars” and focus entirely on the “prevention and detection of crime,” according to a government-backed report that recommends a “fundamental overhaul” of policing in the UK.
· RT
UK police must give up ‘woke culture wars’ and fight crime – report
British police chiefs need to stop taking sides in “woke… culture wars” and focus entirely on the “prevention and detection of crime,” according to a government-backed report that recommends a “fundamental overhaul” of policing in the UK.
· RT
‘The song got us signed but I hated it’: how Haircut 100 made Fantastic Day
‘In the early days, we hopped on every bandwagon going – punk, ska, mod, everything. Fantastic Day was always there, just in different styles. The original was more Talking Heads. I preferred that’
· Chris Broughton
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding guest divulges whether bride or groom ‘cried more’
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· Jolie Zenna
UAE summer camps 2026, from art-themed activities to adventure-packed weeks | The National
School is out for the summer, and parents across the UAE are facing nearly two months of keeping children entertained while balancing work and other commitments.
· Hayley Kadrou
Hamas dissolves Gaza government, plans power transfer to UN-backed committee
Ismail al-Thawabta, general director of the Hamas-run government media office, speaks during a press conference at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Monday, July 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi)
· Wafaa Shurafa
Ariana Grande’s streak of outings with ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez continues with Fourth of July grocery run
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· Riley Cardoza
Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
LONDON — The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the U.K. this week, and the previews already have the British press buzzing with anticipation.
· Associated Press
Venice Film Festival: George Clooney to receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement
George Clooney appears at the screening of the film “The Boys In The Boat” in London on Dec. 3, 2023. (Photo by Alberto Pezzali/Invision/AP, File)
· Lindsey Bahr
How Asia’s women DJs are turning the tables in a male-dominated world
From Manila to Mumbai to Hong Kong, female DJs are teaming up to overcome gender stereotypes and fight for equal opportunities
· Alex Howlett
How Asia’s women DJs are turning the tables in a male-dominated world
From Manila to Mumbai to Hong Kong, female DJs are teaming up to overcome gender stereotypes and fight for equal opportunities
· Alex Howlett
S.Korea loses bid for Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine contract: local media
A South Korean consortium may lost its bid for Canada's multibillion-dollar submarine procurement program, with the Canadian government selecting Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems as the preferred bidder, The Globe and Mail reported Monday, citing anonymous sources.
· Lim Jae-seong
Israeli arrested in Thailand for allegedly operating childcare center without license, work permit
An Israeli man was arrested on the island of Koh Pha Ngan in Thailand on suspicion of running a childcare center without a license or work permit, Thai media reported on Monday.
· TZVI JASPER
What ‘nervous’ Travis Kelce promised Taylor Swift at the altar that made bride cry: report
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· Riley Cardoza
Versant agrees to buy golf simulator company Full Swing for $530 million
Versant Media Group, the owner of cable networks including CNBC, MS Now and the Golf Channel, has agreed to acquire golf simulation company Full Swing from private equity firm Bruin Capital for about $530 million in cash.
· Alex Sherman
Thousands of BTS fans in Chile protest against government decision to halt concert | South China Morning Post
The decision would cancel 3 nights of the group’s concert in October.
Premiere Condoms turns modern dating into must-watch entertainment with new TikTok series ‘Almost Lovers’
PREMIERE Condoms has a simple belief: relationships can be messy, but staying safe shouldn't be. Guided by that belief, the brand is bringing the realities of modern romance to the screen through “Almost Lovers,” a new original TikTok series that explores the excitement, uncertainty, and emotional complexities of da…
· The Manila Times
Lebanon state media says Israeli strike on south kills four people
An Israeli strike in southern Lebanon has killed four people, according to state media.
· Middleeasteye
Dianna Russini spotted on luxury cruise with husband and sons as they rebuild marriage after Mike Vrabel photo scandal
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· Teresa Roca
Why Oldboy Choi Min-sik prefers the dark side – on revenge, craft, Notes from the Last Row
Choi Min-sik points out parallels between 2003’s Oldboy and his new role in Netflix series Notes from the Last Row
· The Korea Times
Why Oldboy Choi Min-sik prefers the dark side – on revenge, craft, Notes from the Last Row
Choi Min-sik points out parallels between 2003’s Oldboy and his new role in Netflix series Notes from the Last Row
· The Korea Times
‘No one’s even heard of the Telegraph’: can the UK’s most conservative paper take on Murdoch in the US?
Axel Springer boss has ‘bold vision’ for the media group, but identifying a gap is no guarantee of stateside success
· Michael Savage
‘Impossible to be a mom’: new film shines light on how America fails its mothers
Documentary No Country for Mothers details how US moms lack support, paid leave and childcare help – and hopes to inspire push for action
· Rachel Leingang
Couples Weekend review – Alexandra Daddario annd Josh Gad lead spicy comedy of marital melee
Two couples start to fall apart during a midwinter break, involving a lot of shouty dialogue that’s neither realistic nor funny
· Peterbradshaw
China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch
Elderly Jing dies in accident while carrying food for wife after Zhang buys out all his farm produce, treats him to his first lavish meal
· Fran Lu
China influencer’s act of kindness ends in tragedy as farmer dies in car crash after shared lunch
Elderly Jing dies in accident while carrying food for wife after Zhang buys out all his farm produce, treats him to his first lavish meal
· Fran Lu
Meet Taylor Swift’s aunt Robin Gentry, who shared details of the ‘American royal’ wedding
Robin Gentry is related to the pop star through her mum, is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, and may have indirectly helped the couple get together …
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Taylor Swift’s aunt Robin Gentry, who shared details of the ‘American royal’ wedding
Robin Gentry is related to the pop star through her mum, is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, and may have indirectly helped the couple get together …
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Elle actress Jessica Belkin: the Legally Blonde prequel star is also set to lead the Baywatch reboot
Over the years, Belkin has landed prominent roles like Lady Gaga’s daughter in American Horror Story – but what does she and Leonardo DiCaprio have in common?
· Varvara Rodchenko
Meet Elle actress Jessica Belkin: the Legally Blonde prequel star is also set to lead the Baywatch reboot
Over the years, Belkin has landed prominent roles like Lady Gaga’s daughter in American Horror Story – but what does she and Leonardo DiCaprio have in common?
· Varvara Rodchenko
Still Rocky after all these years: Beloved actor Sylvester Stallone celebrates 80th birthday
Yo, Sly – Happy Birthday!
· HANNAH BROWN
I-dle brings heat to summer with sensual 'Gimme Dat Love'
SEOUL, July 6 (Yonhap) -- Summer may be synonymous with bright and refreshing uptempo songs in K-pop music, but girl group i-dle is taking a different route -- leaning into heat, tension and late summer night allure on "Gimme Dat Love."
· Shim Sun-ah
BNI Philippines concludes IBMC 2026 with international leaders, networking success
BNI Philippines successfully hosted the International Business Matching Conference (IBMC) 2026 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater on June 17–18, bringing together BNI members, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from around the globe under the theme “Accelerate.”
· The Manila Times
Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial to return in October | The National
The second Public Art Abu Dhabi Biennial is set to transform public spaces with artworks and installations across Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
· Evelyn Lau