Jenna Bush Hager reveals her personal habit that left late grandmother Barbara Bush horrified
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East, in Manama, Bahrain Thursday, June 25, 2026. (Eric Lee/Pool Photo via AP)
· Ben Finley
The sounds of Dua Lipa interrupt Portugal news conference at World Cup
Dua Lipa, left, and Callum Turner arrive at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)
Erwin Tulfo seeks review of juvenile justice law following Tacloban shooting
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· Javier Joe Ismael
Timeframe: When the UAE hosted football's future stars at the Youth World Cup in 2003 | The National
In late 2003, the UAE became the stage for the future of world football.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
The biggest Indian films being released this summer, from Alpha to Toxic | The National
Indian cinema is heading into one of its busiest seasons of the year, with a slate packed with franchise favourites, ambitious originals and star-led spectacles.
· David Tusing
Is Amaru's Dh250 eight-course set menu the best fine-dining deal in Dubai? | The National
Perhaps I’ve become accustomed to getting my avocado fix at cheap and cheerful cantinas, but shelling out close to Dh100 ($27) for a bowl of guacamole feels a little much, especially in the current climate. And yet, that is the going rate in several of Dubai’s fine dining Latin American restaurants – of which Amaru …
· Panna Munyal
'Batal’: The Arabic word for champion echoes through the World Cup | The National
As the 2026 World Cup progresses towards the final on July 19 and the main players emerge, the Arabic word for champion will take on particular resonance.
· Saeed Saeed
Fired ‘60 Minutes’ correspondent Scott Pelley signs with powerhouse talent agency CAA: report
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· Ariel Zilber
Replicating Ukraine’s drone success requires culture shift first
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· James Horncastle
Theaters troll ‘Supergirl’ movie fans with most disturbing collectible souvenir yet: ‘Looks like a fleshlight’
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· Andrea Palladino
After five years, Genshin completes ‘The Seven’ as Snezhnaya and Tsaritsa arrive
MANILA, Philippines — After more than five years of waiting, Genshin Impact players are finally heading to Snezhnaya as HoYoverse prepares to release the long-awaited Cryo nation and introduce the Tsaritsa, one of the game’s most mysterious characters.
· James Daniel Danio
Wealthy NYC investor goes viral turning leftovers into quirky celebrity portraits: “edible and unforgettable”
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· Andrea Palladino
Jessica Alba, Ashton Kutcher and other celebrities’ LA World Cup night fueled by chicken fingers
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· Edward Lewis
Music's hidden message: Israeli drag queen and exiled Iranian singer send a message of freedom
‘Do Kaftar” (“Two Doves”) is a sad love song that every Iranian child knows. Fun fact: if you look for it on YouTube, you will find the mournful ballad sung by men only. That is because women in Iran are forbidden to sing in public. The haunting words start (translated from Persian):
· JUDITH SEGALOFF
Who Is Suki On Netflix’s ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’? Meet Maria Zhang
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· Sydney Johnson
Hollywood star Ann Blyth, Oscar nominee at 17, dies at 98
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Ann Blyth, a versatile Hollywood star who received an Oscar nomination at 17 as Joan Crawford’s wayward daughter in “Mildred Pierce,” sang opposite Mario Lanza and Howard Keel in such MGM musicals as ”The Great Caruso” and ended her film career before age 30, has died at age 98.
· Bob Thomas
Ex-’60 Minutes’ boss Bill Owens blasts Paramount, CBS News leaders in tell-all: ‘Worst-run media company in the history of America’
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· Ariel Zilber
Crystal International Awards unveils 2026 Council of Advisers
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· Becky Garcia
Smart wearables become everyday style companions
Smart wearables continue to evolve beyond fitness accessories, becoming part of everyday wardrobes as consumers look for devices that combine style, convenience and wellness tracking.
· The Manila Times
Atasha Muhlach and Emilio Daez champion wellness through community
Atasha Muhlach and Emilio Daez joined a community run to launch the “Superbod Life” initiative, a wellness program that expands the long-running “Superbod” campaign beyond its annual competition and into year-round fitness activities.
· The Manila Times
Too cool for school? Why some men keep wearing jeans – even in a heatwave
As Andy Burnham stuck to his ‘cool dad’ look while the UK sweltered, many in the Paris fashion pack did the same
· Chloe Mac Donnell
Andy Cohen breaks down over ‘beloved’ Bravo crew member’s tragic death at 28 on ‘WWHL’
Andy Cohen got choked up announcing the tragic death of a Bravo staffer during Thursday night’s “Watch What Happens Live.”
· Alexandra Bellusci
Brad Pitt’s legal wins keep coming as Angelina Jolie winery battle rages on
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· Sarah Jones, Jolie Zenna
Person claims to have video of Nancy Guthrie with kidnapper in bombshell new ransom letter
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· Bernie Zilio
Happy birthday Mel Brooks — and thanks for the laughs! ‘Blazing Saddles’ director turning 100
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· Associated Press
Top 20 Global Concert Tours from Pollstar
The Top 20 Global Concert Tours ranks artists by average box office gross per city and includes the average ticket price for shows Worldwide. The list is based on data provided to the trade publication Pollstar by concert promoters and venue managers.
Anna Funder: ‘I clearly didn’t know what I was doing … but always knew I was going to write’
The writer and newly installed University of Sydney professor on the lure of Berlin, authors versus AI, and writing ‘from a place of admiration’
How Australian hero Karl Stefanovic took a sharp turn to the right – and fell from TV stardom
The former Today show host promised he’d ‘unleash the beast’ on his podcast. It has taken less than six months for the beast to overtake the polished star
· Amanda Meade
Brooks Nader wows in iconic red ‘Baywatch’ bathing suit while filming reboot
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· Fox News
Grab your Stetsons! How country music is taking over the UK
With country music festival attendances soaring and US artists selling out tours, are British and Irish audiences ready for “the full Southern experience”?
· Katie Hawthorne
Lukashenko Heads to Russia for Putin Meeting Amid Rising Tensions With Ukraine
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko was heading to Russia to meet with President Vladimir Putin on Friday evening, state media reported, a visit that comes amid escalating tensions between Ukraine and Belarus.
· The Moscow Times
AC Milan appoints Massimo Calvelli as chief executive officer
MILAN (AP) — AC Milan named Massimo Calvelli as chief executive officer on Friday in a bid to “bring a winning culture” back to the club.
Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
John Bolton, a former national security adviser to Donald Trump, has pleaded guilty to mishandling classified security information as part of notes he compiled for a book.
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Cody Johnson talks 'Banks of the Trinity': A journey home for the country star
Country music star Cody Johnson looks forward to release of new album “Banks of the Trinity,” says it signals where he’s headed as an artist. Last fall, Johnson had to cancel a number of shows after an infection caused a burst eardrum that required surgery. (June 26)
· Maria Sherman
Istanbul hotel owner and workers jailed in the poisoning Turkish-German family
ISTANBUL (AP) — A Turkish court on Friday convicted three pest control company workers and a hotel owner over the deaths of a family-of-four from Germany who were poisoned by insecticide while on vacation in Istanbul, sentencing them to between 18 and 12 years in prison, state media reported.
UAE and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Hormuz and MOU
UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan spoke over the phone on Friday with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi, Emirati state media has reported.
· Middleeasteye
Tom Sandoval appears to shove girlfriend Victoria Robinson’s dad into lit firepit in shocking video
Tom Sandoval appeared to shove his girlfriend Victoria Robinson’s dad, Will Robinson, into a lit firepit during a heated exchange caught on camera.
· Jolie Zenna
Team USA’s World Cup game against Turkey jam-packed with slew of A-listers: Brad Pitt, Paris Hilton and more
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· Eric Todisco
Indie film legend behind ‘The Invite’ dishes on his intense festival schedule — and how it shows up in the Olivia Wilde-directed comedy
Nine years ago, “Hacksaw Ridge” producer David Permut walked me through his grueling itinerary on the ground at the Toronto Film Festival. In total, he screened 54 movies over 10 days and ate popcorn for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
· Brian Gallagher
Small aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, prompting evacuations
Videos posted to social media show the plane striking the upper floors of Citic Tower, scattering debris in central business district
· Alyssa Chen
Small aircraft hits Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, prompting evacuations
Videos posted to social media show the plane striking the upper floors of Citic Tower, scattering debris in central business district
· Alyssa Chen
The Starmer legacy the mainstream media won’t tell you: Celebrity sex crimes, imprisoning Assange and torture terror
As Keir Starmer prepares to leave the UK’s highest office after less than two years, the media has lined up to explain why he failed to deliver on the enormous hype he received as opposition leader, and during his initial months in office. A repeated trope has been that Starmer was a “decent man,” but simply not cut…
· RT
Erdoğan launches crackdown ahead of NATO summit
BRUSSELS — Turkish authorities have carried out hundreds of arrests, banned protests and curbed media freedoms ahead of the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara, with campaigners accusing the government of using the gathering as a pretext for a clampdown on civil society.
· Victor Jack
Is Annette Bening’s Beulah dead? ‘Dutton Ranch’ reveals her fate
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· Lauren Sarner
‘Voicemails for Isabelle’ review: Netflix’s new rom-com is surprisingly good
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· Johnny Oleksinski