Report: Wars in Middle East cost Israel $205 billion since 7 Oct
Israel's wars in Gaza, Lebanon, Syria and Iran since 7 October 2023 have cost nearly $205 billion, Israeli media reported.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Kylie Jenner sued by former chef who claims demanding job led to her miscarriage
Kylie Jenner has been hit with a lawsuit from her former personal chef, who claims her demanding workload led her to suffer a miscarriage.
· BreAnna Bell
Tom Sandoval’s girlfriend and her dad booted from ‘Vanderpump Rules’ alum’s house after alleged attack
Tom Sandoval’s girlfriend Victoria Robinson and her father, Will Robinson, will be leaving the Bravo star’s home following an alleged violent altercation, as dual temporary restraining orders have been granted.
· Audrey Rock, Sarah Jones
Brooklyn Beckham celebrates ‘best’ father-in-law’s birthday as he continues to shun his own family
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· Antoinette Bueno
It took James years to master a single note. Now he’s being replaced by technology
Australian orchestra musicians have been cut from the country’s highest-grossing musical, Disney’s The Lion King, and replaced by technology as theatre productions across the country buckle under the pressure of rising costs.
· Kayla Olaya
Australian musicians sound warning note after Nick Cave, Kylie and many more slurped into AI training tool
‘It’s all just rendered useless’ Something For Kate’s Paul Dempsey says as AI scrapes millions of songs to learn how to make music
· Australian Associated Press
Chinese man changes locks on vacant flat, sells it to unsuspecting couple for US$103,000
The case sparks outrage on mainland social media, with many calling Sun conscienceless and ungrateful
· Zoey Zhang
Chinese man sells random vacant flat to trusting couple for US$103,000
The case sparks outrage on mainland social media, with many calling Sun conscienceless and ungrateful
· Zoey Zhang
Larry David is back (with some help from his Curb friends) with a pretty, pretty good take on US history
Larry David, back on TV? Pretty, pretty good. Just two years after Curb Your Enthusiasm’s finale, the Seinfeld co-creator returns to HBO with a sketch comedy series that skewers US history with a simple, effective premise: what if Larry David was there, too?
· Jared Richards
Mark Carney Seeks "New World Order" That Excludes The US
It's rare to hear the phrase "new world order" spoken publicly in the post-pandemic world where globalists ultimately failed to implement their spectacular covid coup. In 2020, they were everywhere in the media bragging about the takeover; reveling in the vast geopolitical and economic changes that would come with t…
· Tyler Durden
Gov't unveils logo commemorating renowned independence fighter Kim Koo
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- The government unveiled a logo honoring renowned independence fighter Kim Koo on Friday after the U.N. culture agency, UNESCO, commemorated 2026 as the 150th anniversary of Kim's birth.
· CHANG JAE SUN
N. Korea's Kim oversees tests of key weapons seen as aimed at S. Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen testing of a new multiple rocket launcher and other weapons, Pyongyang's state media reported Friday, in what appeared to be tests aimed at enhancing capabilities of strike means targeting South Korea.
· Yonhap
YouTube Settles With Florida Teen Alleging Social Media Addiction Harms Ahead Of California Trial
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· Tyler Durden
In pictures: 50 years of Hong Kong lottery Mark Six
Fancy a flutter? Discover the Mark Six lottery’s half-century journey, from tackling illegal gambling to record payouts
· Mark Footer
In pictures: 50 years of Hong Kong lottery Mark Six
Fancy a flutter? Discover the Mark Six lottery’s half-century journey, from tackling illegal gambling to record payouts
· Mark Footer
Legendary Carolina pitmaster, famous DJ duo among the heavyweight names bound for Margaret River in November
As those that were there will attest, last year’s Pair’d Margaret River Region festival was a swell time.
· Max Veenhuyzen
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· The Japan Times
Missing Glastonbury? There's a festival on your doorstep this weekend
Pop star Becky Hill will play the 250-capacity Marrs Bar in her home town of Worcester as part of the Everywhere At Once festival
· Bbcnews
N. Korea's Kim inspects new facilities at Wonsan-Kalma resort on east coast
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected newly built facilities at the Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone, state media reported Friday, as Pyongyang appears to be seeking to attract foreign visitors to earn hard currency.
· Oh Seok-min
North Korea's Kim watches weapons tests and calls for 'deadly and destructive' military posture
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed major weapons tests and called for the military’s “deadly and destructive offensive posture” to be bolstered, state media reported Friday, days after the country commissioned its first naval destroyer.
· Hyung Jin Kim
Taylor Swift to have multiple outfit changes for wedding event, Monse designers top contenders
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· Mara Siegler
N. Korea's Kim oversees tests of key weapons seen as aimed at S. Korea
SEOUL, June 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen testing of a new multiple rocket launcher and other weapons, Pyongyang's state media reported Friday, in what appeared to be tests aimed at enhancing capabilities of strike means targeting South Korea.
· Kim Soo-yeon
Whitney Houston’s hairstylist calls out Oprah Winfrey over relapse claims: ‘She’s got a lot of nerve’
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· Carlos Greer
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Silvi Vann-Wall is a film critic and journalist based in Melbourne. They wrote reviews, reported industry news, and created social videos for ScreenHub as the Film Content Lead for four years. Currently they serve as a board member for the Australian Film Critics Association, and teach journalism to undergrads at Th…
Joe Rogan calls out Newsom for ignoring rising state problems as LA film production falters
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· Fox News
Phoebe Bridgers: Lost Boys review – ghosts, guns and guileless youth on generational songwriter’s return
(Dead Oceans)The US singer took years off after becoming ‘world-weary’ of public life – and in the meantime, her silvery balladry reshaped pop. Her return is an ornate reinvention
· Laura Snapes
Former Meta executive sues social media giant over 'Careless People' memoir
Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s former director of Global Public Policy, testifies on Capitol Hill, April 9, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
· Barbara Ortutay
Judge rules multimedia rights companies' deals should fall under review of College Sports Commission
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A federal magistrate ruled Thursday that multimedia rights companies that represent university athletic departments can continue to be subject to the same rules governing millions in third party name-image-likeness payments to players that are reshaping college sports.
John Stockwell, Who Wrote a Tell-All Book About the C.I.A., Dies at 88
John Stockwell, who publicly resigned from the Central Intelligence Agency in 1977, accusing it of deceit and illegality, after a career as a covert operative in Vietnam and Africa, died this month in Austin, Texas. He was 88.
· Trip Gabriel
Leaders and celebrities react after powerful quakes hit Venezuela
World leaders and Venezuelan celebrities reacted Thursday with messages of solidarity and offers of assistance after two powerful earthquakes shook the South American nation, killing at least 164 people, injuring more than 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.
· Associated Press
Who is Orlando Bloom’s rumoured girlfriend, 28-year-old model Luisa Laemmel?
Bloom, who was married to Katy Perry, is said to be dating Laemmel, who has worked with brands like Maybelline, YSL Beauty and Calvin Klein
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Orlando Bloom’s 28-year-old rumoured girlfriend, Luisa Laemmel
Bloom, who was married to Katy Perry, is said to be dating Laemmel, who has worked with brands like Maybelline, YSL Beauty and Calvin Klein
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Night Swimming by Sharon Kernot review – a sharp, sexy and tremendously satisfying thriller in verse
As in Dorothy Porter’s The Monkey’s Mask, the form is perfectly suited to the story: of a sleep-deprived woman unravelling as she’s haunted by her past
· Fiona Wright
‘Unchained’ presents a grim portrait of a budding psychopath
Keisuke Yoshida’s films often portray lost souls who have gone over to the dark side, such as the cold-eyed serial killer in “Himeanole” (2016) and the father crazed by the death of his teenage daughter in “Intolerance” (2021).
· Mark Schilling
Rik Mayall: Magnificent B’Stard review – Ade Edmondson is still visibly stricken about losing him
Packed with fun memories from Ben Elton and Stephen Fry plus heartbreaking regret from his former partner, the Bottom star is so adored that this documentary risks descending into cringe – but his punky spirit shines through
· Lucymangan
Karl Stefanovic posts farewell message after leaving Today show
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Hollywood’s collapse continues as another production house is forced to close
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· Zain Khan
‘Dutton Ranch’ stars Cole Hauser and Kelly Reilly react to showrunner’s abrupt exit
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· Lauren Sarner
Briton Onley out of Tour de France with shoulder injury
PARIS, France — Briton Oscar Onley, who finished fourth in the race last year, has been forced to pull out of next month's Tour de France due to a shoulder injury, his team said on Thursday.
· Agence France-Presse
I'm overwhelmed now - so how do I plan for motherhood when I've got ADHD?
Hayley Pearce was the popular tea lady in the BBC reality TV show The Call Centre where she was described as a party girl who you would never catch without fake tan or false nails
· Bbcnews
Today show announces 'Karl will not be returning'
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Beloved California TV anchor reveals sudden departure from network: ‘Filled with thrill and grief’
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· Ross O'Keefe
This colorful, print-filled fashion collab is perfect for all your summer plans
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· Elana Fishman
‘The Bear’ returns for its final season—How to watch, schedule, cast
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· Angela Tricarico
Kylie Jenner’s ex-chef claims Palm Springs party, grueling workloads led to miscarriage in new lawsuit
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· Nina Joudeh
Who Is Fei on ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’? Where You’ve Seen Actress Madison Hu Before
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· Sydney Johnson
Government flags strengthening social media ban
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Ex-Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge still on the hook for $800-a-day fine for not revealing her sources, court rules
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· Ariel Zilber