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Newest first · UTC+11:00UK weighs forcing social media firms to boost trusted news
Britain is considering forcing social media companies to prioritise what the government called trusted news sources as part of its broader push to tighten regulation of the sector.
· REUTERS
New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changes
Critics note that because China’s legal system treats pets as property, seeking redress for abuse remains complicated
· Zoey Zhang
New China dog rental trend draws warnings of animal stress from frequent handler changes
Critics note that because China’s legal system treats pets as property, seeking redress for abuse remains complicated
· Zoey Zhang
Landship review – soldiers yearn for tinned pies in muddy first world war drama that stays inside the tank
It’s too murky to distinguish one stiff upper lip from another in Callum Burn’s drama about a real-life mission that came unstuck
· Lesliefelperin
Awake Awake by Fiona Mozley review – in pursuit of false memories
From the Booker-shortlisted author, a tantalisingly unreliable account of childhood, history and mental uncertainty
· M John Harrison
Self-doubt, burnout … and Taylor Swift: why Toy Story 5 is the ultimate millennial girl movie
Nostalgia hits hard for anyone who has grown up with the franchise. But little could prepare me for the emotional punch of this latest film – and the very specific vulnerabilities it taps
· Hollie Richardson
Hong Kong urged to export food culture as Cantonese restaurants hit hardest by slump
Chinese restaurant earnings plunged 27.9 per cent in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2018, even as non-Chinese dining receipts rose 10.9 per cent
· Lam Ka-sing
Hong Kong urged to export food culture as Cantonese restaurants hit hardest by slump
Chinese restaurant earnings plunged 27.9 per cent in the first quarter compared with the same period in 2018, even as non-Chinese dining receipts rose 10.9 per cent
· Lam Ka-sing
K-pop, beauty, food and more to converge at annual MyK Festa
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- A sprawling showcase of Korean pop culture ranging from K-pop and television dramas to food, cosmetics and fashion is set to be held in Goyang this week as part of the country's broader push to transform the global popularity of its pop culture into enduring economic and cultural benefits.
· Shim Sun-ah
12 of the World Cup 2026’s oldest players, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi
Should Ronaldo still be playing? Is this Messi’s last World Cup? But neither are the oldest this tournament – Scotland’s Craig Gordon is 43
· Varvara Rodchenko
12 of the World Cup 2026’s oldest players, from Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi
Should Ronaldo still be playing? Is this Messi’s last World Cup? But neither are the oldest this tournament – Scotland’s Craig Gordon is 43
· Varvara Rodchenko
Theatre company vows show must go on after ‘devastating’ blaze
Sydney’s Belvoir St Theatre has vowed to keep performing despite fire gutting its main scenery workshop, including key sets and props two weeks out from its upcoming show.
· Linda Morris
Industry ministry launches new committee to review U.S. investment projects
SEJONG, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a project management committee led by the industry minister Tuesday to review the viability of potential projects in the United States under Seoul's US$350 billion investment pledge.
· Kang Yoon-seung
Through sand, slime, fog and light, Jalet and Nawa test limits of human body
GS Arts Center spotlights the duo through 'Planet [Wanderer],' 'Mist' and world premiere showcase of 'Prism'
· Hwang Dong-hee
Karl Stefanovic embraces UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson in video promoting podcast
Channel Nine TV presenter also calls former UK prime minister Keir Starmer a ‘wanker’ in teaser for interview with Robinson
· Tory Shepherd
From "peak TV" to Broadway and her Tony Award win: the unstoppable Lesley Manville
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Famed music executive Clive Davis dead at 94
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Clive Davis, the pioneering American music executive and producer who made megastars of Aretha Franklin, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston and many others during half a century of shaping modern culture, died Monday aged 94, his family said.
· Agence France-Presse
Renewable energy company admits 'failures' caused destruction of Aboriginal site
Topic:Indigenous Culture
· Xanthe Gregory
Art, experience shine in 2026 Toycon
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· Red Mendoza
Cambodia, Bhutan announce national selections in Eurovision Asia
MANILA, Philippines — Two more countries participating in the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest Asia announced their national selections, with one country revealing their singers for their version.
· Aric John Sy Cua
BTS’ 'Arirang' named one of best albums this year so far
BTS' fifth studio album "Arirang" has been chosen as one of the best albums released in the first half of this year by a series of major music media outlets in the US and UK, according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Super Junior’s Ryeowook drops single to mark solo milestone
Ryeowook of Super Junior released “Runaway” on Tuesday to celebrate the tenth year of his solo career, said label SM Entertainment.
· Hwang You-mee
Music stars whose careers Clive Davis helped launch, resurrect or shape
Carlos Santana, left, and producer Clive Davis pose with their Grammys at the 42nd Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, on Feb. 23, 2000. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File)
· Gene Johnson
How UK's Keir Starmer ended his time as prime minister within 2 years
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks to the media to announce his resignation outside 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, June 22, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
· Brian Melley
Mid-Atlantic Sportswatch Daily Listings
Philadelphia at Washington — NBCS Philadelphia, MLB.TV, Nationals.TV
· The Associated Press
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New York at Detroit — Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Prime Video
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Seattle at Pittsburgh — SportsNet Pittsburgh, Mariners.TV, MLB.TV
· The Associated Press
Former Oklahoma death row inmate back in court as case proceeds to retrial
Former death row prisoner Richard Glossip, left, speaks to media after exiting a detention facility after being granted bond while awaiting retrial, May 14, 2026, in Oklahoma City. (AP Photo/Nick Oxford, File)
iACADEMY solidifies status as nation’s most innovative school with industry-grade labs
IACADEMY's culture of innovation has earned international recognition over the years.
· The Manila Times
China's 618 shopping festival growth slows sharply as consumer spending malaise persists
BEIJING — China's consumer spending slowdown persisted in June, with growth during one of the country's largest online shopping festivals weakening sharply from a year earlier.
· Evelyn Cheng
UAE social media ban will set some much-needed digital boundaries | The National
Time flies, it is said. When it comes to those often-carefree years of childhood and early adolescence, young people’s race towards adulthood can make time pass even more swiftly. Growing up in the early 21st century has become a fraught experience for many as the speed of technological change and the ubiquity of so…
· The National Editorial
Banned on Broadway, a new generation of music software is shrinking musical theatre orchestras
Musicians are losing jobs, or stretched further in the gigs they can get, as KeyComp and other technologies replace human players in the pit
· Elissa Blake
Cortis tops Spotify Korea for record 50 times
Cortis banked its 50th No. 1 on Spotify’s Daily Top Songs Korea, setting a record for a boy group, according to label Big Hit Music on Tuesday.
· Hwang You-mee
Kim Mu-yeol, Jung Ryeo-won cast in Netflix medical drama series 'First Doctor'
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Kim Mu-yeol and Jung Ryeo-won have been cast in Netflix's new medical drama series "First Doctor," directed by Hong Jong-chan of hit series "Teach You a Lesson" (2026) and "Juvenile Justice" (2022), the streaming giant said Tuesday.
· Lee Minji
Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
Norway win five-goal thriller against Senegal to make last 32
Erling Haaland scores twice as Norway book their place in the last 32 of the World Cup with a 3-2 victory over Senegal in New Jersey.
Why Brooklyn Beckham is ‘fuming’ over parents David and Victoria’s Father’s Day posts: report
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· Antoinette Bueno
APR's elusive leader brings K-beauty story to BoF forum
Kim Byung-hoon, founder and CEO of APR, will make an appearance this week at the Business of Fashion's beauty forum in the US, becoming the first Korean beauty leader on the event's lineup to speak on K-beauty's global rise.
· No Kyung-min
From "peak TV" to Broadway and her Tony Award win: the unstoppable Lesley Manville
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North Korea's Kim vows to accelerate military buildup — KCNA
SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un vowed to accelerate the country's military buildup at a party meeting, state media reported Tuesday, citing military modernisation efforts by South Korea and the United States in the region.
· Associated Press
Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie is dead, US media reports
Tue 23 Jun 2026 at 12:13pm
Ransom note claims Nancy Guthrie is dead, US media reports
Tue 23 Jun 2026 at 12:13pm
Music mogul Clive Davis dies at 94 leaving behind powerful imprint on industry
Topic:Popular Culture
· Mawunyo Gbogbo
Lim Yunchan wins Instrumentalist of the Year at Germany's top classical awards
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean pianist Lim Yunchan has been named Instrumentalist of the Year at Opus Klassik 2026, Germany's most prestigious awards for classical music.
· Shim Sun-ah
Man charged in killing of actor James Handy found mentally incompetent for prosecution
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge found Monday that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy is not mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
· Andrew Dalton
Iceland kills first whales since 2023, resuming commercial hunt
REYKJAVIK – Two whales have been killed off the coast of Iceland two days after commercial hunting resumed, ending a two-year hiatus, local media and animal rights activists reported on Monday.
· No Author
BTS' 'Arirang' named among best albums of early 2026
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- "Arirang," the latest album of K-pop supergroup BTS, has been recognized among the best releases of the first half of 2026 by leading global music publications.
· Shim Sun-ah
‘90 Day Fiancé’ stars Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh defend their GoFundMe amid devastating ALS battle
“90 Day Fiancé” couple Jenny Slatten and Sumit Singh addressed the criticism over their GoFundMe to raise money amid her amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) battle.
· Antoinette Bueno
Stray Kids to kick off new world tour in Seoul next month
SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Stray Kids will launch a new world tour, "Run It," in Seoul next month, the group's agency JYP Entertainment said Tuesday.
· Shim Sun-ah