True brew: The Aussie making sake and selling it to Japanese restaurants
It’s a rite of passage for many young Australians — teaching English in Japan and falling in love with its culture and cuisine.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Clive Davis predicted music’s biggest stars like no one else | Alexis Petridis
The legendary music executive signed everyone from Patti Smith to Barry Manilow and changed the industry forever
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Clive Davis: Barry Manilow, Carlos Santana, Patti Smith share tributes
Music producer Clive Davis, left, and recording artist Patti Smith embrace onstage at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Feb. 9, 2013. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)
· The Associated Press
Liam Payne’s son, Bear, 9, inherits nearly $28M after singer’s tragic death
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· Tamantha Ryan
Iran agreed to nuclear material inspection during Switzerland talks, Vance says
Iran has agreed to inspections of its nuclear materials, US Vice President JD Vance told the media on Monday upon leaving the Iran negotiations in Switzerland.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
I, Robot director Alex Proyas rejects Guillermo del Toro’s AI warning: ‘Absolutely wrong’
Australian director Alex Proyas, best known for The Crow, Dark City and I Robot, could not be more strongly opposed to triple Oscar-winner Guillermo del Toro’s warning last week about the dangers of using artificial intelligence to make films.
· Garry Maddox
‘It’s giving basic’: The best and worst of the World Cup uniforms
This is already the highest-scoring World Cup, off the field. Fashion is at the forefront of this event, rivalling the opening ceremony uniforms of the Olympic Games when it comes to style, detail and cultural clout.
· Damien Woolnough, Billie Eder
Party’s over: Doors close on celebrity artist’s Chapel Street gallery
When acclaimed artist Vincent Fantauzzo opened his namesake gallery in South Yarra in February last year, the launch party had wall-to-wall rich-listers, powerbrokers, Melbourne notables and a sprinkling of traditional celebrity.
· Fiona Byrne, John Buckley
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Harry Wild’ Season 5 On Acorn TV, Where Jane Seymour Solves Crimes And ‘Dr. Quinn’ Co-Star Joe Lando Joins The Cast
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· Joel Keller
‘Ferris Bueller’ star disses iconic film, hints at bad blood on set — as she reveals why she ditched Hollywood
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· Vanessa Serna
Belgium's Jeremy Doku celebrates birth of son after commentator's criticism
Belgium’s Jeremy Doku, top, and Egypt’s Marawan Attia battle for the ball during the World Cup Group G soccer match in Seattle, Monday, June 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Famed comedian Carlos Mencia whines from behind bars after ‘absurd show of force’ by new LA crime unit
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· Zain Khan, Jeremy Louwerse
Bettina Anderson wishes Donald Trump Jr. a happy Father’s Day after newlyweds’ family plans revealed
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· Caitlin Neafsey
Two officers, civilian injured in Montreal shooting – police
Three people have been killed in a shooting in Montreal, Canada, local media report. The police have confirmed that one officer died and another was injured in the incident that occurred in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood downtown.
· RT
‘House of the Dragon’ showrunner defends 2-year wait between seasons: ‘Do the math’
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· Lauren Sarner
AIDS Memorial Quilt: The largest communal art project in the world
FILE — Thousands of people examine the individual panels of the AIDS quilt as it is displayed on the Mall in Washington on Oct. 11, 1992. (AP Photo/Stephen R. Brown, File)
· Cara Anna
I tested Roborock’s Qrevo S Pro against the QV 35A — here’s which one I’d buy
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Abu Dhabi launches Treasured Sayings, a collection of Sheikh Zayed's poetry | The National
The poetic legacy of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, is being honoured in a new book called Treasured Sayings, published by Assouline.
· Evelyn Lau
Media task force condemns slay try on radio broadcaster
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Task Force on Media Security (PTFOMS) expressed concern over the reported attempt on the life of radio broadcaster Jay Lavapiez, who survived an ambush in Barangay Cagay, Roxas City, early Monday morning.
· Kristina Maralit
Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94
Davis won 4 Grammys for producing works by Kelly Clarkson, Carlos Santana and Jennifer Hudson, and a fifth for his contributions to music
· Reuters
Clive Davis, towering music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94
Davis won 4 Grammys for producing works by Kelly Clarkson, Carlos Santana and Jennifer Hudson, and a fifth for his contributions to music
· Reuters
Madonna reveals how a ‘falling out’ caused biopic starring Julia Garner to be scrapped
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· Eric Todisco
Yen jumps on reports of Katayama-Bessent talks
Multiple media including Nikkei reported that Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held talks Monday night Japan time. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
· MASAYUKI YUDA
Enough is enough! The city that never sleeps now just waits in hourslong lines
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· Marissa Matozzo
Clive Davis, towering Jewish music executive who reshaped American sound, dies at 94
Clive Davis, a Jewish former corporate lawyer who became one of the most influential figures in American rock and pop music as he fostered the careers of Bob Dylan, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and other stars, died on Monday at the age of 94, The New York Times reported, citing his family.
· REUTERS
Ramat Hasharon to force mall to close on Shabbat after religious controversy
The Tel Aviv-Jaffa District Court, sitting as an Administrative Affairs Court, on Monday deleted a petition seeking to force Ramat Hasharon to enforce its Shabbat business-closure bylaw at BIG Fashion Glilot, after the city and Mayor Yitzhak Rochberger said they would do so.
· SARAH BEN-NUN
Teens attack man on train who asked them to turn down their music, shocking video shows
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· News.com.au
Music mogul Clive Davis spotted with celebs in his last public appearance before death
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· Vanessa Serna
Clive Davis, music mogul behind Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, dies aged 94
Clive Davis, one of the most influential music executives in the history of rock and pop, has died at the age of 94.
· Mark Savage
He knew how to rock a cagoule: the sartorial legacy of Sir Keir Starmer
A man of modest tastes, the departing PM excelled in dad chic. His hair, however, had an Instagram account all of its own
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Nancy Guthrie ransom note apologizes for kidnapping death, demands millions for body: report
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· Riley Cardoza
‘Love Island USA’ bombshell Alannah Keyser faces backlash for using racial slur in resurfaced video
“Love Island USA” bombshell Alannah Keyser is facing backlash after a video of her saying the N-word resurfaced.
· Jolie Zenna
ABC encourages viewers to back network amid FCC investigations
Network launches ad on The View, which is target of one of two FCC investigations currently seeking public comment
· Jeremy Barr
Clive Davis, legendary music industry figure, dies at 94
Clive Davis, chief creative officer of Sony Music, appears during press day in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2014, prior to Davis’ annual pre-Grammy gala. (Photo by Casey Curry/Invision/AP, File
· Maria Sherman
2028 reckoning
EVERY Philippine president eventually confronts the same uncomfortable truth: The office ends, but the enemies do not. In a political culture where succession is as much about survival as governance, every administration builds what analysts quietly call an "exit architecture," a deliberate arrangement of allies, su…
· Ma. Lourdes Tiquia
Anne Curtis celebrates 29 years in showbiz, unveils three new film projects
Nearly three decades after entering the entertainment industry, Anne Curtis is marking her 29th year in showbiz with gratitude and a slate of new projects, including her first collaboration with director Mikhail Red and reunion films with directors Ruel S. Bayani and Irene Emma Villamor.
· Iza Iglesias
Rabiya and Jake make it official
IT would be one of redundancy to hear Rabiya Mateo and Jake Cuenca spill the tea about their real score.
· Ronnie Carrasco 3rd
Signify ramps innovation, connectivity on lighting solutions nationwide
Top lighting solutions brand Signify is expanding its operations to include lighting innovations that address the energy needs and sustainability that the Filipinos demand.
· Khrystyn Andaya
Keir Starmer’s resignation is an illusion of democracy
By Constantin von Hoffmeister, a political and cultural commentator from Germany, author of the book The Fate of White America and director of Multipolar Press
· RT
Clive Davis: music industry executive who signed Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen dies aged 94
Davis, who discovered many of the defining musicians of the 20th century and helmed major record labels, said he ‘never’ tired of the music business
· Laura Snapes
Legendary music mogul Clive Davis dead at 94
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· Audrey Rock
Oliver Tree dies at 32 in helicopter crash in Brazil
Oliver Tree performs at the Austin City Limits Music Festival in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 16, 2022. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File)
· Maria Sherman
US should have taken control of Strait of Hormuz, retired Israeli Brig.-Gen. says - interview
“As a general, I must say I’m very, very surprised the US didn’t take over militarily the strait,” Brig.-Gen. (ret.) Amir Avivi told The Media Line, warning that the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding leaves dangerous uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s freedom of action, and the future of pres…
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Jennifer Lopez says ‘Thank U, Next’ to her exes at Ariana Grande concert with Ben Affleck’s child
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· Jolie Zenna
The catastrophic mistake Nancy Guthrie investigation suffered in its early days: report
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· Riley Cardoza
A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
With its nostalgically-painted, golden-maned horses, wistful French chanson music wafting as it turns, the Carrousel de St Pierre, by the venerated Sacre Coeur Church, is a firm favourite amongst tourists to Paris. But recently, as I watched the merry-go-round rotate to those romantic French tunes, more than anythin…
· Katya Adler
A decade on from Brexit, the new PM has big calls to make on Europe
With its nostalgically-painted, golden-maned horses, wistful French chanson music wafting as it turns, the Carrousel de St Pierre, by the venerated Sacre Coeur Church, is a firm favourite amongst tourists to Paris. But recently, as I watched the merry-go-round rotate to those romantic French tunes, more than anythin…
· Bbcnews
John Oliver on feral hogs: ‘One of the most destructive species in the country’
The Last Week Tonight host discussed the damage being done by feral hogs and the difficulty in managing them
· Guardian staff
Is VAR being used differently at the World Cup vs the Premier League?
Four goals have been disallowed on VAR review at the 2026 World Cup
· Bbcsport
The shocking meaning of ‘Love Island USA’ steamy code word ‘french fries’ explained
French fries are the snack of choice on “Love Island USA” Season 8.
· Eric Todisco