Sixpence None the Richer bassist Justin Cary dead at 50
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Newest first · UTC+11:00A night of glamour and giving at Evelyn Elliott 74th birthday
Society philanthropist, jet-setter and friend to many, Evelyn Elliott celebrated her 74th birthday with a star-studded musical dinner at the Santan Room of EDSA Shangri-La, Manila in Pasig City. The event was graciously hosted by singer and television host John Nite, a longtime friend of the celebrant.
· Becky Garcia
Toy Story 5 ending explained: Director's hopeful message about screens and childhood | The National
How do we preserve childhood in a world dominated by screens? That is the big question at the heart of Toy Story 5.
· William Mullally
‘You can’t unsee it’: how hot pink became the unofficial colour of the World Cup
Move over Barbie, ‘electric fuchsia’ is now dominating football’s biggest stages. But why has the sport embraced the colour?
· Laurencochrane
'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister Ben Gvir declares
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said "all of Lebanon must burn" in a social media post after the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, drawing a response from the Iranian foreign minister, who labelled the Israeli leadership a "threat to all of humanity".
· Middleeasteye
Caprice, Heath lead Gen Z drama ‘You’re My Favorite Song’
Former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” housemates Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, Marco Masa and Clifford Arceo are bringing their real-life friendship to the small screen as they headline GMA Afternoon Prime’s upcoming youth-oriented drama “You’re My Favorite Song.”
· Iza Iglesias
SM Beauty marks Pride Month with nationwide campaign
SM Beauty is observing Pride Month with “Disco Proud: Shine Loud, Shine Proud,” a campaign that highlights self-expression and visibility within the LGBTQIA+ community.
· The Manila Times
Anticipation (and rain clouds) build as TRNSMT festival becomes Scotland fan zone
Pouring rain hasn't dampened the spirits of Scotland fans as they prepare to watch a crucial World Cup match at the country's biggest music festival.
· Jonathan Geddes
Illegal gambling in Hong Kong
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIllegal gambling in Hong KongWith the football World Cup set to become the biggest gambling event in history, the South China Morning Post traces new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong and the growing popularity of prediction markets in this two-part series. Upda…
· SCMP Staff
Illegal gambling in Hong Kong
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIllegal gambling in Hong KongWith the football World Cup set to become the biggest gambling event in history, the South China Morning Post traces new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong and the growing popularity of prediction markets in this two-part series. Upda…
· SCMP Staff
Houston TV meteorologist whines she never won an Emmy, trashes co-workers in lengthy diatribe: ‘the industry never thought I was worthy’
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· Ariel Zilber
UAE names online platforms included in under-15s social media restrictions | The National
A landmark UAE policy restricting children aged under 15 from using social media will initially apply to Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat and Tiktok, authorities have confirmed.
· The National
Iranian singer and team sentenced to lashes and work ban over audience-less concert | The National
A court has sentenced an Iranian singer and her team to 74 lashes as well as travel and work bans, prompting an outcry from human rights organisations and Iranians over continued curbs on women’s freedom.
· Lizzie Porter
Anne Hathaway reveals pregnancy with joyful Instagram video
Anne Hathaway attends the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 Collection fashion show at The Frick Collection on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
'We are not a threat': Raul Castro's grandson 'Raulito' makes Cuba's case to US and world | The National
Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro sat down for his first media interview at a time when his country could scarcely afford to look weak.
· Salim A. Essaid
Zendaya’s ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ press tour looks are black, white and red all over
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· Melissa Minton
Controversial video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs inviting then-12-year-old Daveigh Chase to ‘after-party’ resurfaces after actress’ death
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· Bernie Zilio
Version Control: Hugh Jackman’s ‘The Death of Robin Hood’ Hits Theaters, But Which Classic Robin Hood Movie Should You Watch This Weekend?
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· Jesse Hassenger
Appeals Court Allows Ohio To Restrict Children's Use Of Social Media
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· Tyler Durden
‘Elf’ actor Faizon Love heads to court for first appearance since Florida arrest
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· Chris Nesi
Back to Back Barries: Is the media giving Pauline Hanson a free pass?
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dissect Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club appearance this week and ask: is the leader of One Nation treated differently to other political leaders by the media? They also give their take on Hanson’s attacks on minorities, her pledge to dismantle public broadcasting and they meditate …
The many forms of Vishnu: the Hindu god depicted across 15 centuries of art – in pictures
View image in fullscreenVishnu in the lotus (bronze, East India or Nepal, 1100s)The lotus is a symbol of purity and spiritual growth, and this 12th-century bronze shows Vishnu in the centre, surrounded by petals of his avatars, including Varāha the boar and Narasimha the man-lion. The central figure is holding a pad…
· Emma Joyce
New York Knicks celebrate with VIP bash at private members-only club after parade
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· Leah Bitsky
Katy Perry makes blatant dig at exes Orlando Bloom and John Mayer at music festival
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· Leah Bitsky
I cooked for London’s top Palestinian chef
"What are you doing without an apron in my kitchen?" Fadi Kattan joins Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk. The renowned Palestinian chef and author hails from one of Bethlehem's oldest Christian families, and today he's one of the most prominent voices on Palestinian cuisine. Together, they talk food, culture, and Israeli …
· Middleeasteye
Moutet loses almost all prize money for swearing on BBC TV
Corentin Moutet has only won one of his past eight matches on the ATP Tour
· Bbcsport
Anne Hathaway is pregnant with baby No. 3, shows off bump on St. Tropez family getaway
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· Sophia Melissa Caraballo Piñeiro
LA’s insane new AI museum that charges $49 for its cheapest ticket is leaving guests scratching their heads
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· Daniel Farr
Hit 90s movie franchise returns after 24 years, star confirms
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‘Bizarre’ TikTok fashion trend where influencers strip down sparks heated debate
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Meloni left ‘stunned’ after Trump claims she begged him for a photo
US president provokes outrage as PM says he ‘totally invented’ story in interview with Italian media
· Angela Giuffrida
Competitors take part in boat races to mark the Dragon Boat Festival, in photos
Competitors take part in the Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
· Chan Long Hei
Sports on TV for June 22 - 28
ESPN — Men’s College World Series - Finals: TBD, Game 3, Omaha, Neb. (if necessary)
· The Associated Press
Dragon Boat Festival links modern China to traditions more than 2,000 years old
BEIJING —Dragon boat races, lion dances and other festivities marked the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday across mainlandChina, Hong Kong andTaiwan. The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.
· Associated Press
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo at G7
Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, has cancelled a trip to the US after President Donald Trump told Italian TV that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had "begged" him for a picture with her.
· Paul Kirby
WWE Night of Champions in Saudi Arabia: When it starts, how to watch and why it matters | The National
Saudi Arabia’s place on the WWE calendar is no longer built around one-off spectacle shows.
· Faisal Al Zaabi
Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally US President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the US President told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit.
· REUTERS
How a Korean 'Turandot' traveled to Europe and came home a decade on
Daegu International Musical Festival brings back its hit production to mark its 20th anniversary
· Park Ga-young
Luca Guadagnino’s Sam Altman movie dropped by Amazon after it announces OpenAI partnership
The web giant announced that Artificial, a biopic about the controversial tech executive, ‘will be better served if it were released by a different studio’
· Catherineshoard
Giant cranes and a dragon boat festival: photos of the day – Friday
View image in fullscreenBoston, MassachusettsNorway fans pretend to row a Viking longship Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image in fullscreenMakerfield, EnglandAndy Burnham celebrates his byelection win for LabourPhotograph: Mark Waugh/The GuardianShareView image in fullscreenSouthampton, EnglandTw…
· Natasha Rees Bloor
How Bologna’s niche festival of forgotten films captured the streaming generation
Over 40 years, Italy’s Il Cinema Ritrovato – or ‘rediscovered cinema’ – has evolved into an influential international gathering
· Angela Giuffrida
‘It’s time for it to end’: Ebon Moss-Bachrach on the final, delicious season of The Bear
It turned its cast into global stars, triggered fashion crazes and even made an omelette go viral. As The Bear bows out, ‘cousin’ Ebon Moss-Bachrach talks obsessive fans, fork tattoos and why he’s ‘dumbly proud’
· Michael Hogan
Asylum turned arts precinct scoops top architecture award
Dark rain clouds hover overhead and a brisk wind blows around the old brick buildings clustered on the top of Jacksons Hill on Melbourne’s outskirts.
· Cara Waters
Inside Margaret Josephs’ glitzy Pride party: ‘Housewives,’ drag show and more!
Margaret Josephs is putting allyship into action.
· Evan Real, Danny Murphy
‘Night of Horrors’: LA’s Chinese massacre of 1871 brought to the fore in new book
Lisa See’s novel Daughters of the Sun and Moon revisits the terrible events that saw around 500 people attack the city’s Chinese residents
· Tribune News Service
‘Night of Horrors’: LA’s Chinese massacre of 1871 brought to the fore in new book
Lisa See’s novel Daughters of the Sun and Moon revisits the terrible events that saw around 500 people attack the city’s Chinese residents
· Tribune News Service
Anya Taylor-Joy will make a brilliant elf assassin in Hunt for Gollum. But it’s a movie we don’t need
Andy Serkis has picked the perfect actor for the next iteration of the Lord of the Rings franchise. But if Tolkien didn’t linger over this subplot, should we?
· Benchild
10 museums to visit for America’s 250th anniversary
From Arkansas to Washington DC, museums across the US are grappling with what it means to celebrate the country
· Adria R Walker