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An American businessman who wrote a book about living through a military coup in Myanmar was detained on his return to the Southeast Asian nation on Thursday, according to two people briefed on the matter.
Russian authorities have filed administrative cases against several media outlets and editors under laws regulating mass media content, according to court records reviewed by exiled news outlet Mediazona.
Were our readers right to put Lord of the Rings above Middlemarch? What was missing from our list? Has anyone read the whole 100 … ? Liese Spencer, our joint head of books, and non-fiction editor David Shariatmadari are live now to discuss the huge reaction to our 100 greatest novels list, our readers’ choices of th…
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The design, which was conceived in the 70s, became a pop culture staple in the 90s and 00s. Now, thanks to gen Z and anti-Trump sentiment, it’s being embraced once more
Zhao Chong spent thousands on beer and snacks, sent out mass invites, but was all alone in Hangzhou for Mexico’s win over South Africa
Zhao Chong spent thousands on beer and snacks, sent out mass invites, but was all alone in Hangzhou for Mexico’s win over South Africa
The normal display of African unity in the early stages of a football World Cup was notably absent from social media as many fans from across the continent backed Mexico in the tournament's opening match against South Africa.
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With his trademark glasses, his bleached hair and a thrillingly haphazard approach to colour, the artist’s signature style evolved and captivated decade after decade
Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art has died, aged 88.
In Al-Zawayda, about three kilometres northeast of Deir al-Balah, in the central Gaza Strip, dozens of people followed the opening match between Mexico and South Africa from a makeshift coffee tent despite frequent power cuts. In Khan Younis, displaced families watched the tournament on television screens set up in …
From the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical to a show from Taiwanese dance company Cloud Gate, there’s lots on from now until December
From the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical to a show from Taiwanese dance company Cloud Gate, there’s lots on from now until December
Iran's state media said on Friday that under a draft agreement with the United States, Tehran would not give up control over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The French player is with his national team at the 2026 World Cup – but are his thoughts also on the Spanish Netflix actress he has been recently seen with?
The French player is with his national team at the 2026 World Cup – but are his thoughts also on the Spanish Netflix actress he has been recently seen with?
Abuser throws dogs from balcony, down stairwell, sparks public protest amid growing calls for proper laws to protect pets
Abuser throws dogs from balcony, down stairwell, sparks public protest amid growing calls for proper laws to protect pets
He was subversive and bold, yet also playful and accepting – putting the fun into pop art and finding freedom and fulfilment amid the blue skies and pools of California. David Hockney, who has died aged 88, lived and painted the truth David Hockney – a life in pictures David Hockney, revolutionary British artist, di…
Artist David Hockney after unveiling the bottle design for the 2014 vintage wine of Château Mouton Rothschild in London, Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, File)
World Cups are about more than goals and results. Every tournament develops its own cast of unexpected stars and memorable side stories, with social media ensuring the funniest, strangest and most heartwarming moments can spread around the world in minutes.
The full ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran will include an end to fighting in Lebanon, as well as the initial unfreezing of 12 billion dollars in funds for Iran, the Iranian state media site Mehr reported on Friday.
Ryuji Chiyotani has the audience at Shimokitazawa’s Basement Bar in his thrall as he hollers into the mic, thrashes away on guitar and zips all over the small stage.
Former TVB actress’s death was announced by her sons, who said she died peacefully on Friday morning
Former TVB actress’s death was announced by her sons, who said she died peacefully on Friday morning
The Wu-Tang Clan leader’s directorial debut with Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu was an ambitious ode to the martial arts films he grew up loving
The Wu-Tang Clan leader’s directorial debut with Russell Crowe and Lucy Liu was an ambitious ode to the martial arts films he grew up loving
The US author, film-maker and Zen Buddhist priest on smart young girls, the difference between irony and cynicism, and working her way through 13 volumes of Chekhov
Surreal genius from Harry Hill, trailblazing women and a passionate ode to an incredible New York rapper – these are the best listens from the last six months
On the walls of the International Museum of Children’s Art in Oslo are drawings made by Afghan girls at a clandestine school, by Ukrainian children at an art center that was destroyed by war, and by kids around the world during the Covid pandemic.
Remember when we used to laugh at the cinema? Not just chuckling at one-liners in a superhero flick, but slapping your knee every two minutes. There’s only one genre that specialises in such rapid-fire comedy: spoofs.
Grande is the latest in a series of pop musicians including Sabrina Carpenter and SZA who have been angered by Trump administration videos
'Psick Show' studio and longtime stage for top indie and mainstream artists to pause operations for venue overhaul
Luxury stocks saw a sharp uptick after a proposed Iran-U.S. deal outlined a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and lifting of U.S. oil sanctions, according to Iran state media.
For more than a decade, political leaders, military strategists, and sections of the media across the Muslim world have periodically revived the idea of an “Islamic NATO,” a unified military bloc of Muslim-majority nations capable of defending collective interests and confronting perceived adversaries.
Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef, 71, was released from Israeli administrative detention on Thursday, Yousef's son Owais confirmed to local and international media on Thursday night.
“As parents, we're part of the first generation navigating this challenge in real time,” says Sharjah-based executive director Arjun Doney of raising children in the iPad age. “When we were growing up, entertainment was mostly traditional toys, board games, outdoor play and imagination-based activities. The previous…
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The draft version of the Iran-U.S. memorandum of understanding includes a commitment from the U.S. to lift oil sanctions and a commitment from Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media reported Friday.
President Marcos is calling on Filipinos to protect truth from distortion. He also urged Filipinos to restore trust in a time increasingly marked by division and distrust. His appeal came as the country marks the 128th anniversary of Philippine Independence. At Rizal Park, Marcos and members of the First Family led …
(Pussy Riot)On a disappointing record helmed by co-founder Nadya Tolokonnikova, corny guitars and generically moody synths undermine the activist group’s political acuity
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Busan was awash in BTS fever on Friday, on the eve of the group’s 13th debut anniversary, as fans from all over the world gathered, and themed displays — including a blimp and buses wrapped with members' pictures — marked the opening of the group's two-day concert.
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WASHINGTON, United States — The US State Department is readying to promote President Donald Trump's favored combat sport -- MMA -- under an agreement signed Thursday with UFC, the organization that dominates the mixed martial arts world.
This Polish drama is beautifully shot, darkly funny and full of social commentary about the difficulty of being a gay father in Poland. Even the toddler seems like an accomplished actor
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It’s been 20 years since pop superstar Taylor Swift released her debut single, which she named after the popular country singer Tim McGraw. The Guardian deputy music editor, Laura Snapes, takes a look at how the song, released in 2006, contains almost everything we know about Swift as a songwriter and how she positi…
GOT7 leader's new album turns anxiety and uncertainty into a story of growth