David Hockney, artist renowned for his pool scenes, dies aged 88
Artist David Hockney, whose paintings of pools shimmering in the Los Angeles sunshine became icons of 20th-century art has died, aged 88.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener
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 …
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Tehran would not cede control of Hormuz under draft US deal: state media
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.
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Meet Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured girlfriend, Netflix actress Ester Expósito
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Meet Ester Expósito, football superstar Kylian Mbappé’s rumoured girlfriend
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Chinese man detained for allegedly torturing, killing adopted dogs under ‘caring’ guise
Abuser throws dogs from balcony, down stairwell, sparks public protest amid growing calls for proper laws to protect pets
· Alice Yan
Chinese man held over alleged torture, killing of adopted dogs under ‘caring’ guise
Abuser throws dogs from balcony, down stairwell, sparks public protest amid growing calls for proper laws to protect pets
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‘David Hockney changed the world just by looking at it’: a tribute to the artist whose work was a feast of visual pleasures
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…
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Art icon David Hockney dies at age 88
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)
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The seven funniest viral moments from the World Cup so far | The National
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Ceasefire deal would end Lebanon fighting and reopen Hormuz, release 12 b. to Iran - report
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.
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TV Tairiku Ondo channels the chaotic creativity of youth
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· Patrick St. Michel
Veteran Hong Kong actress Barbara Chan dies at age 66
Former TVB actress’s death was announced by her sons, who said she died peacefully on Friday morning
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Veteran Hong Kong actress Barbara Chan dies at age 66
Former TVB actress’s death was announced by her sons, who said she died peacefully on Friday morning
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How RZA channelled Shaw Brothers for his flawed kung fu epic The Man with the Iron Fists
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· Matt Glasby
How RZA channelled Shaw Brothers for his flawed kung fu epic The Man with the Iron Fists
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· Matt Glasby
Ruth Ozeki: ‘All my books are an attempt to recreate Charlotte’s Web’
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
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The best podcasts of 2026 so far
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A Globe-Spanning Collection of Children’s Art May Lose Its Home
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.
· Henrik Pryser Libell
Spoof films were all but dead. Could Scary Movie resuscitate them?
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· Nell Geraets
Ariana Grande rebukes White House for using her music in ‘barbaric, inhumane’ ICE video
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· Ben Beaumont Thomas
Hongdae live music venue Club On-Air to enter hiatus from July
'Psick Show' studio and longtime stage for top indie and mainstream artists to pause operations for venue overhaul
· Kim Jae-heun
Luxury stocks spike on proposed U.S.-Iran peace deal; LVMH up almost 5%
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.
· Elsa Ohlen
The mirage of an 'Islamic NATO': The Muslim world’s military unity is a political myth - opinion
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.
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Israel releases Hamas co-founder Hassan Yousef after more than two years of detention
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What Toy Story 5 teaches children and parents about balancing technology and traditional play | The National
“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…
· Gemma White
White House fires back at Ariana Grande after she told them to never use her music in ICE deportation video
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Proposed Iran-U.S. deal would reopen Hormuz strait and lift oil sanctions, Iran state media says
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.
· April Roach
Marcos to Filipinos on Independence Day: ‘Protect truth from distortion’
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 …
· The Manila Times
Pussy Riot: CYKA review – debut album from iconic Russian agitators is let down by blunt-force EDM
(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
· Katie Hawthorne
Jump, pivot, circle back: Is this an office meeting or a basketball game?
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· David Astle
[Photo News] BTS buses, blimp set Busan concert opening abuzz
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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‘Landman’ star Billy Bob Thornton says working people relate to the struggles the characters face
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US State Department inks deal to promote mixed martial arts
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.
· The Manila Times
Proud review – the gorgeous tale of a hard-partying model who ends up a dad
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
· Jack Seale
Meet Dick and Angel Strawbridge as they transform a 45-room 19th-century French castle
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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…
Jay B embraces his R&B roots for introspective third EP 'Tr.ee'
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Cyber group claims California water system hack in retaliation for Iran strikes
A hacker-activist group, Handala, has claimed responsibility for a cyber intrusion targeting water facilities in California, saying the action was carried out in retaliation for alleged US strikes on water infrastructure in southern Iran, Press TV reported.
· Middleeasteye
20 ways Taylor Swift remade pop culture in her image
Eras. Easter eggs. Masters. Monoculture. It has been 20 years since Swift released her debut single, setting in motion a career so extraordinary, it permanently redefined the concept of pop stardom. Not only did her fight to own her music educate a generation of fans in how the music industry works, she also bent th…
Diane Keaton’s nail clippers for $960: what’s behind the new boom in celebrity estate auctions?
With beloved stars’ personal items increasingly up for grabs after they die, a new generation of fans are bidding on everything from bowler hats to dog bowls
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One-legged China teen boy dreams of basketball glory, practising with a crutch made by dad
13-year-old from one of the country’s most impoverished regions had leg amputated aged 4, replaces crutch with artificial limb
· Alice Yan
One-legged China teen dreams of basketball glory, practises with crutch dad made
13-year-old from one of the country’s most impoverished regions had leg amputated aged 4, replaces crutch with artificial limb
· Alice Yan
Review: Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day is about far more than aliens | The National
The world is falling apart in Disclosure Day, the latest film by Steven Spielberg. People are giving up hope. Wars are brewing, nuclear attacks seem imminent and there is a general, disquieting sense that humanity may have no path forward.
· William Mullally
Tim Allen says he ‘never really wanted’ to be a dad and opens up about sobriety
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Kanye West concert in Prague scrapped as venue owner terminates contract - report
American rapper Ye's (Kanye West) upcoming Prague concert was cancelled after the venue set to host him pulled out, marking the latest in a series of cancelled concerts for the controversial artist, PrahaIN.cz reported on Thursday.
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Vietnamese couple arrested over illegal global distribution of Korean webtoons
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· Shim Sun-ah