Women face extra challenges during China’s gaokao; many use contraceptives to delay periods
Pressures of crucial national college entrance exam exacerbated by menstrual factor, folk remedies like mango, blueberries, durian also tried
· Fran Lu
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Within three minutes of an alarm sounding, state-of-the-art fire trucks will be at the scene of any emergency at Sydney’s new international airport after it opens to cargo aircraft late next month.
· Matt O'Sullivan
KTO teams up with Netflix's 'Jae-seok's B&B Rules!' for global tourism campaign
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization are launching Korea Camp, a global advertising campaign for Korean tourism created in partnership with the Netflix variety show "Jae-seok's B&B Rules!"
· Hong Yoo
Alex Eala gets wildcard entry at Berlin Open
MANILA, Philippines — Alexandra "Alex" Eala seized a wildcard entry to the WTA 500 Berlin Open main draw, the tournament social media pages announced on Thursday.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Celebrity Perth vet banned after fabricating debt, posing as lawyer
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· Rebecca Peppiatt
PNP obtains video of site where Ateneo students drowned
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Thursday said it has obtained the closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage at the beach resort in Dipaculao, Aurora where the two Ateneo de Manila University basketball players drowned.
· Izel Abanilla
When Dua met Claire (or why I can’t wait for the next odd pairing)
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· Sophie Quick
Your favourite journalists’ favourite books from the first half of 2026
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· Melanie Kembrey
Social media on trial: Four important cases to watch
When social media started to take over the internet 20 years ago, it was widely hailed as a game-changing technology that would connect people across divides and make information more accessible.
· Kali Hays
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
TORONTO — Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe.
· Associated Press
How the Belfast stabbing was the spark to a fuse loaded with grievance and provocation
Politicians, social media and far-right agitators convinced people that migrant-targeting violence would solve all their problems
· Rorycarroll
NSW police force rife with ‘harassment, undermining and belittlement’ of women, review finds
Report says bullying, incivility, discrimination and victimisation ‘at unacceptable levels’ within force and current culture presents ‘systemic risk’
· Jordyn Beazley
Glenn Close will get an Oscar at last — honorarily
Glenn Close will finally get her hands on an Oscar.
· Associated Press
Celebrity row lost its collective mind over the Knicks’ historic Game 4 comeback
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· Jenna Lemoncelli
The origin and influence of gaokao in China
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP People & Culture SeriesThe origin and influence of gaokao in ChinaIn this series focusing on China’s hugely important national college entrance examination, or gaokao, the SCMP explores the profound legacy of the country’s rigorous testing culture. We examine the historical footprin…
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AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP People & Culture SeriesThe origin and influence of gaokao in ChinaIn this series focusing on China’s hugely important national college entrance examination, or gaokao, the SCMP explores the profound legacy of the country’s rigorous testing culture. We examine the historical footprin…
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The Antinoris once mingled with the Medicis — they’re still commissioning art today
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· Christian House
How to make an Aussie comedy movie ... just like we used to
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· Karl Quinn
Taylor Swift celebrates epic Knicks win during Game 4 of NBA Finals
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· Vanessa Serna
Sydney Sweeney pushed off of Knicks Celebrity Row for NBA Finals Game 4
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· Matt Ehalt
(Movie Review) Funky Freaky Freaks: raw, stylish portrait of teens on the edge
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Yong-gi (Joo Min-hyeong) is a high school student in a small, no-name town who bursts with energy but aimlessly wanders, clueless about what he wants to do in life.
· Lee Minji
"Unsung hero of architecture'': Michael Dysart
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Pinoy booters dismantle Myanmar in style at Tri-Nation Friendly
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine men’s national football team capped off its Tri-Nation Friendly campaign in spectacular fashion, dominating Myanmar, 5-1, before a roaring crowd at the historic Rizal Memorial Football Stadium on Tuesday night.
· The Manila Times
Aespa’s 2nd LP its 8th consecutive million-seller
The second studio album from Aespa had sold some 1.03 million copies as of Thursday, becoming its eighth million-selling set, SM Entertainment announced, citing a local tally.
· Hwang You-mee
Teenagers in Tokyo allegedly used ChatGPT to decide extortion amount in assault case
A group of high school students in Tokyo arrested over allegedly assaulting a boy and trying to extort money from him may have used ChatGPT to decide how much to demand, media reports have recently revealed.
· Jessica Speed
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A look back at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship
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AI Price Wars Begin: OpenAI Considers "Drastic Price Cuts" In Pursuit Of Anthropic Customers
Earlier today, in a report discussing how "AI bills are out of control", JPMorgan tech guru and TMT salesman, Mark Schilsky wrote that "most of my high level investor discussions focus on one major topic: when will the party end? Put another way, tech investors have made so much money in Semis so quickly that they a…
· Tyler Durden
Cultural events to see in Abu Dhabi this weekend | The National
From ballet at Cultural Foundation to independent UAE music at The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi, the emirate has a varied cultural calendar this weekend.
· William Mullally
Uncertainty plagues Taiwan's drone industry after budget cuts
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Peter Weir receives inaugural AFTRS lifetime achievement award
Director of Picnic at Hanging Rock and Gallipoli celebrated for defining Australian culture and ‘global influence on craft, form and storytelling’
· Emma Joyce
PR guru Ron Berkowitz suing high-end restaurants for close to a quarter of a million dollars over allegedly unpaid fees
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· Oli Coleman
Cortis logs 10m views with ‘Acai’ music video, adds date to tour
Cortis garnered 10 million plays on YouTube with the music video for “Acai” as of Wednesday, said label Big Hit Music.
· Hwang You-mee
Scooter Braun risks run-in with nemesis Taylor Swift on Knicks date night with Sydney Sweeney
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· Antoinette Bueno
Canada’s social media ban for under-16s goes to parliament
Legislation would exempt platforms that can prove they have safeguards for children in place
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‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy
Charity screening of Herman Yau’s latest film sparks reflection on marginalisation, justice and social responsibility in Hong Kong
· Eugene Yim
‘We’re Nothing At All’: why Hongkongers must avoid collective apathy
Charity screening of Herman Yau’s latest film sparks reflection on marginalisation, justice and social responsibility in Hong Kong
· Eugene Yim
Kyle and Jackie departure leaves a big hole for KIIS in latest radio ratings
If management at ARN is looking for vindication of its national syndication strategy, the third radio ratings survey of the year, covering March 1 to May 23 (excluding the two weeks of Easter school holidays), offers mixed results.
· Karl Quinn
Michael Cinco, pageant community rebuke Brandon Espiritu, Jether Palomo’s ‘halfies’ remarks
MANILA, Philippines — Former Mister Supranational Philippines Brandon Espiritu and Mister Pilipinas Global 2025 Jether Palomo apologized after remarks made on Instagram sparked backlash from pageant fans and industry personalities, including fashion designer Michael Cinco, over a controversial discussion about mixed…
· Iza Iglesias
USMNT finally at full strength — and looking to pass chemistry test: ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’
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· Michael Duarte
N.Flying named HiKR ambassador
The Korea Tourism Organization appointed members of the band N.Flying as honorary ambassadors for its HiKR brand on Wednesday at HiKR Ground, the organization's culture and tourism space in Jung-gu, Seoul.
· Hong Yoo
World Cup will put burgeoning US soccer culture to its biggest test
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· Mark Cannizzaro
Red Velvet to return in August: report
Red Velvet is preparing an album that will be released in August, according to a local media report on Thursday.
· Hwang You-mee
Stray Kids' Han to drop solo digital single 'back to life'
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Stray Kids' Han will release a solo digital single titled "back to life" on Thursday, the singer's agency JYP Entertainment said.
· Shim Sun-ah
Tim Wilson is battling Labor’s capital gains tax changes. But in his own book he argues for going even further | Judith Brett
On paper, the shadow treasurer is thoughtful. In parliament, performative outrage overwhelms his thinking
· Judith Brett
Catch Roy Kim and John Park under Namsan night sky
A summer night at Namsan Park will come with live music this month, as singers Roy Kim and John Park are set to perform at the Namsan Summer Festival.
· Park Han-na
Was Xi’s stand on China-North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?
Analysts note the Chinese leader’s remarks were not reported in full by North Korean state media
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Was Xi’s stand on China-North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?
Analysts note the Chinese leader’s remarks were not reported in full by North Korean state media
· Seong Hyeon Choi
BTS tops record 900m streams in Japan with ‘Dynamite’
BTS hit the 900 million streams mark for the first time for an international artist in Japan with “Dynamite,” said label Big Hit Music on Wednesday, citing Oricon’s streaming data.
· Hwang You-mee
Radio ratings: ABC still struggling and does anyone miss Kyle and Jackie O?
The ABC’s struggles in the Melbourne radio market continue despite a small lift in audience share in the third ratings survey of the year.
· Karl Quinn