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Newest first · UTC+11:00With 26 acts in six spaces, it’s almost impossible to see it all – but I give it a red-hot go
Romy Vager and her new band are on fire (figuratively speaking) in the third-floor Supper Room when the smoke alarm begins to sound at the Melbourne Town Hall.
· Karl Quinn
Hello, goodbye: the Beatles’ chaotic, controversial final tour – as never seen before
Tired, emotional and besieged by fans and enemies alike, by 1966 the Fab Four were ready to quit touring for good. A new collection of images by rock photographer Jim Marshall captures their last gigs
· Ianleslie
Could this one man have been behind terrorist attacks on Jewish communities across Europe?
Legal papers, expert investigations and social media posts tell story of how a 32-year-old Iraqi appeared to run ‘proxy’ campaign
Hi, how may AI help you? Meet the new restaurant concierge picking up your calls
It’s rush hour. Diners are seated, and more are streaming through the door. Plates are piling up on the pass. Two new UberEats orders have just pinged through the delivery tablet. The phone has started ringing, but there’s no one around to pick it up.
· Jessica Yun
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to join Rob Sand at Iowa rally
Iowa democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand speaks to media after voting on primary Election Day, Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Bryon Houlgrave)
· Hannah Fingerhut
Milo Rau turned tribunals into theatre. Now his own moral judgement is on trial
The Swiss director has staged court cases against Pussy Riot, mining companies in Congo and Gisèle Pelicot’s abusers. But after his invitation to Palantir founder Peter Thiel caused a row in Vienna, is Rau’s method eating itself?
· Tessa Szyszkowitz
What does Singapore lose when the wrecking ball swings?
Relentless reinvention, long inevitable in the land-scare city state, puts pressure on beloved ‘third spaces’
· Kolette Lim
What does Singapore lose when the wrecking ball swings?
Relentless reinvention, long inevitable in the land-scare city state, puts pressure on beloved ‘third spaces’
· Kolette Lim
Why the Young and Dangerous film series remains the ultimate 1990s Hong Kong triad saga
As Young and Dangerous turns 30, we look back at the six-film series that marked a shift in how gangsters were portrayed
· Richard James Havis
Why the Young and Dangerous film series remains the ultimate 1990s Hong Kong triad saga
As Young and Dangerous turns 30, we look back at the six-film series that marked a shift in how gangsters were portrayed
· Richard James Havis
Multiple people shot at festival in US (VIDEO)
At least 12 people have been wounded in a shooting near a street festival in Toledo, Ohio, with videos from the scene showing crowds fleeing in panic as police launched a manhunt for the suspects.
· RT
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At least 12 people have been wounded in a shooting near a street festival in Toledo, Ohio, with videos from the scene showing crowds fleeing in panic as police launched a manhunt for the suspects.
· RT
Several wounded in Ohio shooting near festival, police seeking suspect
Several people were wounded in a mass shooting near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, Toledo police stated on Saturday.
· TZVI JASPER
Zegna transformed Los Angeles’ Malibu Pier into a lazy beach day for its spring/summer 2027 show
Rami Malek, Paul Dano, Stellan Skarsgård and Scottie Pippen attended the show – the latest in a slew of luxury brand events in the US, following Chanel, Gucci and Hermès
· Vincenzo La Torre
Zegna transformed Los Angeles’ Malibu Pier into a lazy beach day for its spring/summer 2027 show
Rami Malek, Paul Dano, Stellan Skarsgård and Scottie Pippen attended the show – the latest in a slew of luxury brand events in the US, following Chanel, Gucci and Hermès
· Vincenzo La Torre
BBy Brendan Mounter
Brendan Mounter is based in his hometown of Cairns as a features reporter for far north Queensland. Brendan has an extensive media background in broadcast journalism and as a digital producer in various corporate and government roles throughout Australia. Prior to starting with the ABC in 2014, he spent two years wo…
China grandma, 74, gains online fame for fashion sense, youthful spirit, inspires with confidence
Septuagenarian shares diet, exercise and style secrets that keep her looking young, gets 2 million followers on social media
· Zoey Zhang
China grandma, 74, gains online fame for fashion sense, youthful spirit, inspires with confidence
Septuagenarian shares diet, exercise and style secrets that keep her looking young, gets 2 million followers on social media
· Zoey Zhang
US wants to send frozen Iranian assets to Gulf allies – media
The Trump administration is seeking to redirect frozen Iranian assets toward rebuilding energy and other infrastructure damaged by Tehran’s retaliatory strikes in Gulf Arab states hosting US military bases, Bloomberg and CBS News have reported.
· RT
N. Korea's Kim Yo-jong says Pyongyang's nuclear status 'irreversible'
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said her country's status as a nuclear-armed state is "absolutely irreversible" and vowed not to tolerate any threats against it, the North's state media reported Sunday.
· Yonhap
Road tripping in Bhutan: Big fun in a tiny kingdom
Locals dress as "pazaps" (warriors) on horseback during a festival in Punakha, Bhutan, commemorating a 17th-century victory over Tibetan invaders. (All photos by Charukesi Ramadurai)
· Charukesi Ramadurai
Multiple people shot near street festival in Toledo, Ohio, authorities say
A search for the suspects is ongoing as victims are taken to nearby hospitals, police say
· Associated Press
Ground Up review – Sam Pang stars in ABC’s easily digestible AFL office comedy
People love a good bureaucracy satire – but while this six-part series is tonally pleasant, it’s not belly-laugh material
· Luke Buckmaster
China wants to suppress independent cinema. But young film-makers are undaunted by red lines
Unless a film is given ‘dragon seal’ approval from communist state officials, it will never be released in China
· Yu Chen Li, Amy Hawkins
This week in PostMag: honouring the kind souls making the world a better place
Discover how small acts of kindness and community spirit, from dragon boat triumphs to eco-tourism, are transforming lives and places
· Jen Paolini
This week in PostMag: honouring the kind souls making the world a better place
Discover how small acts of kindness and community spirit, from dragon boat triumphs to eco-tourism, are transforming lives and places
· Jen Paolini
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner get married — again —in Italy
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· BreAnna Bell
Multiple people rushed to hospital after shots fired at family-friendly Ohio festival
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· Sonya Gugliara
Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio
Police are searching for suspects, and many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals
· Associated Press
Multiple people shot near festival in Toledo, Ohio
Police are searching for suspects, and many victims have been taken to nearby hospitals
· Associated Press
Suspect at large after shooting near festival in Ohio
Multiple people have been shot near a festival in Toledo, Ohio, local police say.
· BBC News
Tiroteo en un festival en Toledo, Ohio, deja varias personas heridas, dicen las autoridades
TOLEDO, Ohio, EE.UU. (AP) — Varias personas fueron baleadas la tarde del sábado cerca de un festival comunitario en Toledo, Ohio, informó la policía.
Inside Dark Mofo 2026: Australia's wildest music festival returns
Indigenous Australian rapper Baker Boy is among the musical acts set to perform at this year's Dark Mofo festival in Hobart, Tasmania, from June 11 to June 22. (Photo by Cass Edwards, courtesy of Dark Mofo)
· Staff Writer
Multiple people shot near Ohio festival, US authorities say
Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 8:46am
Multiple people shot near Toledo, Ohio, festival, police say
TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Multiple people were shot Saturday afternoon near a community street festival in Toledo, Ohio, police said.
Kanye West draws crowd in Netherlands despite antisemitic tirades
ARNHEM, Netherlands — Tens of thousands of fans flocked to see US rapper Kanye West perform in the Netherlands on Saturday, despite controversy over his antisemitic tirades that have prompted the cancellation of several European concerts.
· Agence France-Presse
Kennedy Center Loses Case Against Musician Who Canceled Over Trump Naming Dispute
A federal judge in Washington on Friday tossed a lawsuit filed by the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts against a jazz musician who canceled a performance at the venue’s annual Christmas Eve concert last year after the center’s board added President Trump’s name to the building.
· Mark Walker
Pentagon boosts Israeli spying threat to ‘critical’ – media
The Pentagon’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has elevated the threat posed by Israeli espionage to the highest level as tensions over Iran and Lebanon grow, NBC News and the New York Times reported on Saturday.
· RT
Meet Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham’s new beau, spine surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary
The English actress has described her new boyfriend as ‘very good-looking’ – he’s also a surgeon with a degree in mechanical engineering
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Meet Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham’s new beau, spine surgeon Nick Beresford-Cleary
The English actress has described her new boyfriend as ‘very good-looking’ – he’s also a surgeon with a degree in mechanical engineering
· Sumnima Kandangwa
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Scarlet’ on Netflix, an Anime Endeavor That’s the Most Visually Bizarre and Ambitious Version of ‘Hamlet’ Yet
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· John Serba
N.K. leader's sister says country's nuclear status irreversible, vows not to tolerate any threats
SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Sunday that the country's status as a nuclear arms state is "absolutely irreversible" and vowed not to tolerate any threats against it, according to state media.
· Chang Dong-woo
Gundam Rogue Orbit: A new frontier for the Gundam franchise
Bandai Namco Entertainment has unveiled Gundam: Rogue Orbit, a new entry in the long-running Gundam franchise that aims to bring giant robot warfare to a new generation of players. Revealed during Summer Game Fest 2026, the title introduces an original setting, new mobile suits, and a fresh storyline separate from p…
· Miguel Paolo Togonon
The Media’s Biggest Story This Week Was… A Dick Pic | Scam of the Week
by Michael West | Jun 7, 2026 | The West Report
· Michael West
‘Masters of the Universe’ has otherworldly opening, lands in No. 1 spot
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· Angela Barbuti
Pentagon said to raise threat level on Israel spying to ‘critical’
The Pentagon’s intelligence arm has raised the assessed threat level on Israeli spying from “high” to “critical” in recent weeks, according to US media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Knox Jolie-Pitt, 17, channels dad Brad Pitt’s ‘Fight Club’ energy in Muay Thai showdown
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· BreAnna Bell
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘The Greek Aisle’ On Hallmark Channel, Where An American Businesswoman And A Greek Policeman Enter A Fake Marriage And Find Real Love
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· Maddy Casale