[2026-04-20 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Hong Kong’s civil service accountability push is long overdue

Snippet: Efforts to ensure accountability can nurture a more proactive culture and tackle problems before they spill into public view

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350412/hong-kongs-civil-service-accountability-push-long-overdue?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 06:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Musicals] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: I auditioned for an award-winning theatre director. Here’s what I learnt

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/musicals/i-auditioned-for-an-award-winning-theatre-director-here-s-what-i-learnt-20260310-p5o8zb.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Books] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Colm Toibin’s new stories explore family, identity and longing

Snippet: SHORT STORIESThe News from DublinColm TóibínPicador, $34.99

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/colm-toibin-s-short-stories-explore-family-identity-and-longing-20260402-p5zkw1.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-20 04:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: Ugly antisemitic act taints NY’s tony Scarsdale HS

Snippet: Flyers posted by tony Scarsdale High School’s Israel Culture Club were torn down and dumped in school bathroom urinals in an ugly act of antisemitism, according to local officials and parents.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/ugly-antisemitic-act-taints-nys-tony-scarsdale-hs/

[2026-04-19 23:02 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Ittai Binnun’s ‘Home’: Jerusalem jazz meets post–Oct 7. reality

Snippet: There don’t appear to be too many musical bases Ittai Binnun hasn’t touched during his two decade-plus career thus far. For starters, the 50-something artist plays a veritable arsenal of instruments, mostly of the wind ilk, but there are also a saz (long-necked lute) and keyboards in his multifarious locker, alongside his clarinet, ney, and various other flutes.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893245

[2026-04-19 22:51 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: At MASA 2026, a choreographer's tribute to Abidjan's urban culture

Snippet: The largest performing arts market on the African continent is back in Abidjan.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/at-masa-2026-a-choreographers-tribute-to-abidjans-urban-culture/

[2026-04-19 22:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Top 25 concerts and events coming to UAE, from Shakira and Christina Aguilera to Lewis Capaldi | The National

Snippet: The UAE’s live events season is nearing full swing, with a wave of rescheduled concerts joining newly announced shows to create another busy calendar.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/19/concerts-events-uae-abu-dhabi-dubai/

[2026-04-19 21:28 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: “Together, We Remember”

Snippet: WATCH TODAY: On Monday evening, April 20, at 7:55 PM Israel time, Masa Israel Journey will conduct its Memorial Day ceremony, on the eve of Yom HaZikaron, commemorating lone soldiers and victims of terror from across the Jewish Diaspora. This event is the largest English-language Memorial Day ceremony in the world and will be broadcast in multiple languages to hundreds of thousands of Jews worldwide in more than 50 countries—including Russia, Ukraine, the Philippines, Morocco, Turkey, France, South Africa, the

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893123

[2026-04-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

Snippet: People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350176/tibetan-bathing-festival-sees-people-bathe-natural-waters-socialise-seek-romantic-partners?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Tibetan ‘Bathing Festival’ sees people bathe in natural waters, socialise, seek romantic partners

Snippet: People flock to water celebration in search of healing, good fortune and possible romance; event has an almost 800-year history

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350176/tibetan-bathing-festival-sees-people-bathe-natural-waters-socialise-seek-romantic-partners

[2026-04-19 19:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: ‘Women want to experience pleasure’: how the female gaze caught the attention of film, TV and fiction

Snippet: From passionate romantasy novels to premium television dramas, culture is bringing the agency, desires and interior lives of women to the fore. It’s proving good for business, but is this a permanent revolution?

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/19/female-gaze-wuthering-heights-girls-dying-for-sex-bridgerton-romantasy

[2026-04-19 18:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Argentina: Buenos Aires mixes faith and techno in tribute to Pope Francis

Snippet: Portuguese priest and DJ Guilherme Peixoto led the event, blending electronic music with excerpts from speeches by Pope Francis. The gathering drew hundreds and sought to echo the late pontiff’s message of peace and fraternity. Peixoto, 50, has gained international attention for bridging faith and club culture, with performances in cities including Rio de Janeiro and Beirut.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/04/19/argentina-buenos-aires-mixes-faith-and-techno-in-tribute-to-pope-francis/

[2026-04-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet the Filipino vloggers finding financial freedom and defying stereotypes abroad

Snippet: Women make up 90 per cent of Filipino marriage migrants, moving mainly to the US, Canada, Japan and Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350549/meet-filipino-vloggers-finding-financial-freedom-and-defying-stereotypes-abroad?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 17:00 UTC+10:00] [Georgia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Meet the Filipino vloggers finding financial freedom and defying stereotypes abroad

Snippet: Women make up 90 per cent of Filipino marriage migrants, moving mainly to the US, Canada, Japan and Australia

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350549/meet-filipino-vloggers-finding-financial-freedom-and-defying-stereotypes-abroad

[2026-04-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quirky China: doctor removes worm from woman’s brain, under-fire gamer dyes her skin black

Snippet: Car driver who left window open gets nasty insect shock, woman gaming host in ‘male gaze’ controversy, surgeons pull parasite out of woman’s head

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350152/quirky-china-doctor-removes-worm-womans-brain-under-fire-gamer-dyes-her-skin-black?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Quirky China: doctor removes worm from woman’s brain, under-fire gamer dyes her skin black

Snippet: Car driver who left window open gets nasty insect shock, woman gaming host in ‘male gaze’ controversy, surgeons pull parasite out of woman’s head

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/trending-china/article/3350152/quirky-china-doctor-removes-worm-womans-brain-under-fire-gamer-dyes-her-skin-black

[2026-04-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BINI made history at Coachella. Can the Philippines build on it?

Snippet: The Filipino girl group’s desert debut proved P-pop’s pedigree. Now Manila needs to find the budget to back the talent already going global

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350492/bini-made-history-coachella-can-philippines-build-it?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 14:00 UTC+10:00] [ABS-CBN] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: BINI made history at Coachella. Can the Philippines build on it?

Snippet: The Filipino girl group’s desert debut proved P-pop’s pedigree. Now Manila needs to find the budget to back the talent already going global

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350492/bini-made-history-coachella-can-philippines-build-it

[2026-04-19 13:49 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Supanova holds minute’s silence for man killed in car crash

Snippet: The founder of the Supanova comic culture convention says he and his colleagues are gutted after a young man was hit by a car and died outside the annual event in Melbourne’s inner north-west on Saturday evening.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/supanova-holds-minute-s-silence-for-man-killed-in-car-crash-20260419-p5zp3b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 13:49 UTC+10:00] [National / Victoria] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Unlicensed driver charged over death of Comic Con attendee

Snippet: An unlicensed driver has been charged after a young man was hit by car and died outside the annual Supanova comic culture convention in Melbourne’s inner north-west on Saturday.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/unlicensed-driver-charged-over-death-of-comic-con-attendee-20260419-p5zp3b.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How the Iran war tested record labels in the Middle East, one of the fastest-growing music markets | The National

Snippet: Beyond postponed concerts, the Iran war also disrupted parts of the music business less visible to the public.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/music-stage/2026/04/26/how-iran-war-tested-record-labels-across-fast-growing-middle-east-music-markets/

[2026-04-19 13:12 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Movies] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: From Blondie to Alice Cooper and Johnny Cash – the best James Bond themes that never made it

Snippet: You have reached your maximum number of saved items.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/from-blondie-to-alice-cooper-and-johnny-cash-the-best-james-bond-themes-that-never-made-it-20260419-p5zp4p.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Southeast Asia wants children off social media. Will it work?

Snippet: Indonesia is leading a regional push to ban children from social media platforms. Enforcement is another matter, however

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350487/southeast-asia-wants-children-social-media-will-it-work?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Australia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Southeast Asia wants children off social media. Will it work?

Snippet: Indonesia is leading a regional push to ban children from social media platforms. Enforcement is another matter, however

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/lifestyle-culture/article/3350487/southeast-asia-wants-children-social-media-will-it-work

[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China martial arts prodigy, 5, often practises to point of tears is ready for May tournament

Snippet: ‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350163/china-martial-arts-prodigy-5-often-practises-point-tears-ready-may-tournament?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China martial arts prodigy, 5, often practises to point of tears is ready for May tournament

Snippet: ‘Tenacious’ youngster brushes off mum’s worries about training too much; hones skills, boosts fitness under watchful eye of her dad

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350163/china-martial-arts-prodigy-5-often-practises-point-tears-ready-may-tournament

[2026-04-19 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Over a thousand entertainment leaders sign letter supporting Israel’s Eurovision participation

Snippet: More than one thousand leading entertainment industry figures have signed an open letter by the non-profit organization Creative Community for Peace (CCFP) to support Israel’s continued inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893424

[2026-04-19 05:30 UTC+10:00] [Culture / TV & radio] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The Age

Title: Billionaire Adrian Portelli takes on The Block with new ‘life changing’ renovation show

Snippet: When it comes to his new show, 37-year-old billionaire businessman Adrian Portelli is putting his money where his mouth is. Best known for his enthusiastic bidding on auction day of TV hit The Block, he’s about to take part in his own new renovation reality program My Reno Rules. He’s purchased two rundown 1970s houses side-by-side in the Melbourne suburb of Bulleen, which four teams will be competing to make over into modern dream homes.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/billionaire-adrian-portelli-takes-on-the-block-with-new-life-changing-renovation-show-20260415-p5zo1k.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-19 05:00 UTC+10:00] [Culture] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: Lisa Kudrow on The Comeback’s new season, bonding with her Friends castmates and the ‘touching’ gift Matthew Perry gave her

Snippet: Products & ServicesOpen Products & Services section

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/lisa-kudrow-on-the-comeback-s-new-season-bonding-with-her-friends-castmates-and-the-touching-gift-matthew-perry-gave-her-20260325-p5xxpz.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

Snippet: ‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350022/china-limbless-mum-sews-mouth-uses-limb-stumps-daily-tasks-raises-3-kids-alone?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 20:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China limbless mum sews with mouth, uses limb stumps for daily tasks, raises 3 kids alone

Snippet: ‘Warrior’ octogenarian who uses her elbows to hold chopsticks, took care of household chores and made sure family ‘never went hungry’

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/china-personalities/article/3350022/china-limbless-mum-sews-mouth-uses-limb-stumps-daily-tasks-raises-3-kids-alone

[2026-04-18 18:01 UTC+10:00] [Kae Tempest] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Kae Tempest on creativity and his gender transition: ‘I’m just glad to be alive’

Snippet: Ten years after his debut novel, the poet and musician has written a follow-up exploring self-discovery and a life lived on the edge. He talks about sexuality, pronouns and drawing strength from the literature he loves

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/18/kae-tempest-on-creativity-and-his-gender-transition-im-just-glad-to-be-alive

[2026-04-18 16:27 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Russian forces have taken thousands of Ukrainian cultural objects during the war

Snippet: Ukraine’s Culture Minister Tetiana Berezhna speaks during an interview with the Associated Press in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Feb. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-culture-art-heritage-93f96dac8cfb7af675abc1a5f90bcd40

[2026-04-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eatery sparks outrage for ‘beating wife’ sales slogan hinting domestic violence approval

Snippet: Other offensive sayings surface, like ‘a wife cannot be beaten to death and peppers cannot burn in the sun’, ignite online anger

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3350015/china-eatery-sparks-outrage-beating-wife-sales-slogan-hinting-domestic-violence-approval?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 16:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China eatery sparks outrage for ‘beating wife’ sales slogan hinting domestic violence approval

Snippet: Other offensive sayings surface, like ‘a wife cannot be beaten to death and peppers cannot burn in the sun’, ignite online anger

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/gender-diversity/article/3350015/china-eatery-sparks-outrage-beating-wife-sales-slogan-hinting-domestic-violence-approval

[2026-04-18 14:55 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Comedy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: ‘Really, the kayak one?’ Celia Pacquola takes home biggest comedy festival prize

Snippet: Celia Pacquola has triumphed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival with Gift Horse, which has scooped the trophy for most outstanding show, one of the most globally coveted awards in live comedy.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/comedy/really-the-kayak-one-celia-pacquola-takes-home-biggest-comedy-festival-prize-20260414-p5znq3.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 14:00 UTC+10:00] [Federico García Lorca] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Lost Federico García Lorca verse discovered 93 years after it was written

Snippet: Eight-line poem found on the back of a manuscript sheds light on Spanish poet’s preoccupation with time

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/apr/18/lost-federico-garcia-lorca-verse-discovered-93-years-after-it-was-written

[2026-04-18 13:43 UTC+10:00] [Culture / Theatre] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: One man, 100 minutes, five stars: We’ll be talking about this play for years to come

Snippet: THEATREAN ILIADWharf 1 Theatre, April 17. Until June 21.Reviewed by JOHN SHAND★★★★★

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/theatre/one-man-100-minutes-five-stars-we-ll-be-talking-about-this-play-for-years-to-come-20260418-p5zp0a.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 13:17 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: KAN celebrates 90 years with top Israeli dramas and comedies to watch

Snippet: KAN, Israel’s public broadcaster, has been having a huge celebration for its 90th anniversary this week. While much of this programming has focused on KAN’s previous eras, there are many great series available right now on the KAN website at kan.org.il

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-893312

[2026-04-18 13:03 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: How Expo City Dubai’s House of Arts is introducing children to culture early | The National

Snippet: As the UAE’s cultural landscape expands, House of Arts at Expo City Dubai is trying to position itself at an earlier point in that journey.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/art-design/2026/04/18/how-expo-city-dubais-house-of-arts-is-introducing-children-to-culture-early/

[2026-04-18 12:22 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Disco Forever (D4E!): A night of timeless groove and nostalgia

Snippet: The dance floor came alive at The Theatre at Solaire as “Disco Forever (D4E!)” delivered an electrifying celebration of dance hits from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Produced by B&B House of Talents and Events Management, the concert paid tribute to the golden era of disco and OPM dance culture.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/04/18/entertainment-lifestyle/life-times/disco-forever-d4e-a-night-of-timeless-groove-and-nostalgia/2325622

[2026-04-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China family buries luxury car as offering, prompting government reprimand, public apology

Snippet: Death of ‘avid collector’ of expensive vehicles sparks bizarre funeral ceremony which raises environmental fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3350031/china-family-buries-luxury-car-offering-prompting-government-reprimand-public-apology?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 11:00 UTC+10:00] [China] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: China family buries luxury car as offering, prompting government reprimand, public apology

Snippet: Death of ‘avid collector’ of expensive vehicles sparks bizarre funeral ceremony which raises environmental fears

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/people-culture/environment/article/3350031/china-family-buries-luxury-car-offering-prompting-government-reprimand-public-apology

[2026-04-18 10:00 UTC+10:00] [CULTURE] [Factuality: 95]

Source: The Japan Times

Title: Immersive exhibition brings Japanese folk monsters to life

Snippet: Across the walls of a room titled “Birthplace of Yokai,” a restless cast of yōkai (monsters), oni (ogres) and tsukumogami (everyday objects given spirit and will) frolic and play as modern technology brings the supernatural realm closer to the human world.

Read full article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2026/04/18/art/yokai-immersive-exhibition-tokyo/

[2026-04-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Employers must tackle office culture as harassment complaints spike

Snippet: Statistics point to a culture in which harassment is considered acceptable. Employers must make clear that misconduct will not be tolerated

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350417/employers-must-tackle-office-culture-harassment-complaints-spike?utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-04-18 08:45 UTC+10:00] [Equal Opportunities Commission] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Employers must tackle office culture as harassment complaints spike

Snippet: Statistics point to a culture in which harassment is considered acceptable. Employers must make clear that misconduct will not be tolerated

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3350417/employers-must-tackle-office-culture-harassment-complaints-spike

[2026-04-18 05:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Jerusalem Post

Title: Israel lifts wartime restrictions nationwide, authorizes Independence Day ceremonies

Snippet: All war restrictions were lifted on Friday, with activity expected to return to normal on Sunday evening, according to statements from the IDF, Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar, and Defense Minister Israel Katz.

Read full article: https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-893377

[2026-04-18 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: 'Katf': Arabic word for shoulder speaks of reliance, duty and strength | The National

Snippet: Our Arabic word of the week, katf, meaning shoulder, carries both a physical definition and a cultural meaning tied to support and responsibility. It refers to a part of the body, but in everyday speech it often signals something more.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/2026/04/17/learn-arabic-katf-shoulder/

[2026-04-18 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Ramy Youssef's new stand-up and return of American Gladiators – shows and films to stream this week | The National

Snippet: From reboots of classic formats to true-crime deep dives and new comedy specials, this week’s streaming releases bring a mix of familiar concepts and fresh storytelling. Whether you’re after light entertainment, prestige drama or something more offbeat, there’s plenty to add to your watchlist.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/film-tv/2026/04/17/what-to-stream-ramy-youssef-testaments-gladiators/

[2026-04-18 04:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: The National (UAE)

Title: Algerian literature must confront civil war’s legacy, says prize-winning author Said Khatibi | The National

Snippet: Among the many congratulatory messages Said Khatibi received after becoming the second Algerian novelist to win the International Prize for Arabic Fiction, one stood out: a video from a rural village on the outskirts of Algiers.

Read full article: https://www.thenationalnews.com/arts-culture/books/2026/04/17/algerian-literature-must-confront-civil-wars-legacy-says-prize-winning-author-said-khatibi/