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Malaysia records unhealthy air quality in around 30 areas as haze spreads
Much of the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia and parts of Sarawak were affected on Tuesday (Aug 25), with authorities saying haze was moving in “from various directions”.
Myanmar human rights conditions hit new low, UN says
GENEVA, Aug 25 - Human rights conditions in Myanmar have sunk to a new low, with widespread abuses against the Rohingya minority and a booming illicit economy driven partly by illegal rare-earth mining deepening civilian suffering, the U.N. said on Tuesday.
US lawmakers urge Trump to ban Americans from aiding Chinese security agencies
WASHINGTON, Aug 25 - Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday called on the Trump administration to bar American citizens and businesses from supporting Chinese and Russian civilian intelligence and security agencies.
OnlyFans owner paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.
German economy grows faster than estimated as exports rebound
Europe's biggest economy expanded by more than expected between April and June, driven by strong exports, despite the disruption caused by the Iran war. Business sentiment also improved across every major sector.
Anthony Boyle to Lead Sky Drama ‘Charmer’ From Working Title, Story Films
Anthony Boyle, the “House of Guinness” star soon to be seen playing Sam Bankman-Fried in Netflix’s “The Altruists,” is set to lead upcoming Sky Original drama “Charmer.” The eight-part series, now in production, comes from Working Title Television and Story Films, with Siena
New European Sleeper train to launch from Brussels and Amsterdam to Copenhagen and Malmö in 2028
Creating a direct overnight rail connection between the Benelux, Denmark and southern Sweden, European Sleeper’s first route into Scandinavia is targeted to begin operations in April 2028.
Thai lab detects first methamphetamine-etomidate vape mix
Test results of seized pod liquid prompt warnings of unconsciousness and sudden death.
Fishy business: who really profits when sardines go viral? - video
Once a cheap store-cupboard staple, sardines are fast becoming a luxury food item. Last year, #SardineGirlSummer saw influencers promoting the health benefits of sardinemaxxing, while sardinecore became the must-have fashion trend. Now, demand is accelerating just as Morocco’s
US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters The US has surged ahead of China in the building of new gas-fired power generation, largely to feed a boom in artificial intelligence (AI) that is adding vast amounts
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Remembering Sliman Mansour
The influential Palestinian painter dies at 79, the National Museum of the American Latino is still looking for a home, and the new horse mural that’ll put a smile on your face.
‘NAZA’ Documentary From ‘No Other Land’ Directors Acquired by MK2 Films Ahead of Venice Film Festival Premiere
French sales company MK2 Films has boarded “NAZA,” the new hot-button documentary from “No Other Land” directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor that was added on Monday to the Venice Film Festival competition lineup. The doc, which was shot at night on the rooftops of Tel Aviv,
mk2 Films Launches Sales on Venice Gaza Documentary ‘NAZA’
The new doc from 'No Other Land' directors Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor was a late edition to the Venice competition line-up.
Rohingya refugees protest against dire conditions in Bangladesh camps
More than 1.2 million Rohingya refugees live in about 30 overcrowded camps in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar.
How to watch Gamescom Opening Night Live 2026
Here's when and where to watch the live showcase opener to this year's Gamescom event.
How Scott Bessent is getting ready to slam Wall Street’s ‘bond vigilantes’: ‘Fear of God’
Bessent, according to Wall Street executives who deal with him regularly, is particularly worried that traders will continue to pile into a trade on long dated treasuries that will send prices lower.
Black and Blue in Cleveland
Both of Wilbert L. Cooper's parents were cops. In this excerpt from his memoir, Cooper recounts how his mother got into the force—and what the department did to try to keep her out.
Pimmada Chaisakcharoen’s Thai Horror ‘Tame’ Launches EST N8, BrandThink’s B-EST Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)
EST N8 and BrandThink have launched B-EST Pictures, a joint venture for feature films and live experiences. The venture’s first title, “Tame,” a horror-suspense feature rooted in Thai folklore, will launch international sales at the Toronto Film Festival’s market ahead of its
Kremlin rebukes Finland's Stubb over support for long-range Ukrainian strikes
MOSCOW, Aug 25 - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that remarks by Finnish President Alexander Stubb approving of Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory showed that he, along with British Prime Minister Andy Burnham, belonged to the \"party of war.\"
Oscars: South Korea Picks Lee Chang-dong’s ‘Possible Love’ as Best Int’l Feature Submission
In an additional vote of confidence for the unreleased feature, Korea's Oscar committee said that Netflix also plans to campaign for it in the best picture category following its world premiere at Venice.
US terror list removal 'shakes off dark stain' from Syria, al-Sharaa says
Washington rescinded a designation in place since 1979, lifting severe economic restrictions and opening the door to private investment, as the US State Department also removed the terror designation from HTS, the group al-Sharaa led to topple Assad.
Gaza parents urged to stop kids flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO, Aug 25 (Reuters) - Gaza parents have been warned to stop their children flying kites in the war-ravaged enclave, after Israel threatened a forceful response if the Hamas militant group revives a tactic of launching incendiary kites over the border.
Another earthquake detected off Johor’s Batu Pahat coast in two months, no tsunami threat
The 3.1-magnitude tremor occurred at 4.12pm at a depth of 10km.
Cases of hand, foot and mouth disease spike in Vietnam
Nearly 100,000 cases have been reported in Vietnam since the start of 2026, up until Aug 25.
State prosecutors in Armenia detain ex-president Kocharyan on corruption charges
Aug 25 - State prosecutors in Armenia on Tuesday detained Robert Kocharyan, a prominent opposition leader and a former president, and formally charged him with a slew of corruption-related offences during his time in office.
What the new US sanctions on Iran mean for European businesses
The US has unveiled a sweeping expansion of secondary sanctions intended to sever Iran's remaining links to the global economy, warning that companies anywhere in the world that keep trading with Tehran risk losing access to the dollar system.
George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and More Set for Venice Masterclasses
Venice Film Festival has revealed the lineup for this year’s masterclasses, featuring George Clooney, Ellen Burstyn, Luca Guadagnino and more. The masterclasses will once again take place at the Lido’s Match Point Arena, which can seat 250 accredited guests, and will also be
