Film news: Anime film ‘Chainsaw Man’ reaches $100m worldwide
Lucia Caporalini Sony/Crunchyroll’s horror anime movie ‘Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc’ whipped past $100 million this weekend, according…
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Philippines develops AI fact-checking tool to combat disinformation
Andre Alfonso R. Gutierrez The Philippine government has hailed the creation of an artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to detect fake news…
Singapore eyeing nuclear power as alternative energy source
Bobbie Ysabelle Matias Singapore has been boosting its capabilities in studying the possibility of deploying nuclear power as one of the…
Music news: Yaelokre explores wonderment with new song ‘Kamahalan’
Angelica N. Hall Filipino-Icelandic storyteller and folk artist Keath Ósk, known as Yaelokre, has described the heart of their new single…
Cycling news: Tour de France teases battle of the giants in 2026 showdown
Wendellyn Mateo Tour de France organisers have officially unveiled next year’s route, with the race climax set to pit riders…
East Timor’s 14-year wait ends with ASEAN accession
Hyacinth Estrada After 14 years of intensive diplomatic campaign, East Timor officially has become the 11th member of the Association…
500 years later: King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in Vatican
Jacinth Banite History was made on October 23, 2025, when Britain’s King Charles III and Pope Leo XIV prayed side…
Picasso’s portrait of Dora Maar, hidden for 80 years, fetches €32 million
Ciara Mina A portrait by Pablo Picasso of his muse and partner Dora Maar sold at auction in Paris for…
Call to curb cyberbullying following death of Filipino TikToker Emman Atienza
Hazel Camba Filipinos are mourning the death of 19-year-old social media influencer and mental health advocate Emman Atienza, who spoke…
‘A huge relief’ say veteran YouTube duo Dan and Phil after revealing relationship
Adam Peaker Earlier this month, British YouTube stars Dan Howell and Phil Lester addressed long-standing relationship rumours, confirming they have…
Spotify to hike UK subscription price as vinyl sales surge
The 15.3 million Brits who pay for music streaming service Spotify are to see their subscription rise from…
Singapore sends humanitarian aid to Vietnam after successive typhoons
The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) has co-ordinated the delivery of humanitarian aid supplies to Vietnam following a request…
Music news: TWICE’s Victoria’s Secret debut sparks mixed reactions online
Jheruleene Anne Ramos K-pop powerhouse TWICE’s performance at this year’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on October 15 in New York sparked…
Malaysians to face higher excise taxes from November
The Malaysian government has announced that it will impose higher excise taxes starting on November 1 as part…
Book news: Inaugural Children’s Booker Prize set to be awarded from 2027
Shameeka Voyiya The prestigious Booker Prize organisers have announced the launch of a new prize for children’s fiction, set to…
Volleyball news: Osaka Blueteon defeat Suntory Sunbirds in SV.League opening
Ren Azrack Escosio Osaka Blueteon kicked off the 2025-2026 men's Daido Life SV.League opening on Friday with a huge win against…
Gaming news: Influencers bid “Sul Sul” to ‘The Sims’ creator programme after EA’s controversial sale
A number of popular YouTubers and streamers known for their content on the beloved life simulation video game…
Movie news: Manuel L Quezon’s grandson criticizes former Philippine president’s biopic
Ian Trinidad A grandson of former Philippine President Manuel L Quezon has clashed with the director and the lead actor…
NBA news: Five rookies who stood out on Opening Day
Geoffrey H. Latayan The 2025-26 NBA season is now underway, and alongside the league’s established stars, there are some first-year players…
New technology streamlines German grape harvest
Elan Castanares In the renowned Moselle wine region of western Germany, researchers are testing an advanced vineyard technology that could…
All hearts lead to Rome in Season 5 of ‘Emily in Paris’
Vivien Bernardino New city, new job, new flame. Emily Cooper is indeed living la dolce vita!
Philippine golf scene soars with inaugural International Series
Maybelene Marcelino The arrival of the inaugural International Series Philippines has stirred excitement within the Filipino golfing community, with several…
NATO eyes ‘drone wall’ to deter Russian airspace incursions
James Mario Ajero Cheap yet effective – Russia's drone incursions on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members have forced the military…
New Netflix show “Boots” is ‘woke garbage’, Pentagon says
Earlier this month, Netflix released its new TV show ‘Boots’, starring ‘13 Reasons Why’ actor Miles Heizer and…