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Entertainment

Dozens Stranded on French Beach After Chaotic Attempt to Board Overcrowded Boats for UK

NORTHERN FRANCE — Dozens of migrants were left behind on a French beach after a chaotic attempt to board overcrowded dinghies bound for Britain, highlighting the continuing dangers and desperation surrounding crossings of the English Channel. The incident unfolded on Sunday morning, Sept. 6, when groups of migrants gathered along the northern French coast and attempted to board small inflatable boats heading toward the United Kingdom. Video footage showed migrants rushing into the water and tr

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Singapore

Singapore Is Moving Beyond STEM as AI Takes Over Routine Work — But What Will Tomorrow’s Graduates Need Instead?

SINGAPORE — For years, STEM education has been seen as the gateway to the future. Science. Technology. Engineering. Mathematics. But as artificial intelligence becomes increasingly capable of writing code, processing information and automating routine tasks, Singapore's universities and tertiary institutions are placing a growing premium on something different: creativity, critical thinking, communication, empathy, judgement and the ability to understand complex human problems. The result is

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Entertainment

From El Capitan to Taipei 101: The Alex Honnold Documentaries Every Adventure Fan Should Watch

For most people, climbing a mountain with ropes and safety equipment would be an extraordinary achievement. For Alex Honnold, some of the world's most dangerous walls have become stages for feats that seem almost impossible. The American climber has transformed free solo climbing — ascending enormous rock faces without ropes — from a niche pursuit into a global spectacle. But Honnold's story is about more than danger. The documentaries and adventure series that have followed him reveal an ath

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Asia

Massive Fire Tears Through Major Snack Factory in Samut Sakhon, Firefighters Race to Prevent Explosion

SAMUT SAKHON, Thailand — A major fire tore through a snack and beverage factory in Samut Sakhon on Monday morning, sending thick black smoke into the sky and triggering a massive emergency response as firefighters worked to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby buildings and gas storage areas. The fire broke out at a facility operated by Srinanaporn Marketing Plc in the Omyai area of Krathum Baen district. The company produces and distributes snack foods and beverages, and the affected sit

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Philippines

PNP to Add 2,000 New Patrolmen, Patrolwomen in 2027 — Here’s What Applicants Need to Know

MANILA, Philippines — Thousands of Filipinos looking to join the Philippine National Police could get another opportunity in 2027, with the government setting aside nearly P700 million for the hiring of 2,000 additional patrolmen and patrolwomen nationwide. The proposed allocation is included in the government's 2027 national budget, which also provides substantially higher funding for the PNP's personnel costs, welfare programs and operational capabilities. The Department of Budget and Manage

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Sport

Audi Challenges Tsunoda’s Italian GP Result — Could One FIA Decision Cost Him His Championship Point?

MONZA, Italy — Audi has launched a challenge against the FIA’s decision not to penalize Yuki Tsunoda at the Italian Grand Prix, opening the possibility that the final points position at Monza could still change. The German manufacturer has formally notified the FIA of its intention to appeal after Racing Bulls driver Tsunoda finished 10th and claimed the final championship point. Audi's Gabriel Bortoleto and Nico Hulkenberg crossed the line immediately behind him in 11th and 12th, leaving the t

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South Korea

South Korea’s ₩351 Billion Data Center Disaster: Audit Uncovers Illegal Subcontracting, Missed Safety Checks and Critical Failures

SEOUL, South Korea — What initially appeared to be a catastrophic equipment failure at a South Korean government data center has now been traced to a far broader chain of human and institutional failures. A government audit has found that unlicensed companies were brought into a battery replacement project at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon, where a fire in September 2025 crippled hundreds of government information systems and triggered one of South Korea’s worst di

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Business

Robinsons Land Lands Major KMC Solutions Deal—Why This 9,800-Sqm Expansion Matters for Philippine Offices

MANILA, Philippines — Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is strengthening its position in the Philippine office market after securing a major lease deal with flexible-workspace and business-services provider KMC Solutions. KMC Solutions is set to occupy 9,800 square meters across four floors at GBF Center 1, further expanding its presence within Robinsons Land's office portfolio. Business Inquirer reported the agreement as a significant addition to KMC's footprint in the developer's properties. But th

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Sport

Ahn Hyang-sik Targets Two Asian Games Golds in Real and Virtual Taekwondo—A First for South Korea

MUJU, South Korea — South Korean taekwondo athlete Ahn Hyang-sik is chasing an Asian Games feat no Korean taekwondo athlete has accomplished before: winning two gold medals at the same Games. But his path to history will take him into two very different arenas. Ahn will compete in the traditional men's 58-kilogram kyorugi event at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, while also representing South Korea in virtual taekwondo, a technology-driven version of the martial art making its official Asian

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Entertainment

Jay Park Drops Surprise Single “DADDY” as He Brings His Signature R&B Sound Back

SEOUL, South Korea — Jay Park is turning up the heat again. The Korean American singer, rapper and entrepreneur is making a surprise return to the music scene with “DADDY,” a new R&B single that brings him back to the sensual, groove-driven sound that has become one of his trademarks. The song is set for release on digital music platforms at 6 p.m. KST on September 7, 2026, marking Jay Park's first proper solo release in roughly 15 months. His previous proper solo release was “Keep It Sexy (MO

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