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Philippine Design Takes Centre Stage at Tatler Homes Design Awards 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine architecture and design took centre stage at the Tatler Homes Design Awards 2026, where some of the country's most creative architects, interior designers and furniture makers were recognised for projects that blended innovation with a distinctly Filipino sense of place. Now in its fifth year in the Philippines, the awards celebrated work ranging from coastal homes in Cebu and sustainable urban spaces in Makati to children's museum exhibits, luxury resorts and l

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From Lea Salonga to Michelle Yeoh: Asian Stars Who Made History on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

HOLLYWOOD, California — Lea Salonga has added another historic milestone to a career that has taken her from the Philippines to Broadway, London's West End and Hollywood. The acclaimed Filipina singer and actress received the 2,855th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 4, becoming the first Filipina woman and the first Philippine-born artist to receive the prestigious honour. Her star, awarded in the Live Performance category, places her alongside a select group of Asian entertainers wh

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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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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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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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Thailand’s Inflation Jumps to 2.53% in August, Beating Forecasts as Fuel and Food Prices Rise

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s headline inflation accelerated sharply in August, rising 2.53% from a year earlier and exceeding market expectations as higher fuel and food prices added fresh pressure to household budgets. The August reading marked a significant increase from 1.95% in July and came in above the 2.37% median forecast in a Reuters poll. Despite the acceleration, inflation remained within the Bank of Thailand’s target range of 1% to 3%. The latest figures signal that Thailand's pe

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Thailand’s Senate Rebuked as MPs Reject Changes That Could Weaken Landmark Clean Air Bill

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand's long-awaited Clean Air Bill has entered a new and critical stage after the House of Representatives overwhelmingly rejected Senate amendments that lawmakers and environmental advocates warned could weaken public protections and strip key enforcement powers from the proposed law. In a near-unanimous vote, MPs rejected the Senate's revised version of the Clean Air Management Bill by 414 votes to two, sending the legislation to a joint committee of both chambers for

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Thailand’s High-Income Dream Faces Its Toughest Test Yet

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand wants to become a high-income country within the next decade. It is an ambitious goal that promises better jobs, higher wages, stronger industries and a more competitive economy. But as the government pushes its vision for Thailand's economic future, a growing question is emerging: Can the country move fast enough to escape years of slow growth before demographic and structural problems make the challenge even harder? Thailand's ambition has received renewed atten

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USS Abraham Lincoln Crew Leaves Thailand Delighted After Long-Awaited Break From Record Deployment

CHON BURI, Thailand — After months at sea and one of the longest uninterrupted deployments in modern U.S. Navy history, thousands of American sailors and Marines have left Thailand following a five-day visit that offered the exhausted crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln a long-awaited chance to rest, recharge and experience life on land again. The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and its approximately 5,000 personnel departed Thailand on Sunday, ending a port visit that brought sailors and Marines

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Natalie Portman Is Now a Mom of Three—but Her New Baby’s Details Remain a Mystery

Natalie Portman has reportedly welcomed her third child, marking her first baby with French musician and producer Tanguy Destable. According to PEOPLE, a source confirmed that the Oscar-winning actress gave birth in Paris last month. The news was subsequently reported by several entertainment outlets, including Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, Vogue and The Independent. However, Portman and Destable have not publicly announced the baby's arrival themselves, and details such as the

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