Entertainment

Kazuyoshi Miura Just Scored Twice at 59 to Break an Emperor’s Cup Record—But His Next Opponent Makes the Story Even Bigger

At an age when most professional footballers have been retired for decades, Kazuyoshi Miura is still rewriting the record books. The Japanese football icon known across the country as “King Kazu” became the oldest player ever to score in the Emperor’s Cup after converting two penalties at the age of 59 years, five months and 24 days, helping Fukushima United demolish amateur side Oyama Soccer Club 7-0 in the tournament’s first round on Wednesday, August 19. But the remarkable part may not simp

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

Australia Begins Unprecedented H5N1 Vaccination Drive for Little Penguins — But the Race May Be Against Time

SYDNEY — Australia has launched an extraordinary effort to protect one of the world’s largest and most famous little penguin colonies after H5 bird flu reached Phillip Island, prompting wildlife officials to begin vaccinating thousands of wild birds. The emergency campaign is targeting about 5,000 little penguins at Phillip Island in Victoria and at St Kilda in Melbourne. Officials describe the operation as unprecedented because it involves vaccinating a large population of free-ranging wild bi

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

Claudine Barretto’s Name Is Being Used by Fake Accounts—Now the NBI Is Involved, and Her Earlier Warning Reveals a Bigger Problem

MANILA, Philippines — Claudine Barretto is taking her battle against social-media impersonators beyond Facebook warnings, with the actress saying authorities have been alerted over accounts allegedly using her identity and potentially misleading her followers. The veteran actress, widely known as the “Optimum Star,” has repeatedly warned fans to be careful with Facebook profiles and pages carrying her name, stressing that people should verify an account before believing messages or transactions

August 20, 2026

Business

Humanoid Robots Can Dance, Fight and Work—Now China Is Waiting for the One Breakthrough That Could Change Everything

BEIJING — China’s fast-growing humanoid robotics industry may be approaching a breakthrough that could transform robots from impressive demonstrations into machines capable of performing everyday tasks with little human guidance, according to Unitree founder and CEO Wang Xingxing. Speaking at the 2026 World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 20, Wang said the industry is “marching towards” a “ChatGPT moment” in embodied intelligence—a point at which robots could be placed in unfamiliar environ

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

Gab Valenciano Looked Full of Energy on Stage—But Gary V Says His Son Was Fighting a Battle Few People Could See

MANILA, Philippines — Behind Gab Valenciano’s explosive dance performances, viral “Super Selfie” videos and seemingly limitless energy was a far more difficult battle that his family had been confronting away from the spotlight. Gary Valenciano and his son Gab have now opened up more deeply about that chapter of their lives, offering one of their most personal conversations yet about mental health, family, recovery and the pressures of growing up in public. Gab appeared on the June 8 episode o

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

Harry and Meghan Are Returning to Britain With Their Children — And the Reason Has Royal Family Watching Closely

Prince Harry Meghan Markle UK move, Harry Meghan return to UK, Archie Lilibet UK school, King Charles Harry Meghan, Sussexes Britain 2026 Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are preparing for a major new chapter in their family life: the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are reportedly moving back to Britain with their two children for an extended period, six years after stepping away from royal duties and relocating to the United States. According to reports from PEOPLE, Reuters, The Associated Press and

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

Chariz Solomon Finally Gets 50% of Her ‘Tahanang Pinakamasaya’ Talent Fee—But One Question Remains

After months of publicly raising the issue, Chariz Solomon finally has a major update on the unpaid talent fees connected to “Tahanang Pinakamasaya.” The Kapuso host and comedian revealed that she and her fellow hosts have already received 50% of the talent fees that had remained unpaid, bringing partial relief to an issue that had lingered since the noontime show's brief run in 2024. Chariz made the revelation during her appearance on “Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,” where she happily announced t

August 20, 2026

Entertainment

GIANNI INFANTINO’S FIFA POWER BASE IS CRACKING — AFTER A SENIOR OFFICIAL’S EXIT, MORE SUPPORTERS ARE WALKING AWAY. WHAT HAPPENS NEXT COULD CHANGE WORLD FOOTBALL

The pressure on FIFA President Gianni Infantino is intensifying, with more football federations and senior officials withdrawing their support after the departure of Chief Operating Officer Kevin Lamour. The latest blow came from Sándor Csányi, president of the Hungarian Football Federation and one of FIFA's vice-presidents. Csányi said Lamour's unexpected dismissal was the “final straw” and formally withdrew his support for Infantino. The development adds another layer to a growing governance

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

The Atlantic Is About to Witness a Sailing Race Like Never Before — But Winning Won’t Be Just About Speed

On September 1, six elite IMOCA teams will leave New York City for Lorient, France, in the inaugural The Ocean Race Atlantic 2026—a roughly 3,200-nautical-mile transatlantic sprint that will combine high-speed offshore racing with an equally competitive battle over sustainability, ocean science and inclusion. But there is a twist. The teams will not be competing only to reach France first. They will also compete in the Racing for the Ocean Teams Challenge, which evaluates how effectively each

August 19, 2026

Entertainment

China Investigates Comedy Star Guo Degang After One Changed Lyric—But What Made Authorities Take Notice?

Chinese comedy star Guo Degang is facing an official investigation after an improvised change to the lyrics of a well-known revolutionary-era song during a performance in Wuhan sparked a complaint and questions over China’s strict rules governing commercial performances. The incident took place on July 24, 2026, when Guo performed Jigong Huofuo at the Zhongnan Theatre in Wuhan. During the show, he improvised part of the classic song “Playing My Beloved Pipa” (Tanqi Wo Xinqi De Tu Pipa), a song

August 19, 2026