Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash
White House arcade games spark criticism for prioritising entertainment amid rising living costs and war concerns.
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World Cup 2026 final: Closing ceremony and half-time show – what to know
Spain face Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final as musicians perform before kickoff and during the half-time break.
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Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?
Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.
Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira, BTS in World Cup final halftime show
FIFA expects ‘a couple of billion’ to tune in to the 11-minute performance, the first at a World Cup.
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What to know about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding in NYC
The celebrity couple’s nuptials, dubbed ‘America’s royal wedding’, light up New York with excitement and speculation.
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How American food, film and music influences culture around the world
US soft power shapes global culture through film, music, food and brands, boosting its influence beyond military
Published On 3 Jul 2026
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Lebanese influencer organises World Cup event amid Israel’s attack on Leban
As Israel’s war on Lebanon rages, hundreds gather in Rmeileh by Sidon Gate to watch the 2026 World Cup.
Published On 20 Jun 2026
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Keepy-up cop wows fans with football skills at World Cup event in Boston
A police officer stole the show at a World Cup fan festival in Boston, as he effortlessly juggled a football.
Published On 13 Jun 2026
French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’
Satrapi’s autobiographical novel was born from her experiences of Iran’s Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.
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Dalai Lama receives Grammy award for spoken-word album
Tibetan spiritual leader Tenzin Gyatso received his first Grammy award for his spoken-word album.
Published On 3 Jun 2026
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Actor Idris Elba knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle
British actor Idris Elba was knighted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
Published On 2 Jun 2026
