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Filmmaker Kamila Andini invited to join Academy

This year, she joins the Academy alongside international names such as United States singer Ariana Grande, as well as actors Jason Momoa and Kieran Culkin.

1 year ago
Entertainment

UK government condemns 'death to the IDF' chants at Glastonbury

UK officers are studying videos of rapper Bobby Vylan leading crowds in chants of "Death, death to the IDF", a reference to the acronym for the Israeli army, during his set on Saturday. ...

1 year ago
Science & Tech

AI is learning to lie, scheme, and threaten its creators

In one particularly jarring example, under threat of being unplugged, Anthropic's latest creation Claude 4 lashed back by blackmailing an engineer and threatened to reveal an extramarital affair. ...

1 year ago

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Lewis Capaldi makes triumphant Glastonbury return with surprise set

That year's Glastonbury was meant to be his comeback after he cancelled three weeks of shows due to the mental and physical effects of touring.

1 year ago
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Resisting oppression with speculative fiction: Anselma’s path to Nebula Awards

The author is the first Indonesian to earn recognition from the prestigious Nebula Awards, given annually by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America (SFWA).

1 year ago
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James Webb telescope discovers its first exoplanet

The telescope, which can see farther into the universe than anything before it, has turbocharged the search for planets beyond the Solar System since coming online in 2022.

1 year ago
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‘Ghosts of Hell Creek’: Echoes of mass extinction and a call for harmony

The piece transports audiences into the prehistoric world, just before the Chicxulub asteroid struck earth 66 million years ago. At the heart of the story is the Acheroraptor, one of the last dinosaurs to walk the planet.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Vera Rubin observatory reveals stunning first images

More than two decades in the making, the $800 million US-funded telescope sits atop Cerro Pachon in central Chile, where dark skies and dry air provide ideal conditions for observing the cosmos.

1 year ago
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Marcello Tahitoe surrenders to the 'wave' of music

In his latest studio album, Ombak Melankolia, Marcello Tahitoe channels his creative wildness as he completely surrenders himself to the joy of creating music.

1 year ago
Entertainment

BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service

Suga finished his military tenure as a social service agent on Saturday with little fanfare as fans looked forward to his reunion with the rest of the band, a K-pop sensation since it started up in 2013.

1 year ago
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Labubu dolls ride China soft-power wave

Beijing-based Pop Mart is part of a rising tide of Chinese cultural exports gaining traction abroad, furry ambassadors of a "cool" China even in places associated more with negative public opinion of Beijing such as Europe and North America.

1 year ago
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‘Siapa Bayar Apa Untuk Transisi Hijau?’: Mapping the road to renewable energy

Book brings together 10 contributors with expertise in environmental policy, banking and development economics.

1 year ago
Art & Culture

From youth to rhythm, Sarawak’s twin celebrations of sustainability and culture

From rainforest dialogues to global rhythms, Sarawak is hosting two of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic events, the Rainforest Youth Summit 2025 (RAYS) and the Rainforest World Music Festival 2025 (RWMF) this week, charting a bold, intergenerational vision for sustainable tourism, environmental leadership and cultural connection in the heart of Borneo.

1 year ago
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Rare bird sightings highlight Jakarta Naturalist Walk exploration on urban biodiversity

A white-eye, a small songbird known locally as pleci, was among the interesting birds spotted. The pleci is becoming increasingly rare in the capital due to trapping for the bird trade.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

OpenAI wins $200 million contract with US military

San Francisco-based OpenAI will "develop prototype frontier AI capabilities to address critical national security challenges in both warfighting and enterprise domains," according to the department's posting of awarded contracts.

1 year ago
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‘The Hidden Treasures of Sudjana Kerton’: Remembering for tomorrow

Amid today’s digital art surge, the exhibition, running from June 11 to 26, invites us to reflect on Indonesia’s history through his powerful, timeless works.

1 year ago
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Mariah Carey to hold October concert in Sentul

Fans can expect to hear her signature vocals on greatest hits such as “Hero,” “My All,” “Always Be My Baby,” as well as her latest single, “Type Dangerous.”

1 year ago
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Jia CURATED 2025: Celebrating evolving perspectives in design, art and culture

Jia CURATED returns bigger than ever, showcasing 70 curated presentations and spotlighting around 150 designers and brands from Indonesia and Southeast Asia.

1 year ago
Food

Good Day Latte names BABYMONSTER as first K-Pop brand ambassador, launches new variants

Indonesia’s leading instant coffee brand Kopi Good Day has officially partnered with K-Pop girl group BABYMONSTER, naming the group as the first K-Pop brand ambassador for the Good Day Latte line. 

1 year ago
Entertainment

Brian Wilson's top five Beach Boys songs

"Surfin' USA" was the Beach Boys' first global hit, taken from their eponymous debut album. A youthful ode to sea, sun and girls, it became an anthem for the West Coast and beyond.

1 year ago
People

Brian Wilson, Beach Boys musical genius dies at 82

The statement on Instagram did not give a cause. Wilson was placed under a legal conservatorship last year due to a "major neurocognitive disorder."

1 year ago
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'Sampai Jumpa, Selamat Tinggal' questions the redemptive power of love

Director-writer Adriyanto Dewo and his actors, Jourdy Pranata and Jerome Kurnia, dissect the anatomy of their latest Indonesian film and why a single word, or its absence, can fundamentally transform a story.

1 year ago
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Choking hazard: How North Maluku nickel industry suffocates local villagers

Widely hailed as a critical mineral that helps push the energy transition, the mining and processing of nickel in Central Halmahera regency, North Maluku, brings distress to people living around the mineral’s industrial park.

1 year ago
Entertainment

BTS members Jimin, Junkook discharged from South Korea military service

On Friday, the band marks the 12th anniversary of its debut, with the Hybe headquarters in Seoul wrapped with the slogan "WE ARE BACK" and thousands of fans set to descend on the city for celebrations.

1 year ago
Entertainment

Two BTS megastars released from South Korea military

This week, four BTS members will complete their service. Two were discharged last year, and the final member, SUGA, who has been working as a social service agent for alternative non-active duty service, will be released later this month.

1 year ago
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Art therapy: Healing the mind, freeing the creative spirit

An art therapist leads sessions online and at her studio in Florence, Italy. But she believes anyone can enjoy art as a form of emotional release or self-expression from the comfort of home.

1 year ago
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Two decades later, M2M is still in our dreams

The Norwegian pop duo once wrote that they would give their story a better ending. Turns out, this may not be the story's final page just yet.

1 year ago
Science & Tech

Huge planet discovered orbiting tiny star puzzles scientists

Most of the stars across the Milky Way are small red dwarfs like TOI-6894, which has only 20 percent the mass of our Sun.

1 year ago
Environment

Triple-hosted World Cup: Huge ambition at a hefty cost to planet

The largest and most far-flung World Cup kicks off in 12 months with a record 48 teams spread across Canada, the United States and Mexico and skeptics are asking whether its frenzied growth is worth the environmental cost.

1 year ago
Culture

Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge champions active lifestyle through sport

As part of its continued commitment to encourage healthy habits among Indonesian families, Sun Life Indonesia linked up with Beyond Sport for the Sun Life Hoops+Health 3X3 Basketball Challenge, a sporting event geared toward both basketball enthusiasts and casual enjoyers alike.

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