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Blue Giant by Jordan Prosser review – would life be better on Mars?

Melancholy and humour pierce Prosser’s second novel, which swings in zany directions as its fabulous central character tries to escape the shitshows of 21st-century life

The Guardian - AU

How do you satirise a self-satirising society? Jordan Prosser gives it a go

Forgive me. It is utterly appalling that anyone should have to read a book review that begins like this. It really is. But there is just no shying away from the fact that Abby Horne, the 30-something protagonist of Jordan Prosser’s latest novel Blue Giant, desperately needs a good hangover…

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This tranquil hotel in Osaka was so relaxing I didn’t want to leave

HOTELS: In the Four Seasons Osaka, Niki Cottrell enjoys unrivalled views of the city and exceptional wellness facilities

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Mina Chan's Final Apology Explained: Inside the ENHYPEN Fan Controversy Before Her Death

Mina Chan, an ENHYPEN superfan, died amid online controversy after a concert incident. Her story raises concerns about fan conduct and online harassment within K-pop communities.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Mina Chan? How an ENHYPEN Fan Became the Target of Online Harassment Before Her Death

Mina Chan, a Japanese ENHYPEN fan and influencer, died during a TikTok livestream in Seoul. Her family said online criticism had deeply hurt her.

International Business Times UK

Influencer Mina Chan Dies by Suicide On Livestream After Facing Online Harassment From ENHYPEN Fans

Mina Chan, a Japanese K-pop influencer, died by suicide during a TikTok livestream, sparking discussions on online harassment and fan boundaries in K-pop communities

International Business Times UK

Who was Mina Chan? ENHYPEN fan dies by suicide at 26 as Ni-ki faces backlash over livestream remarks

Mina Chan, a 26-year-old Japanese ENHYPEN fan, reportedly died by suicide after alleged online harassment. The incident followed speculation that comments made by Ni-ki during a livestream referred to her, though neither he nor BELIFT LAB confirmed that. Mina’s final social media posts highlighted the abusive messages she received. Police…

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I watched this heist thriller in the cinema – and it's a masterclass in sound design

Proof that sound is king

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Tuner review – Leo Woodall and Dustin Hoffman in sweet harmony in safe-cracking thriller

Playing a piano tuner with super sensitive hearing, Woodall’s relationship with Hoffman is a tender highlight in this unforced crime drama

The Guardian - UK

How 'Navalny' filmmaker Daniel Roher’s post-Oscar creative depression inspired ‘Tuner’

Daniel Roher is a filmmaker driven by a constant need to create

The Independent UK

This luxury Kyoto hotel is a quiet sanctuary shaped by 800 years of history

HOTELS: The Four Seasons Kyoto is the perfect place to escape the city and relax, finds Niki Cottrell

The Independent UK

A Pale View of Hills: the legacy of atomic bombings in Japan is explored in this adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s first novel

How much do any of us really know about who we are? This question haunts director Kei Ishikawa’s adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro’s first novel, A Pale View of Hills (1982).

The Conversation

‘He’s taught me more about living than life itself’: on the road with Niki and Jimmy

At 17 Niki vowed to give her newborn son, born blind and profoundly disabled, the best life she could. Thirty years on she and Jimmy are travelling Australia in a Toyota Troopy, balancing hard-won freedom with constant care

The Guardian - AU

The 14 Best Holiday Romance Books to Curl Up With This Christmas Season

They're as swoon-worthy as standing under the mistletoe.

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The Guardian - UK

‘Indolent and not photogenic’: can I make my reluctant cat a social media star in seven days?

Olly isn’t an obvious influencer – but that could be said of many of the felines who rule online. Here is what happened when I set out to turn him into a sensation

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Vlad and Niki’s Net Worth: Sibling Stars’ YouTube Fortune

In the ever-evolving world of digital content, few stories are as captivating as that of Vlad and Niki. These young siblings have transformed playful antics into a global brand, capturing the hearts of millions. Their journey from casual videos to a YouTube empire showcases the power of creativity and family…

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‘I had a chance to pass my mum’s story on’: Kazuo Ishiguro on growing up in shadow of the Nagasaki bomb

The film version of A Pale View of Hills, the Nobel-winner’s tale of loss, exile and a pregnant radioactive bride, is about to premiere at Cannes. The writer explains why this story is so personal to him

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The Most Handsome Men Of 2024, Ranked By ‘The Independent Critics’

Chris Hemsworth has been crowned the "Most Handsome Face of 2024," followed by Keung To and Zhang Zhehan. The post The Most Handsome Men Of 2024, Ranked By ‘The Independent Critics’ first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Iran's staged celebrations: Public sentiment vs. regime spectacle during missile attack on Israel

Even before the drones and missiles had reached Israeli territory, the Islamic Republic of Iran, via its paramilitary Basiji forces, had already organised state-sanctioned street parties to celebrate. A video posted half an hour before the first missiles arrived in Israel shows hundreds of people waving Iranian flags and chanting:…

France 24

Greek Solution: Greece's far right gathers steam before EU elections

With two months to go before the European elections, the Greek far right continues to make headway since ultranationalist parties achieved record scores in the last legislative elections. The Greek Solution party, which currently has only one MEP in the European Parliament, continues its ascension in the polls.

The Independent UK

As Greece's center-right heads for a landslide, fringe parties jostle to squeeze into Parliament

Up to five small far-right and far-left parties may cross the 3% parliamentary entry threshold in Greece's repeat election on Sunday

Bangkok Post

Indonesian R&B singer Niki to perform in Sept

Niki (stylised as NIKI), the Indonesian R&B sultry songstress of 88 Rising, who's currently based in the US, was supposed to make her Thailand debut much earlier at Very Festival Spring Break in 2020, along with her labelmate Joji. However, it got cancelled, thanks to Covid-19 but now it's confirmed…

Daily Mirror

'I married my holiday fling - we didn't even speak the same language'

Tracy Barbero couldn't keep her eyes off waiter Antonio when she first met him at a bar in Menorca back in 2001 in what would be the start of a 22 year long relationship

Fortune

Millennials and Gen Z are blaming Putin for intensifying Russia's baby shortfall: 'It's pretty bad for us'

“To live in Russia today is uncomfortable psychologically and economically. How can we even think about kids during this time?”

Bangkok Post

These Children Are Making Millions on YouTube

Three years ago, YouTubers who go by Vlad, Niki, Diana and Nastya were friends cruising around Miami on a 97-foot yacht to celebrate a birthday. Today, they are locked in a fierce rivalry over YouTube supremacy.

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