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Plantations International Subsidiary Wins Malaysia's Best Durian Nursery Award

Plantations International subsidiary United Tropical Fruit was selected from among 398 industry participants for its innovative Musang King and Black Thorn durian nursery operations.

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'Practical Magic 2' breaks Spidey spell over N. American box office

The A-list witches of Warner Bros.' "Practical Magic 2" cast away Sony's "Spider-Man" from its weeks-long perch atop the North American box office, industry estimates showed Sunday.

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Comedian Chris Rock returns to directing with Hollywood drama 'Misty Green'

Comedy star Chris Rock has returned to directing after a decade-long pause by making a drama but said that does not hint at a future filled with darker work.

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張國榮70歲誕辰音樂會西九舉行　唐鶴德錄音致意

《繼續寵愛・張國榮70誕辰・音樂會》9月12日晚在西九竹翠公園舉行，許冠傑、陳卓賢等歌手參與演出，並以唐鶴德的祝賀錄音及無人機表演紀念張國榮。

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《浪花男女》辦特別謝票場　馮志強談票房與導演客串拍攝

《浪花男女》日前舉行「金主Joe神謝票場」，朱鑑然與多位客串導演出席。電影上映第三周，導演馮志強表示票房尚未達到理想，並感謝觀眾及同行支持。

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حمزة قورقماز يناقش العلاقة بين وضوح المبادئ واحترام الاختلاف

تناول الكاتب حمزة قورقماز في مقال نشرته فلسطين أون لاين أثر المواقف غير الحاسمة في الهوية الفردية، مميزاً بين مراجعة القناعات واحترام التنوع وبين فقدان المعايير التي يستند إليها الإنسان.

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'Be careful what you wish for': 'Obsession' director and star reflect on success

Curry Barker knew he was making a good movie when he directed "Obsession" -- but he never expected it to become a box office phenomenon that would make Hollywood obsessed with him.

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Cristian Mungiu's Fjord examines a family's conflict with Norwegian child authorities

Cristian Mungiu's Palme d'Or-winning Fjord is screening at the Toronto International Film Festival before an October 9 theatrical release. The drama follows Christian parents whose five children are removed by authorities in a Norwegian coastal community.

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GTA VI draws political criticism online as preorder estimates exceed five million

Some conservative gaming commentators are criticizing Grand Theft Auto VI over its characters and creative direction ahead of its November 19 release. The reaction is not uniform, while a third-party estimate puts preorders at 5.28 million copies.

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Israeli-made Gaza documentary wins Venice special jury prize

A chilling new documentary about Israel's AI-assisted killing of civilians in Gaza by two Israeli directors won a special jury prize at the Venice Film Festival on Saturday.

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Celine Dion makes long-awaited return to stage in Paris

Celine Dion on Saturday fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder with a sell-out concert in an arena west of Paris.

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Celine Dion poised for long-awaited return to stage in Paris

Celine Dion was on Saturday to fulfil her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with thousands of fans from all over the world descending on the arena west of Paris.

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'A legend': Celine Dion poised for emotional comeback in Paris

Celine Dion is set to make her long-awaited return to the stage in Paris on Saturday evening after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with fans counting down the hours until showtime.

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From crime to the Arctic: ultramarathoner film debuts in Toronto

Tiberiu Useriu purged the demons of a violent childhood and a youth marked by crime through grueling races over ice and snow.

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Gaza film, Malkovich drama vie for Venice top prize

The Venice Film Festival hands out its top awards on Saturday after two weeks of often dark, violent programming including a chilling Israeli-made documentary about Gaza and an oddball drama starring John Malkovich.

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James McAvoy brings new film 'Faith' to Toronto fest

Scottish actor James McAvoy reflected on spirituality ahead of the world premiere of his supernatural drama "Faith" on the second day of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) on Friday.

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Roblox to launch wallet to pay creators faster and will allow off-platform gaming

The American company behind the wildly popular gaming platform Roblox announced on Friday that it is launching a new digital wallet to make it easier for creators to get paid quickly.

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Gary Oldman hopes Jack Lowden is the new James Bond

British actor Gary Oldman on Friday backed his "Slow Horses" co-star Jack Lowden to be the new James Bond, as rumors swirl that the next 007 has been cast.

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Nashville airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton

The main airport in Nashville, Tennessee, the home of country music, is to be renamed after one of its brightest stars, the late Dolly Parton who died last month.

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'Whatever we do is political' says Iranian director Asgari at Venice

Even the smallest choice in Iran today becomes a "political act," with cinema a powerful tool of resistance, Iranian director Ali Asgari said at the Venice Film Festival Friday.

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Toronto film festival kicks off with ode to political activism

Toronto rolled out the red carpet for movie stars on Thursday as North America's biggest annual film festival opened with a program of nearly 300 films on topics ranging from political activism to sports.

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Celine Dion: the Quebec star's long and painful road to return

Celine Dion has spent years in intense physical and voice therapy helping her overcome her rare neurological condition that causes muscle spasms so strong they leave her with injuries.

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Japan feminist theatre fights misogyny in 'cute' fashion

Donning doll-like dresses with voluminous skirts, young women on stage roar in rage about rape and sexism they experienced in Japan, using theatre and "cute" fashion to denounce male-dominated society.

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Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere

A chilling new documentary about Israel's AI-powered mass killing of civilians in Gaza from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers received a 25-minute ovation at its premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.

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Diana's 'revenge dress' to go up for auction in New York

Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December.

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Stars ready for busy Toronto International Film Festival

North America's largest film festival kicks off Thursday in Toronto with a jam-packed line-up of more than 200 films and high-wattage stars including John Malkovich, Penelope Cruz, Chris Rock and K-pop superstar Lisa.

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New CEO unveils Apple's first foldable iPhone

Apple unveiled its first foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, on Wednesday, kicking off the era of new CEO John Ternus.

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Soviet brutality, ideology backdrop of controversial Venice film

Ambitious in its scale and style and dogged by controversy, "Dau" by filmmaker Ilya Khrzhanovsky revisits decades of Soviet Union totalitarianism through the eyes of one of the 20th century's great physicists.

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'A celebration': Amsterdam museum unveils Kusama show weeks after death

More than 300 works by Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kusama go on display in Amsterdam from Friday, an exhibit that has become a tribute to the "polka dot queen" who died last month.

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Japanese director Kore-eda's manga film charms critics in Venice

A manga film adaptation by acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda has emerged as one of the frontrunners for prizes at the Venice Film Festival this week.

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UK's little-known Bayeux Tapestry replica steps into spotlight

At a UK museum, a long expertly-embroidered cloth displayed across two galleries recounts in images the epic story of the Norman conquest of England.

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Amusing or addictive? The algorithms powering our social feeds

Social media algorithms are a powerful feature of online life, serving up content to users based on their browsing habits or personal data.

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