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Korn’s Jonathan Davis Joins Yoshiki for Classical Performance of “Freak on a Leash”: Watch
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis made a guest appearance alongside Yoshiki, leader of Japanese rock band X Japan, for a classical rendition of Korn’s hit “Freak on a Leash.” The performance took place during the first of two shows at Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, part of a series billed as “Yoshiki Classical in…
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China’s Moonshot AI claims Kimi K3 can rival OpenAI and Anthropic
The company has unveiled a massive new artificial intelligence model it says can take on top American firms.
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China hits back at Trump election claims… as landmark state visit thrown into doubt
China has responded sharply to comments made by Donald Trump regarding elections, in a row that has now cast doubt over a planned state visit. The dispute marks a fresh point of friction between Washington and Beijing, coming at a time when the two powers have been seeking to stabilise relations, and raises questions about…
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Garth Brooks Adds More Shows to Tour Launch in Indianapolis
Garth Brooks has added two extra performances to the Indianapolis launch of his new tour, “Blame It All On My Roots,” after strong demand for tickets. The additional opening night show on 20th August and a matinee on 23rd August bring the total run to four consecutive concerts, marking the start of a tour that…
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Trump ‘wanted to say even crazier s***’ during election fraud speech as GOP insiders knife ‘loser’ president
A Daily Mail report claims that Donald Trump wanted to make even more inflammatory remarks during a recent speech in which he made allegations of election fraud, according to insiders. The article suggests growing friction within Republican circles, with some GOP figures reportedly turning on the president and privately labelling him a “loser”. The piece…
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Is America ready for this quirky Jeep-looking EV that can park itself?
Chip Motors, a Miami-based startup, has launched a small, boxy electric vehicle called Chip that blurs the line between a golf cart and a Jeep. The low-speed vehicle (LSV) is capped at 25mph, meaning it can only legally be driven on roads with speed limits of 35mph or below, positioning it as a second car…
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Authorities Confirm Taco Bell as Source of Explosive Diarrhea Parasite
US health authorities have confirmed that Taco Bell restaurants served lettuce contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora, linking the chain to a nationwide outbreak of diarrhoeal illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention traced the contamination to lettuce sourced from Mexico and served at Taco Bell branches in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia,…
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IPL 2026 Powers India’s JioStar to $1.14 Billion Quarter and Streaming Record
JioStar, India’s leading media platform, posted revenue of INR10,946 crore ($1.14 billion) for the quarter ending 30 June 2026, a 14% year-on-year rise fuelled by subscription growth and stronger digital advertising. The results were driven largely by the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket tournament, which reached a combined 1.2 billion viewers across digital and linear…
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‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Anchors India’s Strongest Post-Pandemic First Half at the Box Office
India’s cinema box office recorded its strongest first half of any year since the pandemic, taking INR6,398 crore ($664.7 million) between January and June 2026, according to Ormax Media. The result, up nearly INR650 crore on the same period in 2025, was driven heavily by the Hindi-language action sequel “Dhurandhar: The Revenge”, which alone accounted…
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Beijing’s message to the world’s tourists: come here and judge China for yourselves | Zichen Wang
In a comment piece for the Guardian, Zichen Wang argues that Beijing is pursuing a deliberate strategy of openness towards foreign visitors, even as its wider relationship with the west grows more tense. By dramatically expanding visa-free travel, China is betting that first-hand exposure to the country – rather than geopolitical headlines about espionage crackdowns…