This image released by NASA on July 12, 2022, shows that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has revealed the cloak of dust around the second star, shown at left in red, at the center of the Southern Ring Nebula for the first time.

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James Bond theme-composer Monty Norman dies aged 94

British composer Monty Norman, best known for writing the iconic theme music for the James Bond films, died on Monday at the age of 94, his official website announced.

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Look up!: Pictured is the first infrared image from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), obtained on Monday.

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Webb telescope reveals clearest infrared image of early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful observatory to be placed in orbit, has revealed the "deepest and sharpest infrared image of the early universe" ever taken, going back 13 billion years, NASA said on Monday.

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Inside the restaurant: The interior of Kaum, where authentic Indonesian dishes are served to appreciate the country's unique cuisine. (Courtesy of Kaum)

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Kaum’s Santap Malam offers Indonesian meals in all their authentic glory

Exploring Indonesia’s myriad flavors and cooking styles with Kaum.

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According to Spotify, BLACKPINK is the most popular K-Pop group on Spotify globally with more than 9.7 million monthly listeners worldwide.

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Global talent, Korean-trained: K-pop's new recipe for world domination

From Indian K-pop idols to Swedish songwriters, South Korea's music industry is now a hotbed of global talent -- a smart strategy as it aims for world domination, experts say.

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In this picture taken on June 30, 2022, Miss Bhutan 2022, Tashi Choden attends a pride event hosted in her honour in Thimphu. Tashi Choden will not only be the first ever contestant to represent Bhutan at the famed Miss Universe competition -- she is also the Himalayan country's only openly queer public figure.

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Bhutan's trailblazing beauty queen speaks up for LGBTQ community

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A woman walks past a poster of the latest James Bond movie “No Time to Die” at a PVR cinema in New Delhi on Sept. 30, 2021.

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James Bond theme composer Monty Norman dies aged 94

British composer Monty Norman, best known for writing the iconic theme music for the James Bond films, died on Monday at the age of 94, his official website announced.

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Why buy?: The Apple iPhone comes in a variety of models that can range from Rp 5 million (US$333) for a secondhand one to at least Rp 13 million for the latest model. Popularity is growing for renting the device, as opposed to buying one at often prohibitive price tags. (Unsplash/Daniel Romero)

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Rent-an-iPhone promises full experience without breaking the bank

At around Rp 13 million (US$865) a pop, owning the latest iPhone can burn a hole in your pocket, so renting is the way to go for some people keen to get their hands on one – for whatever reason.

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In this NASA handout image US President Joe Biden previews the first full-color image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the highest-resolution image of the infrared universe in history, on July 11, 2022, in the South Court Auditorium in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington.

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Webb telescope reveals deepest image of early universe

The James Webb Space Telescope, the most powerful to be placed in orbit, has revealed the clearest image to date of the early universe, going back 13 billion years, NASA said Tuesday.

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This undated handout photograph released by the Equipo de Investigacion de Atapuerca (Atapuerca Research Team) on July 8, 2022 shows member of the Atapuerca Research Team Elena Moreno restoring a partial face bone of a hominid in the laboratories of the Gil de Siloe Residence in Burgos. Spanish palaeontologists announced on July 8, 2022 that they had discovered a fragment of a hominid's face, believed to be 1.4 million years old, which if confirmed would make it the oldest human being identified in Europe. The discovery was made on June 30 at the

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Oldest European human fossil possibly found in Spain

A jawbone fragment discovered in northern Spain last month could be the oldest known fossil of a human ancestor found to date in Europe, Spanish paleontologists said Friday.

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Typist Rogelio Condori types on a typewriter next to an Aymara Indigenous woman out on the street in La Paz, Bolivia, on June 8, 2022.

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Love letters and tax returns: Bolivia's sidewalk scribes prefer typewriters

Dressed in a suit, a feather in his hat, Rogelio Condori sits bent over a small table on a sidewalk in La Paz, tapping on a typewriter with his index fingers.

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In this undated image obtained from NASA on February 11, 2022, a mosaic created by pointing the Webb Telescope at a bright, isolated star in the constellation Ursa Major. Star light, star bright, the James Webb Space Telescope has seen its first star (though it wasn't quite tonight) -- and even taken a selfie, NASA announced on February 11, 2022.

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James Webb Space Telescope opens its eyes on the Universe

Distant galaxies, bright nebulae and a faraway giant gas planet are among the observatory's first targets, US space agency NASA said Friday.

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Ready to play: Udom Ukeme, 11, and his brother, Udom Idongesit, 13, play a Vikseen Virtual video game, at their home in Ogun State, Nigeria, on June 23.

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Nigerian soccer joins video game big league as local stars get avatars

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New Zealand filmmaker Taika Waititi poses on the red carpet on arrival to attend the UK Gala Screening of the film 'Thor: Love and Thunder', at the Odeon Luxe in London on July 5, 2022.

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'Thor' hammers competition at North American box office

Marvel's latest superhero installment Thor: Love and Thunder enjoyed a summer blockbuster debut, topping this weekend's North American box office with a $143 million haul.

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Detained: Iranian director Mohammad Rasoulof poses on May 19, 2017, during a photocall as the film Lerd (A Man of Integrity) competes for the category Un Certain Regard at the 70th Cannes Film Festival.

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Iran detains prominent activist, two filmmakers on security charges

Iranian authorities have arrested a prominent reformist activist and two filmmakers on charges of acting against national security, local media said on Friday.

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Poet-turned-singer: Canadian singer Leonard Cohen performs on stage at the Olympia concert hall in Paris on Sept. 28, 2012.

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‘Hallelujah’, a dud turned classic song, the focus of new Cohen doc

Leonard Cohen's song "Hallelujah" pretty much flopped when it came out nearly 40 years ago. Today, it enjoys cult status and has been performed by everyone from Bob Dylan to Jeff Buckley and Bon Jovi.

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After war, Syrians in Jordan find joy and jobs in dance

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In this file picture taken on May 28, 2022, South Korean filmmaker Park Chan-Wook delivers a speech on stage after he won the Best Director prize for the film 'Decision to Leave (Heojil Kyolshim)' during the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, southern France.

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South Korean auteur behind 'Oldboy' returns with 'pure' love story

Filmmaker Park Chan-wook, known for his ultra-violent thrillers that helped catapult South Korean cinema onto the global stage, is back with a different work -- a love story.

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Lebanese singer Soumaya Baalbaki and conductor Lubnan Baalbaki perform at the Roman temple of Bacchus, during the opening of Baalbeck International Festival, in Baalbeck, Lebanon July 8, 2022

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Lebanon's music festivals make modest comeback after crisis

Lebanon's international music festivals kicked off at the weekend with a performance in the Roman ruins of Baalbek, the first performance there since the country's economic crisis.

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A sign warning against landmines is seen by a barbed-wire fence in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on April 22, 2021 near the border fence with the Syrian governorate of Quneitra.

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'Faceless killer': Syria landmines keep sowing death

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Not that easy: While the LGBTQ community is able to apply for the protection visa in Australia, there is a misconception that the process is easy. (Pexels/42North)

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Difficult changes: When LGBTQ Indonesians look abroad for a better life

More LGBTQ Indonesians seek freedom by moving to Australia, but to move permanently is not an easy process.

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Reflections: Visitors look at Self-Portrait and the Theater Stage by artist Agus Suwage on June 30 at The Theater of Me solo exhibition, held until mid-October at the Macan Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Jakarta.

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‘Theater of Me’: Indonesian artist’s satirical self-portraits face the public

Artist Agus Suwage displays his artwork of selfies, nuanced with political history, at the Macan Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art.

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Reviving heritage: A Libyan man crafts a piece of traditional filigree jewelry on June 8 at a workshop in the capital, Tripoli.

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Libya’s traditional jewelry hangs on by silver thread

In Tripoli's Old City, young Libyans weave delicate patterns with threads of silver and gold to create traditional filigree jewelry, reviving an art almost lost through decades of dictatorship and war.

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Farewell, ‘Paulie’: Tony Sirico attends HBO’s Boardwalk Empire season three New York Premiere on Sept. 5, 2012 at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City.

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‘Sopranos’ star Tony Sirico dies aged 79

The United States actor Tony Sirico, best known for portraying Paulie "Walnuts" Gualtieri in The Sopranos, has died aged 79, his family and a former cast member said on Friday.

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In this file photo taken on September 28, 2012, Canadian singer Leonard Cohen performs on stage during his concert at the Olympia concert hall in Paris. Leonard Cohen's song

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'Hallelujah', a dud turned classic song, the focus of new Cohen documentary

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In the public eye: Luna Maya talks to the audience during the launch event of Re.juve cooler bags at Seribu Rasa restaurant in South Jakarta on June 15. (Courtesy of Re.juve)

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20 questions with Luna Maya

Actress and model Luna Maya talks healthy habits, hopes and fears.

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Still controversial: Michael Jackson waves as he arrives on June 3, 2005 at the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Maria, California. Sony and Jackson’s estate announced on July 7 that they were removing three of the late singer’s songs from streaming sites amid ongoing claims that they were sung by someone else.

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Streaming sites pull three disputed Michael Jackson songs

Three Michael Jackson songs have been removed from streaming sites following longstanding claims that they were sung by someone else, Sony and the late singer's estate said Wednesday.

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Not ‘pandemic’ mode: A pair of new Apple iPhone SE handsets are on display on March 18, shortly after it went on sale at the Apple Store on 5th Avenue in Manhattan, New York. Apple has announced it is launching the new Lockdown Mode in fall 2022 to enhance user protection from sophisticated spyware.

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Apple to release new 'Lockdown Mode' as it battles spyware firms

Apple Inc. said on Wednesday it planned to release a new feature called Lockdown Mode this fall that aimed to add a new layer of protection for human rights advocates, political dissidents and other targets of sophisticated hacking attacks.

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