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VarietyNetflix Unveils ‘Offline Love,’ New Japanese Dating Series Set in France
Netflix is expanding its unscripted slate with “Offline Love,” a unique Japanese dating series that challenges modern romance by stripping away digital devices. Set to premiere globally on Feb. 18, the 10-episode series follows 10 singles searching for connection in Nice, France, with just 10 days to find love through serendipitous encounters. The show marks …
- BBC
TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Facebook and Instagram
Meta's attempt to lure creators to its platforms comes as questions remain over the future of its main rival in the US.
- Evening Standard
Justin Bieber says he was hacked after unfollowing wife Hailey on Instagram
The incident ignited rumours of trouble in paradise five months after they welcomed their first child, Jack, together
- INSIDER
Whatever happens to TikTok, it's changed us forever
TikTok might be gone — but its effects have changed us forever. Whatever happens to the app, the TikTokification of American life is here to stay.
- HuffPost
Elon Musk’s Ex Grimes Speaks Out Following His Controversial Salute
The Canadian pop artist broke her silence on Musk’s one-armed gesture, making her stance clear.
- The Independent
Seinfeld memes go viral after Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction to Lauren Sanchez’s outfit
‘Get a good look, Costanza?’ said everyone in response to the moment
- The Independent
Poll shows how America feels about Trump after his first two days in office. It brings good and bad news
Trump signed a slew of executive orders Monday night in an effort to swiftly execute his policy agenda
- CNN Business
Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy
For many of America’s 170 million TikTok users, US President Donald Trump’s move to delay a legal ban of the popular social media platform was cause for celebration. But in China, where TikTok’s parent company is based, the reception has been less positive.
- The Guardian
Ruben Amorim ‘smashed dressing room television’ in rant after Brighton defeat
Ruben Amorim reportedly smashed a television in the Old Trafford dressing room in a furious rant at his squad after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday
- The Independent
Sharon Stone reveals what Harry and Meghan are like as neighbours in resurfaced interview
The couple have reportedly become ‘local villains’ in Montecito
- SETHLUI.COM
23 best buffets in Singapore: Ultimate all-you-can-eat guide for all occasions [Jan 2025 update]
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- AFP News
Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partners
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.Rubio met in Washington with his counterparts from the so-called Quad a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who has vowed to push back against a rising China.
- Hello!
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's middle child Fin is catching up to 6ft 2 dad in new photos
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's middle child Fin is catching up to 6ft 2 dad in new photos together
- The Independent
Former classmate arrested nearly 50 years after teen was found dead on the second floor of her Hawaii school
Detectives had failed to identify a suspect in the murder case for decades
- INSIDER
Ukrainians said North Koreans are so determined to avoid capture that one tried to take himself out with a concrete pillar
The paratroopers said the already-wounded North Korean ran "headfirst" into a concrete pillar when they tried to load him into a vehicle.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown Over Pastor’s ‘Nasty’ Sermon About Him
The fuming free speech-advocating president demanded an apology.
- Cinema Online
Missing Chinese model Yang Zeqi returns home after month-long ordeal
The model is now back with his family after going missing in Thailand
- Evening Standard
Paul Scholes names NINE players Manchester United should sell amid Chelsea 'interest' in Alejandro Garnacho
Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee are also on the chopping block
- Hello!
Princess Sara bint Faisal of Jordan announces engagement – see stunning photos
Princess Sara bint Faisal of Jordan is engaged! See stunning photos with her fiance Ali Al-Sawaf...
- The Telegraph
Antony’s £85m transfer calamity is worst case of ‘Manchester United tax’
There have been frustrations within the corridors of power at Old Trafford down the years about the so-called “Manchester United tax”. In other words, clubs hiking up the price on their players simply because it is United registering an interest. The starker reality, though, is this a problem of United’s own making.