Entertainment from Wednesday, August 5th, 2026
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As 'The Odyssey' draws global audiences, Sicily's Favignana braces for film tourism
The tiny Italian Mediterranean island of Favignana hopes Christopher Nolan's blockbuster 'The Odyssey' will help it to attract more visitors but wants to avoid falling into the trap of overtourism.
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Disney and TikTok strike short-form video-sharing deal
Walt Disney and TikTok on Wednesday announced a deal to let TikTok creators use characters and scenes from Disney movies and TV shows in short-form videos, the first pact of its kind between the popular social media app and a traditional media company.
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UAE joins 7 nations in condemning Israel's continued attacks in GazaThe UAE has joined Qatar, Jordan, Indonesia, Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt in strongly condemning the ongoing Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip.
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UAE supports Bangladesh with urgent flood reliefThe UAE Aid Agency has announced urgent humanitarian assistance for people affected by severe flooding in Bangladesh following heavy monsoon rains.
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Abu Dhabi court adjourns hearing in Sudan’s illegal military transfer caseThe Abu Dhabi Federal Court of Appeal has adjourned the hearing in the Sudan illegal military transfer case, involving 13 people and six companies, until August 12 to allow the defence to complete its pleadings.
