Actor Idris Elba leads knife crime campaign with symbolic display
Idris Elba is demanding an immediate ban on machetes and so-called "zombie knives" - bladed weapons originally inspired by zombie films.
Tue Jan 09 2024
Who will be the next Bond?
Daniel Craig, a somewhat reluctant Bond at times, has had one foot out of the tuxedo almost from the moment he took on the role back in 2006.
Sat Sep 25 2021
Fashion designer Alber Elbaz dies of COVID aged 59
Elbaz's playful designs transformed the storied French house Lanvin into an industry darling before his shock ouster in 2015.
Mon Apr 26 2021
Michael B. Jordan named People magazine's 'sexiest man alive'
The actor has been vocal in calling for greater diversity in Hollywood.
Wed Nov 18 2020
Idris Elba to become pro kickboxer on reality show 'Fighter'
The reality series will film Elba training over the course of one year with the help of a number of former world champions.
Tue Aug 23 2016
James Bond fan casting: After Idris Elba, Gillian Anderson?
It's Gillian Anderson who emerged as a surprise favorite, and one acknowledged by the "X-Files" actress herself
Tue May 24 2016
Fatboy Slim, Idris Elba working together on new music
Fatboy Slim or Norman Cook let it slip that they had been working together on music for Elba's new film "Bastille Day".
Tue Apr 12 2016
Time for black or gay 007, says Brosnan
The next James Bond could be black or gay, argues 007 veteran Pierce Brosnan.
Wed Aug 26 2015
British actor caught speeding, doesn’t get the ticket
88-year-old record shattered with the help of a Bentley Continental GT. By Chris Ng
Tue May 12 2015
Moore denies racism in comments on next Bond
James Bond legend Roger Moore insisted Saturday he had said nothing racist about fellow British actor Idris Elba -- tipped to play the superspy next -- in a French magazine interview.
Sun Mar 29 2015
Emma Ferrer to walk for Lanvin at Paris Fashion Week
Audrey Hepburn's granddaughter, Emma Ferrer, will be showing off her charms on the runway at the upcoming Paris Fashion Week.
Mon Sep 22 2014
Italy island marks 200 years since Napoleon exile
The Italian island where Napoleon was sent into exile in 1814 marked the 200th anniversary of the emperor's arrival on Sunday.
Sun May 04 2014
Film on Mandela's life premieres in South Africa
A long-awaited film on the life of anti-apartheid hero Nelson Mandela premiered in his native South Africa on Sunday, stirring emotional memories of the country's turbulent history.
Mon Nov 04 2013
Egypt VP, Nobel laureate ElBaradei announces resignation
Egyptian vice president, Nobel laureate Mohamed ElBaradei, announced his resignation in a letter to the interim president on Wednesday.
Wed Aug 14 2013
Egypt new cabinet closer as prosecution probes Morsi
Hazem al-Beblawi held talks with candidates for ministerial posts accompanied by vice president Mohamed ElBaradei, and the consultations will continue on Sunday.
Sat Jul 13 2013
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024