Rare first edition Harry Potter book sells for more than GBP45,000
The copy of JK Rowling's 'Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone', is one of the first 500 printed in 1997.
Thu Jun 20 2024
JK Rowling releases Christmas book inspired by son's toy pigs
The idea came from a cuddly toy pig that has been a favourite of Rowling's son since he was a baby, but which he kept hiding and losing.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Harry Potter quiz shows for fans to mark movie's 20th anniversary
Fans of "Harry Potter" can test their knowledge of the books and films in a new TV quiz competition series being launched by WarnerMedia.
Thu May 20 2021
'Buttery, creamy, sugary, delicious': a sneak peek of Harry Potter's butterbeer in NYC
The bottled butterbeer which is non-alcoholic, came in a vegan version.
Thu May 13 2021
Iconic works that were born in cafes and restaurants
Cafe culture has long been associated with life in France but in many countries, it's more than places to have a libation and socialize.
Wed Sep 30 2020
Zynga out to cast spell with Harry Potter mobile game
"Harry Potter: Puzzles & Spells" is available on Apple and Google mobile devices and also on Facebook and Amazon Kindle.
Thu Sep 24 2020
Fans urge J.K.Rowling to conduct masterclass on handling trolls
J.K. Rowling took jibe at some netizens, after Trump supporters call for the burning of 'Harry Potter' books and movies.
Thu Feb 02 2017
J.K. Rowling warns against the dangers of 'voluntourism'
The author has taken to Twitter to speak out against "voluntourism" and the well-meaning, but misled, tourists who volunteer at orphanages abroad.
Wed Aug 24 2016
JK Rowling to unleash three new 'Harry Potter' related books
The 'Harry Potter' author is set to release three new books connected to the Hogwarts universe.
Wed Aug 17 2016
Zoe Kravitz joins "Harry Potter" spin-off cast
Zoe Kravitz has been confirmed as the latest addition to the cast of the Harry Potter spin-off: "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".
Thu Aug 11 2016
J.K. Rowling confirms end of Harry Potter's story
The two-part play "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" marks the end of the road for the character.
Mon Aug 01 2016
'Voldemort was nowhere near as bad as Donald Trump' - J.K. Rowling
Harry Potter series author J.K. Rowling has hit out against Republican front runner Donald Trump following his call to ban Muslims from entering the United States.
Wed Dec 09 2015
Hermione should have married Harry Potter, Rowling admits
After years of squabbling, Harry Potter's best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger finally became an item -- but now their creator JK Rowling has admitted she made a mistake by marrying them off.
Sun Feb 02 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
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