'Wish' commemorates Disney's past and present magic
The lavish folk tale draws from the song "When You Wish Upon a Star" from "Pinocchio," about a puppet wishing to become a real boy.
Tue Nov 21 2023
Fifty years since coup, Chile seeks answers about its disappeared
The searches have normally, at best, led to families being given bone fragments identified as their kin who disappeared.
Thu Aug 31 2023
Tom Hanks nominated for three 'Razzies'
Hanks was short-listed for his roles as Presley's manager in rock 'n' roll biopic "Elvis," and Geppetto in Disney's "Pinocchio" remake.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Death toll rises to 19 from prison attack in Mexican border town
The attack allowed 25 inmates, including Ernesto Alfredo Pinon de la Cruz, also known as "El Neto," to escape.
Tue Jan 03 2023
No petrol, no cars: Cubans turn to electric transport
For weeks now, Cubans have had to deal with regular cuts, sometimes lasting hours at a time due to generation failures and maintenance work.
Mon Jun 27 2022
La Palma evacuees see no end to ordeal after month of volcanic eruption
Streams of red-hot lava have engulfed almost 800 hectares (2,000 acres) of land, destroying about 2,000 buildings.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Serie A president calls for return of small number of fans
Serie A president Paolo Dal Pino said at least 1,000 fans should be allowed to attend matches within the next few weeks.
Tue Apr 13 2021
Meghan complains to UK regulator over TV host Piers Morgan
Morgan said that he did not believe a word Meghan had said in the interview and called her "Princess Pinocchio" via Twitter post.
Sun Mar 14 2021
Piers Morgan leaves British breakfast show after Meghan comments
Morgan dubbed Meghan "Princess Pinocchio" in a tweet, and said on Monday that he did not "believe a word she said" in the interview.
Wed Mar 10 2021
German restaurant bears out pandemic with furry customers
The owner of a Frankfurt restaurant is staging a protest against the COVID-19 lockdown by filling his tables with a hundred toy pandas.
Thu Nov 26 2020
Pacita Juan: Keeping the Coffee Cup Runneth Over for Pinoy Women
Filipino social entrepreneur Pacita Juan looks to the earth in her work to empower women who toil the land but fail to exploit the full potential of the fruits of their labour.
Sun Aug 12 2018
Philippines reports first avian flu outbreak, to cull 200,000 birds
The Philippines will cull 200,000 chickens, quails and ducks after confirming the country's first outbreak of bird flu, Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Pinol said on Friday.
Fri Aug 11 2017
Ron Howard slated to direct new Pinocchio' film
While yet to be confirmed, Howard would be replacing Paul Thomas Anderson who was attached to write and direct the film.
Fri Feb 19 2016
Robert Downey Jr. to play both Pinocchio and Gepetto
In an interview in GQ, Robert Downey Jr. said he planned to create a Gepetto that's between "Jack LaMotta and Chico Marx."
Wed Jul 17 2013
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'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