
Zoe Saldana wins best supporting actress Oscar for 'Emilia Perez' role
It was the first Oscar win for Saldana and was preceded by wins at the Golden Globes and BAFTA and SAG awards this year for the same role.
Mon Mar 03 2025

'Oppenheimer' triumphs at BAFTA Film Awards with most win
Oppenheimer won awards for leading actor Cillian Murphy, supporting actor Robert Downey Jr, editing, cinematography and original score.
Mon Feb 19 2024

Helen Mirren: Starring in 'Golda' like playing British monarch
For Helen Mirren, playing Israel's only female prime minister, Golda Meir, was not unlike a role as a British monarch.
Tue Feb 21 2023

'All Quiet at the Western Front' triumphs at BAFTA Awards
The film had led nominations, with 14 nods, making it one of the most recognised films not in the English language in BAFTA's history.
Mon Feb 20 2023

'Superman' and superstar memorabilia worth 11 million pounds up for auction
Darth Vader's gloves will be among the famous and familiar items from films, television and the world of music up for grabs.
Wed Oct 05 2022

'Dune' and 'Power of the Dog' head Bafta nominations
Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic "Dune" and Jane Campion's dark Western "The Power of the Dog" head up this year's Bafta nominations.
Fri Feb 04 2022

Sex attack survivors praise BAFTA-tipped 'I May Destroy You'
The show raises questions about the notion of sexual consent and strikes a powerful chord with survivors of violence.
Mon Jun 07 2021

Star of 'I May Destroy You' wins big at Britain's BAFTA awards
The drama series approaches the story of a woman who tries to rebuild her life following a sexual assault with moments of dark humour.
Mon Jun 07 2021

Daniel Kaluuya wins Oscar for 'Judas and the Black Messiah'
Kaluuya emerged as front-runner for the Academy Award after winning at the Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild and British BAFTA ceremonies.
Mon Apr 26 2021

Recession drama 'Nomadland' wins best film at BAFTA awards
US recession drama "Nomadland", about a community of van dwellers, was the big winner at Britain's BAFTA awards on Sunday.
Mon Apr 12 2021

'Nomadland' wins 4 BAFTAS including best picture, director
"Nomadland" won four prizes including best picture on Sunday at the British Academy Film Awards.
Sun Apr 11 2021

"La La Land" wins BAFTA's best film award to continue hot streak
Musical "La La Land" won big at Britain's main film awards as it scooped the prize for best film, while Emma Stone and Damien Chazelle named Best Actress and Best Director, respectively.
Mon Feb 13 2017

'Roots' actor among BAFTA's new 'Breakthrough Brits'
Kirby, who stars in the remake of the 1977 blockbuster TV series that tells the story of an African slave sold to America, says he was pleased to receive the recognition.
Thu Oct 27 2016

Glitz and glam at the BAFTA 2016
Baftas 2016: The Revenant rules at Baftas
Mon Feb 15 2016

'The Revenant' sweeps Britain's Baftas with three top gongs
Epic survival tale "The Revenant" took top honours including best film on Sunday at Britain's Bafta film awards, boosting its status as a favourite for Oscar success later this month.
Mon Feb 15 2016

Air pollution responsible for nearly 7 million deaths annually worldwide
A report by the World Air Quality Index indicated that only 17 per cent of cities worldwide meet the recommended air quality standards.
Wed Mar 12 2025

At least 137 Gazans killed in Israeli attacks since ceasefire
According to the Euro-Mediterranean Human Rights Monitor , Israel has been killing an average of seven Palestinians every two days.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Malaysia strengthens semiconductor supply chain with ASEAN member countries - Liew
Malaysia does not intend to compete with neighbouring countries or other ASEAN member states in its efforts to strengthen supply chains.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Six men arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil in Semenyih
Six men, including five foreigners in their 30s, were arrested for alleged misappropriation of subsidised cooking oil.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Hamas says new round of Gaza ceasefire talks has begun
expressing optimism that the talks could lead to "tangible progress"
Wed Mar 12 2025

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025