Alibaba's AliExpress recruits Beckham to 'score more' global sales
A low-key cross-border player until recently, Alibaba is investing aggressively to boost global sales as domestic e-commerce growth wanes.
Mon May 27 2024
David Beckham takes family to premiere of candid new documentary about his life
"Beckham" is a four-part mini-series tracking the British soccer star's rise from humble beginnings to one of the most recognisable players.
Wed Oct 04 2023
David Beckham 'clinically depressed' after World Cup red card
In a new series, Victoria and David Beckham discuss the abuse they received late 1990s after he was sent off during a game with Argentina.
Mon Oct 02 2023
Soccer - Messi expects 'great things' at Inter Miami after glitzy unveiling
Lionel Messi's arrival is a huge boost for the profile of soccer in the US, which will co-host the 2026 World Cup with Mexico and Canada.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Celebrities, fashionistas say goodbye to late designer Vivienne Westwood
Westwood was synonymous with 1970s punk rock, dressing the Sex Pistols - a rebelliousness that remained her hallmark.
Fri Feb 17 2023
Elton John, Paul McCartney among celebrities with Christmas messages
Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and the Beckhams are among the famous faces who have used social media to share a Christmas message.
Mon Dec 26 2022
UK comedian shreds 10,000 pounds over David Beckham Qatar World Cup deal
Joe Lycett said last week he would donate the money to charity if Beckham agreed to cut ties with the World Cup host or he would shred the money before the tournament began.
Mon Nov 21 2022
Manchester United removes Cristiano Ronaldo's poster from Old Trafford
Workers at the Red devil's home ground were spotted removing the huge poster, which also has former footballer David Beckham.
Thu Nov 17 2022
David Beckham hands over Instagram account to Kharkiv doctor
Beckham asks his 71.6 million Instagram followers to look at his profile to see the work of Iryna who helps women give birth in Kharkiv.
Tue Mar 22 2022
Football star Beckham to become face of Qatar World Cup in US$206 million deal
Bekham agrees to become the Middle Eastern nation's ambassador, making GBP15 million per year over the next decade under the deal.
Mon Oct 25 2021
'Zigazig ah!' Spice Girls mark 25 years since 'Wannabe' release
The Spice Girls celebrated 25 years since the release of their debut single "Wannabe" with heartfelt messages.
Sat Jul 10 2021
'Friends' reunite with tears, laughter, memories and guest stars
Re-runs gave the comedy a new life and a new generation of fans, and streaming platforms extended it.
Thu May 27 2021
Beijing accuses Australia of harassment of Chinese journalists
The Australian raids in late June is the latest barb in a deteriorating relationship between the two major trading partners.
Wed Sep 09 2020
'Live' and slightly dangerous, stars on their sofas compete for fans
Across social media, sports stars denied the chance to play in front of a crowd are increasingly going "live" in sometimes surprising ways to connect with an audience.
Mon Apr 27 2020
MCO: What's your hairstyle then? Ben Amir's or Vin Diesel?
Men now can choose to adopt a bald look ala-Hollywood actor Vin Diesel or continue to skip the barbers and let their locks grow ala-Malaysian actor Ben Amir who likes to tie his hair in a man bun.
Sun Apr 12 2020
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
Here's a summary of the policies Donald Trump has said he will pursue when he takes office on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
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