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
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
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
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
[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
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