'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
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024