Actor Depp seeks retrial in wife beater case, saying ruling 'plainly wrong'
Lawyers for Hollywood actor Johnny Depp said his ex-wife's claim she had donated her divorce settlement to charity was a "calculated lie".
Fri Mar 19 2021
Actor Johnny Depp seeks appeal in UK wife beater libel case
In the aftermath, Depp's lawyers said the ruling was so flawed it would be ridiculous for him not to appeal.
Thu Mar 18 2021
Denmark's Mads Mikkelsen to replace Depp in next 'Fantastic Beasts' movie
Depp was forced to exit the role after losing a libel case in Britain against a tabloid newspaper that branded him a "wife beater".
Thu Nov 26 2020
Johnny Depp dropped from 'Fantastic Beasts' after losing 'wife beater' case
Depp's exit marked a relatively rare move by Hollywood to recast an actor on ethical grounds.
Sat Nov 07 2020
Johnny Depp down but not entirely out after losing 'wife beater' case
Depp had sued a British tabloid that labelled him a "wife beater".
Tue Nov 03 2020
Actor Johnny Depp loses UK libel case over 'wife beater' article
Depp was suing News Group Newspapers over a 2018 article which stated he had been violent towards his ex-wife.
Mon Nov 02 2020
Johnny Depp's former estate manager found star's severed fingertip, court hears
Depp, 57, is suing the publisher of Britain's Sun newspaper for libel over an article in 2018 in which it labelled him a wife-beater and referred to -overwhelming evidence- that he had attacked Heard.
Thu Jul 16 2020
Civil servant wanted for assaulting wife surrenders in Kuantan
The civil servant who was recorded on a closed-circuit camera (CCTV) assaulting his wife in the lift has surrendered at the Kuantan.
Thu Aug 15 2013
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024