Australia's Star Entertainment fined $183 million for anti-money laundering law breaches

• The penalty stems from a civil lawsuit brought in 2022 by the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre

Published 28 Oct, 2026 10:14am

Pakistan's last antique restorers give old treasures new life

• Discover the vanishing art of antique metal restoration in Rawalpindi, where craftsmen like Ahsan Shakeel bring 'life back into the dead' with their skilled hands

Published 27 Oct, 2026 09:31pm

UK's Channel 4 shows to launch on Disney+ next year

• Channel 4, like rival public-service broadcasters, is battling a tough advertising market and declining audiences for its linear channels

Published 27 Oct, 2026 01:58pm

Meghan on TV menu for 'Junior MasterChef Australia'

• Meghan, who was a guest judge on 'MasterChef Australia' this year

Published 27 Oct, 2026 12:50pm

Movies & Music

US singer Chris Brown spared jail after pleading guilty over UK nightclub incident

• Chris Brown received a suspended sentence for a London nightclub attack, sparing him immediate prison and allowing his tour

Published 26 Oct, 2026 05:32pm

Europe

Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fears

• Paris's top cultural sites, including the Louvre, closed due to security concerns over planned protests, leaving tourists unable to experience the city's art

Updated 25 Oct, 2026 03:05pm

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China’s first AI film hits cinemas, but ticket sales lag

BEIJING: China’s first fully AI-generated feature film opens in cinemas on Friday in what promises to be a tough... Published 24 Oct, 2026 05:32am

Companies

Gucci owner Kering drops 16% as luxury braces for tough winter

• Luxury giants face unprecedented challenges as global pressures and cautious consumers lead to significant sales declines

Published 23 Oct, 2026 08:56pm

Actor Tom Skerritt, star of 'Alien' and 'Top Gun,' dies at 93

• Skerritt, a Detroit native whose Hollywood career spanned from the 1960s to the 2020s, died on ​Wednesday of natural causes

Published 23 Oct, 2026 11:54am

Runway to runway: HSY to design the new look of PIA crew

• Collection to make its official skyward debut on Oct 31

Updated 22 Oct, 2026 02:16pm

Pakistani-origin surgeon Asif Hasan receives Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award

• Hasan spearheaded critical breakthroughs in paediatric care

Published 22 Oct, 2026 12:51pm

Companies

Netflix slides as weak profit, ad outlook intensify investor anxiety

• Slowing viewership and revenue growth, coupled with fierce competition, are forcing Netflix to rethink its strategy

Published 21 Oct, 2026 06:31pm

Companies

Adidas shares rise on guidance increase after surprise earnings statement

• Adidas raised its annual profit outlook, reflecting improved performance and market confidence in its strategic direction

Published 21 Oct, 2026 06:21pm

Netflix co-CEO Sarandos says 'we could do better' after weak forecast

• Shares of ‌Netflix fell nearly 6% to $64.66 in after-hours trading

Published 21 Oct, 2026 08:09am

Europe

French riots and looting hit supermarket chain Carrefour

• Riots in France force Carrefour to lower profit forecasts, grappling with damaged stores, higher security expenses, and a drop in customer footfall

Published 20 Oct, 2026 08:51pm

Jesse Eisenberg, Julianne Moore bring curtain down on London Film Festival with 'The Debut'

• Moore stars as Mona, a shy New Jersey ​housewife who is thrilled to land a role in a community theatre musical

Published 20 Oct, 2026 01:09pm

Norway targets 'harmful' social media, games with under-16 ban

• Norway will ban under-16s from social media platforms like TikTok, Snapchat, and Roblox to protect them from online harm

Published 19 Oct, 2026 07:45pm

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff shot at in Mumbai, three suspects held: police

• Shooters opened fire at the 36-year-old actor as he was leaving a private event in the city’s upscale Juhu area on Sunday evening

Published 19 Oct, 2026 02:49pm

USA

Actor Selma Blair did not intend harm on flight, spokesperson says

LOS ANGELES: A representative for Selma Blair, who was arrested this week and charged with assault for actions on a... Published 17 Oct, 2026 02:24pm

Chilean author Isabel Allende wins Spain's prestigious Planeta Prize

• Isabel Allende wins the Planeta Prize for 'The Hour Before Dawn,' a much-anticipated sequel to her beloved 'The House of the Spirits.'

Published 16 Oct, 2026 05:25pm

South Asia

Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says

Indian authorities ordered US citizen Bollywood actor Imran Khan to leave India for participating in a political protest. Published 15 Oct, 2026 03:49pm

Companies

Netflix cuts about 6% of jobs in biggest layoff since 2022, reports

• Netflix is cutting 1,000 jobs, its biggest layoff round since 2022, as the streaming giant navigates a fiercely competitive landscape

Published 14 Oct, 2026 06:40pm

Companies

Mukesh Ambani's Jio to launch record India IPO on October 21

• Jio Platforms, India's digital powerhouse, is launching its massive $3.2 billion IPO on October 21, a landmark event for the market

Published 14 Oct, 2026 07:56pm

Europe

Prince William stops traffic outside Buckingham Palace for a game of cricket

• Prince William turned London's iconic Mall into a cricket pitch, playing with legends to promote his Earthshot climate prize

Published 13 Oct, 2026 06:57pm