Entertainment

London rolls out red carpet for BAFTA Film Awards

A German remake of anti-war classic “All Quiet on the Western Front” leads the nominations at this weekend’s British Academy Film Awards, which movie pundits will be following closely as an indicator for next month’s Oscars.

February 19, 2023 10:03 am
 

World

Blasts hit west Ukraine after Russia fires four missiles, officials say

Blasts wounded two civilians and shattered several hundred windows in the west Ukrainian city of Khmelnytskyi as Russia fired missiles from the Black Sea on Saturday, Ukrainian officials said.

February 19, 2023 10:03 am
 

Entertainment

Berlinale film 'Manodrome' explores misogynistic world of incel culture

“Manodrome” depicts a literal cult of masculinity, where women are at best a nuisance and celibacy is a virtue, tapping into a vein of misogyny exemplified by influencers like internet star Andrew Tate, now detained in Romania.

February 19, 2023 10:01 am
 

World

Earthquake death toll passes 46,000; desperation for signs of life

More than 46,000 people have been killed in the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria and the toll is expected to soar, with some 345,000 apartments in Turkey now known to have been destroyed, and many still missing.

February 19, 2023 9:38 am
 

Entertainment

London kicks off Fashion Week, dedicated to late Vivienne Westwood

London Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, with organisers dedicating the five-day event to late designer Vivienne Westwood, who died in December.

February 19, 2023 8:51 am
 

Business

Twitter to charge users to secure accounts via text message

Twitter said on Friday it will allow only paid subscribers to use text messages as a two-factor authentication (2FA) method to secure their accounts.

February 19, 2023 8:46 am
 

News

Bus services might be affected by adverse weather

Bus routes and services may be disrupted in some areas of the Western and Northern Divisions due to road damage caused by torrential rain and resulting floods over the last three days.

February 19, 2023 8:05 am
 

World

London-based TV critical of Iran moving studios to U.S. after threats

A London-based television station critical of the Iranian government said on Saturday it was moving its live broadcasting studios to the United States following threats it faced in Britain.

February 19, 2023 7:57 am
 

Natural Disaster

Do not cross flooded waters: Soko

Authorities are once again pleading with the public to refrain from swimming or attempting to cross flooded waters and crossings.

February 19, 2023 7:48 am
 

Business

ISS urges Apple shareholders to vote for CEO Tim Cook, other execs' pay packages

Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has urged Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) investors to vote for its director nominees and the pay packages for top executives, including Chief Executive Tim Cook.

February 19, 2023 7:44 am
 

World

U.S. declares Russia committed 'crimes against humanity' in Ukraine

The Biden administration formally concluded that Russia has committed “crimes against humanity” during its nearly year-long invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

February 19, 2023 7:41 am
 

News

Rabuka pays tribute to late Tui Vitogo

The late Tui Vitogo, Ratu Wiliame Ratudale Sovasova’s determination to see the development of a unified Fiji will be a legacy that we must all strive to fulfil.

February 19, 2023 7:34 am

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