Dutch open trailblazing skatepark for LGBTQ people, women

Skateboarders in colourful outfits zip around a skatepark unique in Amsterdam, one of the first in the world to provide a safe space...

2023-08-14 13:48

Met unveils 'Sleeping Beauties' gala, exhibit theme for 2024

The Metropolitan Museum of Art on Wednesday unveiled the theme for the Costume Institute's 2024 exhibition and gala, the fashion world's party of the year...

2023-11-09 09:09

NetEase’s 85% Stock Comeback Defies China’s Slowdown

A slew of recent blockbuster video game hits by NetEase Inc. is giving bulls renewed optimism that the

2023-07-05 10:28

Messi confirms triumphant 2022 World Cup was probably his last

Lionel Messi on Tuesday confirmed he "doesn't think" he will play at another World Cup in an interview with Chinese media, after the 35-year-old led Argentina to victory...

2023-06-13 23:10

England boss Sarina Wiegman left confused by journalist using amusing British turn of phrase

Sarina Wiegman was left confused by a journalist using a British turn of phrase as he asked a question ahead of England’s World Cup clash against Nigeria. “The cat is out of the bag now, with respect to Lauren James,” a reporter said, before he was interrupted by the Lionesses manager and asked to clarify what he meant. “I’m sorry, my English is not perfect,” Wiegman replied, sparking laughter from the room. After a standout performance against China in England’s final group game, James’s quality is a secret no longer - the cat certainly is out of the bag in that regard.

2023-08-07 15:18

TikTok says Malaysia's claims it blocks pro-Palestinian content are 'unfounded'

KUALA LUMPUR Social media platform TikTok said on Friday allegations from the Malaysian government that it was blocking

2023-10-27 12:08

NBA rumors: Nick Nurse set to interview with 76ers

After firing head coach Doc Rivers, the Philadelphia 76ers are set to bring in former NBA championship-winning coach Nick Nurse for an interview.It's not often you see NBA teams part ways with big-name head coaches, but that is exactly what's happening in 2023.While there were limi...

2023-05-20 07:34

North Korea says spy satellite launch successful

North Korea said Wednesday it had succeeded in putting a military spy satellite in orbit after two previous failures, as the United States led its allies in condemning the launch...

2023-11-22 11:36

Mark Margolis, 'Breaking Bad' and 'Better Call Saul' actor, dead at 83

Mark Margolis, a veteran actor known for his performances on "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul," has died, his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter.

2023-08-05 01:17

Congressional watchdog describes border wall harm, says agencies should work together to ease damage

Congress' official watchdog says in a report that the construction of a wall along the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald Trump toppled untold numbers of saguaro cactuses in Arizona, put endangered ocelots at risk in Texas and disturbed Native American burial grounds

2023-09-08 04:05

Israeli tank at gate of main Gaza hospital; medics plead for fuel to save babies

By Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dan Williams GAZA/JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israeli forces reached the gates of Gaza City's main hospital on Monday,

2023-11-13 18:27

Judge rejects attempt to temporarily block Connecticut's landmark gun law passed after Sandy Hook

A federal judge has rejected a request to temporarily block Connecticut’s landmark 2013 gun control law passed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting until a gun rights group’s lawsuit against the statute has concluded

2023-08-04 07:14