'I rejected it, like, full on': Kevin Bacon was scorched by Footloose fame
Kevin Bacon "rejected" the fame that he got from starring in 'Footloose' as he had his heart set on becoming a "serious actor".
1970-01-01 08:00
'I've got quite high standards when I work with other people': Taika Waititi could relate to Next Goal Wins coach Thomas Rongen
Taika Waititi noticed parallels between himself and coach Thomas Rongen, the main character in his new movie 'Next Goal Wins'.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stock market today: Asian shares fall over China worries, Seoul trading closed for a holiday
Asian shares were mostly lower Thursday in subdued trading on looming worries about China property woes
1970-01-01 08:00
American soldier Travis King arrives back in US after being freed by North Korea
US Army Private Travis King arrived back on United States soil Thursday after being returned to American custody weeks after he crossed into North Korea, a Defense Department official said.
1970-01-01 08:00
TikTok says it regrets Indonesia's decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms
Chinese-owned app TikTok says it regrets the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms and particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop
1970-01-01 08:00
Australian treasurer pushes back against criticism over RBA reform
SYDNEY Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers said on Thursday criticism of proposed reforms to the central bank's policymaking board
1970-01-01 08:00
Jailing of Vietnam climate activist sparks concern
Human rights groups say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.
1970-01-01 08:00
First congressional hearing on Maui wildfire to focus on island's sole electric provider and grid
Hawaii’s top public utility officials and the president of Hawaiian Electric are expected to testify in a congressional hearing about the role the electrical grid played in last month’s deadly Maui wildfire
1970-01-01 08:00
Tennis-Djokovic says future looks bright after emergence of Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic has won three out of the four Grand Slams in 2023 and has no plans of
1970-01-01 08:00
BBC helps free suspected migrants stuck in refrigerated lorry
A woman spoke to us from inside the lorry in France, saying she was struggling to breathe.
1970-01-01 08:00
3 Chicago Cubs to blame for putting season in jeopardy in Atlanta
The Chicago Cubs are tied with the Miami Marlins in the race for the final NL wild card spot after an egregious loss to the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday night.
1970-01-01 08:00
Evergrande: China property giant suspends shares amid reports of detained leaders
The stricken Chinese property giant suspends trading as reports emerge of its chairman being taken.
1970-01-01 08:00