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Florida congressman Matt Gaetz attends a Trump rally last moth. Photo: Reuters

US speaker opposes call to release ethics report on Trump attorney general pick

Mike Johnson insisted that the chamber’s ethics committee should not release a report on alleged sexual improprieties by Matt Gaetz.

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China’s lonely-heart crisis fuels a growing ‘companionship economy’

17 Nov 2024 - 5:00PM

Opinion | Why a social media ban could be in Hong Kong youth’s best interest

17 Nov 2024 - 6:13PMvideocam

Brazil’s first lady insults Elon Musk at G20 social event

The swear word incident adds a new twist to Brazil’s already strained relationship with the tech billionaire right before the G20.

17 Nov 2024 - 11:50AM

Brazil’s first lady, Rosangela “Janja” da Silva, sparked controversy on Saturday by insulting billionaire X-owner Elon Musk, who in turn responded with darts against President Lula’s ranks, two days ahead of the G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: AFP

Meet Dog the Bounty Hunter’s reality TV star daughter, Bonnie Chapman

Bonnie Chapman said she began gaining weight after her mum’s death and that her relationship with her famous dad soured after she joined a Black Lives Matter protest.

17 Nov 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

China’s netizens warned that shutting down scientists’ views may hobble progress

Renowned scientists such as physicist He Zuoxiu and Fields Medal winner Yau Shing-Tung have been subjected to online attacks.

16 Nov 2024 - 12:00PMvideocam

The Nigerian Instagram blogger sharing bits of his life, culture in Cantonese

From cooking Nigerian food to bringing his girlfriend around Lagos, Adekunbi Hassan Salako has more than 100,000 followers on Instagram.

16 Nov 2024 - 8:02PM

“This is for those who think Africa has nothing,” Adekunbi Hassan Salako starts all of his short videos in the same format, speaking in Cantonese, in a bid to appeal to Hongkongers. Photo: Instagram/ kunbifusion

The viral Instagram fan accounts supporting fashion’s most famous names

Kering brand Bottega Veneta has no official social media, while another fan account celebrates Céline’s then-creative director Phoebe Philo building a campaign around writer Joan Didion.

16 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Who is Mie Sofia Elers, girlfriend of Denmark’s Count Felix of Monpezat?

After going public with her royal beau, Elers – along with her friends and family – faced such extensive harassment on social media platforms that she filed a complaint with Danish police

16 Nov 2024 - 5:00AMvideocam

Meet Jessica Simpson’s supportive parents, Joe and Tina Simpson

Rumours are flying that there’s trouble in paradise for Jessica Simpson and Eric Johnson after a cryptic Instagram post earlier this week – but what happened between the star’s parents?

16 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Happy families? Ashlee, Joe, Tina and Jessica Simpson. Photo: @jessicasimpson/Instagram

China’s tax man is coming for live-streamers who evade taxes

Huge fines are being imposed on high-profile internet celebrities and streaming hosts, as state authority says they must set a positive example for fans.

15 Nov 2024 - 11:16PMvideocam

China’s highest tax authority is on a mission to ensure that internet streamers pay their fair share of taxes. Photo: Getty Images

‘Mummy, it hurts’: Malaysian woman makes last call to mother after car crushed

The truck driver who flashed a “V” sign to reporters after the accident faces reckless driving charges as authorities investigate safety compliance.

16 Nov 2024 - 5:46AM

Amazon questioned by US Congress over TikTok e-commerce deal

Some see the collaboration allowing users to directly buy Amazon goods through the ByteDance-owned app as a way to make it harder to ban TikTok.

15 Nov 2024 - 12:30PMvideocam

Who is Michael Strahan’s wellness entrepreneur girlfriend, Kayla Quick?

TV host Michael Strahan was a no-show on Good Morning America earlier this week after being blasted for not respecting the national anthem – so who is his supportive, much younger girlfriend?

15 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Michael Strahan and Kayla Quick have been going strong since 2015. Photo: Getty Images

The Onion parody website buys Infowars with backing from Sandy Hook families

Satirical publication plans ‘less hateful disinformation’ for Infowars, which for decades has peddled in conspiracies.

15 Nov 2024 - 11:21AM

American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. File photo: AFP

Who is SNL host Chloe Fineman – and did Elon Musk really make her cry?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk just responded to Chloe Fineman’s claims that he made her cry during his time hosting Saturday Night Live in 2021 – but who is she exactly?

14 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is Alexia Umansky’s fiancé, Jake Zingerman – who just proposed to her?

The daughter of RHOBH’s Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky is set to tie the knot with her long-time boyfriend, Jake Zingerman – so who is he?

14 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Who is Victoria Monét’s ex boyfriend and baby daddy John Gaines?

Victoria Monét made headlines last week for matching outfits with her daughter on the Wicked red carpet – but who is the little girl’s father? Here’s what you need to know about John Gaines

14 Nov 2024 - 6:00PMvideocam

John Gaines, Victoria Monét and their daughter Hazel Monét Gaines. Photo: @victoriamonet, gainsbygaines/Instagram

Pentagon in firing line for Chinese fighter jet image on US Veterans Day poster

Pentagon mistook PLA’s J-35 – which made its public debut at Zhuhai air show this week – for Lockheed Martin’s F-35.

14 Nov 2024 - 5:55PMvideocam

Hollywood star Rosamund Pike embraces Mandarin, wants media to use Chinese name

Bond girl Briton professes deep love and affection for Chinese language and culture, teases by using quirky idioms.

16 Nov 2024 - 5:54PM

‘Serious problem’: Japan curbs over-the-counter drug rules amid youth ‘overdoses’

The government is enacting age verification and purchase limits to curb hospitalisations and shortages, amid social media influence.

14 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM

Japan is cracking down on over-the-counter medicines to combat a worrying social media trend. Photo: Shutterstock

Who is Brian Austin Green’s partner after Megan Fox, Sharna Burgess?

Brian Austin Green welcomed a son with dancer Sharna Burgess in 2022, and the 2 now have a large blended family including Green’s kids from his relationships with Megan Fox and Vanessa Marcil.

14 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Brian Austin Green’s fiancée, Sharna Burgess, just congratulated his ex, Megan Fox, on her pregnancy. Photo: @sharnaburgess/Instagram

Editorial | Zhuhai horror shows need for measures to prevent recurrence

Car attack on Guangdong crowd as they exercised, leaving 35 dead, a reminder that safety in public places cannot be taken for granted.

14 Nov 2024 - 1:13AM

Italian president tells Elon Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s domestic politics

The highly unusual statement from the Italian head of state came against growing tension between the ruling coalition and the judiciary.

14 Nov 2024 - 12:13AMvideocam

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun marks 100,000 EV milestone with homage to Tesla’s Elon Musk

The Chinese smartphone giant reached that production landmark in just 230 days since launching its SU7 electric sedan.

13 Nov 2024 - 8:27PM

Xiaomi chief executive Lei Jun’s social media post on Wednesday shows him sleeping on the factory floor, in a nod to Tesla’s Elon Musk. Photo: Weibo

Meet RHONY star Bethenny Frankel’s new beau, businessman Tom Villante

It’s only been a few months since Bethenny Frankel split from fiancé Paul Bernon, but the Skinnygirl founder is already stepping out with new flame Tom Villante – so what do we know about him?

13 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

RHONY star Bethenny Frankel has found love with YapStone CEO Tom Villante. Photos: @bethennyfrankel/Instagram

Meet Robert Griffin III’s stunning Estonian former heptathlete wife, Grete

Former NFL star Robert Griffin III is clapping back at the netizens who said his children ‘aren’t Black’ because of their white Estonian-American mother, Grete – here’s what we know about her.

13 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Tencent beats estimates with 47% profit jump, driven by video gaming

Video gaming sales, traditionally Tencent’s strongest revenue driver, grew 14% in the domestic market.

13 Nov 2024 - 9:51PM

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9 September, 2024