Hong Kong film-makers say censorship law spooks investors, actors
By Jessie Pang HONG KONG (Reuters) – Two years after screening an internationally acclaimed documentary on the democracy movement in…
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World Bank raises Thailand 2023 growth outlook to 3.9% as tourists return
BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand’s economy is projected to grow 3.9% this year, up from a previous forecast of 3.6%, helped…
British actor Julian Sands confirmed dead, months after vanishing in California mountains
By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -British-born actor Julian Sands, best known for his role in the Oscar-celebrated film “A…
One in seven Britons faced hunger in 2022, says food bank charity
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – One in seven people in the United Kingdom faced hunger last year because they…
Disney beats investor lawsuit over feud with DeSantis
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) – The Walt Disney Co board did not act negligently when it criticized a…
The $108 million dollar lady: Klimt portrait sets European auction record
By Farouq Suleiman LONDON (Reuters) – A portrait of an unnamed woman by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt sold for 85.3…
Microsoft attempts to pick apart US legal argument against deal to buy Activision
By Greg Bensinger SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – Arguing for the government on Tuesday in its legal fight against Microsoft’s $69…
Ryan Seacrest to host US game show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Pat Sajak retires
By Danielle Broadway LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – “American Idol” TV show host Ryan Seacrest said on Tuesday he will be…
Beyonce-flation? How stars are driving prices up as fans flock to concerts
By Dawn Chmielewski, Danielle Broadway and Sachin Ravikumar LOS ANGELES/GLASTONBURY, England (Reuters) – Call it Beyflation. Or maybe Swiftflation. The…
EU wants all textile waste rules in place by 2028 – commissioner
By Jacob Gronholt-Pedersen Copenhagen (Reuters) – The European Commission wants all planned regulations requiring fashion companies to produce clothes in…