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Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Mirissa and Bentota named among Asia’s best of the best beaches by Tripadvisor
Two Sri Lankan beaches — Mirissa Beach and Bentota Beach — have been ranked among Asia’s leading coastal destinations in the 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches list released by Tripadvisor. MORE..
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler breaks BAFTA record as first Black winner of Best Original Screenplay for ‘Sinners’
Ryan Coogler has made history at the BAFTA Awards with a big win that has added a new feather to his career. MORE..
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda confirm their wedding
Popular Indian actors Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda have officially confirmed their wedding, making their long-speculated relationship public after nearly eight years. MORE..
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” was the big winner at Britain’s top movie awards on Sunday, picking up six BAFTAs including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson. MORE..
Sri Lanka rated most affordable destination for foreign retirees in 2026
Sri Lanka rated most affordable destination for foreign retirees in 2026
Sri Lanka has been rated the most affordable destination for foreign nationals to retire in 2026, according to the International Living 2026 Annual Global Retirement Index. MORE..
US President Donald Trump praises First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary, jokes about having “two stars” in one family
US President Donald Trump praises First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary, jokes about having “two stars” in one family
US President Donald Trump praised First Lady Melania Trump’s documentary ‘Melania’ for its box office success, while joking about the challenges of having “two stars” in one family, according to People. MORE..
Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March
Shakira brings free concert to Mexico City in March
Colombian pop star Shakira will perform in Mexico City’s Zocalo square in a free concert on the night of March 1, the best-selling musician announced together with the city government on Friday. MORE..
Tommy Shelby returns in Netflix’s official trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’
Tommy Shelby returns in Netflix’s official trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’
Netflix has officially released the first trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. MORE..
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane dies at 53 after ALS diagnosis
Eric Dane, the actor best known for his roles on Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died less than a year after revealing he had amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He was 53. MORE..
Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time
Taylor Swift named best-selling artist of the year for sixth time
Taylor Swift was 2025’s best-selling global artist of the year, the IFPI said on Wednesday (Feb 18), marking the sixth time she won the title from the organisation that represents the recorded music industry. MORE..
Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone
Bad Bunny makes history with new career milestone
Bad Bunny continues to leap to new heights. MORE..
Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
Man charged with terrorism offences over Taylor Swift concert attack plot
A man has been charged with terrorism-related offences over a plot to carry out an attack at a Taylor Swift concert in 2024. MORE..
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
Robert Duvall, the Oscar-winning actor of matchless versatility and dedication whose classic roles included the intrepid consigliere of the first two “Godfather” movies and the over-the-hill country music singer in “Tender Mercies,” has died at age 95. MORE..
‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide
‘Wuthering Heights’ dominates global box office with $82 million, ‘GOAT’ scores $47.6 million worldwide
“Wuthering Heights” was No. 1 at the global box office with $82 million, ranking as the top worldwide debut of the year. MORE..
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate prices surge ahead of Valentine’s Day amid global cocoa shortage
Chocolate lovers are experiencing sticker shock this Valentine’s Day. MORE..
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
Hello Kitty designer steps down after 46 years
The designer behind Hello Kitty is stepping down after 46 years, during which time she oversaw the feline character achieving world recognition. MORE..
New ‘John Wick’ game with Keanu Reeves in lead role announced
New ‘John Wick’ game with Keanu Reeves in lead role announced
Lionsgate and Saber Interactive have announced a new AAA video game based on the John Wick franchise, with the project revealed during Sony’s State of Play showcase. MORE..
Berlin Film Festival kicks off with a nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh
Berlin Film Festival kicks off with a nod to new voices from Michelle Yeoh
The Berlin Film Festival opened on Thursday night with the message that new voices matter as Hollywood legend Michelle Yeoh recalled how the festival supported her early in her career. MORE..
Sky to bring Disney+, Netflix, Hayu and HBO Max together under one subscription
Sky to bring Disney+, Netflix, Hayu and HBO Max together under one subscription
Sky has announced “world first” plans to bring together several streaming platforms as part a single TV subscription. MORE..
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
Dawson’s Creek star James Van Der Beek dies aged 48
Actor James Van Der Beek, best known for his starring role in US teen drama Dawson’s Creek, has died aged 48 after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. MORE..
Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
Britney Spears sells rights to entire music catalogue
Pop superstar Britney Spears has sold the rights to her entire music catalogue, the BBC has learned. MORE..
British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact
British Museum successfully raises millions to save Henry VIII marriage artefact
The British Museum has successfully concluded a four-month fundraising campaign, securing £3.5 million to acquire a rare gold pendant with significant ties to Henry VIII and his first wife, Katherine of Aragon. MORE..
Chinese robot makers ready for Lunar New Year entertainment spotlight
Chinese robot makers ready for Lunar New Year entertainment spotlight
In China, humanoid robots are serving as Lunar New Year entertainment, with their manufacturers pitching their song-and-dance skills to the general public as well as potential customers, investors and government officials. MORE..
Bad Bunny makes history at Super Bowl LX with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin
Bad Bunny makes history at Super Bowl LX with Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin
Bad Bunny made history as the first Latin artist to deliver a Super Bowl halftime performance primarily in Spanish — and he went all out. The superstar staged an upbeat blowout for the books, complete with dancers, tons of Puerto Rican pride, and even a Lady Gaga guest appearance. MORE..
Kite flying festival returns to Pakistan’s Lahore after 19-year ban
Kite flying festival returns to Pakistan’s Lahore after 19-year ban
A burst of color lit up Lahore’s night sky overnight as Pakistan’s cultural capital relaunched the Basant kite-flying festival after nearly two decades. MORE..