BEIJING — Chinese dissident artist Gao Zhen, famous for making provocative satirical sculptures of former leader Mao Zedong, was tried Monday on accusations of “defaming national heroes and martyrs,” his wife and a rights group said. Gao, 69, who was detained in 2024 during a visit from the U.S., faces a maximum three-year prison sentence,
Tottenham Hotspur have officially announced the appointment of Italian head coach Roberto as head coach of the men’s first team ‘on a long-term contract, subject to work permit’. De Zerbi is called in to replace former Juventus head coach Igor Tudor in North London and will be tasked with steering Tottenham clear of relegation from
Islamabad, Pakistan – When Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Monday that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar would travel to Beijing the following day, it reached for familiar language, highlighting the longstanding ties between the two nations. According to the ministry, both sides would hold “in-depth discussions on regional developments,
As I’ve been saying since forever, the Merriam-Webster X account is easily one of the best follows on that God-forsaken platform. They’re constantly dropping fun facts that make you go, “Wait… whaaaaat?” Because we could all use a little more wisdom in our lives, here are 30 of the most mind-blowing facts they’ve shared so
Japan has officially deployed its first domestically developed stand-off missiles, marking a major shift in its military posture as tensions with China and regional threats continue to grow. The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) confirmed on March 31 that it has begun operational fielding of two new systems: the Type-25 surface-to-ship missile and the Type-25 high-speed gliding projectile. Both weapons represent the country’s
A new trailer for Supergirl has been released. DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures’ Supergirl arrives in United States theaters and IMAX this summer. Directed by Craig Gillespie, the superhero blockbuster movie sees Milly Alcock reprise her DCU role as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl after she briefly appeared at the end of 2025’s Superman, which was directed
March 31, 2026, 11:33 a.m. ET Taryn Manning is clarifying an incident captured on video, and making accusations against the woman at the center of it all. In a minute-long video shared with TMZ, the “Orange is the New Black” actress threatens to call the police against the woman, whom the outlet identifies as Holly
Confidence among Hong Kong’s exporters fell at its steepest rate in two years amid global trade turbulence even as demand was expected to remain stable over the long term. The Trade Development Council (TDC) on Tuesday said its Exporters Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2026 showed that traders remained “cautious”, though trade diversification
A 19-year-old filmmaker has created a film to help drive Longton’s bid to become the UK’s first ‘Town of Culture’. Ellie Meredith, from Blurton, was inspired to tell the story after attending a Town Hall meeting about the bid, which is being led by Urban Wilderness CIC. This One’s For You, Longton, which is available to
Japan Data Society Disaster Apr 1, 2026 Smartphones have become the go-to communication tool for many Japanese households in case disaster strikes. However, a recent survey highlighted the need to be prepared for issues with connecting. Calling Home As more and more households in Japan rely on comprehensive communication apps on smartphones for day-to-day correspondence,
The year got off to a shocking start when Chelsea parted ways with manager Enzo Maresca and replaced him with Liam Rosenior. Allegations of a behind-the-scenes dispute between Maresca and those above him in the boardroom have sparked protests from an unimpressed fanbase, who have been on a rollercoaster of a journey since Rosenior joined.
There are several top tech stocks down over the past month for the wrong reasons, and now could be a great time to scoop up shares. Let’s look at three top artificial intelligence (AI) stocks to buy now, while their shares are down. Nvidia (NASDAQ: NVDA) shares are down about 7.5% over the past month
Tiger Woods told police he was looking down at his phone and changing the radio station before last week’s car crash, with pills found in his pocket at the time of his arrest, according to a sheriff’s office report. Woods was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after being involved in a car crash
HONG KONG, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Harbour City, Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall, has partnered with Bandai Namco Asia to unveil “Bandai Namco Asia Journey in Hong Kong @ Harbour City” from 27 March to 5 May 2026, marking Hong Kong as the first stop of the regional journey. The Tamagotchi Research Hub brings Tamagotchi
If you thought your morning commute was rough, spare a thought for a truck driver in Ontario who decided to attend a virtual work meeting while piloting a full-size tractor-trailer down a Canadian highway. No, this is not satire. No, we are not making this up. On Sunday, March 29th, a Lambton Ontario Provincial Police
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Donald Trump has warned Keir Starmer that the “US won’t be there to help you any more, just like you weren’t there for us” in his
Forex trading has a reputation problem. For many business professionals, it sits in the same mental category as sports betting or casino gambling — something speculative, reckless, and best avoided. This perception is not entirely unfounded. The industry has its share of aggressive marketing, unrealistic promises, and poorly educated retail participants who treat currency markets
Unkie_Al / via reddit.com In recent years, one of the most talked-about topics in the world of music, movies, and entertainment has been how difficult it is to become famous without already having connections in the industry. That’s where the term nepo babies comes in. What are nepo babies? The term refers to celebrities who
A property management worker at the housing estate ravaged by Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades was unaware that fire alarms had been deactivated after the hose reel system was shut down for water tank repairs, an evidentiary hearing has been told. On the sixth day of hearings by an independent committee investigating the November
Alessandro Nesta has been offered a role on Tottenham Hotspur’s coaching staff, according to a new report, as Roberto De Zerbi moves closer to becoming of the Premier League’s highest-paid managers. De Zerbi, who has been out of work since departing Marseille in February, is on the verge of becoming Tottenham’s third head coach of
