Typhoon winds sweep across southern China
Rare storms with typhoon-like winds have killed at least seven people in the southern Chinese province of Jiangxi, three of whom were blown out of their flats as they slept.…
Zimbabwe declares drought a national disaster
President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared Zimbabwe's drought a national disaster and said the country needed more than $2 billion in aid to feed millions of hungry people. More than 2.7 million…
Taiwan’s strongest earthquake in 25 years kills nine people
Taiwan's largest earthquake in 25 years killed nine people on Wednesday, injured more than 800 and left 50 missing on their way to a national park, authorities said, as rescuers…
“Joker: Folie à Deux” has officially been given an age rating of R
The upcoming comic book film Joker: Folie à Deux has received an official age rating of R - the corresponding information appeared on the website of the Motion Picture Association.…
“Indiana Jones” caused Disney more than $130 million in losses
According to a Forbes report, the adventure film Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny turned out to be a $134.2 million loss for Disney. The budget of the tape…
“The Three-Body Problem” topped Netflix’s weekly top shows with 15 million views
The sci-fi series The Three-Body Problem has topped Netflix's weekly chart of most popular shows. The show garnered 15.6 million views between 25 March and 31 March, while in its…
ABC renews 21st season of “Grey’s Anatomy”
Grey's Anatomy has been renewed by ABC for its 21st season. The renewal, which has been a long time in the making, comes after the 20th season recently returned to…
Singer Taylor Swift has become a billionaire
American singer Taylor Swift has become a dollar billionaire. Swift is one of the few artists who achieved this status only through music and performances. It is also emphasised that…
Forbes named George Lucas the richest celebrity with a fortune of $5.5bn
Forbes has published a list of the world's richest celebrities for 2024. At the top were directors, singers, presenters and athletes. Last autumn Taylor Swift received the status of billionaire,…
Abbott heart valve repair device receives US FDA approval
Abbott Laboratories said Tuesday that the U.S. FDA has approved its heart valve repair device for patients with potentially fatal heart disease, just months after its competitor Edwards Lifesciences won…