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Jamie Melham riding Half Yours wins Melbourne Cup
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» MELBOURNE - Jamie Melham became only the second woman jockey to win the A$10 million (US$6.5 million) Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, steering Half Yours to victory in Australia's "race that stops a nation".
Indie favorite Jarmusch beats out Gaza war film for Venice top prize
AFP, Published on 07/09/2025
» VENICE - A gentle study of dysfunctional families by veteran American director Jim Jarmusch clinched top prize at the Venice Film Festival Saturday, while a harrowing docu-drama about the Gaza war took second.
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» VENICE - Hollywood stars and Netflix are set to take the spotlight on Thursday on the second day of the prestigious Venice film festival, with George Clooney, Adam Sandler and Emma Stone preparing for high-profile premieres.
Showtime in Venice: monsters, aliens, Clooney and Roberts
AFP, Published on 27/08/2025
» VENICE - The Venice Film Festival kicks off on Wednesday with the return of Hollywood royalty to Italy’s swanky movie showcase, where 21 films from around the globe will vie for the prestigious Golden Lion award.
Coventry's mettle tested by Russian Olympic debate, say former IOC figures
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS — International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry is in the spotlight on how she handles her "baptism of fire" over Russia, former IOC executives have told Agence France-Presse (AFP).
Bach's successor needs cool head to guide Olympics through stormy seas: experts
AFP, Published on 18/03/2025
» PYLOS (GREECE) - Whoever succeeds Thomas Bach as president of the International Olympic Committee on Thursday will need to be "cool under fire" with some members believing the very existence of the Olympic Movement is at stake.
Argentina court clears 3 accused in former One Direction singer Liam Payne's death
Published on 21/02/2025
» BUENOS AIRES - An Argentine court has cleared three of the five people accused of their alleged involvement in singer Liam Payne's death, local media reported on Thursday.
Former One Direction singer's manager, hotel staff failed 'vulnerable' singer before death, judge says
Published on 31/12/2024
» An Argentine judge argued that the manager of former One Direction singer Liam Payne and employees of the hotel where he was staying failed the popstar in the moments before his death and allowed charges against them to proceed, according to a statement from the prosecutor's office on Monday.
Phillip Securities Acquires RHB Securities in Landmark Deal
Published on 06/12/2024
» Phillip Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited (PhillipCapital Thailand) has solidified its position as a leading player in Thailand’s securities industry through a strategic acquisition of RHB Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited. This transformative merger is set to double Phillip Securities’ market share, with trading value surpassing 200 billion baht, while driving revenue growth by over 50%.
Lisa wins 2 awards at MTV Europe, Taylor Swift the big winner
Published on 11/11/2024
» Thai singer Lisa of supergirl group Blackpink received two awards, for best collaboration in a song and biggest fans, at the MTV Europe Music Awards, held in Manchester, England, on Sunday night.