Television

Czech public media launch strike, accusing government of political meddling

FILE PHOTO: People attend a protest rally in support of public media as the Czech government plans to change funding and governance of Czech TV and Czech Radio at the Old Town Square in Prague, Czech Republic, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/David W Cerny/File Photo

Actor Chew Chor Meng leaves Mediacorp after 36 years

Local actor Chew Chor Meng joined the entertainment industry after winning the talent hunt Star Search in 1990.

Martha Stewart sorry for ‘insensitive’ homeless Halloween costume

US TV host Martha Stewart apologised for an ‘insensitive’ photo of herself wearing ripped jeans and a torn sweater, with her face covered in dirt.

Field Notes from Tokyo

Needless provocation? Japanese blockbuster hit Vivant portrays China as sadistic villain

The production title still of TBS flagship drama Vivant, which is at the centre of a media storm after Beijing took offence at its ruthless and sadistic portrayal of Chinese agents.

Disciplinary panel clears Ireland’s Furlong over genital grab claim

Ireland’s Tadhg Furlong (centre) was accused of grabbing the genitals of Munster’s Gavin Coombes while playing for Leinster.

TVB star Him Law is relieved to skip intimate scenes for new drama

Hong Kong actors Him Law and Rosina Lam recently visited Kuala Lumpur to attend the 2026 Power Of Pink breast cancer and wellness event.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 30, 2026

Saudi Arabia, Russia, Argentina and Brazil are said to be frustrating progress at the UN biodiversity meeting in Yerevan, Armenia.

Patrick Stewart, Shakespearean actor turned Star Trek and X-Men star, dies at 86

Actor Patrick Stewart rose from poverty in England to achieve global stardom.

Venezuela to offer state assets to private sector, Rodriguez says

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez speaks during the World Food Forum at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) headquarters in Rome, Italy, October 12, 2026. REUTERS/Remo Casilli

Serbia's victorious students call for key state officials to resign, graft probes

Supporters of the electoral list 'Student List - Students Win' celebrate after Aleksandar Vucic, Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) prime ministerial candidate, conceded defeat in the parliamentary election in Belgrade, Serbia, October 26, 2026. REUTERS/Uros Arsic

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