Nicole Kidman, Alexander Skarsgard to reunite for 'The Northman'

Director Robert Eggers next film "The Northman" has cast two leads Nicole Kidman and Alexander Skarsgard. The movie is described as a Viking revenge saga set in Iceland at the...

Chinese state media slam US basketball’s NBA in free speech row

Chinese state media on Wednesday accused the US National Basketball Association (NBA) of endorsing violence and peddling a “secessionist pipe dream” in an escalating row over comments by a team...

Ta-Nehisi Coates' debut novel is one of year's best

If the power of fiction is to transport readers to a world they otherwise couldn't imagine, "The Water Dancer" is a smashing success. National Book Award winner ("Between the World...

Imran reading Dalrymple's 'The Anarchy' sets Twitter abuzz

A photograph of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan reading William Dalrymple's latest book 'The Anarchy' on his flight to Jeddah with Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi peeking over from his...

'Handmaid's Tale,' 'Mrs. Maisel' guest stars capture Emmys

A trio of Emmy-honoured actors are winners again for their guest performances in TV series, joined by an awards newcomer. Bradley Whitford and Cherry Jones received trophies for their "The...

Video: Sharjah beat Shabab Al Ahli to win Arabian Gulf Super Cup

Mohammad Abdullah, Staff Reporter Sharjah defeated Shabab Al Ahli 4-3 via penalties to claim the Arabian Gulf Super Cup at the Al Maktoum Stadium in Dubai on Saturday. Earlier, both...

Southgate and squad brace for potential racist abuse in Bulgaria

England manager Gareth Southgate is to meet with his squad ahead of their Euro 2020 match in Bulgaria next month and discuss what measures they might take if they are...

Neymar rape accuser charged with extortion in Brazil

Police in Sao Paulo said they will bring extortion and slander charges against a Brazilian model who accused football star Neymar of rape. Police said they indicted the model...

Orphan goes from sniffing Rugby glue to playing for the Philippines

Ireland coach Schmidt dreams of one final bit of history at marquee event

Joe Schmidt is too canny to set targets publicly but he admits he dreams of bowing out as Ireland head coach by taking them to their first ever Rugby World...