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HSBC's chair hunt going so poorly they're re-approaching people they already rejected

LONDON, July 19 -- HSBC has relaunched its global search for a new chair after failing to finalise a shortlist from an initial pool of more than 100 candidates. The bank, which is Europe's largest le... Read More


Lee Jun-young's Blue Dragon award mix-up ends in laughs, a hug and a dinner invite from Lee Jun-hyuk (VIDEO)

SEOUL, July 19 -- South Korean actor Lee Jun-young has publicly apologised to his fellow actor Lee Jun-hyuk after an awkward mix-up at the 4th Blue Dragon Series Awards yesterday. Taking to social me... Read More


She chose Panda - and won: First-time gamer, 73, steals the show in Japan's 'Tekken 8' tournament (VIDEO)

TOKYO, July 19 -- When 73-year-old Yoshie Murabe picked Panda as her fighter in a national Tekken 8 tournament, her reason was simple: she just likes pandas. What followed was far from simple - Murab... Read More


Ken Chu gets candid about F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu's death and selling her ex's products

TAIPEI, July 19 -- Taiwanese singer-actor Ken Chu has spoken out after facing backlash for promoting products linked to Wang Xiaofei, the ex-husband of the late actress Barbie Hsu. The 46-year-old, w... Read More


Ken Chu gets candid on F4 reunion, Barbie Hsu's death and selling her ex's products

TAIPEI, July 19 -- Taiwanese singer-actor Ken Chu has spoken out after facing backlash for promoting products linked to Wang Xiaofei, the ex-husband of the late actress Barbie Hsu. The 46-year-old, w... Read More


Britney Spears baffles fans with 'adoption' post - but it was just a joke, sources say

LOS ANGELES, July 19 -- Pop icon Britney Spears raised eyebrows this week with an Instagram post that sent fans into a frenzy - but according to insiders, the excitement was all for nothing. In a now... Read More


'Not their home any more': Rafizi warns PKR risks Umno-style exodus over grassroots anger after party polls

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 -- Former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has reportedly cautioned that rising dissatisfaction among grassroots party members could lead to an exodus that similarly plagued Umn... Read More


Muhyiddin seeks united Opposition front in Perikatan meeting with eight parties including Pejuang, PSM, Muda - but PAS absent

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin yesterday said he held a meeting with leaders of several opposition parties to discuss forming a coalition focused on... Read More


Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani charge into Japan Open final again, set for showdown with Korea's world No. 3 pair

PETALING JAYA, July 19 -- Malaysia's top men's doubles pair Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin Rumsani have reportedly advanced to the Japan Open final for the second consecutive year. According to The Sta... Read More


No, that's not Keanu Reeves asking for money - but his AI doppelganger is - and he's had enough

LOS ANGELES, July 19 -- Keanu Reeves may not be on social media, but that hasn't stopped scammers from turning him into one of the most impersonated celebrities online. According to The Hollywood Rep... Read More