British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction
LONDON (AP) — British writer Samantha Harvey’s space-station novel 'Orbital' wins the Booker Prize for fiction.
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Chiung Yao, beloved Queen of Chinese romance writing, passes away
The "My Fair Princess" writer was found dead at home in a suspected suicide
- The Independent
Renowned Taiwanese romance novelist Chiung Yao found dead aged 86
Yao started writing at 18 and became one of the world’s most famous Chinese-language writers, publishing around 65 novels including several which have been adapted into popular films and TV series
- Cinema Online
Zhao Jinmai and Song Weilong to star in "Shine on Me"
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- Associated Press
Taylor Swift 'Eras' tie-in book is a smash, selling more than 800,000 copies in first weekend
Just one retail chain was enough for Taylor Swift to have the top-selling book last week and the biggest publishing launch of 2024. According to Circana, Swift's “Eras Tour Book” sold 814,000 copies over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Circana tracks around 85% of the print market, but the “Eras” numbers are more precise: Swift sold the book exclusively through Target, which launched the “Eras” tie-in on Black Friday.
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Recovering Queen embraces France’s first lady at literary award ceremony
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Taylor Swift's book sold over 800,000 copies in its first weekend, making it the second-best-selling non-fiction launch after Obama
Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" book that went on sale exclusively at Target was the second-best-selling non-fiction launch after Barack Obama's memoir.
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PAS MP Siti Mastura, sued for defamation over Chin Peng and Kuan Yew link, told to pay RM825,000 to Kit Siang, Guan Eng and Teresa Kok
GEORGE TOWN, Dec 4 — The High Court today ruled that remarks made by Kepala Batas MP Siti Mastura Muhammad linking promi...
- Malay Mail
Perodua unveils eMO-II concept EV boasting 400km range, under RM90,000 price tag
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — National carmaker Perodua has just unveiled its eMO-II. This is their latest EV concept which is e...
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Woman rams car into supermarket to run over cashier in Brazil
In a shocking incident on December 1 in Palmas, Brazil, 21-year-old Samia Silva Sa rammed her car into a supermarket after an argument with employees over the sale of drinks. The cashier was injured in the attack.
- People
Princess Anne Gracefully Saves Near Protocol Mistake with Amir of Qatar at State Banquet
Princess Anne was in command — with a plan! — at the glittering dinner
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Malaysian psychiatrist with ‘promising career’ convicted of sexually grooming, abusing teen girl with mental health issues in Ireland
DUBLIN, Dec 5 — A 38-year-old Malaysian child psychiatrist was recently sentenced to eight-and-a-half years in prison af...
- Malay Mail
Monkey business at Changi: Airport staff deliver masterclass in customer service to primates (VIDEO)
SINGAPORE, Dec 5 — It was just another Tuesday at Changi Airport — until the real VIPs arrived. A couple of mischievous...
- The Telegraph
Putin’s relative accidentally reveals secret Russian death toll in Ukraine
A relative of Vladimir Putin has accidentally let slip secret Kremlin data that reveals Russia’s losses in its war in Ukraine.
- Malay Mail
Chinese student in Singapore charged with kidnapping teenage girl in Johor
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Russian actress dies after being swept away by huge wave while doing yoga in Thailand
Warning systems had been in place for hazardous weather in the area
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"The Last Dance" breaks RM10 Million in Malaysia, touches audiences across generations
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- Malay Mail
Singapore tycoon behind RM228m electronic scrap scam arrested in Johor after 19 years on the run
SINGAPORE, Dec 4 — Singaporean businessman Ng Teck Lee, 58, and his wife, Thor Chwee Hwa, 55, were arrested in Malaysia...
- The Telegraph
Two hours and 48 minutes of chaos: How martial law rose and fell in South Korea
Jung Su-yeon crawled on her hands and knees through the frantic legs of South Korea’s security forces to save democracy.
- The Telegraph
China’s new trade war blow could be fatal for US’s ability to arm itself
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