Entertainment

Thursday, March 8th 2018 - 09:04 UTC
Coca Cola plans to launch a canned alcoholic drink in the Japanese market

Coca-Cola announced plans to launch a canned, alcoholic drink in Japan later this year which is an innovative approach in a market that it regularly launches new products in. In its news release announcing the planned product, Coca-Cola touts Japan as a market that has “stood out as an almost truly unique market.”
Thursday, March 8th 2018 - 08:59 UTC
Oscar winning Fantastic Woman Chilean actress speaks of transgender inequalities

Chilean actress Daniela Vega made history by becoming the first transgender presenter at the Oscars ceremony. But, at a news conference after meeting Chile's President Michelle Bachelet this week, she spoke of the inequalities transgender people face in her home country.
Tuesday, March 6th 2018 - 06:49 UTC
A month after leaving the Falklands, “Tarini” has reached Cape Town

Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) ‘Tarini’ has reached Cape Town in South Africa. This has marked the successful circumnavigation which started in September last year. The all-women crew has created history with the voyage as it is the first-ever Indian circumnavigation by an all-women crew.
Monday, March 5th 2018 - 09:09 UTC
Macri's ¨coffin¨ and insulting songs MMSOB, the latest fad in Argentine football stadiums

The police of Argentina's second city, Rosario seized four cardboard “coffins” one of them with the name of president Mauricio Macri, before a football match of the Argentine premier league, involving one of the city's leading teams Rosario Central.
Monday, March 5th 2018 - 08:51 UTC
Chilean film wins Oscar for best foreign language film, and is an icon for LGBTQ

Taking home the Academy Award for best foreign-language film, Sebastian Lelio's drama became the first-ever Chilean film to win an Oscar. But, more importantly, it marked a breakthrough in transgender cinema. The Spanish-language feature, about a trans woman who faces bigotry and intolerance after her partner dies, has become a touchstone for an entire movement, and the film's star, trans actress Daniela Vega, its spokeswoman.
Monday, March 5th 2018 - 08:45 UTC
Gary Oldman takes the Oscar for his performance as Winston Churchill

Gary Oldman took home gold for his performance as Winston Churchill in the historical drama “Darkest Hour” at the 90th Academy Awards on Sunday night.
Wednesday, February 28th 2018 - 09:02 UTC
Jeans will be made with laser technology: 90 seconds to finish a pair instead of 20 minutes

Levi Strauss is ramping up its use of lasers to automate the way its jeans are made. The firm says the new techniques will reduce chemical use and make the way in which jeans are faded, distressed and ripped more efficient. By replacing manual labor with lasers, Levi's will be able to finish a pair of jeans every 90 seconds, instead of just two to three pairs an hour.
Wednesday, February 21st 2018 - 09:27 UTC
“What a shot”, the folklore side of rampant violence in Rio do Janeiro favelas

A viral music video called “What a shot” is stirring debate in Brazil about the glamorization of crime and freedom of expression, as surging crime in Rio de Janeiro has led the government to put troops in charge of security in the tourist city. The hit by Jordana Gleise de Jesus Menezes - known as JoJo Todynho - has spawned myriad parody videos on YouTube since it was released in December.
Tuesday, February 20th 2018 - 09:20 UTC
Chickens didn't turn up and some 450 KFC outlets had to close in UK

KFC has closed more than half of its 900 UK outlets after delivery problems meant they ran out of chicken. Last week, the fried chicken chain switched its delivery contract to DHL, which blamed “operational issues” for the supply disruption. It was unclear when the delivery problems would be rectified, a KFC spokesperson said.
Saturday, February 17th 2018 - 19:49 UTC
Chinese New Year marks start of the Year of the Dog (honest, just and loyal)

February 16 is Chinese New Year and marks the start of the Year of the Dog - one of the 12 signs of the Chinese zodiac. Unlike Western astrology, each sign lasts for a whole year and each year takes the name of an animal whose characteristics color and influence everything that happens for the next 12 months.