J K Rowling Fast Facts
CNN — Here is a look at the life of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter book series. Birth date: July 31, 1965 Birth place: Gloucestershire, England Birth name:…
Glenda Jackson: Two-time Oscar-winning actress and former politician dies at age 87
CNN — Tributes have been paid to two-time Oscar-winning actor and former UK politician Glenda Jackson, who died peacefully after a short illness at the age of 87. “Glenda Jackson,…
Nintendo changes Japanese name of villainous Super Mario character
Hong Kong CNN — Video game maker Nintendo has announced it has changed the Japanese name of Spike, the foreman who appears in “The Super Mario Bros. Movie,” in advance…
‘No Oscar public holiday’ for Michelle Yeoh’s win, Malaysia government says
CNN — Michelle Yeoh’s history-making Oscar win caused jubilation this week in her native Malaysia, but it also sparked false rumors that a national holiday had been declared – something…
The Black Cats: When China shot down five U-2 spy planes at the height of the Cold War
Seoul, South Korea CNN — When a Chinese high-altitude balloon suspected of spying was spotted over the United States recently, the US Air Force responded by sending up a high-flying…
‘The Challenge’: Russia releases trailer for first feature-length movie filmed in space
Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN — The space race has expanded to new frontiers…
India BBC raid: Search of New Dehli and Mumbai offices ends after three day raid
New Delhi CNN — Indian tax officials have ended their days-long search of the BBC’s offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, the British broadcaster announced Thursday. Officials had spent three…
Jafar Panahi: Iranian film director goes on hunger strike in prison
CNN — One of Iran’s most influential filmmakers, Jafar Panahi, has reportedly gone on a hunger strike in Tehran’s Evin prison to protest his continued detention. The move by Panahi,…
Fighting Wagner is like a ‘zombie movie’ says Ukrainian soldier
Near Bakhmut, Ukraine CNN — Southwest of the city of Bakhmut, Ukrainian soldiers Andriy and Borisych live in a candle-lit bunker cut into the frozen earth. For several weeks they…
‘Russia’s Rambo’ — once a Putin favorite — says he’d now fight for Ukraine and feels ‘nothing but hatred’ for his home country
CNN — Russian actor Artur Smolyaninov was the star of one of President Vladimir Putin’s favorite films – about a Soviet unit making a last-ditch stand against Afghan insurgents. Now…