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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief “Only the River Flows,” a pitch-black crime noir from auteur Wei Shujun, comfortably topped the mainland China box office on a quietish weekend. The film, ostensibly a murder mystery, but one concerned more with atmosphere than linear plotting, earned $12.6 million (RMB90.8 million) in its opening three days, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway, or close to a third of the market. The film had its premiere in Cannes where Variety gave it a rave review, calling it an “inventive riff on Asian-noir” and making comparisons with films by Park Chan-wook and Diao Yinan. “Only the River Flows” has since played at a succession of festivals ever since, including New Zealand, BFI London, Vancouver, Adelaide and last week’s Pingyao event in China. Falling to second place at the box office after three weeks on top was Zhang Yimou’s “Under the Light,” which earned $6.9 million for a four-weekend cumulative of $176 million. Chen Kaige’s war, propaganda film “The Volunteers: To the War” earned $5.3 million in third place.

A 'WrapUp Glasgow' campaign has been launched ahead of the freezing winter months to help the homeless stay warm during harsh weather.

The staff working for UK commercial broadcaster ITV have been told they will have declare their relationships – sexual, romantic and, when appropriate, platonic – or risk losing their job.

A rare homeless cat has stunned her carers after it was revealed she had two noses.

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor Nadav Palti is about to mark his 20th year as CEO of Dori Media, the prolific Israeli production and distribution firm headquartered in Tel Aviv. Earlier this month, Palti and Dori executives from Argentina, Mexico, Switzerland, Spain, Singapore and other locations were busy preparing to bring the company’s largest-ever slate of TV shows and movies to pitch to global buyers. Everything changed on Oct.

Volunteers from Carers of West Lothian were delighted to welcome visitors to their fundraising afternoon tea in Bellsquarry Village Hall.

Katharine McPhee and Michelle Monaghan were among the celeb volunteers at a Baby2Baby volunteer session last week!

Emily Longeretta “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” is right around the corner. Lifetime‘s annual holiday movie event kicks off Saturday, Nov. 18 with 12 new movies, airing every Saturday and Sunday until Christmas.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A dearth of new release films allowed Zhang Yimou’s “Under the Light” to retain a comfortable lead at the China box office over the weekend, in its third week of release. The contemporary crime drama film earned $13.5 million (RMB97.2 million) between Friday and Sunday, according to data from consultancy Artisan Gateway. Since releasing on Sept. 28, it has accumulated gross revenues of $163 million (RMB1.17 billion).

The Manchester United Foundation charity has been ‘amazed’ and ‘overwhelmed’ after their coat appeal was met by an ‘unbelievable response’.

A football club in Bury has been left 'gutted' after all five of its pitches were ‘'ruined' and around £20,000 worth of equipment stolen.

A 50-year-old mum of two has become famous for running through her village topless.

Two Staffordshire Bull Terriers described as the most "loving dogs you could ever hope to meet" are still waiting for their happy ending after more than 245 days in rescue.

Doctor Michael Mosley has explained how beneficial breathing through your nose is for your health compared to inhaling through your mouth.

A total of 10 picturesque areas are in the running to be designated as Scotland's next National Park.

Penny Lancaster admits she is using crutches after suffering a nasty injury to her knee.

A stricken baby red squirrel that nearly died after being caught in the torrential rain over the weekend is now "living his best life" after being rescued in a poo bag.

Lior Raz has joined the frontlines in Israel to help the innocent victims amid attacks by Hamas forces.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent The onset of war this weekend sparked by Hamas attacks on Israel has largely shuttered Israel’s film and TV industry as the country grapples with the insurgency and a death toll that has surpassed 1,100. Israeli theaters have gone dark and most air travel has been canceled. Many of those active in media and entertainment are impacted by the tragedy and are volunteering in extensive ways.

The production companies behind Netflix’s hit reality show Love is Blind are responding after they were sued by one of the show’s stars.

Emily Longeretta “Love Is Blind” contestant Tran Dang is suing production companies Kinetic Content and Delirium TV, claiming she was sexually assaulted by her former fiancé Thomas Smith during the filming of Season 5, which is the most recent season of the Netflix series. The pair got engaged during the season, but have not been featured in the episodes. Dang also alleges false imprisonment and negligence.

Farida always feared she would be faced with the same horrific from which her mother died. Then her nightmares became a reality.

Meet Ben, a vibrant nine-year-old Labrador cross, who, despite his age, is still full of youthful exuberance and is currently on the lookout for his forever home.

West Lothian residents can directly support older people in the county by sponsoring boxes which deliver lifeline shopping deliveries to their homes.

A team of specialist divers have found 'no signs' of a missing grandmother who was swept away during severe flooding in Aberdeenshire last year.

Tucking her six children up in bed, single mum Shaista breathed a sigh of relief. She had made it through another day.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief A clutch of Chinese movies released for the end of September holiday season dominated the global box office over the latest weekend. Mainland Chinese-produced films took first, third and fifth places across the planet, according to U.S.-based data service Comscore. Comscore shows “Under the Light,” which released only in mainland China, grossing an estimated $54 million between Friday and Sunday.

A team of specialist divers from England are continuing to search for missing grandmother Hazel Nairn who was swept away in the River Don last year.

Ready, set, bake! We're onto the 14th series of The Great British Bake Off but we're still just as excited to see what chaos unfolds. Alison Hammond will be joining the show to present alongside Noel Fielding and Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood remain as judges. But is there a winning formula to get the Bake Off crown? After all, there's now been 13 previous champs so there must be something which means they are all hitting the jackpot.

It’s Saturday, and one star sign can expect some surprise visitors today, while another will find themselves in a contentious situation. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

A number of Manchester pubs and taprooms have been added to the 2024 edition of the Campaign for Real Ale's (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide, which was released today (Thursday, September 28). Across Greater Manchester there are 36 new entries to the guide including boozers in Stockport, Tameside, Bury, Salford, Bolton and Wigan.

Rob Schneider is angry.

It’s an epic Hunger Games protagonist meet up!

BT is inviting older people in Glasgow to improve their digital skills over a cup of tea or coffee in the city centre from Wednesday, October 4 until Friday, October 6.

Graffiti with sectarian slogans was removed in Stockport today after being reported to the police this weekend.

Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe and Matt Bomer will be the honorees at the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner next month.