Convulsing cat in Thai TV drama sparks abuse concerns

Convulsing cat in Thai TV drama sparks abuse concerns

A scene in a television drama showing a black cat convulsing on the ground has caused uproar in Thailand. Concerned viewers of Thai drama “The Empress of Ayodhaya” questioned what was done to the animal to make its performance so convincing, with some suggesting potential mistreatment and abuse. Despite the show’s producers scrambling to reassure … Read more

Mauritius opposition wins country’s election by a landslide

Mauritius opposition wins country’s election by a landslide

JOHANNESBURG — Mauritius’ opposition coalition has won the country’s election by a landslide, taking all seats in the country’s parliament in a major rejection of the current government. According to results released at various constituencies across the country throughout Monday, the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth failed to get any of the … Read more

Best to stay prudent in the postelection afterglow

Best to stay prudent in the postelection afterglow

Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Friday, November 8, 2024.  Source: NYSE This report is from today’s CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. What you … Read more

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

Unemployment rises as pay growth slows again

The UK’s unemployment rate has risen, official figures suggest, while pay growth continues to slow. The rate of unemployment stood at 4.3% in the three months to September, up from 4% the previous quarter. However, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) urged caution over giving too much weight to its latest jobs figures due to … Read more

SoftBank earnings Q2 2024

SoftBank earnings Q2 2024

The SoftBank Corp. logo displayed on a glass door of the company’s store in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. SoftBank Group Corp. is scheduled to announce its earnings figures on May 13. Photographer: Toru Hanai/Bloomberg via Getty Images Toru Hanai | Bloomberg | Getty Images Japanese giant SoftBank logged a 608.5 billion yen … Read more