NEWS

Sydney Sweeney's hit thriller The Housemaid is now streaming on HBO Max after earning more than $400 million worldwide and breaking Starz's record for its best-performing first-window film.

Blackpink's Jisoo has signed with WME for worldwide representation as she expands her solo music and acting career while continuing group activities and preparing her debut full-length album.

DAY6's Young K leads the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards with five wins, while TREASURE and RESCENE take four trophies each during the opening ceremony.

Madison Huang cancelled a planned South Korea visit as allegations involving her father, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, prompted denials, congressional demands for answers and heightened scrutiny of the chipmaker.

Investigators have named no suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance from her Arizona home, as DNA analysis continues and authorities dismiss a new ransom note as not credible.

Australian petrol and diesel prices have edged lower as wholesale costs fall, but fuel remains expensive, with regional motorists paying more and further cuts possible.

Major Middle Eastern airports remain open amid regional tensions, but travellers face cancellations, rerouted services and extended suspensions affecting flights to Saudi Arabia, Israel and elsewhere.

Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains largely halted after reported tanker attacks, U.S. military action and stalled diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran.

Bitcoin traded near US$75,851 on 8 November as heavy US spot ETF outflows, declining trading activity and weak sentiment limited hopes of a recovery.

Australia defeated Samoa 44-12 in Sydney to reach its 16th consecutive Rugby League World Cup final, setting up a rematch with New Zealand in Brisbane.

An infant has died of measles in southwestern Wisconsin, the state's first such death in more than 30 years, as cases rise to 431 across 13 counties.

A JAMA Pediatrics study found newborn vitamin K shot refusals in the US more than doubled from 2017 to 2025, while missed doses were linked to higher bleeding risks.

The US has recorded 5,182 confirmed measles cases in 2026, the highest total since 1991, as outbreaks spread nationwide, deaths are reported and elimination status comes under threat.

Newly elected US senators will confront Social Security's projected 2032 trust fund shortfall, with proposals ranging from lifting the payroll tax cap to changing benefits.

New York flu cases rose 77% in one week, while flu-related hospitalisations increased 105%, prompting health officials to urge vaccination as activity begins earlier than usual.

CJ Carr threw three touchdown passes and Notre Dame held off a late Miami comeback to beat the previously unbeaten No. 1 Hurricanes 31-24 in South Bend.

Johnny Walker overcame early pressure and a knockdown to stop Waldo Cortes-Acosta by third-round TKO at Meta APEX, earning his second straight heavyweight victory.

Devon Dampier scored four touchdowns and Utah's defence intercepted Bear Bachmeier four times as the Utes defeated BYU 28-20 in a historic top-10 Holy War rivalry game.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla joined senior royals, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, at the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance at London's Royal Albert Hall.

Alex Eala defeated Maria Sakkari 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 in a semifinal interrupted eight times by rain, reaching the Hong Kong Tennis Open final and a career-high live ranking of No. 15.

Samsung Lions defeated the regular-season champion KT Wiz 12-1 in Game 5 to win the Korean Series 4-1, ending a 12-year title drought.

Stephen Curry scored 41 points as Golden State overcame Orlando's comeback to win 124-119 in overtime, extending the Warriors' winning streak to seven games.

Tesla and SpaceX lost about $457 billion in market value after the US midterm elections, as investors weigh Tesla's slowing growth against SpaceX's rapid expansion and higher risks.

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix reported record quarterly profits, but their shares fell sharply as investors questioned whether massive AI spending can deliver lasting returns.

Nvidia remains a powerful AI-chip supplier but faces customer-spending concerns, while Intel's weak forecast, historic share-price collapse and turnaround challenges have heightened investor risk.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points to lead the Lakers past Portland 124-118, while LeBron James managed eight points in Philadelphia's heavy loss at Cleveland.

Jeremy London has denied reports that he was homeless, saying celebrity media exaggerated social media posts about concerns over his job and housing after his boss's alleged crisis.

Robert Pattinson has reportedly screen-tested for the next James Bond film, joining several contenders as Amazon begins a new era for the franchise under director Denis Villeneuve.

Thomas Markle Sr., the estranged father of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was arrested in Florida on a federal child pornography charge and faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted.