Posts by Nathan Pine
Jodie Whittaker, Jason Watkins Join ‘Dear England’ As BBC Unveils Who Will Play Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham, Wayne Rooney, Marcus Rashford & Jadon Sancho
The BBC has unveiled the full cast for its six-part drama Dear England, adapted from James Graham’s hit National Theatre play about Gareth Southgate and his campaign to turnaround the fortunes of the England men’s football team. Jodie Whittaker (Doctor Who, Toxic Town) joins the cast as Pippa Grange, the England men’s team psychologist, while…
Read MoreNTT DC Reit launches biggest IPO of an S-Reit in over a decade, aims to raise US$773 million
[SINGAPORE] The manager of NTT DC Reit said on Monday (Jul 7) that the real estate investment trust has launched its initial public offering (IPO) with the aim of raising gross proceeds of US$773 million. This will be the largest IPO of a Singapore Reit in over a decade, with NTT DC Reit listing over…
Read MoreChina reacts to Trump’s new BRICS tariff threat
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats,…
Read MoreMushroom Killer Erin Patterson Found Guilty
Erin Patterson has been found guilty of murdering three relatives with poisonous mushrooms following a trial that has gripped the world. The Australian woman, aged 50, was found guilty of these three counts plus one of attempted murder a few hours ago following a week of jury deliberations. Patterson was accused of trying to kill…
Read MoreChannel 4’s Head Of Creative Diversity Exits
EXCLUSIVE: Naomi Sesay, Channel 4‘s head of creative diversity, is stepping down after three years. Sesay was tasked with shaping inclusion initiatives at the UK network and strengthening ties with creators from diverse backgrounds. She replaced Babita Bahal in 2022, reporting to Emma Hardy, Channel 4’s director of commissioning operations. Channel 4 confirmed Sesay’s departure,…
Read MoreMaya Jama’s Agency Insanity Promotes Pair To Talent Director
EXCLUSIVE: Maya Jama’s agency Insanity has promoted two to talent director. Effective immediately, Courtneay Mann and Ed Griffiths become talent directors within the London shop’s entertainment team. Mann has been with Insanity for nearly a decade, representing the likes of presenters Yinka Bokinni, Sian Eleri and Kemi Rodgers, along with Channel 4 documentary maker and…
Read MoreTemasek-backed Clifford Capital names Lily Choh CEO of its asset management arm
[SINGAPORE] Singapore-headquartered infrastructure credit platform Clifford Capital announced on Monday (Jul 7) that it has appointed Lily Choh as chief executive officer of Clifford Capital Asset Management, subject to regulatory approvals. She will also take on the role as group head of asset management. Choh will join the management executive committee of the Clifford Capital…
Read MoreWatch: Volcano eruption spews humongous 18km ash cloud
By Shane Croucher is a Breaking News Editor based in London, UK. He has previously overseen the My Turn, Fact Check and News teams, and was a Senior Reporter before that, mostly covering U.S. news and politics. Shane joined Newsweek in February 2018 from IBT UK where he held various editorial roles covering different beats,…
Read More‘Love Island USA’s Cierra Ortega’s Parents Call For “Compassion” Amid Backlash & Peacock Series Exit: “No One Deserves That Kind Of Hate”
Cierra Ortega’s parents have seen the messages directed at the Love Island USA Islander and are calling for “compassion” amid the backlash and her exit from the villa. Following Season 7, Episode 30 streaming on Peacock, Cierra’s parents released a statement on social media after it was confirmed she would no longer be part of…
Read MoreApple supplier Lens Technology said to price HK$4.8 billion Hong Kong listing at top of range
The company joins the growing wave of China-listed companies seeking to go public in the city Published Mon, Jul 7, 2025 · 01:51 PM [HONG KONG] Apple supplier Lens Technology has raised HK$4.8 billion (S$781 million) after pricing its Hong Kong listing at the top of the marketed range, according to sources familiar with the…
Read MoreSTI’s top performing stocks for the first half year revealed
[SINGAPORE] The Singapore market has done well this first half of 2025, as investors flocked to safe havens amid volatility caused by tariff uncertainty and tensions intensifying in the Middle East. The Straits Times Index reached a new high of 4011.78 last Wednesday (Jul 2). As at Friday, the index has advanced nearly 6 per…
Read MoreGermany’s 34.1 billion euros pension gives mandate to China stock fund
[HONG KONG] A German pension fund has tapped a Chinese firm’s Hong Kong arm to help it invest in local stocks, in a rare move among global allocators that have been cautious about gaining exposure to the nation’s equities. KZVK, which manages 34.1 billion euros (S$51 billion), gave US$50 million to Fullgoal Asset Management (HK)…
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