International action star Donnie Yen almost missed his chance to make history when he nearly refused the role of Chirrut Îmwe in the newest “Star Wars” franchise movie, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.” Yen, 53, told the Los Angeles Times he was flattered by the offer, but he didn’t want to be away from his family for months to ...

Actor Sylvester Stallone has said he is “flattered” by reports that Donald Trump may offer him an arts post – but would prefer a role helping veterans. Several publications suggested last week that the president-elect would offer the star a top job in the arts. In a statement, Stallone said he was “incredibly flattered to have been suggested to be ...

Green Party president Peter Sinkamba has called on High Court Judge Mwila Chitabo to rescind his decision to indefinitely adjourn the UPND presidential petition case over last Thursday’s riotous behavior by UPND cadres. Mr Sinkamba says Judge Chitabo should not be emotional by indefinitely adjourning the matter. He is advising judges to detach their emotional reactions from their work by ...

At least 48 people have died in the Siberian city of Irkutsk after drinking bath essence, Russian authorities say. The hawthorn-scented liquid was consumed as if it were alcohol, according to Russia’s Investigative Committee. Several others are in a serious condition. Two people have been detained over the deaths and police are removing bottles from shops. Investigators said a warning ...

Transparency International Zambia (TIZ) has praised President Edgar Lungu for showing political will in the fight against corruption this year compared to last year. TIZ President Lee Habasonda notes that while there has been some slowness in dealing with suspected corruption cases, the Head of State has done extraordinary well this year. Mr. Habasonda says President Lungu has shown political ...

German police are questioning a man they believe ploughed a lorry into a busy Christmas market in the heart of Berlin, killing 12 people and injuring 48. The driver is an Afghan or Pakistani asylum seeker, according to security sources cited by DPA news agency. He reportedly arrived in Germany in February as a refugee. The daily Tagesspiegel said the ...

The United Party for National Development (UPND) says it never banned its Members of Parliament and Councilors from attending state functions. UPND Spokesperson Charles Kakoma has told QTV News that the party merely issued a set of guidelines meant to facilitate decision making among its Members of Parliament and Councillors. Mr Kakoma says the guidelines were prompted by a realization ...