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Arts

Dissident artist on trial in China for satirical Mao sculptures, says rights group

Gao Zhen faces closed-door trial for defaming national heroes, says rights group

Entertainment

Singaporean actress Yvonne Lim opens up about loneliness and depression after move to Taiwan

Lim, 49, revealed that she battled depression and loneliness after moving to Taiwan in 2015 for marriage and motherhood.

Nutrition

When good taste marries nutrition

It's perfectly possible to have a delicious-tasting meal that is also healthy and nutritious.

Asia & Oceania

Gen Z social media trend pokes fun at Japan's 'perfect' and 'kawaii' image

Social media aesthetics and tourism hype have created an idealised image of Japan.

Arts

Japan’s 'Ghibli Jazz' live series makes its Kuala Lumpur debut this October

Japanese ensemble All That Jazz, famed for jazz reinterpretations of Studio Ghibli soundtracks, performs in KL on Oct 24

Beauty

Bobs, braids, buzz cuts: Hair trends spotted on the streets at fashion weeks

From New York to Paris, hair took centre stage during the recent fashion weeks – from sleek waves and blunt bangs to bold buzz cuts and intricate braids.

Entertainment

The 2 Taylor Lautners announce a baby Lautner is on the way

Actor Taylor Lautner and his wife Taylor are expecting their first child.

Living

Drive slower, WFH, cut air travel: How to save energy amid rising fuel costs

As the price of energy soars, many of us are looking for ways to reduce our consumption, with drivers focusing on efficiency in order to cut costs.

Children

From the Vault: How to protect babies and toddlers from the heat

Young ones are especially vulnerable to falling sick from the heat, so parents should take extra care in this weather.

Asia & Oceania

Big or small, Indonesia's cities are worth visiting

Fly to Jakarta, Pontianak and Pekanbaru with Batik Air to enjoy bustling city lifestyles and cultures.

Entertainment

Malaysia selected as ideal filming location for Netherlands production

'Hemelrijk' marks the first official Malaysia-Netherlands television co-production.

Entertainment

Stephen Colbert to co‑write new ‘Lord Of The Rings’ film after late-night show ends

It marks a new chapter for Colbert, a noted devotee of J.R.R. Tolkien's fictional world of Middle-earth.

Animals

Healing hooves: A horse at a German nursing home improves residents' well-being

At a German nursing home, a horse breaks residents' daily monotony and helps improve their well-being.

Fashion

‘Insidious marketing strategy’: Kids’ skincare push faces scrutiny in Italy

Italian regulators are probing whether beauty brands misled children with skincare marketing, raising concerns over health risks and youth-targeted trends.

Family

Gone are traditional ideas of masculinity for boys to develop identities

Conventional notions of maleness such as being tall, muscular and successful must no longer be a fixed measure of raising boys today.

Entertainment

Local actor Sharnaaz Ahmad's 8YO son receives gold bars and RM18k in duit Raya

In an Instagram Story, the young boy revealed that his festive collection reached a staggering RM18,369.

Culture

Soothing studies: students cram as musicians play in Amsterdam’s Concertgebouw

The sessions, started by Entree during the pandemic, helped students focus and discover classical music

Entertainment

Singer Duffy to speak about her sexual assault, kidnapping in new documentary

The Grammy winner will open up in an upcoming documentary for Disney+ about a kidnapping and sexual assault she says disrupted her career for years.

Living

Lab-grown foie gras and 3D-printed chocolate among future foods

Lab-grown foie gras, edible insects and 3D-printed chocolate are among the food innovations likely to reach the public within 15 years, experts in the UK have said.

Fitness

Going up, up, up for health: Why stair climbers love their exercise

Stair climbers love their exercise, even when security guards act like they're up to something.