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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.

Health Matters

How we deal with distress over the world's conflicts

It's normal to feel anger and despair over the various wars worldwide, but we must also be mindful of our own mental well-being.

Entertainment

Bella Astillah's 9YO son congratulates 'daddy' Syed Saddiq

Mohamad Ayden Adrean was all smiles as he welcomed Syed Saddiq as his future stepfather.

STARPICKS

Tap wisely, or pay dearly

NOWADAYS, smartphones are no longer mere communication tools but the essential pulse of a person's daily life. Yet behind every tap and app, hidden dangers quietly grow. Malware, once thought to affect only computers, now slips in through convincing links, fake downloads and other disguised traps.

Books

Rights group warns of 'dystopian' Hong Kong after bookstore arrests

HK police reportedly arrested a bookstore owner and staff, seizing titles including a biography of imprisoned mogul Jimmy Lai

Entertainment

Syed Saddiq’s heartfelt engagement speech wins hearts nationwide

He praised her strength and kindness, noting that her compassion extends even to people she has never met — a trait he said made her stand out and ultimately drew him closer to her.

Europe

Little Gibraltar is full of life, says travel expert

To enjoy and appreciate Gibraltar, spend a few days chatting with locals, eating fish and chips and admiring the Rock.

Mind

Home-cooking helps lower dementia risk

The less cooking skills you have, the lower your risk of dementia will be if you prepare a home-cooked meal from scratch at least once a week. 

Fashion

From farm to fashion: Inside the world of South Africa’s mohair trade

Once under scrutiny, South African mohair is regaining favour among the world's luxury fashion brands seeking traceable, premium fibres.

Living

Fuel prices: Three ways to cut costs by changing how you drive

Fuel prices have hit record highs in many countries around the world as the global fallout of the US and Israel's war with Iran continues to drive up oil prices and make its mark on filling station prices.

Wellness

From the Vault: It's best to take frequent water breaks in this heat

Plain water is good enough but you might need to add in some electrolytes.

Fashion

Circular fashion steps: The Paris workshop that turns discarded sneakers around

A Paris-based nonprofit is scaling up efforts to salvage, refurbish and redistribute used sneakers, spotlighting fashion's mounting waste crisis and the push toward circular solutions.

Living

In Mexico, bread is the heart of daily life, and on everyone’s table

In Mexico, fresh bread isn't an indulgence, it's the standard. A staple at the heart of daily life and major holidays alike, it forms a centuries-old culture.

Arts

Malaysian art community highlights Nanyang art’s evolution

A Chinese ink and calligraphy art community evolves together at 'Nanyang New Frontiers' exhibition in Kuala Lumpur

Entertainment

Actor Lee Sang-bo, star of multiple K-dramas, dies at 43

Korean actor Lee Sang-bo was found dead on Thursday, police said. He was 43.

Music

Half a century later, Aerosmith revisit their landmark debut album

Veteran rockers Aerosmith have revisited their self-titled debut album more than 50 years on.

Living

The nuanced world of Japanese sake and how to pair it with food

If your experience with sake is limited to the warm cup at your local sushi spot, you're missing the larger world of sake, which is as nuanced and layered as wine.

Nation

Raising the bar for other guys: Syed Saddiq praised for 'forward-thinking' engagement gifts

PETALING JAYA: The engagement ceremony between Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and actress-singer Bella Astillah has captured public attention, particularly for its unique and meaningful choice of hantaran (engagement gifts) centred on planning for the future and family wellbeing.

Wellness

Atrial fibrillation: One system to map and burn

A new platform that combines visualisation and treatment functions allows doctors to manage this heart arrhythmia more efficiently.