Living

How a box truck became one of this US city's favourite barbershops

Nice Cutz is not quite a barbershop. It is a barber truck, parked on a North Philly corner in Pennsylvania, the United States near a Dunkin', where Sanders, 51, cuts hair inside a business he built on wheels.

Family

New study finds that hormonal birth control can affect the body differently

Contraceptives with synthetic hormones can affect mood and emotional well-being, but further research is needed to identify who is more at risk of experiencing them.

Entertainment

New poster for 'La La Land' fixes Ryan Gosling’s 'hamburger hand'

In the decade since the movie was released, Gosling has cited his dance pose in the image as one of the greatest regrets of his career.

Entertainment

 Malaysian Film Festival set for Nov 21, features 25 award categories

The 35th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM35) Awards Night, themed Spektrum Sinema (Cinema Spectrum), will be held at Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 21, featuring 25 competitive award categories.

Entertainment

Indian stars Ranbir Kapoor and Yash promote 'Ramayana' at Comic-Con

Kapoor, who plays Prince Rama, said appearing at the convention was a significant moment for the production as it seeks to introduce the ancient story to a global audience.

Family

In Africa, the pressure to have sons are putting women's health in jeopardy

The lack of medical workers and limited access to resources leads to women in the region experiencing the highest rate of maternal death.

Living

2 Malaysian bars in Asia's 50 Best Bars 2026, China’s Hope & Sesame tops list

The latest edition of the Asia's 50 Best Bars list was announced last night, and there is a new 'Best Bar In Malaysia".

Fashion

Behind every jewellery piece: The skills shaping fashion’s next designers

As demand grows for meaningful, bespoke pieces, jewellery design is opening new opportunities for creatives willing to master both craft and commerce.

Entertainment

Malaysian singer Elaine Kang credits hard work for her success that spans four decades

Kang's passion for singing began at an early age, when she regularly entered talent competitions across Penang.

Entertainment

Japanese man arrested for years of guitar noise

Kyoto resident Kazunori Yokoi, 61, has allegedly been rocking out on his dozens of guitars and playing his radio at loud volume day and night since 2019.

Living

Why losing weight isn't just about counting calories – and what to do about it

When it comes to losing weight, it turns out the simple maths of counting calories doesn't always add up.

Entertainment

Indonesian singer Kris Dayanti, 51, wins national Wushu title

The beloved singer has once again proven that age is no barrier to success after winning a title at the 2026 National Wushu Kungfu Championships in Indonesia.

Europe

The recent World Cup attracted three million foreign tourists to Mexico. 

World Cup boosts Mexico's tourism sector

Books

Marlon James, Douglas Stuart and Elizabeth Strout are among Booker semifinalists

The five jurors, including Pulp's Jarvis Cocker and novelist Patricia Lockwood, tried to look beyond the idea of a typical Booker winner

Living

Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's games

'Playing Community' is a group that gathers after work every Friday to let off steam in ways not usually associated with grown-ups.

Wellness

Why it's difficult to spot signs of drowning

Drowning is notoriously difficult to recognise because it rarely looks like the frantic splashing and shouting depicted in movies

Entertainment

Donnie Yen's fans mark actor's 63rd birthday with LED billboard tribute

Yen turned 63 on Monday (July 27) and his legion of fans had a treat for him.

Entertainment

HK-based Malaysian model Lisa Ch’ng & TVB star Mat Yeung dream wedding reportedly comes with RM500K price tag

The couple's long-awaited wedding will feature multiple couture gowns, a traditional Chinese wedding attire and a lavish celebration in Kuala Lumpur.

Arts

Beyond its lightscapes, George Town Festival 2026 highlights the power of community

The Penang festival enters its 17th edition with a diverse programme of performances, exhibitions and cross-disciplinary works

Wellness

'Decoupling' technique to stop nail-biting

This behavioral self-help technique can be used to unlearn automatic habits like nail-biting by mimicking the start of the movement and redirecting it to a harmless target.