Arts

South Korea's chainsaw artist carves a name for herself at 91

Long overlooked in her home country, Kim Yun Shin has more recently gained recognition as a pioneering artist in South Korea

Fashion

Scarf style goes sculptural as designers turn accessory into statement looks

It's one of the most versatile accessories, and this season, the scarf arrives in various designs and styling options to inspire and refresh your look.

Animals

Baby chicks enjoy being touched by humans, study finds

A study has found that not only cats and dogs but also chickens can enjoy human touch, with researchers reporting that gentle interactions can trigger positive emotions in young chicks.

Entertainment

French film director sentenced to five years on appeal for abusing child actor

A French court on Friday handed film director Christophe Ruggia a five-year sentence on appeal for sexually assaulting an actor when she was a child in one of the key trials of France's #Metoo movement.

Living

Why English whisky is entering a new golden age

For proof of the revitalisation of English whisky, you need look no further than England's rich flavour map… there are now more than 60 distilleries in various stages of making and laying down spirit.

Americas

Route 66 in the US, 100 this year, still draws travellers worldwide

Route 66, a quintessential American road trip heavy on kitsch and history, turns 100 this year.

Living

'Sleep divorce': Does sleeping separately strengthen or change a relationship?

The "sleep divorce" is going mainstream, with millennials in the US leading the shift and many reporting better sleep.

Wellness

Don't believe everything chatbots tell you

Study shows these AI-powered virtual assistants dish out a significant amount of inaccurate medical information.

Movie Review

'The Drama' review: A wedding tale with a twist in the knot

'The Drama' is an intense, probing psychological drama dressed in the formal attire of a wedding comedy.

Wellness

The trigger behind gut scarring in Crohn’s disease

Researchers think they have found the starting point of one of this chronic gut condition's serious complications.

Books

'We live in a penal colony': Brazilian novelist on International Booker shortlisted work

Ana Paula Maia's 'On Earth As It Is Beneath' is a horrifying tale of a brutal prison colony in the remote wilderness

Beauty

Halfway across the world from home, K-beauty finds a stage at Coachella

At Coachella, K-beauty brands are using the festival setting to showcase new products and connect with global audiences.

Living

Heart And Soul: Hearts full again at reunion of old school friends

Nearly 60 former students of Convent Holy Infant Jesus School (CHIJ) Muar came together for a reunion celebrating their shared years at the school from 1972 to 1982.

Mind

Daily habits to help prevent dementia 

Living healthy early on is a good way to ward off cognitive decline.

Europe

Crossing the Arctic Circle: A cold and icy visit to Russia's Yamalo-Nenets

Springtime in the Arctic Circle may be cold but the locals make this official visit warm and welcoming.

Asia & Oceania

Shanghai, a city where futuristic meets traditional

The largest urban centre in China has everything from towering skyscrapers to serene temples.

Fashion

Coachella style goals: Blackpink’s Jennie, Rose and Lisa show how it’s done

At this year's Coachella, Jennie, Rose and Lisa of Blackpink showcased how to balance comfort, statement style and practicality in festival dressing.

Living

Making the joys of birding accessible to people with mobility and other limitations

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations.

Arts

London-based artist holds Malaysia as home, an anchor of memory and return

Malaysian contemporary artist Alya Hatta transforms her reflections on home into a visual diary in a new Kuala Lumpur exhibition

Children

Starchild: How Malaysian kids are making a difference for Mother Earth

Here are the letters and drawings from Starchild readers on the topic, Earth Day.