Entertainment

Celebrity chef Anne Burrell dies at 55

Burrell was on TV screens as recently as April, making chicken Milanese cutlets topped with escarole salad in one of her many appearances on NBC's 'Today' show.

Family

No summit is too high for this senior Malaysian mountaineer

RJ Nagarajan's story isn't about strength; it's about determination. This senior is redefining what is possible with grit and ambition.

Entertainment

Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton to receive honorary Oscars

The honorees will receive their Oscar statuettes at the annual Governors Awards gala in November.

Animals

Dehorning of rhinos decreases poaching of the endangered animals

The dehorning of rhinos resulted in a nearly 80% reduction in the poaching of the animals during a seven-year study in a major South African conservation area, researchers said recently.

Fashion

When the heat rises, fashion turns to light layers and easy silhouettes

Fashion comes to life in the warmer months – bringing with it bright colours, bold patterns and breezy styles.

Family

Study: Children of divorce earn less, at risk of teen births and jail

Families after divorce also tend to move to neighbourhoods with lower incomes that offer reduced economic opportunities, and children are farther away from their non-custodial parent.

Entertainment

Taiwan star Wang Ta-lu charged in offences relating to dodging mandatory military service

Under Taiwanese law, anyone found guilty of that offence faces up to five years in prison.

Living

Britain's sunniest spring yields unusually sweet strawberries

British strawberry farmers say this year's record-breaking spring sunshine and warm days have yielded the cream of the crop, with a bigger and sweeter harvest than usual.

Arts

Malaysian artist Khabir Roslan turns kitchen compost into soulful artworks

Artist Khabir Roslan's first solo show traces decay and repair through compost, pigment, oil, and stitched cloth

Entertainment

Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood star to meet Pope Leo XIV

In Italy for production of an upcoming film about the Maserati auto empire, Pacino had an official audience with the new American pontiff at the Vatican on Monday.

Seniors

Elder abuse: spot the warning signs

It's getting more widespread to find an elderly adult above 60 being abused, neglected, or exploited financially.

Europe

Visitors to Bruges in Belgium are stealing cobblestones

Tourists are damaging Belgium's historic streets by taking stones home as souvenirs.

Arts

Alfred Brendel, the 'Thinking Pianist's Man', dies at age 94

Alfred Brendel, a pianist, renowned for his refined playing of Beethoven over a six-decade career, died in London on June 17

Entertainment

‘Lilo & Stitch’ actor David Hekili Kenui Bell dies at 46

The death of Bell, who played Big Hawaiian Dude, was announced Sunday in a Facebook post penned by his older sister.

Living

Monsoon-loving Indian expats are chasing rain in the UAE desert

After Muhammed Sajjad moved from India to the United Arab Emirates a decade ago, he missed his native Kerala's monsoon season, so he embarked on an unlikely quest: finding rain in the desert.

Entertainment

Thai actor Prom Ratchapat Worasarn accused of having sex with young female fans

Since June 14, screenshots have surfaced on social media, allegedly showing the actor coercing women into having unprotected sex.

World

‘Jurassic World: Rebirth’ brings fans back to dangerous dinosaur realm

LONDON (Reuters) -Scarlett Johansson's role in "Jurassic World: Rebirth" made her recall her earliest memories of the dinosaur film franchise. 

Singapore

K-pop star Daesung from BigBang to hold first solo concert in Singapore on Aug 2

SINGAPORE: South Korean singer Daesung, a member of K-pop boy band BigBang, will be holding his first solo concert in the Lion City at the 6,700-seat Arena @ Expo on Aug 2.

Arts

Scaffolding goes up in Venice to save Banksy's migrant mural

'Migrant Child' shows a boy wearing a life jacket and holding a pink flare, showing Banksy's support for migrant sea rescue charities

Entertainment

HK actor Henry Lo, 67, leaves TVB after 27 years: 'The elderly deserve dignity'

The actor made headlines in April after accusing TVB of cancelling several of his show appearances, which affected his income.