Entertainment

Taiwanese group F4 and Mayday’s Ashin to perform in Malaysia as part of F*Forever tour

The news fans of Taiwanese boy band F4 have been waiting for has finally arrived.

Arts

In Ireland, a unique income scheme offers creative communities a lifeline

The 'Basic Income for the Arts' (BIA) initiative is a first for Ireland, and unique in Europe, attracting interest from other nations

Family

Malaysian parents organise event to raise awareness on autism

Sinar Anugerah 2026: Autism Social Integration & Talent Showcase is a community event celebrating the talents, abilities and uniqueness of children with autism.

Entertainment

Hailee Steinfeld and Josh Allen welcome a baby girl: 'Savouring these early moments'

The spouses married in June after two years of dating.

Living

A Japanese city received 21 gold bars with instructions: Fix your water pipes

Anonymous donor quietly gives millions to support Osaka's long pipe replacement project.

Asia & Oceania

Nepal nearly doubles jet fuel prices ahead of busy season

Airline operators warn that the current fuel situation may deter tourists, affecting the sector at the peak of the climbing season.

Entertainment

Three fans injured after safety fence collapses during K-pop group Super Junior’s Seoul concert

According to videos circulating on social media, member Ryeowook was interacting with fans offstage in a section of the venue when a safety fence toppled and several fans fell.

Entertainment

Chuck Norris’ family slams AI content pushing lies about his death

Norris's family announced his death on March 20, revealing to fans that he died the morning before.

Entertainment

Ex-Turnstile guitarist arrested for attempted murder of lead singer’s dad

Brady Ebert was charged with attempted second-degree murder after running down a 78-year-old neighbour with a vehicle following an argument.

Animals

The platypus is even weirder than we thought, scientists discover

The humble platypus, a small creature which quietly swims in the rivers of eastern Australia, has found yet another way to amaze scientists.

Fashion

In the US, tailors see a surge in demand as fast fashion loses its fit

As US shoppers turn to secondhand finds and move away from fast fashion, demand for skilled tailoring is booming.

Books

Author Heather Morris returns to WWII with 'The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse'

The next novel by the author of The Tattooist of Auschwitz will again take place during World War II, this time in Nazi-occupied Paris.

Entertainment

Ex-TVB star Marine Lee Yee-man holds betrothal ceremony, to marry fiance in Japan on May 23

The celebration featured an impressive array of gifts from her partner, including gold, fine wine, an assortment of pastries and expensive seafood like fish maw.

Entertainment

Thai actress alleges a rescue worker molested her, stripped her and took nude photos during medical emergency

She had called for help after experiencing breathing difficulties.

South Korea

What’s driving the recent wave of K-pop idol departures

SEOUL: A recent wave of departures by popular idols — from Heeseung of Enhypen to Mark and Ten of NCT — has surprised fans, with multiple members leaving their groups within a single month.

Entertainment

'Little House On The Prairie' star Melissa Gilbert supports husband Timothy Busfield in first interview since child sex abuse charges

Busfield was arrested in January over allegations that he was inappropriate with child actors while he filmed and directed the Fox series 'The Cleaning Lady'.

Living

Belgium's top chocolatiers showcase artistry in Easter egg exhibition

The 40 leading patisserie chefs and chocolatiers in Belgium came together to showcase artisanal chocolate with Easter egg-themed edible artworks in the country's capital last Wednesday.

Europe

Step back in time: Explore Rome’s ancient wonders

Eight heritage sites in the Italian capital that are historically significant and interesting.

Matters of the Mind

Why civic sense is a mental health issue

When communities experience an increasing lack of civility, it can have a continual negative effect on our mental health.

Living

Blind Lego fan makes it possible for others with low vision to build Lego too

Like a lot of young children, Matthew Shifrin loved building Lego sets. But because he was blind, Shifrin had to rely on friends and family to help him complete his creations.