Arts

In Sarawak, Dayak community works to preserve Gawai heritage

Gawai organising committees in longhouses are now prioritising activities that appeal to younger generations to boost participation

Entertainment

HK actress Law Lan, 91, on leaving TVB: 'They don't hire people beyond a certain age'

She was previously advised not to rush into renewing her contract as the salary being offered was very low.

Children

Mum’s work linked to autism risk in kid

A woman's occupation might potentially have an influence on her child having this neurodevelopmental condition.

Entertainment

Assistant who injected Matthew Perry with drugs sentenced to 41 months

Kenneth Iwamasa, 61, was sentenced in California to three years and five months in federal prison after admitting conspiracy to distribute ketamine causing death.

Design

The museum that floats: How the new Los Angeles County Museum of Art 'levitates'

The building – the latest within the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's (Lacma) grounds – opened to museum members April 19 and to the general public May 4.

Entertainment

Actor Kim Soo-hyun’s agency says truth will be out after YouTuber’s arrest

On May 27, Kim Soo-hyun's agency said the actor had spent the past year trying to keep that promise and thanked supporters who had continued to stand by him.

Entertainment

'Emily In Paris' actor Pierre Deny dies at 69

Deny appeared in three episodes of 'Emily In Paris', playing Louis de Léon, chief executive of fictional luxury conglomerate JVMA, in Seasons Three and Four.

Animals

Is your dog constantly scratching? How to spot your pet's skin problems early

A dog's coat protects against cold, sun and injury, but the skin beneath is just as important – and can be a source of health problems.

Arts

Weekend for the arts: Wayang Kulit: Memory & Tomorrow, Jeff Mills in KL, 'Berapa Sekilo?' show

A list of arts and culture events to check out in the Klang Valley this weekend and beyond

Family

Italian dads are redefining fatherhood to promote equality and inclusivity

In a country struggling to bridge the gap between work, family and gender equality, dad influencers online are driving a change.

Fashion

Different kind of fast fashion: Can a luxury brand finish first in Formula 1?

Gucci has signed on as title partner of the Alpine Formula 1 Team, which beginning with the 2027 season will compete in the fashion house's colours.

Entertainment

Korean actress Lee Da-hae, singer Se7en expecting first child three years after marriage

Se7en, 41, tied the knot with Lee, 42, in a glitzy ceremony in May 2023 after dating for about eight years.

Entertainment

Ex-girlfriend of boy band member charged with trying to hire a hitman to kill him

Gabriela Gonzalez, a 24-year-old with a large social media following, was charged May 19 with one count of attempted murder.

Living

From ribs to brisket and beyond, barbecue is a delicious part of US tradition

Reading this could make you hungry. That's because we're talking about barbecue - the 'low and slow' cooking method that's a hallmark of American culture.

Americas

Hantavirus outbreak raises tourism concerns in Argentina's Ushuaia

Ushuaia, Argentina's icy outpost at the end of the world, fears the hantavirus will chill tourism.

Wellness

How dangerous is the hantavirus? 

This rare infection can be potentially fatal, but does not spread that easily.

Climate

Hosting solar can be a lifeline for US farmers, but local opposition is an obstacle

Local opposition to solar has long been an obstacle for green energy developers. But some communities are working to reverse local restrictions, citing the tax benefits and jobs the projects bring and the lease payments from energy companies that can provide stable income to farmers in a volatile industry.

Entertainment

Malaysian actor Shaun Chen and wife unveil new two-storey home in JB

Chen and his wife Celine Chin showed the keys to their new home in JB in a social media video on May 24. 

Entertainment

Singer Landy Wen transferred to general ward after 10 days in ICU due to septic shock

Wen was hospitalised after suffering from septic shock caused by kidney stones.

Arts

Brazen heist at the Louvre museum in Paris to be turned into film

The Louvre heist sent shockwaves around the world and sparked a security crisis within the world-famous museum in Paris