Entertainment

Jay Chou unveils secret 2014 marriage proposal in new I Do music video

The music video for I Do shows Chou proposing to Hannah Quinlivan.

Wellness

Sperms struggle to get to the egg in space

Scientists find that sperm have difficulty navigating their way to the ovum during weightless sex.

Fashion

At the recent Tokyo Fashion Week, street style goes bold with layers and colours

The Autumn/Winter 2026 Tokyo Fashion Week delivers standout street style defined by experimental layering, plus fearless clashes of texture, print and colour.

Living

Contradictheory: The more queens, the better

Women are at a disadvantage in competitive chess, which is why more of them need to participate, says the columnist.

Asia & Oceania

Open-cast pit to eco park: India reinvents old mines

This place in India went from an open-cast coal pit to a beautiful tourism eco park. 

Global

KLIA among world’s top five airports with most shops and restaurants

Asia dominates the Top 10 list of airports with the most retail and dining options for travellers.

Fashion

Second-hand chic: Dutch brides embrace circular fashion for greener weddings

Pre-loved gowns and circular styling redefine bridal fashion in the Netherlands, with a conscious, low-impact edge becoming a major focus.

Animals

Somaliland centre saves cheetahs from trafficking to Gulf palaces

The 127 cheetahs living in a Somaliland sanctuary were all torn away from their mothers to be kept as pets in the Gulf, survivors of a trade that threatens the very survival of the species.

Global

Other ways Easter is celebrated around the world (some will blow your mind!)

Travel abroad during springtime to see the many 'eggs-citing' ways the festival is celebrated in other countries.

Arts

Archaeologists forced by Middle East war to cut short Iraq digs

Iraq's precious archaeological sites had for years faced threats ranging from climate change to successive conflicts

Seniors

Helping seniors stay safe in the heat 

Older adults are one of the vulnerable groups at higher risk of falling ill due to hot weather.

People

Deported decorated US army veteran now stuck in limbo

This US Army veteran had a Purple Heart, PTSD and a rap sheet. But he had to leave the US.

Arts

Director Lin-Manuel Miranda will make musical ‘Octet’ into movie

'Octet', which premiered off-Broadway in 2019, is an a cappella musical that examines Internet addiction

Children

Can women safely take antiseizure drugs during pregnancy?

Research finds that certain medications could have a link to autism and ADHD in children.

Fashion

Filtered fortune: Social media is turning wealth into a fashion obsession

From Instagram reels to style guides, social media is teaching a generation how to dress wealthy – even if they're not.

Living

Heart And Soul: A teacher's kindness remembered

The writer fondly recalls a teacher's generosity in sponsoring him and other full-time teachers to attend an English enrichment centre.

Europe

Tourists in Belgium find allure in this 'ugly' city's decay

Explorers flock to abandoned factories and warehouses, turning them into a tourism hotspot.

Entertainment

'I do not know the reason': Actor Yusuf Bahrin opens up after Zizi Kirana files for divorce

He had previously said they tried their best to save the marriage but were unsuccessful.

Arts

The old-guard thinking behind New Museum’s expansion in New York

The new building adds three gallery floors, expanding the New York museum's exhibition space

Living

How to prepare for a road trip with your pet dog

Before you hit the road with your favourite furry friend, there are a few things you can and should do to ensure your dog is safe in the car.