TV Review

'Ballard' review: Solid crime procedural does justice to its legacy

Maggie Q & Co make an awesome misfit match-up as they tackle cold cases and frosty receptions.

Entertainment

Daredevil legend 'Fearless Felix' Baumgartner dies in paragliding accident at 56

He became the first human to break the sound barrier without the assistance of a vehicle.

Lifestyle

Venus Williams says she is engaged to model-actor Andrea Preti

Preti is a Danish-born Italian model and actor according to the website IMDB.

Family

A preference for boys? Not anymore

A strongly gendered cultural preferences with parents preferring to have boys is slowly changing, with statistics showing raising girls may appear more reassuring.

Arts

Weekend for the arts: International Bachfest Malaysia, 'Anak-Anak Malik'

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

Animals

Giant rats sniff out land mines in Cambodia

In Cambodia, teams of the not-so-little critters have become indispensable in helping specialists detect land mines that have killed and maimed thousands in the country.

Fashion

Remembering Ozzy Osbourne’s style: From stolen shirts to the Prince of Darkness

Clothes didn't just make the man – they helped turn Ozzy Osbourne into a music and style icon with lasting influence.

Entertainment

Cause of death revealed for Prince William and Harry’s 20-year-old cousin Rosie Roche

Neither Prince William nor Prince Harry has spoken publicly about Rosie Roche's death.

Entertainment

Singer Olivia Rodrigo pays for crew's therapy while on tour

The singer's dad, Chris Rodrigo, is a family therapist, and she has been very open about starting therapy at 16.

Entertainment

HK superstar Chow Yun Fat is happy taking selfies with fans, encourages them to share photos online

The famous actor is known for his friendliness.

Americas

Domestic tourism in Puerto Rico surges, thanks to Bad Bunny

The rap star's residency in Puerto Rico is boosting local tourism. 

Tell Me About

Rewiring baby’s brain to manage developmental issues

It is possible to ameliorate certain neurodevelopmental disorders if they are caught early enough.

Entertainment

Popular social media star Sean 'Hongdae Guy' Solo is in Malaysia, invites fans to hang out with him today

The 27-year-old South Korean says he will be in the 'Sunway area' around noon.

Living

Berlin banned river swimming a century ago, but now locals want to dive back in

A century after the city of Berlin banned swimming in the Spree River because it was so polluted that locals were at risk of falling ill, there's a push by swimmers to get back into the water.

Entertainment

South Korean star Cha Eun-woo flaunts cropped hair ahead of military enlistment

Cha's scheduled enlistment will take place on July 28, where he will serve in the army's military band.

South Korea

K-pop star G-Dragon appointed honorary ambassador for Apec Summit

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) K-pop star G-Dragon has been appointed honorary ambassador for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit to be held in Gyeongju in October, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Wednesday (July 23).

Entertainment

HK actor Edison Chen caught in public argument, a month after clashing with flight attendant

The 44-year-old got into an argument with a fellow traveller who had allegedly shoved him from behind.

Arts

Theatre show 'Anak-Anak Malik' boldly reimagines Lorca’s timeless themes

'Anak-Anak Malik' at KLPac transforms a Spanish classic into a powerful, uniquely Malaysian story

Children

First malaria drug for infants receives Swiss approval

This step is expected to expedite the rollout of the drug to eight countries hit the hardest by this infectious disease.

Fashion

Has luxury fashion lost its appeal? Signs of shopper fatigue persist

LVMH and Kering are bracing for another drop in sales, heightening concerns over a prolonged slowdown in the luxury market amid weak demand and tariff threats.