Family

Tiny but deadly: Why parents must keep button batteries away from kids

Once swallowed, it can lead to devastating internal damage within just two hours; if the battery gets lodged in the airways, it can cause breathing difficulties, if stuck in the oesophagus, it can lead to difficulty swallowing and persistent vomiting.

Animals

Chimp drumming reveals building blocks of human rhythm

Out west, they groove with fast, evenly spaced beats. In the east, it's more free-form and fluid.

Arts

In Egypt, the world’s most anticipated museum is finally open... mostly

There is perhaps no institution on Earth whose opening has been as wildly anticipated as the Grand Egyptian Museum outside Cairo.

Fashion

From gym to glam: Why the fashion industry is obsessed with sportswear right now

Streetwear emerged as a pivotal trend in the 2000s, blending glamour with urban lifestyle – now, sportswear is being reimagined by brands, blurring the line between performance and style.

Arts

Facing grief with grace: EJKLS Seni's heartfelt play finds hope amid loss

Theatre show 'If There Is An Afterlife, I Hope It's Your Version Instead Of Mine' navigates the difficult process of healing from grief.

Singapore

American pop star Lady Gaga spices things up at Singapore's Maxwell Food Centre

SINGAPORE: Even Mother Monster cannot resist sampling some of Singapore's local makan.

TV

Meet Peppa Pig's new baby sister, Evie

Peppa Pig, the cartoon piglet known to millions of children for her muddy adventures, now has a baby sister named Evie.

Entertainment

Sean 'Diddy' Combs took ecstasy shaped like Obama's face, jury hears

Combs' lawyers have acknowledged that he had substance abuse issues and was an abusive romantic partner.

Living

Game-changing food: Top chef Georgiana Viou blends cuisine across continents

Franco-Beninese chef Viou is behind the one Michelin-starred Restaurant Rouge at the Margaret Hotel Chouleur in Nimes, France.

Entertainment

Filipino reality TV star Lady Gagita meets Lady Gaga at singer's Singapore concert

Lady Gagita competed in the first season of the reality show 'Drag Den Philippines' in 2022.

Asia & Oceania

Abu Dhabi set to have its own Disney park at Yas Island

Disney is set to open its seventh theme park on Yas Island, which aims to attract millions of travellers.

Wellness

Catching infectious diseases in foreign workers before they spread

It's important to ensure that foreign workers are healthy to help protect our public health.

Entertainment

Last call for 'Norm!' as Cheers star George Wendt dies

Wendt, who was 76, was nominated for six successive Emmy awards for his role as the perennial barfly opposite Ted Danson in one of television's most successful sitcoms ever.

Living

How to save water? Europeans are underestimating their personal water use

Aware of water shortages, Europeans are nevertheless finding it difficult to adopt a more rational consumption pattern and make savings.

Entertainment

Cheated by ex-husband who embezzled her assets, divorced actress becomes taxi driver to raise daughter

Jung Ga-eun has starred in the 2013 K-drama 'The Master's Sun'.

Books

India's Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize with short story collection

Banu Mushtaq's win is the first time the award has been given to a collection of short stories

World

Comic actor George Wendt, 'Cheers' barfly named Norm, dead at 76

(Reuters) - Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on the long-running hit NBC television sitcom "Cheers," died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 76.

AseanPlus News

Veteran Malaysian comedian Joey Daud is back at his zany best but this time it's in a single, his first song after more than two decades

Veteran comedian Joey Daud is back at his best and this time he is turning it on with his new single 'WamWamSam' which was officially launched in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday.

Entertainment

Eric Tsang reveals his kids opposed him taking on TVB exec job: ‘I overestimated myself’

Although he doesn't regret the decision, the 72-year-old admits he had to make major lifestyle changes.

Entertainment

Actor Mark Lee urges hairstylist Addy Lee to not be too harsh on host Quan Yifeng

Mark Lee said that Addy Lee is a very kind person who is always willing to help when he sees others in need.