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A pedestrian holding an umbrella walks past children cooling off on a makeshift pool along a street in Manila on May 3, 2024, amidst a heatwave. — AFP pic
Life / 15 May 2024

Asia’s extreme April heat worsened by climate change, scientists say

Journalist Gayle King appears on a cover for Sports Illustrated's 60th annual swimsuit issue, which will be on newsstands May 17, in this handout image obtained by Reuters May 14, 2024. — Yu Tsai/Sports Illustrated/Handout via Reuters
Life / 15 May 2024

Gayle King, Kate Upton model for 60th Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue

An official portrait of King Charles III, painted by artist Jonathan Yeo, is pictured during its unveiling, in the Blue Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace in London on May 14, 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 15 May 2024

King Charles III sees red in new portrait

Customers look at a window display congratulating Canadian author Alice Munro at bookstore Munro's Books after she won the Nobel Prize for Literature in Victoria, British Columbia October 10, 2013. — Reuters file pic
Life / 15 May 2024

Alice Munro, short story virtuoso with a touch of ‘magic’, dies aged 92

Former Formula 1 driver Michael Schumacher's F.P. Journe Vagabondage 1 watch is displayed ahead of an auction, during a Christie's media preview in Geneva, Switzerland, May 9, 2024. — Reuters pic
Life / 15 May 2024

Watches belonging to F1 great Schumacher fetch millions at auction

87.2 per cent of Malaysians have sleeping issues, including insomnia, frequent waking or difficulty falling asleep. — Picture courtesy of Sonno
Life / 14 May 2024

Nearly nine in ten Malaysians suffer from sleep problems, new study reveals

The opening of MCM’s newest boutique in Kuala Lumpur was attended by local celebrities and influencers. — Picture courtesy of Melium
Life / 14 May 2024

German luxury fashion brand MCM opens newest boutique at The Exchange TRX, attended by local celebrities

Primary school teacher Muhamad Tarmizi Awang@Yaacob (foreground) forked out his own money to transform a classroom into a cafe. — Picture via Facebook/ Cikgu Al Tarmizi
Life / 14 May 2024

Primary school teacher in rural Sarawak transforms classroom into a 'hipster cafe' to motivate attendance

Not an animal lover? You just might be after you finish scrolling. — Picture by Atsuyuki Ohshima/The Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024
Life / 14 May 2024

The 30 adorable pets shortlisted for the Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2024

A model presents creations by Gucci at a fashion show in the Turbine Hall at Tate Modern, in London, Britain May 13, 2024. ― Reuters pic
Life / 14 May 2024

Gucci takes over London's Tate Modern for cruise line catwalk show

Crossbred cats have a longer life expectancy than purebred cats, according to a British-Taiwanese study. — bruev/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 13 May 2024

Study: Which cat breeds live the longest?

Sotheby’s art handlers hold Leonora Carrington’s ‘Les Distractions de Dagobert’ during a media preview for Sotheby’s upcoming ‘New York Marquee Evening Sales’ on May 3, 2024, in New York City. — AFP pic
Life / 13 May 2024

New York gears up for major Spring auctions after soft 2023

There’s a scientific reason why beer tastes better cold. — AFP pic
Life / 13 May 2024

Why does beer taste better when it’s cold? Scientists may have the answer

Florence wants to encourage its residents to use bikes rather than cars. — VvoeVale/Getty Images/ETX Studio pic
Life / 13 May 2024

In Florence, commuters are being paid to pedal rather than drive

A container ship passes Shell's Pulau Bukom refinery in Singapore November 17, 2020. Sea freight is a significant source of CO2 emissions. — Reuters pic
Life / 13 May 2024

Alternatives to polluting container ships are already on the horizon

A 30-year US study has linked ultra-processed food to higher risk of early death. — JeniFoto/Shutterstock pic
Life / 13 May 2024

Study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of early death