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Li Ziqi, one of China’s favourite influencers, made a surprise comeback on Tuesday afternoon after taking a break from posting for more than three years. — Picture via X/cnliziqi

China’s favourite influencer Li Ziqi makes epic comeback: Drops new videos and racks up millions of new fans (VIDEO)

A person receives a free blood sugar test during a campaign to mark the World Diabetes Day in Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 14, 2024. — Reuters pic

Global diabetes rates double in 30 years, developing countries hit hardest, study says 

Models present creations at the Burberry catwalk show during London Fashion Week in London, Britain, September 16, 2024. — Reuters pic

Ozempic’s influence? British ‘Vogue’ editor voices concern over skinny model trend

This photograph taken on October 7, 2024, in the Fatih district of Istanbul, shows the resting area after a bath, inside the 16th-century Zeyrek Cinili Hammam or Turkish bath. — AFP pic

Turkey scrubs up its baths to keep hammam tradition alive

A woman wearing an 18th century diamond jewel necklace composed of three rows of diamonds finished with a diamond tassel at each, weighing approximately 300 carats, poses during a press preview at Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva, on November 7, 2024. — AFP pic

Diamond necklace linked to Marie Antoinette’s downfall fetches US$4.8m at Geneva auction

A woman prays at the Jogyesa Buddhist temple in Seoul as South Korean students sit for the yearly university entrance exam known locally as Suneung, on November 14, 2024. — AFP pic

Exam-obsessed South Korean parents turn to live-streamed prayers for divine intervention

The Indulge Coway Berex bed seats come with a smart mattress and massage functions featuring Coway’s massage chair technology. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

Don’t sleep on it: TGV launches first-ever Indulge Coway Berex bed cinema at Suria KLCC

A handout photo taken on October 24, 2024 shows divers swimming over the world's largest coral located near the Pacific's Solomon Islands. — AFP pic /  National Geographic Pristine Seas

You could see it from space: Ecologists discover world’s biggest coral near Solomon Islands

Supporters react while watching results come in during an election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee, former US president Donald Trump in West Palm Beach, Florida November 5, 2024. — AFP pic

Winner, winner, chicken dinner: Punter wins RM380m with bets on Donald Trump winning the US election

A screen capture shows a press conference by the Green Lake Country Sheriff’s Office  regarding the case of  Ryan Borgwardt.

US man fakes kayaking death, pockets RM1.7m life insurance, flees to Europe leaving wife and three kids

A file photograph shows a performer in a Paddington Bear costume posing in front of St Paul’s Cathedral in London on May 30, 2018. — Reuters pic

Scam gone wild: Insurance detectives bust claimants wearing bear costumes to damage own cars

An undated file photograph shows Ozempic medication packaging. — AFP pic

Hold my Ozempic: British Vogue editor sounds alarm over comeback of ultra-thin models

Datuk Mohd Nor Khalid poses for photographs after receiving the  Anugerah Seniman Negara at the Anugerah Seni Negara (ASN) 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Nov 13, 2024. — Bernama pic

Queen hands out country’s highest arts award to iconic illustrator Lat

Rome’s Termini station had been full of travellers last Friday anxious about the effect of a national transport strike which stopped local buses, trams and the subway. — Picture Via Facebook

In bid to arrive on time, Italian train leaves early, surprising stranded passengers

A file photo shows former US President Donald Trump at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando, Florida, US February 28, 2021. — Reuters pic

No takesie-backsies: ‘How to change my vote’ spikes on Google after Trump sweeps back into power

A bar of Lindt chocolate is photographed in Lausanne, western Switzerland, on November 12, 2024. — AFP pic

Sued over metals in chocolate, Lindt says ‘excellence’ and ‘expertly crafted’ just exaggeration