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According to a survey, 79 per cent of young people see themselves as ‘viewers’ on social networks. ― AFP pic
Life / 07 Jun 2024

Stories, posts, comments: How are young people using social media in their communications?

Disfrutar is run by three chefs who trained at the renowned El Bulli in Roses, Spain, which has topped the 50 Best list five times, including the first-ever in 2002. ― AFP pic
Life / 07 Jun 2024

Spain's Disfrutar named world's top restaurant by 50 Best

Shooting for a new 'Jurassic World' movie will take place in Thailand starting next week and running into July. ― Istock/AFP pic
Life / 07 Jun 2024

Thailand warns 'Jurassic World' producers over filming impact

A man using an e-cigarette in Hong Kong on Mar 23, 2021. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Hong Kong announces blanket ban of e-cigarettes

The volunteers brave high summer temperatures and sometimes surprise attacks by IS jihadists, as well as Turkish strikes targeting the SDF. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Armed Syrian Kurdish women stand guard over precious wheatfields

On the Caribbean seafloor, an unusual sculpture gallery is taking shape with an equally unusual purpose: to provide homes for corals under threat from tourism and climate change. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home

Classical music appears to have dissuaded young revellers from heading out to the beaches after dark. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Classical music is being used to keep young people from partying on Finnish beaches

Last year more than 1.8 million Muslims took part in the haj, according to official figures. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Haj on the cheap: Off-the-books pilgrims hide out in Mecca

Climate change could make Australia’s annual snow season more than a month shorter, placing a unique alpine ecosystem under threat, new research warned. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Climate change threatens Australia’s snowy Alps

The world has never had so many rich people and their investments in soaring stock markets have made them wealthier than ever recorded, according to a study. — ETX Studio pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Study shows the world’s richest have never been so wealthy

Tokyo will launch its own dating app as early as this summer as part of government efforts to boost the plunging national birth rate. — AFP pic
Life / 06 Jun 2024

Tokyo govt to launch dating app to boost birth rate

French writer Albert Camus (centre). — AFP pic 
Life / 05 Jun 2024

Strange manuscript of Camus’ ‘The Stranger’ up for auction

Legendary singer-actor Datuk M. Nasir, 67, is celebrating his 45 years in music with a concert on August 10. — Picture by Raymond Manuel
Life / 05 Jun 2024

‘Sesat di Kuala Lumpur’ art exhibition fetes legendary artiste M. Nasir and his 45 years in music

Drinking alcohol on a plane then taking a nap could be bad for your health, according to a new study. ― helenecanada/Istock.com pic via AFP
Life / 05 Jun 2024

Here's why it's best to avoid drinking alcohol on planes

A model presents a creation for Dior during the 2025 Dior Croisiere (Cruise) fashion show on June 3, 2024 at Drummond Castle, in Crieff, in Scotland. ― AFP pic
Life / 05 Jun 2024

Dior heads to Scotland for latest 'cruise' show

(From left) Koperasi Rejuvinasi Malaysia Berhad (Korem) caretaker Ng Chor Choon, directors Victor Chew and Michelle Siew showing the bottles collected at their Pasir Pinji hub. — Picture by Farhan Najib
Life / 04 Jun 2024

Ipoh social enterprise diversifying from just collecting recyclables, with plans to sell essential products and operating a cafe