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An elderly woman suffering from Parkinson’s disease dances with a volunteer during a tango therapy session in Buenos Aires August 26, 2025. — AFP pic

In Argentina, the tango keeps Parkinson’s symptoms at bay

A special appearance by the Proton e.MAS 5 at the 2025 National Day celebration in Putrajaya August 31, 2025. — Bernama pic

Proton brings electric charge to National Day 2025 parade with e.MAS 5 debut

The participation of the Cavalry Unit of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) in the National Day celebration is always eagerly anticipated by visitors. — Picture via Facebook/Polis Berkuda PDRM

PDRM Cavalry wows crowds with flawless horse show at National Day parade

Kamil Majchrzak with Brock. — Picture via Instagram/Kamil Majchrzak

Tennis player Kamil Majchrzak rights the wrong after viral US Open cap theft incident, reunites with young fan in touching gesture

The highly anticipated match between Shaukat, and former WWE superstar and champion Raj Dhesi. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Malaysian pro wrestling finally hits the world stage: History and high-flying action at APAC SlamFest 25

A general view of Sultan Abdul Samad Building in Kuala Lumpur May 15, 2025. —Picture by Firdaus Latif

Behind the skyline: The ‘building doctors’ preserving Malaysia’s landmarks — A Merdeka story

A floating photovoltaic solar installation in put in place on the Oued Rmel dam, as part of a solar pannel farm near the Tanger Med port in the province of Fahs-Anjra, west of the city of Tangiers on August 7, 2025. — AFP pic

Morocco tests floating solar panels to save water, generate power

An 81-year-old DJ is filling dance floors across Sweden with groovers who would rather dance to a reasonable hour in the early evening than into the night. — AFP pic

Funny old world: The week’s offbeat news

For nearly two centuries, the white ferries gliding across the Bosphorus have been an iconic link between the city’s European and Asian shores. Despite congested waters and competition from bridges and an undersea metro line, the ferries remain popular, with main operator Sehir Hatlari carrying at least 40 million passengers annually. — AFP pic

Istanbul’s iconic Bosphorus ferries endure as city’s timeless link between Europe and Asia

Pretty Derby fans and cosplayers posing for a group photo at AniManGaki 2025 held at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre in Seri Kembangan August 24, 2025. — Picture by Yusof Isa

‘Harikitte ikou, Torena-san!’ Umamusume fans, cosplayers to rally for upcoming Merdeka Cup horse race

A group of students and staff from eCube TVET College in Hutan Melintang pose with the giant Jalur Gemilang created from 14,000 recycled drink cans, in conjunction with the 2025 National Day celebration. Measuring 8.5 metres long and 3.6 metres wide, the flag took nearly two months to complete and involved about 50 participants. — Bernama pic

Perak students create giant Jalur Gemilang from 14,000 recycled cans to mark National Day

MODA's new president Cyrus Chin wants to make MODA the platform for local designers to shine and thrive. — Picture by Raymond Manuel.

New Moda president Cyrus Chin pushes for longer terms and stronger platform for designers

Prince Harry currently lives in California with his wife, Meghan, and two children after quitting frontline royal duties in 2020. — AFP pic

Prince Harry to return to UK for charity awards on Queen Elizabeth’s death anniversary

Visitors check out the ‘RASA’ Merdeka!’ art exhibition at Ruang Teduh gallery on its launch day at Exchange 106, Tun Razak Exchange in Kuala Lumpur on August 28, 2025. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Celebrating Malaysia: Ruang Teduh opens with Merdeka spirit at Exchange 106

Fisherman Chris Kelly, 32, poses with an octopus caught aboard his vessel Shadow in Plymouth Harbour, southwest England, on August 21, 2025. Kelly has seen good prices from the unexpected catch but worries about its impact on lobster stocks. — AFP pic

UK fishermen warn livelihoods at risk as record octopus bloom devastates crab stocks

Reni Folawiyo, founder of Alara concept store, poses for a photograph inside Alara in Lagos. — AFP pic

Nigerian designer Reni Folawiyo brings Afro-lux vision to global fashion spotlight