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This undated handout picture released by Spain’s Guardia Civil on August 11, 2025 shows the interior of a villa in Pedreguer, eastern Spain, with several mattresses laid out on the floor, where a group allegedly offered ‘spiritual retreats’ involving hallucinogenic drugs. Guardia Civil handout pic via AFP
Life / 12 Aug 2025

Tripping trouble: Spanish ‘spiritual retreat’ busted for selling deadly frog venom and cactus to global tourists

The show opened with singer Mimifly’s (centre) stirring performance of “Angkat”, setting the tone for a series of striking black ensembles.
Life / 12 Aug 2025

Abu Shaef Hamza makes emotional return to KL Fashion Week with ‘Jaan’, a tribute to life, loss and legacy

Woodcraft entrepreneur Helmi Naim Ahmad uses special paint for the finishing touches on wooden spinning tops produced at his workshop in Kampung Ulu Chembong in Rembau, August 11, 2025. — Bernama pic
Life / 12 Aug 2025

From discarded wood to global showcases: Orang Asli entrepreneur carves path to success

An aerial picture shows a touristic spot on the Wadi Darbat lake in the region of Dhofar, near Oman’s Salalah city on July 25, 2025. The overwhelming majority of Omanis speak Arabic, but in the mountainous coastal region of Dhofar bordering Yemen, people speak Jibbali, also known as Shehri. — AFP pic
Life / 12 Aug 2025

With poetry and chants, Omanis strive to preserve ancient language

The photo taken on July 23, 2025 shows a student writing ‘Nushu’ calligraphy in a hotel conference room repurposed as a temporary classroom in Jiangyong county, southern China’s Hunan province. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Aug 2025

China’s Gen Z women revive ‘nushu’, a secret script of strength and sisterhood

Drawing on the symbolism of the lotus flower and grace through adversity the collection blends familiar RR elegance with clean, modern lines.
Life / 11 Aug 2025

RR by Rizman Ruzaini marks 20 years with ‘Rebirth: Vol.1 – Gratitude’, reintroducing line with a bold push into affordable luxury

Mosques equipped with interactive systems can boost visitor engagement and serve as added value in educating non-Muslim communities, especially foreign tourists, about the religion. Picture by Choo Choy May.
Life / 11 Aug 2025

Mosques urged to embrace tech and community programmes to boost tourism, says Islamic Tourism Centre

The line carries Syomir’s signature tropical pulse, making each look feel as ready for the dance floor as it is for the runway. — Picture by Syomirizwa Gupta
Life / 11 Aug 2025

Couturier Syomirizwa Gupta brings after-party allure to KL Fashion Week with ‘The Sweetest Hangover’

This photo taken on August 7, 2025 shows a small brown soft toy of the best-known Indonesian Brainrot character ‘Tung Tung Tung Sahur’ (right), displayed for sale at a shop in central Tokyo. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Aug 2025

From Bombardino Crocodilo to Tung Tung Sahur, Italian Brainrot is the AI meme chaos kids love — and adults just don’t get (VIDEO)

After hanging up his bike, Mohamad Firdaus Mohd Zonis found a new path — in bicycle repairs. — Bernama pic
Life / 11 Aug 2025

Not every athlete makes it and that’s okay because it’s part of the story too

A cell for new arrivals in prison is pictured at the detention centre in Seysses. — AFP pic
Life / 11 Aug 2025

No air, no space, no escape: France’s heatwave hits inmates hard in overcrowded prison

This file picture shows a Sumatran Tiger cub named Kala playing with her father Kasih, through a glass, at the Biopark Zoo in Rome March 7 2024. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Aug 2025

Three newborn tiger cubs euthanised after mother stops caring for them at German zoo

People take part in Dubai Mallathon 2025, at the City Centre Mirdif mall in Dubai. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Aug 2025

Dubai’s 50°C heatwave sparks ‘Mallathon’ craze as runners ditch streets for shopping malls

August is a month that oozes with the spirit of patriotism, where citizens are encouraged to decorate their homes, offices, and vehicles with the Jalur Gemilang as a sign of love for the country. — Bernama pic
Life / 10 Aug 2025

National Day fever heats up across Malaysia with Jalur Gemilang decorating every corner

Marina Nunez Bespalova, Mexico’s Undersecretary of Cultural Development, speaks during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning press conference at the National Palace to condemn Adidas and US designer Willy Chavarria over the ‘Oaxaca Slip On’ shoe, accused of misappropriating a sandal design rooted in Zapotec Indigenous heritage, in Mexico City, Mexico, August 8, 2025. — Mexico President’s Office handout via Reuters
Life / 10 Aug 2025

Designer says regrets Adidas 'appropriated' Mexican footwear

Employees work in the historic mosque-cathedral of Cordoba after a fire broke out the previous day in the monument, in Cordoba southern Spain on August 9, 2025. A fire broke out in the historic mosque-cathedral on August 8, but it was quickly contained, firefighters said. — AFP pic
Life / 10 Aug 2025

Historic Spanish mosque-cathedral reopens after blaze