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Celebs bid farewell to ‘our greatest Queen’

Celebrities around the world bade a fond farewell on Thursday to perhaps the biggest global star of them all, with heartfelt tributes to the late Queen Elizabeth II.

3 years ago
Entertainment

Toronto Film Festival kicks off with screening of 'The Swimmers'

The stars and real-life inspiration for the film The Swimmers strutted along the red carpet Thursday to open the 47thannual Toronto International Film Festival -- the first in-person version of Toronto's celebration of film since the pandemic. ...

3 years ago
Entertainment

Gay family joins Peppa Pig

Children's TV show Peppa Pig now features a lesbian couple among its much-loved cast of characters, in a development hailed by rights campaigners. ...

3 years ago

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Hidden items found in Vermeer’s famed ‘Milkmaid’ painting

A hidden jug holder and basket are found in Dutch master Johannes Vermeer's famous painting The Milkmaid.

3 years ago
Art & Culture

ART SG 2023 connects collectors with leading international galleries

Southeast Asia’s most prominent art event encapsulates a critical meeting point for international galleries, collectors and key art players.  

3 years ago
Entertainment

George Clooney, Julia Roberts reunite for first rom-com set in Bali

The duo play David and Georgia, who put their differences aside and join forces to stop their daughter Lily from marrying someone she has recently met on a graduation trip to Bali. 

3 years ago
Entertainment

Hugh Jackman says ‘The Son’ changed his view on parenting

Hugh Jackman has said that playing the role of a father to a depressed teenager in The Son, which premiered in Venice on Wednesday, made him rethink his entire approach to parenting.

3 years ago
Science & Tech

Ancient skeleton found in Kalimantan reveals amputation surgery 31,000 years ago

Previously, the earliest known amputation involved a 7,000-year-old skeleton found in France, and experts believed such operations only emerged in settled agricultural societies.

3 years ago
Culture

Jakarta’s ‘zombie’ train confronts traffic apocalypse

In a city known for its monstrous traffic, “zombies” are rising up in a scary bid to get more people to use public transport. That’s the hope of Jakarta’s LRT (light rapid transit) operator, which has turned a train and station into the setting of a bloody zombie apocalypse, with real passengers invited to the show.

3 years ago
Science & Tech

Ancient skeleton reveals surgical amputation 31,000 years ago

A skeleton discovered in a remote corner of Kalimantan rewrites the history of ancient medicine and proves that a surgical amputation was successfully performed around 31,000 years ago, scientists said on Wednesday.

3 years ago
Work it Right

Office politics: Can we stay neutral?

Many employees shy away from office politics as if it were catching, but it's essentially about misalignment and not inherently bad. Here, Aninditta Savitry shares her tips on how to reframe office politics, eliminate negative emotion and approach it as a challenge instead.

3 years ago
Science & Tech

Apple unveils new gadgets despite supply chain woes

While a 90-minute presentation at the company's California headquarters did not include any surprise reveals, the tech giant did unveil new digital identification system to obviate the need for a physical sim card.

3 years ago
Community premium

Indonesian workers abroad fight against ‘unskilled’ stereotype through community groups

Indonesian domestic workers join forces to survive in foreign countries and empower each other by enhancing new skills.

3 years ago
People

Holistic teacher Reza Gunawan passes away at age 46

Reza Gunawan, an influential holistic teacher, passed away after battling with a stroke.

3 years ago
Art & Culture

Prison life, slavery inspires South African artist at contemporary expo

South African artist Blessing Ngobeni first picked up a paintbrush during a nine-year stint in prison, drawing fellow inmates and birthday cards to "kill time".  

3 years ago
Community premium

A new life begins for the Titkovs, far from Ukraine

After months of anguish and hesitation, the Titkov family -- who fled to Vienna from Ukraine just after Russia invaded -- have finally decided to stay.

3 years ago
Entertainment

Justin Bieber suspends tour dates to prioritize health

Pop Singer Justin Bieber said Tuesday he would take a break from his rescheduled Justice World Tour due to mental and physical health issues.

3 years ago
Science & Tech

Brazil fines Apple $2.4 million, prohibits sale of iPhone without charger

In an official notice, Brazilian authorities ordered "the immediate suspension of the distribution of iPhone brand smartphones, regardless of model or generation, that are not accompanied by a battery charger."

3 years ago
Art & Culture

New York Fashion Week kicks off with Proenza Schouler, Men's Day

This year's New York Fashion Week will open with emerging designers from New York Men's Day and new collections from Proenza Schouler.

3 years ago
Food premium

Savoring nostalgic bowls of noodles at Bakmi Gondangdia Lama

Jakarta’s venerable Bakmi Gondangdia Lama or Bakmi Godila restaurant soldiers on in the face of various challenges

3 years ago
Health

Celebrate National Customer Day with special promos from Morula IVF

As proof of its service excellence, Morula IVF (Morula) is celebrating National Customer Day with prizes and special promotions.

3 years ago
Culture

Indonesia Now to present fashion collections at NYFW S/S 2023

Indonesian fashion designers will present their fashion collections at New York Fashion Week in September.

3 years ago
Entertainment

Gender identity gets starring role at Venice Film Festival

Transgender issues have taken center stage at the Venice Film Festival this year, with Italian director Emanuele Crialese even using the platform to reveal he was born a woman as he presented his new film starring Penelope Cruz. 

3 years ago
Entertainment

Russia sanctions Ben Stiller and Sean Penn over Ukraine support

Russia hit Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Sean Penn with sanctions on Monday in response to their public criticism of Moscow's war on Ukraine.

3 years ago
Environment

A ruff deal: Hong Kong exodus sparks surge in abandoned pets

Cassius and Roxie have spent three months at a Hong Kong dog shelter waiting for new owners ­– victims of a surge in pet abandonments as the city experiences an exodus of residents.

3 years ago
Entertainment premium

Bandung collective strives for a more-sustainable music scene

Bandung-based collective Liga Musik Nasional talks about its humble beginnings, crowd surfing with ‘ghosts’ and familial bond.

3 years ago
Entertainment

The Weeknd cancels concert in California mid-performance, says he lost his voice

Canadian pop singer The Weeknd cut short a concert in California on Saturday after he lost his voice mid-performance.

3 years ago
People

BBC pays 1.4 million pounds to charity over controversial Diana interview

The BBC said on Friday it had donated sales proceeds derived from a 1995 interview with Princess Diana to charity after it was found she was tricked into the bombshell expose.

3 years ago
People premium

‘Memories of war’ returned, witness of 1972 Olympics attack recounts

Survivor of a terror attack at the Olympic Village in Munich in September 1972 reminsices the tragedy.

3 years ago
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