Animals

A new study on mice discovers that mammals cannot be cloned infinitely

There is a limit on how many times a mammal can be cloned before suffering "mutational meltdown", Japanese scientists have discovered, after making 1,200 clones over two decades that started off with a single mouse.

Fashion

When is a shoe not a shoe? When fashion takes liberties to rethink its very form

Fashion is coming up with unusual creations that challenge what shoes are supposed to look like.

Living

Food and drink magic by a Michelin-starred restaurant and an award-winning bar

The Akar Dining and Three X Co pairing dinner was a great example of how chefs and bartenders can work together to create a unique meal.

Americas

5 things to know about Seattle, a 2026 FIFA World Cup host

Five things you should know about Washington's Seattle, also known as the Emerald City.

Wellness

Ensuring that you lose the right weight

What you really want is a body that has less excess fat and more calorie-burning muscles.

Living

DIY projects can save money and build confidence, or do the opposite

Do-it-yourselfers often are regarded as determined and self-sufficient, but the jobs they take on don't fit into a single category.

Arts

Panini collectors brace for ultimate World Cup sticker hunt

Since Panini launched its first World Cup collection in 1970, completing the set through playground swaps has obsessed fans worldwide

Children

When your child’s bottom itches at night  

If this persists, one possible cause could be an infection of pinworms.

Arts

London’s museum scene is struggling. Can new venues revive it?

A 2025 report flagged streaming platforms, immersive pop-ups, virtual art and creator-led TikTok storytelling as challenges to museums

Fashion

Bold colours, bandeau cuts: Fashion's flattering swimwear trends to try out

Choosing the right swimwear can be one of fashion's trickiest wardrobe dilemmas. Here are the key trends to know this season.

Living

Heart And Soul: The quiet legacy of an unsung educator

The writer pays tribute to an unsung educator: a dedicated, charismatic teacher and a relative.

Wellness

Could we manage stress through our gut bacteria?

Researchers find a potential link between our microbiome and our ability to manage stress.

Asia & Oceania

Discover Sydney's vibrant mix of culture and history

Australia's Sydney has lots of world-famous attractions worth visiting. 

Animals

Wild peacocks bring delight (and despair) to Italian village

Dozens of preening peacocks looking for love have colonised a seaside village in Italy, strutting their stuff for the ladies but infuriating human residents with their spring mating season screams.

Fashion

Style Watch: Former sports presenter Reem Shahwa trades the pitch for poise

Reem Shahwa revisits the feminine, romantic style she once loved, balancing motherhood with a practical approach to dressing and an enduring passion for sports.

Arts

International Museum Day: free entry at 19 museums nationwide on May 18

The initiative aims to encourage public visits, especially among younger audiences, and foster appreciation of the nation's history and heritage

South Korea

South Korea's singer-actor IU marks birthday with donation for vulnerable groups

SEOUL: (Bernama-Yonhap) South Korean singer-actor IU donated 300 million won (US$200,160) to mark her birthday on Saturday (May 16), her agency Edam Entertainment said, Yonhap News Agency reported.

Music

Former Enhypen member Heeseung to make solo debut as Evan next month

Heeseung, who left K-pop group Enhypen recently, will make his solo debut under the new stage name Evan next month.

Living

China's ChongQing, a beer designed to pair with hotpot, is now in Malaysia

Designed for shared dining moments and hotpot, ChongQing beer is the first beer from China to be brewed locally in Malaysia.

Asia & Oceania

Palaces without kings, food without apology

In Karaikudi, the Chettiars built their fortunes across oceans – then brought the world home in teak, tile and spice.