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Saoirse Ronan, a 4-time Oscar nominee, chasing her first win with new film 'Blitz'

The 30-year-old has a renewed interest about filmmaking as she surpasses 20-year mark in the industry.

Travel

Sabah's Mt Tambuyukon is a hidden hiking gem

TOWERING Mount Kinabalu may dominate the landscape in Sabah. But in the rugged terrain of the Bornean state, there is another hidden gem for intrepid trekkers.

Books

Arthur Frommer, creator of 'Europe On 5 Dollars A Day' travel guides, dies at 95

Arthur Frommer, whose Europe On 5 Dollars A Day guidebooks revolutionised leisure travel by convincing average Americans to take budget vacations abroad, has died. He was 95.

India

AR Rahman and wife Saira Banu announce separation after 29 years of marriage

KUALA LUMPUR: Oscar-winning Indian composer A.R. Rahman and his wife, Saira Banu, have announced their separation after almost three decades of marriage.

Living

Cost of convenience: Coffee pods need and waste more resources than other methods

Nothing beats coffee from a capsule machine in terms of convenience. And yet coffee pods require - and waste - more resources than all other methods of making coffee. Is there no way to make coffee that's both sustainable and convenient?

Entertainment

‘One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal dies at 35 from cancer

He has also appeared films like 'Dark Water' and 'Fear Street: Part Two' and TV series 'Outer Banks' and 'The Walking Dead: World Beyond'.

Nation

Farid Kamil, Diana Danielle divorce case to be mentioned again on Dec 2

PETALING JAYA: The Syariah Lower Court of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur confirmed the referral made by actor Farid Kamil regarding his wife, Diana Danielle, on Aug 31 of last year.

Nation

Calm and composed: Diana Danielle attends court for divorce with Farid Kamil

PETALING JAYA: Actress Diana Danielle appeared calm as she attended the Lower Syariah Court of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday morning (Nov 20) for the reference and divorce case filed against her husband, Farid Kamil.

Wellness

Diabetes: Empowering communities with peer support and social media

Such community-based initiatives can help diabetics make the needed lifestyle changes to manage their disease.

People

The book that no one will read

The late Tun Daim Zainuddin, an enigma as complex as a Shakespearean character, leaves behind an unpublished book, its contents now sealed in silence.

Arts

Japanese poet Shuntaro Tanikawa, master of modern free verse, dies at 92

Shuntaro Tanikawa, a pioneer of modern Japanese poetry, was known for his poignant, conversational style

Entertainment

Japanese actor Masaki Okada and actress Mitsuki Takahata announce marriage

From reel to real: Okada and Takahata play a married couple in the TV series '1122: For A Happy Marriage'.

Entertainment

Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday: reports

Several newspapers said all four of Payne's former One Direction bandmates, including Harry Styles, would attend the funeral to pay their respects.

World

Liam Payne's funeral to take place on Wednesday, British media reports

LONDON (Reuters) - The funeral of former One Direction star Liam Payne, who died last month in a fall from the balcony of his Buenos Aires, is expected to take place on Wednesday, British media reported.

China

Actress Lin Chi-ling urges China students to ‘embrace each day with joy’ after US$83,000 donation

BEIJING (SCMP): Taiwanese actress and model Lin Chi-ling, widely celebrated as a charity ambassador, received applause on social media after her recent visit to a primary school in rural mainland China, where she presented gifts and donations to the students.

Entertainment

Chow Yun-Fat and Natalie Tong run marathon together, cross finish line 4 minutes apart

The event took place at Hong Kong International Airport’s newest runway, offering a unique experience for participants.

Books

Malaysian-born author’s debut is a sci-fi thriller spanning Earth and the cosmos

Alan Chan’s debut sci-fi novel 'Abundance' ventures into space, weaving a near-future forecast with elements of technothriller, geopolitical crime, cyberpunk, and adventure

Living

‘Dubai chocolate’ craze hits Europe as Swiss brand serves up Middle Eastern flavours

Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has drawn the crowds with a new treat – a confection known as "Dubai chocolate” that features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava.

Entertainment

'Amazing Race Asia' host Allan Wu and ex-wife make rare appearance together at son’s graduation

Wu made a rare appearance with his Singaporean ex-wife, former actress Wong Li Lin, at a milestone event for their son Jonas.

Wellness

Lower your blood pressure by swapping just a few minutes of sitting for exercise

Substituting a short period of sedentary time for quick bursts of intense exercise can help decrease hypertension.