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Entertainment
Bruce Willis' wife says he 'doesn’t know' he has dementia
In February 2023, Willis' family revealed his diagnosis had been updated to frontotemporal dementia (FTD) from a diagnosis with aphasia.
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Animals
Premium dog foods can have a bigger dietary carbon footprint than their owners
Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon footprint than their owners, a new study has found.
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Beauty
Effortless, warm and enduring styles: Hot hair trends this Chinese New Year
For Chinese New Year 2026, hair trends lean into expressive individuality balanced with polish. Cuts are modern yet wearable, favouring movement, texture and shape over rigidity.
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Arts
Unesco recognition inspires hope in legendary Afghan artist's city
UN's cultural agency inscribed Behzad's style of miniature art on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in December
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Entertainment
Late actress Barbie Hsu’s statue unveiled on her first death anniversary
Hsu died at the age of 48 on Feb 2, 2025, from pneumonia after contracting influenza during a family trip to Japan.
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Entertainment
Are Kim Kardashian and F1 driver Lewis Hamilton dating?
In 2015, the athlete was rumoured to be dating Kim Kardashian's sister Kendall Jenner, but he quickly shut those rumours down.
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Living
Why these Malaysian restaurants created cocktails to go with their food
Two prominent Malaysian restaurants created dedicated cocktail programmes to complement their food menus.
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Asia & Oceania
Chinese tourists flock to South Korea for the holidays amid visa ease
Weak yen and tensions push Chinese tourists away from Japan to South Korea
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Wellness
Let us not forget these tropical diseases
Despite being preventable and treatable, these often-overlooked infections still affect a significant number of people in vulnerable and underserved communities.
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Living
Mending a broken heart: How long does it take to get over a breakup?
Breakups are never easy, but with time, patience and perspective, they can be manageable.
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Entertainment
HK actor Lee Lung Kei, 75, says 39YO ex-fiancee's feelings for him were sincere
According to reports, Chris Wong has been married to a man surnamed Chen since 2007 and shares a 16-year-old son with him in mainland China.
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Entertainment
HK actress Jessica Hsuan on why she left TVB: 'The system then made me uncomfortable'
The 55-year-old says she used to believe one would be appreciated as long as they were skilled, but the reality was far from it.
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Living
Malaysian boy with autism wants someone to play chess with him
Muhammad Nur Raziq Muhammad Nur Qisti from Negri Sembilan is hoping to improve his chess skills by playing the game with people.
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Wellness
Witnessing a forensic post-mortem first-hand
Our team from The Star is among a handful of people to have done this in a mortuary.
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Fashion
How far can 'naked' red carpet dressing go before it stops being fashion?
Celebrities are turning heads with daring red carpet fashion, from barely-there gowns to skin-baring silhouettes – but when is it too much?
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Entertainment
Taiwanese singer-songwriter Yuan Wei-jen dies at 57
Nicknamed Little Fat Teacher, the singer-songwriter is best known for penning hit songs for Mandopop stars such as Na Ying and Faye Wong.
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Living
Sunny Side Up: You don’t have to ‘fix’ your significant other’s problems
To help someone just support them in their space without trying to take it over.
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Arts
An exhibition on light and lantern forms shaped by structure, not symbolism
Kaiyi Wong's debut exhibition, inspired by lanterns, prayer altars and Chinese motifs, celebrates traditional design
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Entertainment
Day after Grammys, people still talking about Chappell Roan’s 'naked' dress
She was nominated for Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for her single, 'The Subway'. She went home empty-handed.
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Living
One in seven dog-related injuries cause mental trauma, study shows
Researchers say mandatory lead use in certain public spaces can help balance public safety with animal welfare.
