Compiled by C.ARUNO, QISTINA SALLEHUDDIN AND R. ARAVINTHAN
SINGAPOREAN singer JJ Lin made no attempt to hide his relationship with his new girlfriend, who is 21 years his junior, after the two were spotted attending the FIFA World Cup final last weekend, reported China Press.
The 45-year-old superstar was spotted walking arm-in-arm with girlfriend Annalisa into MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
During the match, they sat next to each other in the stands, frequently leaning in to whisper to one another and smiling throughout the whole match.
Their seats had an excellent view of the pitch, with Internet users pointing out that the official price for two tickets in that section cost US$13,460 (RM55,037).
Netizens commented that the ticket price was insignificant for someone as wealthy as Lin.
Others continued to point out the age difference between the couple.
“I have to admit, JJ does look a bit older standing next to her,” one netizen wrote.
It was reported that since completing his concert tour in the summer of 2025, Lin has been frequently spotted in public with Annalisa, which sparked rumours of a budding romance.
He confirmed the relationship in December 2025.
> A dog that walked into a car showroom in Chongqing, China, warmed the hearts of Internet users after it was discovered that the dog would “bow” at the entrance to be let in to enjoy the air conditioning, reported China Press.
As temperatures soar during the peak of summer, roads and pavements become scorching hot, and strays risk suffering heat stroke or burning their paw pads if they remain outdoors for prolonged periods.
On July 8, a white dog with pointed ears was seen “bowing” to retail staff at a car showroom in the Lianjiang New Area district, before being let in.
A member of staff had even prepared a bowl of water for the visiting dog.
After the video was shared online, it quickly went viral and garnered more than 300 million views.
It was later revealed that the dog had been visiting the store every day for the past one-and-a-half years, each time “bowing” at the entrance to be let in.
While many netizens praised the showroom for its kindness, some raised concerns about hygiene and safety issues from allowing stray animals indoors.
(The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
