Dark comedy 'The Politician' brings fun to the un-fun

In Netflix's 'The Politician', Ben Platt plays the highly ambitious and slightly entitled high school student Payton who is working his way to become the president of the United States. But in order to achieve that, he has to first win the school election to become class president.

Tsars of the show: all-male choir from rural Australia become unlikely Russian folk heroes

Moonlight-distilled gin, beer mooncakes and other moon-themed drinks

Today is the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, otherwise known as the Mooncake Festival. And since the moon is a prominent feature during this festival, I decided to have a little bit of fun with moon-related drinks and events this week.

Off The Beat: Up close and personal with the king of beasts in Tanzania

The African plain is harsh territory for most living creatures, and only the fittest survive. But this is exactly where the big cats of Earth call home.

Contradictheory: Writing off the top of your head is kind of liberating

When you write from off the top of your head without much research, as StarLifestyle's 'Contradictheory' columnist Dzof Azmi discovers, you end up going places you don't expect.

6 reasons why growing a beard is better for your health

Aesthetic reasons aside, growing a beard might actually be good for male health, especially when it comes to the health of their skin.

When it comes to smells, women have the nose for it

Believe it or not, there is a difference in the ability to pick up smells, whether sweet or smelly, between men and women.

Exploring Galapagos, the land of the giant tortoise

One of the farthest and most fascinating places Malaysians should aspire to visit are the Galapagos Islands in South America. Of all the extraordinary native animals, the one that stood out were the giant tortoises. The name “galapago”, is an old Spanish word for tortoise.

Motor racing: Sick Hamilton aims to sleep off Hockenheim disappointment

HOCKENHEIM, Germany (Reuters) - Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton is planning to get plenty of rest over the next few days as he seeks to shake off the sickness that laid him low in Sunday's German Grand Prix.

Death toll from attack on Afghan VP candidate's office rises to 20

KABUL (Reuters) - The death toll from a suicide attack on the Kabul office of Amrullah Saleh, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's running mate in September elections, reached 20 with at least 50 wounded, officials said on Monday as cleanup operations began.