'Overweight' tourists threaten gondola operations in Venice

Venice, Italy is reducing the number of tourists its gondolas can carry, because so many are overweight they dangerously lower the boats in the water, a gondolier association said.

Eco-conscious Malaysian brands are turning leftovers into fashionable treasure

One person's trash is another's treasure. Upcycling is a big trend in Malaysia, whereby brands like Fugeelah, Biji Biji and Wan's Handmade have released fashion collections derived from discarded leftovers.

Former Bond actress Eva Green sued for allegedly derailing sci-fi thriller 'A Patriot'

The actress is being sued in London's High Court for allegedly derailing a GBP4mil (RM21.9mil) sci-fi thriller, 'A Patriot', in which she was to have starred alongside Helen Hunt and Charles Dance.

Things are coming up roses for owner of boutique-turned-plant store

Amid Covid-19, Amorette Brooms reinvented her boutique as a houseplants shop. Business is booming.

American artist Rashid Johnson creates jewellery... for 'anxious men'?

While some men feel reticent about wearing jewellery on a daily basis, Rashid Johnson hopes to change that. The American artist has released his first jewellery collection comprising gold and titanium pieces.

Song by teen who died of cancer hits No.1 on iTunes

'Clouds' by Zach Sobiech took over iTunes’ No.1 slot from Justin Bieber on Sunday, two days after the movie of the same name based on Sobiech’s life premiered on Disney+.

Human Writes: Malaysia must make water a priority

HK actor Stephen Chow sued by ex-girlfriend for non-payment of commission

Chow, 58, and Alice Yu, who is believed to be in her late 40s, split in 2010 after a 13-year relationship.

'Something to be proud of': British graphic novel created by people affected by homelessness

Here is the world's first graphic novel made by homeless creatives in Britain.

Failed and former K-pop idols compete for comeback

In the new TV show 'Miss Back', former idols share the pains and struggles they endured in the hidden shadows of the glamorous industry.