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‘What does this say about us?’ Italian artist labels duct-taped 25c banana that sold for US$6.2m as ‘provocation’ 

ROME, Nov 22 — The Italian artist who created the banana duct-taped to a wall that sold this week fo...

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Blend of tradition and taste: Brussels’ last lambic brewery draws crowd

BRUSSELS, Nov 22 — Winding between copper vats and oak barrels, a cluster of early-morning visitors ...

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Watching K-drama to heal from depression or anxiety? Binge on, mental health therapist says 

SEOUL, Nov 22 — If you’ve ever binge-watched an entire season of a K-drama like “Squid Game” or “Cra...

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In conservative Aceh, sole woman-run cafe Morning Mama challenges traditional norms to create safe space for others

BANDA ACEH, Nov 22 — In what claims to be the only woman-run cafe in the capital of Indonesia’s most...

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Innovative minds: Sabah, Melaka, and RMC teams shine in National Sime Darby Young Innovators Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 –– Young Malaysian innovators took centre stage at the Sime Darby Young Innovat...

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Astronomers capture first close-up of dying star beyond Milky Way

PARIS, Nov 22 –– Scientists said Thursday they have taken the first ever close-up image of a star ou...

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No sex or romance: Japan, South Korea trail global satisfaction rankings, Ipsos survey finds

TOKYO, Nov 21 — Japanese people are the least satisfied with their sex and romantic lives, closely f...

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Silent killer: Colon cancer highly treatable, but third leading cause of cancer deaths

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 — The mere mention of the word “cancer” often evokes a sense of dread and anxie...

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Penguin killer sentenced: Argentine farmer gets three years for slaughtering over 100 chicks

BUENOS AIRES, Nov 21 –– An Argentine farmer was given a three-year prison sentence for animal cruelt...

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Endometriosis, fibroids tied to increased risk of early death, US study reveals

PARIS, Nov 21 –– Women with the common conditions of endometriosis or growths in their uterus have a...

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Simply bananas: Maurizio Cattelan’s viral duct-taped fruit fetches US$5.2m at auction (VIDEO)

NEW YORK, Nov 21 –– Maurizio Cattelan’s viral artwork, featuring a banana duct-taped to a wall, has ...

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Mavin Khoo: Navigating age, deepening artistry, and breaking barriers in ‘Bharatanatyam’ and ballet

KUALA LUMPUR, November 20 –– Meet the Malaysian born classical dancer Mavin Khoo who has made a name...

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Chagee steeps in scandal: Apologises after TikToker exposes alleged contest rigging

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — A popular, local tea chain Chagee has issued an apology after a TikTok video ...

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Trouble brews for tea chain Chagee as calls for boycott intensify

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 20 — To boycott or not to boycott? The Chagee controversy rages on. The popular be...

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Dragon Ball’s 40th anniversary: A tribute to Akira Toriyama and the manga that started it all

TOKYO, Nov 20 — Dragon Ball fans today celebrated 40 years of the globally beloved Japanese manga, a...

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