
Women take part in Japan's 1,250-year-old 'naked festival' for first time
Seven groups of women took part in the ritual which is said to drive away evil spirits and where participants pray for happiness.
Sat Feb 24 2024

Want to get into stargazing? A professional astronomer explains where to start
Looking at the sky with the naked eye is a wonderful thing, but its also great to zoom in and see more detail.
Sun Dec 31 2023

UN chief laments 'naked greed' of fossil fuel interests, countries criticize big polluters
Countries addressing a climate summit during the UN General Assembly criticized big polluters for not doing more to tackle global warming.
Thu Sep 21 2023

Indian women set fire to house of suspect as Manipur sex assault case triggers outrage
The person allegedly dragged two tribal women onto the streets in May and later incited a mob to rape and parade them naked, police said.
Fri Jul 21 2023

India's Modi promises tough action over 'shameful' Manipur sexual assault allegations
Two women were paraded naked and assaulted on a street before what townspeople on the videos say was a gang rape.
Fri Jul 21 2023

UK's Clarkson apologises to Harry and Meghan over 'naked' column
Clarkson's opinion piece on the Duke and Duchess of Sussex became the most complained about article for Britain's press standards regulator.
Tue Jan 17 2023

Japanese bath houses find new ways to stay afloat
Nationwide, the number of bath houses has plunged to around 1,800 from a peak of nearly 18,000 in the late 1960s.
Mon Sep 05 2022

Nirvana wins dismissal of 'Nevermind' naked baby's lawsuit
The court said Elden waited too long to claim Nirvana sexually exploited him, having sued more than 10 years after learning about the cover.
Mon Sep 05 2022

Mother, infant son brutally murdered in JB, husband arrested
Police arrested a 24-year-old man who was found riding a motorcycle naked in Permas Jaya today, just hours after he was suspected of killing his wife and three-month-old baby.
Mon Jul 04 2022

Police detain 11 witnesses over risque dance at Aidilfitri event
Police have detained 11 more witnesses to facilitate investigations into an Aidilfitri open house involving a group of transwomen dancing half-naked.
Sat Jun 04 2022

Naked in public, losing your teeth...our dreams vary according to where we live
Whether they are surprising or disturbing, dreams remain a window on our unconscious and can help us better understand our state of mind.
Sat Mar 05 2022

'Nevermind' baby sues Nirvana again
The man depicted as a naked baby on Nirvana's 1991 album "Nevermind" has revived his lawsuit accusing the band of sexually exploiting him.
Sat Jan 15 2022

Man gets 3 months' jail for nudity in public place, threatening to kill neighbour
Magistrate Nik Mohd Fadli Nik Azlan passed the sentence on A. Anbalagan, 38, after the accused pleaded guilty to both charges.
Wed Jan 05 2022

'Nevermind': Judge dismisses lawsuit by man who was naked baby on Nirvana album
The claim that the photo amounted to child pornography was "on its face, not serious" under the circumstances.
Wed Jan 05 2022

Man photographed as naked baby on Nirvana album cover sues for 'sexual exploitation'
Spencer Elden alleged he has suffered lifelong damages from the image used on the album's cover.
Thu Aug 26 2021

Wedding content creation the big thing now for newlyleds
A wedding content creator's success does not rely solely in tech but in capturing emotions and bringing a couples love story to life.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Will Western companies return to Russia?
Easing restrictions could let some companies return to what was once a high-growth market under Trump's administration.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chatbots pose challenge to guarding child mental health
Developers say AI companions can combat loneliness and improve users' social experiences in a safe space.
Sat Feb 22 2025

With blitz of policies, Trump goes beyond Project 2025's goals
Trump denies ties to Project 2025 but continues reshaping policies through executive power.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Almost half of chronic kidney patients in Malaysia lost their jobs - study
The study raises concerns about the future of chronic kidney patients, especially those who rely on long-term dialysis treatment.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Beware of scam tactics using AI
The drastic development of AI technology is being taken advantage of by scammers to reap huge profits by using various latest tactics.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Fired and rehired - the dizzying confusion of Trump's government overhaul
They have adopted a blunt force approach toward the wholesale firing of workers, often focusing on workers who are easier to fire.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Arab states scramble to counter Trump's Gaza 'Riviera' plan
Arab states trying to devise an alternative plan have yet to tackle critical issues like who will foot the bill for Gaza's reconstruction.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Chinese universities launch DeepSeek courses to capitalise on AI boom
Universities across China have launched artificial intelligence courses this month based on Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.
Sat Feb 22 2025

Astronomers reveal 3D structure of an alien planet's atmosphere
Astronomers find three layers on a scorching gas planet orbiting a star larger and hotter than the sun.
Fri Feb 21 2025